You have a lot of freedom in Mina the Hollower . Yacht Club Games’ ode to The Legend of Zelda lets you loose in a retro open-world that’s filled to the brim with secrets. Unlike most top-down Zelda games, though, there are no limitations on what you can explore and when, because you have almost every tool you need right from the start. In fact, you can complete its six dungeons in just about any order you want. That’s great for anyone who loves wandering around a world at their own pace, but it can be intimidating to anyone who needs a little structure from their games.

If you need a little direction to get you going, there’s thankfully an easy way to get your sea legs as you work towards clearing your first dungeon.…