Our Verdict

Nailing its GBC aesthetic, Mina the Hollower doesn't just ape the past; there are many more modern mechanics and sensibilities at work under the hood.

For

Exquisite Game Boy Color-inspired aesthetic

Rich variety of retro and modern ideas

Difficult modifiers freely available

Against

Default difficulty can be punishing

Easy to get lost in its overworld

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Details

(Image credit: Yacht Club Games)

Publisher Yacht Club Games

Developer Yacht Club Games

Release date 29 May 2026

Format PC [tested], Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

Platform Custom 3D engine

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