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games29 days ago•22 min saved

Mina the Hollower Ending Reveals a Chrono Trigger–Style Reckoning of Your Actions

Mina the Hollower lets players tackle six main dungeons in any order, with the Astral Orrery acting as a late, challenging reveal; in the finale, Lionel confronts Mina with a Chrono Trigger–style confession listing her in-game misdeeds, forcing reflection on how actions ripple through society; players can influence how many crimes are revealed, and the ending shows a chaotic island and Mina's exile, underscoring Victorian-inflected themes of power, progress, and responsibility while preserving player agency.

via Kotaku|

#chrono-trigger #ending-twist #game-design

games1 month ago•15 min saved

Mina the Hollower’s Ultra-Tough Secret Ending Revealed

Kotaku reports a secret “bad” ending in Mina the Hollower that you reach only by meticulously avoiding a long list of sins throughout the run and then choosing a grim path at a banquet before the final dungeon. A YouTube no-sin New Game+ route demonstrates it’s possible, but it requires many precise actions (like rescuing Cappy, skipping certain scenes, and avoiding various misdeeds). If Mina accepts Lionel’s offer at the banquet, the credits roll for a bleak finale, effectively damning the island, with Yacht Club Games promising more details in upcoming coverage.

via Kotaku|

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gaming1 month ago•3 min saved

Mina the Hollower Teases Deep Secrets Waiting Beneath the Surface

Yacht Club Games says Mina the Hollower currently unlocks only about 50–70% of its content per playthrough, with lead programmer David D’Angelo noting there are several “very secret” elements and a community-friendly design that encourages players to trade tips. The tease comes as Mina posts strong early sales—around 300,000 copies in its first three days across Switch and Switch 2—and continues to be highly rated in 2026.

via Nintendo Life|

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gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

Mina the Hollower still hides half its content, say Yacht Club

Yacht Club Games says Mina the Hollower players are averaging about 50–70% item completion, meaning roughly half the game’s content remains undiscovered, with many secrets still to find. The title is single-player but community-driven, encouraging players to share discoveries and collaborate to uncover everything on Tenebrous Isle.

via Eurogamer|

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business1 month ago•19 min saved

Indie darling Mina The Hollower hits 300K in three days

Mina The Hollower sold 300,000 copies in its first three days across Switch and Switch 2 (and also on PC, PS, and Xbox). Yacht Club Games says the strong early sales will let them continue operating without cuts or outside investment, while they focus on marketing and post-launch fixes. Studio co‑founder Sean Velasco previously cited targets of 200K–500K and even a 1,000,000-copy goal, underscoring the game’s industry impact.

via Nintendo Life|

#bloomberg #business #indie-games

business1 month ago•10 min saved

Why a $20 Mina the Hollower saved Yacht Club Games

Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in its launch weekend, and its developers credit the $20 price point—instead of $30—for broad appeal and strong early sales across Steam, Switch, and PlayStation/Xbox, turning what could have been a risky release into a notable indie success for Yacht Club Games.

via Eurogamer|

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business1 month ago•8 min saved

Mina the Hollower Delivers 300K Debut, Stabilizing Yacht Club's Future

Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in its first three days, easing a make-or-break moment for Yacht Club Games by providing crucial cash flow and keeping the 15-person studio afloat without cuts or outside investment; the retro-style indie title has been well received critically, and while the team aims to exceed those launch numbers, the debut already secures ongoing operations for the studio.

via Game Informer|

#business #indie-games #make-or-break

gaming1 month ago•10 min saved

Mina the Hollower Debate Heats Up Over Difficulty and Accessibility

Mina the Hollower has sparked a debate about its difficulty: some players relish the challenge, while others find the early game punishing; however, the game offers extensive accessibility options—adjusting enemy difficulty, game speed, boss checkpoints, and healing—that many say let players tailor the experience.

via Eurogamer|

#accessibility-options #difficulty #gaming

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Mina The Hollower Tops 2026 on Metacritic, Eyes a Million Copies

Mina The Hollower has surged to Metacritic’s top-rated game of 2026 with a PC score around 92/100 (93 earlier) and OpenCritic at 93, outranking titles like Forza Horizon 6. Early Steam data shows about 55,000 copies sold globally, with console figures still pending. Yacht Club founder Sean Velasco has raised his sales target from the earlier Bloomberg notes—potentially hitting a million copies—while the team plans marketing and patches, a pace some compare to Shovel Knight’s launch.

via Nintendo Life|

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gaming1 month ago•29 min saved

Mina The Hollower Heads a Busy North America Switch 2 eShop Week

North America’s Nintendo Download for the week is packed, led by Mina The Hollower (Switch 2 Edition) at $19.99, with a broad lineup including Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen, eFootball Kick-Off!, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The slate spans late May into early June across many indie titles, plus a BALL x PIT Game Trial for Switch Online members. A wide variety of games and demos make this one of the busier NA eShop weeks in recent memory.

via Nintendo Life|

#eshop #final-fantasy-vii-rebirth #gaming

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Mina the Hollower blends retro charm with modern, kinetic action

Mina the Hollower is a kinetic, Zelda-inspired action-adventure from Yacht Club Games that fuses smooth burrow-and-jump traversal with precise combat, a sprawling non-linear map of six dungeons, a robust upgrade system, and many secrets to discover. Its pixel art and chiptune soundtrack enhance a modern feel, delivering a standout retro-plus experience that rewards exploration and skill, and remains accessible to players beyond traditional Zelda fans.

via Ars Technica|

#action-adventure #gaming #mina-the-hollower

gaming1 month ago•12 min saved

Mina the Hollower Redefines Zelda-Inspired Open-World Action

A dense, Zelda-inspired open-world action-platformer that fuses Game Boy aesthetics with Elden Ring–level freedom and a tough, skill-based combat system; Mina the Hollower impresses with interconnected dungeons built into the world, a wide arsenal of weapons and Sidearms, and a modular difficulty that rewards mastery, earning a 9/10 Superb verdict.

via GameSpot|

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gaming1 month ago•38 min saved

Mina The Hollower Tops 2026 Metacritic Leaderboard

Forbes reports that Mina The Hollower, a retro-inspired platformer from Yacht Club Games, has earned the highest Metacritic score among 2026 releases, marking it as the year's best-reviewed game so far.

via Forbes|

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gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Mina the Hollower Delivers a Polished Nostalgic Quest

Mina the Hollower fuses Zelda-like movement with a Dark Souls-style gauntlet path, rewarding exploration through a dense world and a rich Trinket system, all anchored by the hollowing mechanic that lets you burrow and checkpoint progress. Its nostalgic visuals and soundtrack feel fresh thanks to thoughtful design and a mature story addressing politics, environmentalism, and wealth, though some platforming and enemy encounters can be punishing and require practice to master.

via Game Informer|

#dark-souls-like #gaming #indie

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Mina the Hollower Switch 2 Edition: A Zelda-Inspired Retro Action RPG Masterclass

Nintendo Life’s North American review praises Mina the Hollower Switch 2 Edition as a Zelda-inspired, top-down action RPG with Game Boy Color visuals, a deep weapon system, extensive customization and difficulty options, and strong handheld performance (120fps HDR). The ~25-hour main campaign offers substantial post-game content, making it a polished retro-style standout from Yacht Club Games.

via Nintendo Life|

#action-rpg #mina-the-hollower #switch-2