New game 'Mina the Hollower' receives critical acclaim upon release

Yacht Club Games, the creators of the beloved Shovel Knight, have officially returned with their first new original project in over a decade: Mina the Hollower.

Released on May 29, 2026, this action-adventure game has quickly taken the gaming world by storm, earning widespread critical acclaim and a Metascore of 92-93.

In this title, players take on the role of Mina, a clever mouse-inventor belonging to a guild known as the 'Hollowers.'

Players navigate a haunting world using a whip called the 'Nightstar' and a unique 'Hollowing' ability that allows them to burrow underground.

Despite minor feedback regarding difficulty balance, its inventive systems and stellar design have cemented Mina the Hollower as a modern masterpiece that transcends simple nostalgia.