Mina the Hollower Earns Critical Acclaim with 92/100 Average Score Across 31 Reviews
By
Mike Minotti
Crackling crust, pillowy middle. The kind of bagel that earns a second cup of coffee.
Summary
Mina the Hollower, a retro-style game from Yacht Club Games, has received strong reviews from critics, earning an overall score of 92/100 from 31 reviews. The game blends Zelda-style mechanics with Dark Souls influences and a unique burrowing mechanic. Critics praise it as a triumphant retro throwback, though some note tension between its Zelda and Soulslike elements. It's recommended by 97% of critics and ranked in the top 0% of games.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMina the Hollower is a triumphant return for Yacht Club Games, creating one of the greatest retro throwbacks of all time.
Somehow, the Dark Souls influences keep Mina from being the best Zelda-style game it could be, while the Zelda mechanics prevent it from reaching the heights of the best Soulslikes.
With its unique burrowing mechanic and challenging combat, this is nothing short of...
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