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Series X|S / Linux / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Mac / Switch - 5/29/2026
Mina the Hollower is a bone-chilling action-adventure game featuring classic gameplay and an 8-bit aesthetic in the style of Game Boy Color, refined for the modern era. Quick and deliberate 60fps action combat, captivating world design, and top-down adventuring combine in a nostalgic blend. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
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Critic average
92
Average of 83 scored external reviews.
User average
90
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Critic avg
92
83 scored reviews
Total coverage
83
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
The critic average is 92 across 83 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Mina the Hollower Review: Burrowing Into My Heart | The Gamerheads Podcast
Published 5/27/2026
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100
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Read originalGamers Heroes Mina the Hollower Review
Published 5/27/2026
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90
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Read originalMina The Hollower Surpasses The Greatness Of Shovel Knight
Published 5/27/2026
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90
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