Mina the Hollower reviews roundup: a retro masterpiece that fuses Zelda with Bloodborne

Yacht Club Games’ Mina the Hollower is drawing rave reviews for its Game Boy Color-style art, chiptune music, exploration, combat, and customization.

The game’s early scores are exceptional, landing at 93 on Metacritic and 92 on OpenCritic and briefly topping 2026 review rankings.

Critics say it blends Zelda-like adventure with Soulslike elements effectively, though a few noted minor overdesign and uneven influence synthesis.

The strong reception gives Mina the Hollower major momentum heading into award season for the Shovel Knight studio.