Yacht Club Games has finally locked in a release date for Mina the Hollower, the studio’s long-anticipated retro action-adventure that blends classic 8-bit style with modern polish. The game launches May 29 on PC (Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, making it one of the most widely available indie releases of the season.
In Mina the Hollower, you step into the role of Mina, a celebrated “Hollower” thrown into a high-stakes mission to save a cursed island. The journey drops you into a moody, monster-filled world where danger is constant and secrets are everywhere. To survive, you’ll dodge, leap, and burrow beneath the ground to slip past hazards, outmaneuver enemies, and set up smart attacks. Combat revolves around Mina’s signature whip, Nightstar, but you’re not limited to one approach—additional weapons offer distinct move sets, letting you tailor fights to your preferred style.
Exploration is a major draw. The island is built as a large, interconnected world packed with hidden areas, exotic locations, and a cast of strange characters that add personality to the darkness. Along the way, you’ll uncover Sidearms—unusual tools and weapons that can swing battles in your favor—and equip Trinkets that grant special effects. Mina can also be leveled up, encouraging experimentation and allowing players to shape a build that matches how they want to play, whether that’s aggressive, defensive, or something in between.
Visually, Mina the Hollower aims for an authentic Game Boy Color-inspired look, but with modern enhancements like detailed animation, widescreen presentation, and tight, responsive controls. The soundscape leans into the retro vibe too, featuring an MSX-style chiptune soundtrack by composer Jake Kaufman, designed to keep the pace driving during battles while amplifying the eerie atmosphere during exploration.
With its Victorian Gothic-inspired story, beastly bosses, and a world that rewards curiosity, Mina the Hollower is shaping up to be a must-watch for anyone craving a new retro action-adventure in 2025—especially fans of tightly designed combat, secret-filled maps, and classic pixel art brought into the modern era.
