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Across multiple platforms, reviewers are heavily praising Mina the Hollower, with IGN specifically scoring it 10/10 and several outlets highlighting it as a top contender for 2026. Coverage spans review threads and roundups on major gaming subreddits plus platform-focused writeups (PC, PS5, Switch/Switch 2).

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Key Takeaway Mina the Hollower is receiving widespread critical acclaim, including an IGN 10/10, and is being positioned as a leading 2026 GOTY/Zelda-like contender.
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Mina the Hollower is receiving widespread critical acclaim, including an IGN 10/10, and is being positioned as a leading 2026 GOTY/Zelda-like contender.

Across multiple platforms, reviewers are heavily praising Mina the Hollower, with IGN specifically scoring it 10/10 and several outlets highlighting it as a top contender for 2026. Coverage spans review threads and roundups on major gaming subreddits plus platform-focused writeups (PC, PS5, Switch/Switch 2).

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IGN score 10/10
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Polygon framing “Quick guide” to 2026’s best Zelda-like and GOTY contender
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  • Check for broader community reactions and performance reports in the r/Games “Review Thread.” TechPowerUp
  • Follow platform-specific takeaways by comparing the PS5 and Switch/Switch 2 review roundups. nintendolife.com
  • Track consensus with roundup coverage from Nintendo Life for additional scored review details. Nintendo Life

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2D Platformer "Mina the Hollower" Early Reviews Top 2026 Review Ratings

Mina the Hollower, a new retro action-adventure 2D platformer from the creators of Shovel Knight, is coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox on May 29, but ahead of the game's laun

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"If Shovel Knight is our Mario, Mina would become our Zelda" - Sean Velasco from Yacht Club Games on Mina the Hollower, seven new game plus modes, the price, and much more | RPG Site

We chat with Sean Velasco from Yacht Club Games about Mina the Hollower, indie game pricing, seven new game plus modes, difficulty, potential DLC plans, Switch optimization, Steam Deck support, DualSe

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Mina the Hollower is excellent on Steam Deck and Switch, but amazing on Switch 2 and PS5 | RPG Site

Ahead of its launch, we test and compare Mina the Hollower across Switch 2, PS5 Pro, Steam Deck, PS5, Switch 1, and ROG Ally covering performance, features, and more to help you find the best version

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Mina the Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical release planned | RPG Site

Yacht Club Games plans to release a Mina the Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical release.

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Mina the Hollower is now Steam Deck Verified ahead of its May 29 launch | RPG Site

Yacht Club Games' newest gets rated by Valve two weeks before launch.

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Mina the Hollower is the best old-school action adventure I've played in a while

Smooth movement, compelling combat, and tons of secrets make for an innovative throwback.

14h ago Kyle Orland

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Which is the best version of Mina the Hollower?

Given how polished Mina the Hollower is on all platforms, there are minor issues and some caveats to keep in mind per platform. Each handheld or portable platform delivers something of note, but is held back in a way. The Switch 2 delivers a solid experience with HDR, but the d-pad is bad. I can't stand using the Joy-Con 2 controller split d-pad. If you play with the left stick and are ok with that, this is not an issue. On Steam Deck, Mina the Hollower is a 60fps experience without HDR, though the Steam Deck OLED's colors are better than the Switch 2 screen even with the HDR enabled in Mina t

Mina the Hollower is excellent on Steam Deck and Switch, but amazing on Switch 2 and PS5 | RPG Site
Which version of Mina the Hollower should you buy today?

Everyone has their own priorities for what they want, so I'm going to list the advantages and disadvantages of every single version of Mina the Hollower that I have played pre-release as a conclusion to this feature below: Mina the Hollower on Switch 2 or Switch: I have played Shovel Knight on every platform, but I spent the most time with it on Switch. I'm glad that Mina the Hollower on Switch delivers a competent and well-optimized version of Yacht Club Games' newest, and it looks superb on the Switch OLED screen. Just keep in mind the Joy-Con controller split d-pad is not great for this kin

Mina the Hollower is excellent on Steam Deck and Switch, but amazing on Switch 2 and PS5 | RPG Site
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