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Preview of Mina the Hollower on PlayStation 4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 2025
Cover image of Mina the Hollower on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Due to be Released: 31 Oct 2025
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Yacht Club Games
Publisher: Yacht Club Games

Introduction

Ahoy, fellow gamers! Prepare to dive into 'Mina the Hollower', an upcoming action-adventure game that's not just another pixelated romp through nostalgia but a whiskered wonderland! You'll be navigating the charming yet harrowing landscapes of Tenebrous Isle as Mina, the inventively feisty mouse with a penchant for digging, whipping, and... more digging. Seriously, this game has more holes than Swiss cheese, and it's one that you won't want to miss!

Gameplay

You play as Mina, the ultimate inventor mouse (no, not Mighty Mouse, calm down). In her quest to find out why her Spark Generators have thrown a tantrum and stopped working, she will uncover more than just mysteries (and probably a few treasure maps). Armed with her trusty whip, the Nightstar, and her uncanny ability to dig through the ground like a caffeinated gopher, you're in for some serious action. Adventure awaits as you attack enemies in all directions (because who says a mouse can't multi-task?). Want to go underground? That's as easy as saying, 'Hollowing', which you'll get used to faster than you can say, 'Where's my cheese?'. Need a strategy to clear a gap or avoid an angry crow? No worries, simply burrow... and watch the chaos unfold above you! Mina can also wield delightful sidearms like hatchets and daggers when she feels like going a little 'Rambo Mouse'. Let's not forget the trinkets that offer permanent boosts. This means that in addition to exploring dungeons filled with secrets and scares, you can also customize Mina's abilities. It's like going to a funeral home for healthy skeletons - a bit morbid, but oddly satisfying.

Graphics

It's no secret that this game wears its retro influences on its furry little sleeve, and boy does it look good! Designed to mimic the classic Game Boy Color aesthetic, 'Mina the Hollower' sticks to a charmingly old-school 3/4 isometric perspective. Think of it as a love letter to the good old days of gaming spliced with modern flair - like putting a cherry on top of a well-aged cheese platter. The graphics are delightful, presenting a gothic horror world populated by adorable yet shifty anthropomorphic critters. 'Tenebrous Isle' shines with its poisonous swamps, bustling towns, and vibrant pixel art that'll make you feel both warm and vaguely uneasy. Each area is detailed, atmospheric, and packed to the brim with secrets and lore, like that one annoying friend who just can't stop revealing spoilers.

Conclusion

So whether you're a nostalgia junkie looking to relive the pixelated glory of yesteryear or a newbie ready to explore the peculiar charm of Mina's world, mark your calendar for October 31, 2025. It's launching just in time for Halloween, perfect for scaring away both your in-laws and rival gamers! With a blend of whip-cracking action and clever exploration, 'Mina the Hollower' promises to be both a thrilling adventure and a cozy trip down memory lane. Grab that controller, dig deep, and let the hollowing begin!

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