Yacht Club Games spent most of its recent broadcast digging into Shovel Knight's upcoming games and DLC, but there was also a brief update in there about the company's new action-adventure game Mina The Hollower, which draws inspiration from series like The Legend of Zelda.
Apart from a new video (above) showcasing once again what players can expect in this new adventure, the game's director Alec Faulkner shared some extra insight about this new 8-bit handheld-style adventure running at a smooth 60 frames per second.
As for a release date, there's still no solid confirmation for this one yet, but according to the official PR, players can "expect a grand gameplay reveal in the near future". This game was originally revealed on Kickstarter in 2022, with Yacht Club providing regular updates since then. Here's some additional information attached to the latest trailer:
Let us descend into the depths of 'Mina the Hollower,' our spine-tingling new action-adventure game. Mina is our next game featuring classic gameplay with a modern twist. inspired by 8-bit handhelds, 'Mina the Hollower' delivers smooth 60fps action combat, a world full of mystery and horror, and classic top-down adventuring. You shall play as Mina, a whip-wielding Hollower and visionary inventor, who embarks on a quest to restore power to Tenebrous Isle after receiving a troubling letter from Baron Lionel. Utilizing her unique Hollowing abilities, Mina can burrow through the ground, use a plethora of weapons and trinkets to vanquish monsters, and uncover the island's dark secrets.
As this expansive new adventure continues to take shape, we are nearing the completion of the initial pass on all level content. Our diligent team is now focused on crafting the final, most treacherous level. The last of the primary weapons and sidearms are being meticulously integrated, bringing Mina's deadly arsenal to its full, fearsome potential.
As 'Mina the Hollower' has evolved, it has grown significantly larger than initially anticipated, incorporating an expansive overworld and more RPG elements.
As we approach the next phases - balancing the gameplay, refining the script, and polishing every gory detail - the anticipation is palpable here at Yacht Club Games. We cannot wait to deliver a game teeming with fun and fear! Stay tuned for more updates as we breathe life into 'Mina the Hollower'—oh, the horror and delight that await! This, boys and ghouls, is going to be something truly special. Stay tuned for a grand trailer and gameplay reveal in the near future.
Are you looking forward to this upcoming release? Let us know in the comments.
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Looking forward to it!
I'm going to keep as blind as possible on this one. So far it looks like Spoopy Link's Awakening from Yacht Club. I don't need to see anything else, lol.
The actually looks pretty sweet.
@LikelySatan Agreed. I don’t want a “grand gameplay reveal”. It seems like they’re trying to spoil their entire game months before it releases. Just give me a release date instead. Though actually they’re wise to hold off on that; their track record for hitting their release dates is pretty abysmal.
Ugh, I need to stop being so negative. I’m really looking forward to this game. I just hope I’m not still looking forward to it a year from now.
For me this sounds like the kind of thing they'd show at a Nintendo Direct...but I guess we'll see.
I'm super excited to get a physical edition of this game in 2026
Looking good! I hope it comes out this year.
Looking forward to the next update(s) and then finally the game itself!
I’m a customer, just needs to release
Teasing a grand trailer not grand gameplay lol. There is a huge difference.
In all seriousness, this game looks great. People are getting a bit hungry for a 2D Zelda Timing!
Ah yes, I've been waiting on this one.
Could this gameplay reveal include a surprise shadow drop? This game could be very far in development already
I'd buy this game for the art alone. It's so beautiful!!! And I'm saying this as if I weren't a sucker for the genre (or mix of genres). It's a day one purchase for me and I hope it's available soon
@LudoAnders That's what I think. It could be finished, I'd say
@LudoAnders Knowing Yacht Club's track record, that's super unlikely. They're going to polish the hell out of this game, and I don't expect it to release this year.
@LudoAnders
The game is too big for a shadow drop imo.
Next year summer we get a release date for September 2025.
That's how I feel.
She looks like Ms. Brisby. I am all in.
Don't expect it to arrive for 2024.
How big are YCG? I'm legitimately confused how it's taking them 3 years to release what's probably gonna end up being a more expansive "Gameboy game". Not that it doesn't look good, of course, but unless they're, like, two and a half devs over there they need to seriously up their output. Especially because Dig and Pocket Dungeon weren't even made by them, iirc?
Can’t wait for this one. If we get this, Plucky Squire, and Silksong this year or next, either one would be the biggest year in indie games in forever.
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