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Yacht Club Launches Mina the Hollower, Scores 93

5/28/2026

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Summary

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Yacht Club Games released Mina the Hollower on May 29, 2026 for US$19.99 on multiple platforms.
The game earned a Metacritic score of 93 for PC and received 10/10 ratings from IGN and The Gamer praising combat, puzzles and 8-bit aesthetic.
It includes difficulty modifiers, New Game Plus up to NG+7, post-game unlocks, a twenty-to-thirty hour playthrough with an optional sub-four-hour achievement, and runs on PC and Steam Deck at stable 90 fps.

History

Historical Context

Super Mario Bros., launched in September 1985 by Nintendo, rescued the post-crash video-game market and sold 40.24 million copies worldwide, establishing the NES as a killer app. Its enduring cross-platform legacy—seen in ports to handhelds and modern consoles—illustrates why 2026 indie hit Mina the Hollower targets PC and the Steam Deck, prompting Valve and Microsoft to prioritize handheld optimization.

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Story summary

Yacht Club Games released Mina the Hollower on May 29, 2026 for US$19.99 on multiple platforms.
The game earned a Metacritic score of 93 for PC and received 10/10 ratings from IGN and The Gamer praising combat, puzzles and 8-bit aesthetic.
It includes difficulty modifiers, New Game Plus up to NG+7, post-game unlocks, a twenty-to-thirty hour playthrough with an optional sub-four-hour achievement, and runs on PC and Steam Deck at stable 90 fps.

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