The Forza Horizon games are consistently excellent, so it was a bit of a surprise when Forza Horizon 6 recently became the highest-rated game of the year on OpenCritic. However, it’s now been overtaken by a new release: Mina the Hollower. This game has surpassed other highly-rated titles like 007 First Light, Mewgenics, Pokemon Pokopia, and Resident Evil Requiem.
Reviews for Mina the Hollower are now available on OpenCritic, just before its release on May 28th. While Forza Horizon 6 currently holds a very impressive 91 score based on top critic reviews, Mina the Hollower has surpassed it. With 27 reviews in, Mina the Hollower currently boasts a 92 score from top critics.
Mina the Hollower Review Roundup
If you haven’t heard of it, Mina the Hollower is the new game from the creators of Shovel Knight. It’s an action-adventure game with a retro style reminiscent of the Game Boy Color. Players can equip a variety of weapons and items as they explore a vibrant world filled with strange characters and captivating music. The game features precise controls, a spooky story inspired by Victorian Gothic horror, and challenging fights within cleverly connected levels. It’s clear that the developers really excelled in certain areas, making those parts of the game truly stand out.
Pleased to report that Mina the Hollower is a masterpiece — a rollicking blend of 2D Zelda, Castlevania, and Bloodborne with loads of clever mechanics and delightful secrets. I love it so much that I played through it all, got 100%, and then replayed it with the built-in item randomizer. GOTY — Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier.bsky.social) 2026-05-27T13:00:17.005Z
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier calls the game a “masterpiece,” comparing it to a mix of classic Zelda, Castlevania, and Bloodborne, and praising its smart design and hidden surprises. He enjoyed it so much he completed it fully, achieved 100% completion, and then played through it again with a random item feature, calling it his Game of the Year.
Critics are praising Mina the Hollower as a standout game. Hayes Madsen of The Outerhaven Productions calls it a brilliant and fresh take on the classic Zelda formula, even calling it an instant classic. Tay Garcia from DualShockers describes it as a needed blend of Zelda, Castlevania, and Dark Souls, while Daire Behan of Gamer Social Club believes it showcases Yacht Club Games at their best, calling it a joyful and ambitious modern action-adventure game with well-crafted gameplay and a challenging, rewarding world.
IGN’s Samuel Claiborn described the game as incredibly captivating, saying it’s hard to stop playing. Joshua Robertson of TheGamer praised it as nearly perfect, blending beloved retro elements with the unique style of its creators to create a standout retro masterpiece. Mick Abrahamson from But Why Tho simply called it “a blast to play.”
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It’s still early to know how popular Mina the Hollower will be, but initial signs are very promising. Yacht Club Games has created something truly special, and anyone who enjoys classic-style games – or even those who don’t – should definitely check it out.
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