Yacht Club Games spent most of its recent broadcast digging into Shovel Knight’s upcoming games and DLC, but there were also brief updates on the company’s new action-adventure Mina The Hollower, which draws inspiration from series like The Legend of Zelda.
In addition to a new video (above) that once again shows what players can expect in this new adventure, game director Alec Faulkner shared some additional information about this new 8-bit handheld style adventure that runs at a smooth 60 frames per second.
As for the release date, there’s still no firm confirmation for this one, but according to the official PR, players can “expect a big gameplay reveal in the near future.” This game was originally launched on Kickstarter in 2022, and Yacht Club has been providing regular updates ever since. Here’s some additional information attached to the latest trailer:
Let’s dive into the depths of “Mine the Hollower”, our new spine-tingling action-adventure game. Mina is our next game with 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 a classic top-down adventure. You’ll play as Mina, a whip-wielding Hollower and visionary inventor, who sets out on a quest to restore power to Tenebrous Isle after receiving a troubling letter from Baron Lionel. Using her unique burrowing abilities, Mina can dig through the earth, use a multitude of weapons and trinkets to defeat monsters and uncover the island’s dark secrets.
As this expansive new adventure continues to take shape, we’re nearing completion of the initial run through all content levels. Our hardworking team is now focused on making the final, most dangerous level. The last of the primary weapons and secondary weapons are carefully integrated, bringing Mina’s deadly arsenal to its full, terrifying potential.
As ‘Mina the Hollower’ evolved, it became much larger than initially expected, incorporating an expansive overworld and more RPG elements.
As we approach the next stages – balancing the gameplay, refining the scenario and polishing every gory detail – the anticipation is palpable here at Yacht Club Games. We can’t wait to deliver a game brimming with fun and fear! Stay tuned for more updates as we breathe life into ‘Mina the Hollower’—oh, the horror and delight that lies ahead! This, boys and ghouls, is going to be something really special. Expect a big trailer and gameplay reveal in the near future.
