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Mina the Hollower

#53 ▼ −2
Total hype
7.1 M
Trailer official+media
2.9 M
Buzz creators
4.2 M
Views gained · 7 days
+59 k
Hype Level
Comments
25 k
Publisher
Yacht Club Games
Developer
Yacht Club Games
Genre
Action-Aventure 8-bit
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series · Switch · Switch 2
Release
2027 window
Release dates by platform
  • PC2027
  • PS52027
  • Xbox Series2027
  • Switch2027
  • Switch 22027

Last official trailer: 17/07/2026 (38 days ago)

From the creators of Shovel Knight, with a very high OpenCritic preview score.

Mina the Hollower is #53 in the HypeTracker ranking, down 2 spot(s) this week, with 7.1 M measured views, including +59 k over the last 7 days. Its hype is driven 59% by creator buzz.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 01/08/2026

This week in the comments

No comments were collected in the last 7 days, so there's nothing reliable to report about this week specifically.

Top reactions and controversies

Near-unanimous enthusiasm

Dominant take
40 %

Most comments praise the game's quality, calling it a masterpiece or GOTY contender, with many former Kickstarter backers expressing pride.

« I really hope this game sells well. It's incredible. »
— @NoteBlockMatt · ♥ 636 · translated · see original ↗

Nostalgic comparisons to Zelda, Castlevania and Shovel Knight

Dominant take
25 %

Many commenters compare the game to the Zelda Oracle titles, Link's Awakening or Castlevania, and praise its kinship with Shovel Knight.

« Looks like Zelda Oracle games so this is 100% my vibe. »
— @MousaThe14 · ♥ 265 · translated · see original ↗

Requests for a physical edition and cross-platform availability

Dominant take
15 %

A recurring group of comments asks for a physical release or availability on other platforms (Xbox Play Anywhere, PS4, Switch).

« We need a physical edition. »
— @anaking5004 · ♥ 153 · translated · see original ↗

History — sentiment over time

L'annonce
— % positive — % negative ● = dated event
L'annonce +0
01/03/2024 → 08/03/2024
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The announcement period yielded no comments in the collected sample.
Enthusiastic anticipation and flattering comparisons to Zelda/Castlevania classics +65
Pouls actuel
08/03/2024
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The dominant tone is very positive, driven by fans of the retro style and former Kickstarter backers, with some criticism about difficulty and delays.
Release
01/03/2027
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2027
Analysis built from 1 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.
Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

Like rate

New views per day

trailer buzz
Trailer 41% Buzz 59%

Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media

Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions

Mina the Hollower — quick answers

How many views do Mina the Hollower's trailers have?

As of 25/08/2026, Mina the Hollower totals 7.1 M measured views: 2.9 M from official and media trailers, 4.2 M from creator buzz.

When does Mina the Hollower release?

Mina the Hollower is expected 2027 on PC · PS5 · Xbox Series · Switch · Switch 2.

When was the last official Mina the Hollower trailer?

The most recent official video counted for Mina the Hollower was published on 17/07/2026 — 38 days ago.

How hyped is Mina the Hollower?

Mina the Hollower ranks #53 of 102 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Wild”.

Is Mina the Hollower worth the hype?

Mina the Hollower ranks #53 out of 102 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 7.1 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (75% positive).

Is Mina the Hollower's hype dying down?

The buzz is cooling: 59 k views gained in 7 days for Mina the Hollower, down from its peaks — the ranking still reflects total measured views.

What do players think of Mina the Hollower?

Based on an analysis of 1 k YouTube comments, opinion on Mina the Hollower currently stands at 75% positive and 10% negative.