Any update is better than none.
With Yacht Club Games celebrating the 10th anniversary of their beloved Shovel Knight IP, the developer recently hosted Yacht Club Games Present, a special presentation dedicated to all things Shovel Knight. As part of the presentation, numerous announcements were made in the form of new DLC packs, an update on Mina the Hollower and more.
When speaking about Mina the Hollower, not too much was shared, other than a new trailer and the news that nearly all of the game’s level content is finished. However, more work, balancing, and polishing is still required before the Mina the Hollower will eventually see its long overdue release. Moreover, Yacht Club Games also mentioned that Mina the Hollower has grown beyond what it was originally intended to be and now includes “an expansive overworld and more RPG elements.” The developer’s full comments can be seen here:
As this expansive new adventure continues to take shape, we are nearing the completion of the initial pass on all level content.
As the game 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 a grand trailer and gameplay reveal in the near future.
About Mina the Hollower:
Descend into a frightful world of action-adventure in Mina the Hollower. Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Burrow beneath hazards and monsters, whip foes into oblivion, and gear up with an arsenal of sidearms and trinkets. Explore a vast world filled with pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious music. Encounter a cast of bizarre characters, search out secrets in an array of exotic locales, and illuminate the omnipresent darkness in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
Features:
- Hauntingly authentic 8-bit visuals in the style of Game Boy Color, refined for the modern era.
- Modern touches abound: detailed animation, widescreen visuals, and rock-solid controls!
- Leap, dodge, and burrow through the ground to battle monsters or navigate the world.
- Lash at foes with your trusty whip, Nightstar- or choose from an arsenal of weapons, each with a totally different move set.
- Discover and utilize a reliquary’s worth of unusual Sidearms to gain the advantage in combat.
- Collect and equip Trinkets to acquire a variety of exotic effects. Level Mina up to suit your unique playstyle.
- Electrifying MSX-style soundtrack by chiptune virtuoso, Jake Kaufman.
- Descend into the depths of madness with a bone-chilling, yet heartwarming tale inspired by Victorian Gothic horror.
- Explore a huge, dark world brimming with secrets, challenging battles, and interconnected level design.
Source: Yacht Club Games
