Mina The Hollower Hits Xbox This Week, And It's Metacritic's 'Best Game' Of 2026 So Far
Mina The Hollower, a new top-down action adventure game from the creators of Shovel Knight, is set to launch on Xbox this week. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 93, making it the highest-rated game of 2026 so far. Priced at $19.99, it is positioned as a must-play title for Xbox gamers.
- ▪Mina The Hollower is launching on Xbox on May 29th.
- ▪The game has received a Metacritic score of 93, making it the best game of 2026 so far.
- ▪It is priced at $19.99, making it an affordable addition to any Xbox library.
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NewsXboxMina The HollowerReview Roundup Mina The Hollower Hits Xbox This Week, And It's Metacritic's 'Best Game' Of 2026 So Far The reviews have just landed by Fraser Gilbert4 mins ago Share: The Game of the Year contenders aren't slowing down right now! Following the likes of Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light receiving amazing reviews over the past few weeks, Mina The Hollower sounds like another must-play Xbox title. We covered this game recently — it's the new top-down action adventure game from the makers of Shovel Knight — and even they were hyping it up as "one of the greatest top-down adventures ever" ahead of its release on May 29th.
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