Where to Start Your Journey in Mina the Hollower
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A guide on where to start exploring and which dungeon to tackle first in Yacht Club Games' new title Mina the Hollower, based on reporting by Polygon.
Yacht Club Games is back with Mina the Hollower, and the retro action adventure gives players a massive degree of freedom right from the start. Unlike traditional top-down adventures that gate your progress behind specific items or tools, this title hands you nearly everything you need right away. You can tackle its six dungeons in practically any order you choose. While that level of open-world flexibility is fantastic for seasoned explorers, it can easily overwhelm anyone looking for a bit of early direction. Fortunately, a logical starting route exists for players who want to ease into the challenge before charting their own path across Tenebrous Isle.
According to a guide by Giovanni Colantonio over at Polygon, your best bet after reaching the central town of Ossex and learning about your mission is to head straight east. Your primary target should be Queensbury Crypt. Reaching this area requires you to exit Ossex through the south gate, move east through Eastern Heath, head north to Mourner's Mile, and solve a quick switch puzzle to open an iron gate. This dungeon serves as an ideal introductory challenge because it only requires a basic understanding of Mina's burrowing mechanic to handle objects like statue heads. Once you clear it, the world opens up completely, though you can look for subtle hints in the town newspaper or check the lightbulbs around the central fountain for guidance on your next steps.
Beyond dungeon crawling, early survival on Tenebrous Isle comes down to resource management and smart shopping in Ossex. You will want to farm bones to upgrade your defenses and purchase essential gear from the local emporium. Picking up kears from the nearby building is crucial since these items let you bypass secret locks without backtracking. Expanding your trinket bag early on is also a massive quality of life upgrade that will keep you alive longer during those dangerous dungeon runs. If you want the full breakdown on optimal routing and gear, you can read the original guide on Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon