Mina the Hollower praised for retro adventure, Aphelion criticised for unfinished design

A review of the indie title Mina the Hollower describes it as a top‑down retro adventure with modern mechanics, noting its challenging platforming and souls‑like combat system. The reviewer highlights the game's pixel‑style graphics, bone‑currency system and the need to master enemy patterns, concluding the game is “excellent” and worth playing.

Another review of Don’t Nod’s recent release Aphelion points to a lack of polish and an unfinished feel. The critic connects the game's shortcomings to the studio’s rapid output of five new IPs in three years and a large investment stake taken by Tencent in 2021, suggesting financial pressure may have compromised development. The review warns the title feels like an “unfinished husk”.