Mina the Hollower has drawn large numbers of players since its release as a retro-inspired action adventure from Yacht Club. Some participants in online discussions have questioned whether the game's challenge level is too high. Others point to built-in options that adjust difficulty.
The debate has appeared on Reddit and Steam. One Reddit user asked if they were simply unskilled after struggling in the early stages. Another described the movement and enemies as placing them on the struggle bus, while a third called the early difficulty borderline asinine.