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MindsEye

MindsEye promises a mind-bending sci-fi thriller, but delivers little more than a broken, bloated slog stuck in the past.
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42%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, stability
47% User Score Based on 1,221 reviews
Critic Score 34%Based on 1 reviews

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MindsEye is a single player action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Build A Rocket Boy and was released on June 10, 2025. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

MindsEye is a single-player sci-fi action-adventure set in the near-future desert city of Redrock, where you play as Jacob Diaz, a former soldier unraveling a conspiracy involving rogue AI and corrupt powers. Featuring dense atmosphere, tactical third-person combat, and an intriguing, emotional story, it offers beautiful visuals and soundtrack but suffers from bugs, grinding, and optimization issues. Despite flaws, its cinematic campaign will engage and occasionally amuse players.

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,221 reviews
story412 positive mentions
optimization129 negative mentions

  • The graphics are visually stunning, especially during cutscenes, showcasing impressive detail and design.
  • The story is engaging and intriguing, with a unique premise that keeps players invested.
  • Driving mechanics are enjoyable, providing a satisfying experience while navigating the game's world.
  • The game suffers from significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
  • Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with missions often feeling like a chore rather than an engaging experience.
  • AI behavior is poor, with enemies displaying erratic and predictable patterns that detract from the overall challenge.
  • story
    1,270 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging and intriguing, particularly praising its cinematic presentation and character development. However, criticisms arise regarding its linearity, lack of exploration opportunities, and abrupt pacing, which some feel detracts from the overall experience. While the narrative holds potential, it is often overshadowed by technical issues and gameplay mechanics that feel unfinished or repetitive.

    • “The story did surprise me with the direction it went in and my only gripe is that it ended abruptly (with a little coda after the credits) which leaves things quite open and up in the air.”
    • “It's more like a non-stop story going from shootout to car chase to drone handling, so you don't really stop after each 'mission' to go about your business; you just move on to the next part of the story.”
    • “I really enjoyed the story mode; it was engaging and kept me interested the whole way through.”
    • “The story feels like it was stitched together by an AI trained on bad fanfic, and the ending screams 'we gave up.' The final mission plays like the devs ran out of time, budget, or both.”
    • “The story is just… meh.”
    • “The story lacks depth, and the gameplay feels shallow and repetitive.”
  • optimization
    399 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and glitches, even on high-end hardware. While some users have noted improvements following patches, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized and requires further updates to enhance stability and performance. Players are advised to wait for additional fixes before fully committing to the game, as its current state can detract from the overall experience.

    • “I haven't experienced pretty much any performance issues, even though playing with full epic graphics.”
    • “Performance is a lot better than people said it was.”
    • “The performance is much better, and I can actually enjoy it now.”
    • “The performance is poor, crashes are frequent, hitching, lag, stuttering, and visual artifacting are the norm.”
    • “The poor optimization is very noticeable and hard to ignore, and the game is plagued by glitches and bugs that become comical and hilariously silly until you remember that this is a paid product and was released in such a broken state.”
    • “This game is just badly optimized.”
  • gameplay
    339 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant technical issues, including bugs and poor optimization that detract from the experience. While some aspects, like driving mechanics, are praised for being solid, the overall gameplay is often described as repetitive, basic, and lacking depth, with many players expressing disappointment in the combat mechanics and the limited freedom of movement. Despite its potential, the game feels unfinished and is compared unfavorably to other titles, leading to a general consensus that it requires substantial improvements to meet modern gaming standards.

    • “From a pure gameplay perspective, I have almost no complaints.”
    • “Driving mechanics are solid, and the story is cheesy fun.”
    • “The gameplay is solid, though I do think there are some mechanics that could be added to make it even better.”
    • “The gameplay literally made me laugh out loud at how bad it is.”
    • “It's not just missing content, but barely implements enough game mechanics to allow 'happy path' navigation and totally breaks down beyond that.”
    • “Unfortunately, this game plays worse than a tech demo and is constantly suffering memory leaks in the second half of the game resulting in FPS dropping down to 5 after 20 minutes of gameplay, even after the supposed patch.”
  • graphics
    314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the impressive visuals and cinematic quality, particularly in cutscenes, while others criticize the optimization issues, graphical glitches, and inconsistent performance. Some users note that the game can look stunning with high-end hardware, but many experience problems such as blurriness, texture pop-ins, and frame rate drops, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics show potential and can be visually appealing, significant improvements are needed for a smoother and more polished experience.

    • “The graphics are amazing and only had one crash so far.”
    • “The graphics are seriously impressive.”
    • “The visuals are top-tier, and the world design is incredibly immersive.”
    • “Don't buy this game unless you like wasting money. The story is very repetitive, graphics are terrible, the game is not realistic or has good physics at all, and the game has tons of bugs!”
    • “The graphics are below average, even compared to older games.”
    • “There are graphical glitches everywhere, textures flicker, distant environments look blurry and cheap.”
  • stability
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including frame rate drops and graphical errors. While some users experienced relatively smooth gameplay without significant problems, the overall consensus is that the game is unpolished and requires substantial patches to address its myriad technical issues. Despite some enjoyable elements, the frequent glitches detract from the overall experience, leading many to describe it as a "buggy mess."

    • “My playthrough was bug free.”
    • “Since my own updates, there have been no glitches or crashes, or any other visual or game issues at all.”
    • “So far, it's like a cross between Spec Ops: The Line and 2077. I'm enjoying it; it runs great with no performance issues.”
    • “The poor optimization is very noticeable and hard to ignore, and the game is plagued by glitches and bugs that become comical and hilariously silly until you remember that this is a paid product and was released in such a broken state.”
    • “Buggy, laggy, boring, and has no 'exploration' factor.”
    • “It's a buggy nightmare, with no soul.”
  • music
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, particularly during action sequences and cinematics. While some find the soundtrack immersive and fitting, others criticize it for being repetitive or lacking variety, with a few noting that it doesn't always connect well with gameplay. Overall, the music is generally regarded as a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to the atmosphere and emotional engagement.

    • “The soundtrack leans into moody synths and electronic rhythms, clearly aiming to reinforce the game’s tech-heavy setting.”
    • “The music pumps me up to shoot more.”
    • “The cinematics are great and the soundtrack is phenomenal, highly immersive.”
    • “They could have hired artists to create original music for them, which is what Cyberpunk did.”
    • “Mindseye's failures do include, but are not limited to: pixelation, broken depth of field, bad lighting, terrible framerates, a shallow gunplay that lacks impact, no melee, brain-dead AI, 2010's old-fashioned 'one man army' types of missions which lack any substantial thought, bad music (I don't remember anything from the background music other than it was an annoying loop sounding like it was an AI experiment), bad puzzles, side objectives that don't mean anything, and so on.”
    • “The music is serviceable but forgettable.”
  • humor
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its bugs, glitches, and absurd gameplay mechanics, often leading to unintentionally hilarious moments that players find endearing. Many reviewers noted that while the game is riddled with issues, these flaws contribute to a comedic experience, with ragdoll physics and bizarre cutscenes eliciting genuine laughter. Overall, the humor is described as a mix of intentional and unintentional comedy, making the game entertaining despite its shortcomings.

    • “I didn't actually make it to any gameplay, but the beginning cutscenes were so hilarious I had to write this; I can't stop laughing.”
    • “I've caught myself laughing at some of the more bizarre render bugs, which somehow makes the whole thing feel more human and oddly endearing.”
    • “There is self-driving cars and drones that the engineer explains go a little haywire every now and then, and it's funny to see them crash or bump into buildings and rocks before getting back on route or blowing up.”
  • atmosphere
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique design, immersive sound, and engaging storytelling that create a sense of tension and urgency. However, technical issues such as graphical glitches and repetitive gameplay detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception that the atmosphere could have been more impactful. While the world is visually stunning and attempts to draw players in, many feel it ultimately falls short due to these shortcomings.

    • “The music, voice acting, and atmosphere all add to this sense of unease and urgency.”
    • “From the moment I jumped in, I found myself drawn into its unique atmosphere and quirky storytelling.”
    • “The atmosphere is unique, the city design is visually stunning, and the motion capture is up there with some of the best in the industry.”
    • “The world itself tries to create atmosphere with NPC chatter, the hum of vehicles and drones moving by, but it ultimately falls flat.”
    • “The atmosphere isn't there; this isn't it.”
    • “The atmosphere is well-designed, but all of that is overshadowed by the technical problems.”
  • emotional
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of Mindseye is largely criticized for its lack of depth and connection, with many reviewers noting that the story fails to create memorable moments or develop characters meaningfully. While some appreciate the voice acting and cinematic presentation, the overall experience is described as feeling transactional rather than character-driven, leaving players with a sense of emotional detachment despite the game's ambitious intentions.

    • “Story - great story, loved the development and its twists and emotional attachment.”
    • “Mindseye wants to be grand – emotional, epic, thought-provoking.”
    • “As said, Mindseye is more than anything else a high-adrenaline, high-speed, playable sci-fi action movie with a cool protagonist and high production values: great animation and cinematic cut scenes, a soundtrack that is doing a good job in immersing you into what’s happening on the screen, well-written dialogues and cool characters with excellent voice acting, and overall a nice, action-packed and emotional story.”
    • “Mindseye is a fever dream mashup of games that I swear I have played before, optimized horrendously, while suffering from a boring story along with an identity crisis.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and repetitive, with many missions involving long travel times and uninspired combat. The initial excitement is often dampened by excessive cutscenes and mission design that feels bloated and unengaging, leading to a sense of fatigue rather than enjoyment. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's potential.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Combat is a tedious slog of pew pew repetition.”
    • “Especially when there is so much traveling in the game that driving from mission to mission becomes super tedious.”
    • “Most missions consist of long, dull drives interspersed with tedious gunfights, culminating in forgettable cutscenes.”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over misleading advertisements and the presence of intrusive in-game promotions. Many feel that the game fails to deliver on its promises, leading to a perception of it being a poorly executed product designed primarily to extract money from players. Overall, the monetization approach has detracted significantly from the gaming experience, leaving players disappointed.

    • “It is a complete cash grab.”
    • “Full of bugs, glitches, and just a half-assed game put together for a quick cash grab.”
    • “Great advertising for a mediocre game at best.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is currently viewed as lacking, with many players expressing disappointment in its initial offering and comparing it unfavorably to other titles. While a recent patch has improved playability, users feel that additional content and polish are necessary to enhance replay value. There is potential for future improvements, but as it stands, the game does not meet expectations for its price.

    • “Adds a lot of replay value.”
    • “For that kind of money, you expect something polished, deep, and replayable.”
    • “Replay value: none.”
    • “There is always potential for the game to improve over time, but right now it is just not something with any replay value at all.”
    • “The game seems like it could be really good with additional work and content added, but when there are other games like Cyberpunk, Watch Dogs, and GTA that offer a better replay value, this game falls short of its price tag.”
  • character development
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is inconsistent, with some players noting a lack of progression and depth, while others appreciate the narrative structure and creative character designs. Although there are moments of decent character development, overall, it seems to fall short of expectations, leaving some aspects feeling shallow despite the game's ambitious concepts.

    • “The narrative structure keeps players invested, and the character designs are visually diverse and creative.”
    • “Great cinematic story, decent character development, and solid use of Unreal Engine 5 lighting in some scenes.”
    • “Creative concept and ambition behind tying it to everywhere and offering a free-roam mode, even if shallow.”
    • “No character development or progression.”
    • “It's such a goofy character design.”
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MindsEye is a action adventure game with science fiction theme.

MindsEye is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing MindsEye.

MindsEye was released on June 10, 2025.

MindsEye was developed by Build A Rocket Boy.

MindsEye has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

MindsEye is a single player game.

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