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MindsEye

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Release Date: June 10, 2025

Action, TPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer

A third-person action game from Leslie Benzies (co-author of the GTA series), published by IO Interactive. In MindsEye we end up in America in the near future. We play as a former soldier Jacob Diaz with a mysterious implant in his head, taking part in shootouts and car chases, as well as trying to learn about Jacob's past.

3.4

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3.7

Steam

8.4

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MindsEye is an action game developed by Build A Rocket Boy studio, a team that also has the Everywhere project in their portfolio. The production was overseen by Leslie Benzies, previously responsible for the development of the Grand Theft Auto series. The release of this title was handled by the company IO Interactive.

Story

MindsEye transports us to a science fiction world ruled by sinister corporations. Their struggle for control has brought Earth to the brink of collapse. The action of the game takes place in the fictional Redrock in North America, and the main character is Jacob Diaz, a former soldier suffering from amnesia. He has a mysterious neural implant installed in his head - the titular MindsEye.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Build A Rocket Boy

Publisher: IO Interactive

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News

Actor known for Mafia 3 and MindsEye has pointed out a problem that annoys all players

Actor known for Mafia 3 and MindsEye has pointed out a problem that annoys all players

MindsEye's main character voice actor expressed his disapproval of releasing unfinished games. In his opinion, studios should be honest with consumers.

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Martin Bukowski

June 26, 2025

Actor known for Mafia 3 and MindsEye has pointed out a problem that annoys all players
Disastrous MindsEye launch leads to major layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy studio

Disastrous MindsEye launch leads to major layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy studio

The creators of MindsEye are preparing for major layoffs that could involve more than 100 employees of the Build a Rocket Boy studio.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 24, 2025

Disastrous MindsEye launch leads to major layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy studio
GTA veteran's new game crashes to the bottom. MindsEye is the worst-rated title of the year

GTA veteran's new game crashes to the bottom. MindsEye is the worst-rated title of the year

MindsEye didn't excite either players nor reviewers. For that, it quickly lived to see a considerable discount in a certain store.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 17, 2025

GTA veteran's new game crashes to the bottom. MindsEye is the worst-rated title of the year
CohhCarnage’s MindsEye sponsored stream got canceled just as it was about to start. The story of what could be 2025’s worst game launch keeps getting worse

CohhCarnage’s MindsEye sponsored stream got canceled just as it was about to start. The story of what could be 2025’s worst game launch keeps getting worse

Crashes everywhere, painfully low FPS, and a whole lot of other problems. MindsEye rolled out straight into chaos.

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Olga Racinowska

June 12, 2025

CohhCarnage’s MindsEye sponsored stream got canceled just as it was about to start. The story of what could be 2025’s worst game launch keeps getting worse
Players leave no stone unturned on GTA veteran's new game. They point out MindsEye's biggest problems

Players leave no stone unturned on GTA veteran's new game. They point out MindsEye's biggest problems

MindsEye didn't conquer Steam and attracted a rather small number of players. Those who were tempted to buy it received in return many technical issues and mediocre gameplay.

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Martin Bukowski

June 11, 2025

Players leave no stone unturned on GTA veteran's new game. They point out MindsEye's biggest problems
Failure or success? GTA veteran's new game, MindsEye, launches today

Failure or success? GTA veteran's new game, MindsEye, launches today

We are just hours away from the release of MindsEye. The game was developed under the guidance of one of the main developers of GTA 3, 4, and 5, but many are expecting a disaster.

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Adrian Werner

June 10, 2025

Failure or success? GTA veteran's new game, MindsEye, launches today
MindsEye raises concerns for players a week before release. Important employees have left the former GTA developer's team

MindsEye raises concerns for players a week before release. Important employees have left the former GTA developer's team

A week before the release of MindsEye, two important employees have left the Build A Rocket Boy studio, with no official reasons given for parting ways with the veteran GTA team.

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Maciej Gaffke

June 4, 2025

MindsEye raises concerns for players a week before release. Important employees have left the former GTA developer's team
Players don't finish huge games, so GTA veteran's new project will be a 20-hour complete experience priced at 60 bucks

Players don't finish huge games, so GTA veteran's new project will be a 20-hour complete experience priced at 60 bucks

Leslie Benzies is betting on player engagement. We'll soon know the base to begin the multi-year development of the MindsEye franchise.

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Sonia Selerska

June 2, 2025

Players don't finish huge games, so GTA veteran's new project will be a 20-hour complete experience priced at 60 bucks
Future of GTA creator's project is uncertain. MindsEye takes over its key technologies

Future of GTA creator's project is uncertain. MindsEye takes over its key technologies

The future of the ambitious Everywhere platform from the former GTA creator has come into question. Apparently, the output of this project has been taken over by MindsEye, a new title from the studio headed by Leslie Benzies.

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Kamil Kleszyk

May 30, 2025

Future of GTA creator's project is uncertain. MindsEye takes over its key technologies
MindsEye shows off gameplay trailer. We learned development plans for GTA co-creator's new game

MindsEye shows off gameplay trailer. We learned development plans for GTA co-creator's new game

We already know what the immediate future holds for the new game from the co-creator of Grand Theft Auto. A new roadmap reveals the MindsEye developers' plans through the end of 2025.

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Maciej Gaffke

May 28, 2025

MindsEye shows off gameplay trailer. We learned development plans for GTA co-creator's new game

System Requirements

System Requirements for MindsEye Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT, 70 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 12 GB GeForce RTX 4070 / 16 GB Radeon RX 6800 XT, 70 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for MindsEye Video Game.

3.4

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 1% of Critics. There are 29 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

But Why Tho?: 3 / 10 by Mick Abrahamson

For those hoping several patches could make MindsEye into a possibly well-executed game, there’s no salvaging the mess left behind in Redrock.

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Game8: 46 / 100 by Michael Gerra-Clarin

Mindseye was supposed to be an ambitious entry from IO Interactive. What was delivered is a bug-filled, unoptimized, and less-than-desirable mess instead. Almost to no one’s surprise, MindsEye needed a lot more time to polish its core aspects and mechanics.

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Push Square: 3 / 10 by Aaron Bayne

MindsEye is a broken, boring mess of a game that has somehow been allowed out in the world. It has little glimmers of something semi-entertaining in there with its cutscenes and story, but it's bogged down by a vapid large scale map that is at odds with its aggressively linear campaign, and padded out with a dull repetitive gameplay loop that is nothing short of archaic.

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37%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Negative (1,906)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Interesting Story: Many players found the narrative engaging, with potential for depth and intrigue.
  • Cinematic Quality: The cutscenes and voice acting received praise for their quality, adding a cinematic feel to the game.
  • Graphics: Some users noted that the graphics, when functioning properly, are visually appealing, especially in cutscenes.
  • Driving Mechanics: The driving experience was generally considered enjoyable, with some players appreciating the vehicle handling.

The main cons of the game

  • Performance Issues: A significant number of users reported severe performance problems, including stuttering, low frame rates, and crashes, even on high-end PCs.
  • Poor AI: The enemy and NPC AI were criticized for being non-functional or overly simplistic, leading to unchallenging gameplay.
  • Linear Gameplay: Many reviews mentioned the repetitive nature of the gameplay, with a lack of meaningful side content and an overly scripted mission structure.
  • Lack of Open World Features: Despite being marketed as a semi-open-world game, players felt restricted with no real exploration options, no world map, and limited vehicle interactions.
  • Bugs and Glitches: Numerous users reported various bugs, including graphical glitches, animation issues, and broken missions.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Open World Mechanics: Users expected more freedom in exploration, including the ability to steal vehicles and engage with a living world, which was not delivered.
  • First-Person View: Some players noted the absence of a first-person perspective, which could have added depth to the gameplay.
  • Customization Options: There were calls for more character customization and features like melee combat, which were notably absent.
  • Dynamic World Events: Players expressed disappointment over the lack of random events or side activities that could make the world feel more alive.
  • Map and Navigation Tools: The absence of a proper map system and the inability to freely navigate the game world were significant points of frustration.

Conclusion

  • Overall, while MindsEye shows promise with its story and some gameplay mechanics, it appears to have been released in a state that many players find unacceptable, leading to widespread disappointment and requests for refunds. Users recommend waiting for patches and improvements before considering a purchase.

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8.4

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