MindsEye Review: Uninspired Meets A Forgettable Gaming Experience

MindsEye leaves much to be desired. Lacking in stakes and with troubled events surrounding the developer, the game’s dull and uncreative action does little to impress, even with the pedigree of former Rockstar North lead Leslie Benzies behind it. It offers a peek into an exciting future that fails to deliver, resulting in a largely forgettable gaming experience.

– MindsEye, developed by Build a Rocket Boy, is a game filled with dull, third-person action, combining driving and cover-based shooting within a relatively linear framework and a forgettable storyline.
– The world in MindsEye, the fictional city of Redrock, is visually impressive and bears elements reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto, but it is rigid and discourages exploration with missions often dull and straightforward.
– Despite decent vehicle handling and the visually impressive world, the game suffers from zero consequences for destructive actions, poor combat solutions, lack of character depth and development, as well as stilted dialogue, resulting in the overall experience being bland and uninspiring.

One of the initial tasks in MindsEye is to follow a car without being seen or losing sight of it. This mission type feels outdated, as it was deemed tired over a decade ago. Instead of driving a car, you pilot a drone in MindsEye, which reduces the stakes as you can fly high to remain unseen. These first impressions are not promising, considering the not-so-ideal circumstances involving the game and its development by Build a Rocket Boy.

In spite of these issues, I went into MindsEye with an open mind. The game was crafted by a brilliant team, most notably featuring Leslie Benzies, who previously led Rockstar North and produced Grand Theft Auto III to V. His influence is evident in MindsEye, but unfortunately, the comparisons are limited.

MindsEye is unsuccessful. That early tailing mission is a reasonably accurate representation of the rest of the game, which is about 10 hours of mundane third-person action and a story that leaves much to be desired. Your character is Jacob Diaz, a former soldier who suffers from selective amnesia due to a neural implant, named the MindsEye. The story starts as Jacob’s personal quest, but soon turns into a journey for the survival of humanity.

MindsEye is set in a near-future that feels plausible, touching upon topics like public safety management by algorithms and unchecked military power. Regrettably, these potentially fascinating concepts are lightly skimmed over, rendering the story’s impact weak. Along with a lackluster story, the game’s character development is underwhelming. Jacob is an average character who lacks depth, and the remainder of the characters fail to intrigue or evoke empathy. The visuals are impressive, as are the character models, but the abrupt, anticlimactic ending leaves players bemused.

Redrock, the fictional city in MindsEye, is visually enticing and is clearly inspired by Las Vegas. However, the linear mission structure stifles any urge to explore the environment. You’re restricted to specific vehicles, and veering off track results in mission failure. The city feels hollow, with minimal consequences to your actions and police ignoring crimes.

The least exciting part of the game is the lengthy car chases ending in cutscenes. The vehicle handling is mediocre and the physics engine is uneven, but the action is even more lackluster on foot. Fighting sequences are basic, with extremely limited options and underwhelming sound designs.

MindsEye is an unexciting game that lacks creativity and engagement. Most missions consist of long, dull drives interspersed with tedious gunfights, culminating in forgettable cutscenes. The game introduces certain side missions that deviate from the main quest but offer no tangible rewards.

While not the worst, MindsEye is far from being a satisfactory game. Its technical glitches and performance issues (though not severe in my case) add to its list of flaws. Its saving grace, if any, is the impressive visuals. However, these cannot make up for its shallow world, dull combat, and host of other faults. If you’re seeking quality in a game, MindsEye isn’t for you.

RATING: 1.5 out of 5 stars.

MindsEye is available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.

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