MindsEye
Action
Adventure
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

MindsEye is a narrative driven, single-player action-adventure thriller set in the near-future fictional desert city of Redrock. Featuring best-in-class cinematics, high octane driving, and explosive combat from game director, Leslie Benzies.

Developers: Build A Rocket Boy
Publishers: IO Interactive Partners A/S
Release Date: Jun 10, 2025
Price (USD): $59.99
Current Players: 37

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(48%)
engaging story
impressive cutscenes
good voice acting
beautiful visuals
enjoyable driving
story
visuals
driving
performance issues
linear gameplay
outdated mechanics
numerous bugs
poor optimization
The general sentiment about the game is largely negative due to significant performance issues and lack of polish. While some players appreciate the game's engaging story and impressive visuals, the poor optimization and numerous bugs overshadow these aspects. Critics also note that the gameplay is too linear for an open-world genre, lacking the flexibility players expect. Overall, there's a sense that the game was released prematurely and could benefit from additional development time to become a more solid experience.

Positive Points

  • The story is engaging with an intriguing narrative.
  • The game has impressive cutscenes and voice acting.
  • Graphics are visually appealing with a potential for a cinematic experience.
  • Driving mechanics are generally well-received and enjoyable.
  • The game offers a compelling setting and atmosphere.
  • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from significant performance issues including crashes and frame rate drops.
  • Lack of open world flexibility and feels more linear than expected.
  • The gameplay mechanics, especially gunplay and AI behavior, are not polished and feel outdated.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches negatively impact the gaming experience.
  • Optimization is poor, requiring high-end hardware for playable performance.
  • Mixed Points

  • While some players enjoy the story, others find it generic and unenjoyable.
  • The visuals are praised by some for being beautiful, but others note issues with pop-ins and low-res textures.
  • Driving is appreciated for its realism by some, though others experience glitches with vehicles.
  • Common Themes

  • Performance and optimization issues are a significant concern for many players.
  • Players feel the game was released in an unfinished state with needs for patches and updates.
  • Many users compare the game to other titles like GTA and Cyberpunk, often unfavorably.
  • Updated 6/11/2025, 12:01:26 AM UTC