MindsEye Review: All Show, No Go?

Let’s Be Real Here

Okay, so when MindsEye first dropped, everyone lost their minds—myself included. Those trailers? Pure eye candy. But here’s the thing about hype: it’s like bubble wrap. Fun to play with, but pop it and you’re left with… well, not much. After sinking 20 hours into this so-called ‘next-gen experience’, I’ve got some thoughts. And spoiler alert: they’re not all pretty.

First Look: Damn, That’s Pretty

Graphics That’ll Make Your Jaw Drop

Seriously, MindsEye is stupidly beautiful. Like, ‘pause-the-game-just-to-stare-at-a-wall’ beautiful. The way light filters through broken windows? Chef’s kiss. Character pores so detailed you could count them? Creepy, but impressive. But here’s the kicker—it’s all surface. Like dating someone who’s gorgeous but has the personality of a wet napkin.

Remember When We All Got Hyped?

Those pre-release comparisons to Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us? Yeah, about that… It’s like comparing a Michelin-star meal to a Instagram-worthy burger that’s 90% styling and 10% actual food. The trailers weren’t lying about the visuals, but they sure as hell oversold everything else.

Gameplay: Where Things Fall Apart

As Deep as a Puddle

Let me put it this way: imagine your favorite RPG, but someone removed all the fun parts. MindsEye’s missions make fetch quests look innovative. Go here, press X, watch cutscene, repeat. And the combat? It’s like they took every generic third-person shooter mechanic and called it a day. After about five hours, I was basically sleepwalking through fights.

Controls That Fight You

Ever try to text while wearing gloves? That’s what moving your character feels like. There’s this weird input delay—like the game’s thinking “Hmm, should I respond to that button press?” And don’t get me started on the ‘innovative’ parkour system. Spoiler: it’s just holding forward and occasionally pressing jump.

Performance: A Hot Mess

Bugs, Glitches, and Other Nightmares

Here’s where things get ugly. On my RTX 3080 (which runs Elden Ring at max settings), MindsEye chugs like a college kid at happy hour. Frame rate drops during intense scenes? Expected. Random crashes every two hours? Annoying. But when my save file corrupted after 15 hours? That’s when I nearly threw my controller through the TV.

What Players Are Saying

Quick glance at Steam forums tells you everything. Top comments right now: “Wish I could get my money back” and “Devs plz fix”. The most engagement the official account has had in weeks? A single “We’re looking into it” tweet. Not great, guys.

Stacking It Up Against the Competition

How Other Games Do It Right

Put MindsEye next to something like Horizon Forbidden West and it’s embarrassing. Those games? They balance visuals with actual gameplay. This? It’s like someone spent all their budget on a fireworks show but forgot to plan anything else for the party.

So Much Wasted Potential

What kills me is that the foundation is there. The world design? Stunning. The concept? Could’ve been amazing. But somewhere along the way, they forgot games need to be… you know, fun. Even smaller titles like Stray deliver more memorable experiences at half the price.

Final Call: Should You Buy It?

The Good vs. The Bad

• Good: Graphics that’ll make your PC sweat, some genuinely breathtaking moments
• Bad: Everything else—gameplay, performance, story, replayability

Who’s This For, Really?

Get it if: You’re a tech demo enthusiast or really want to flex your GPU. Avoid if: You like games that respect your time and money.

Wrapping Up

At the end of the day, MindsEye is that friend who looks amazing in photos but turns out to be boring as hell in person. Gorgeous? Absolutely. Worth $70? Not a chance. Maybe grab it on sale in a year—if they’ve fixed the bugs. But right now? Your backlog is calling.

Source: IGN – All Games