{"id":470571,"date":"2025-06-15T06:26:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T06:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/?p=470571"},"modified":"2025-06-15T06:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T06:26:20","slug":"mindseye-launches-to-harsh-criticism-a-cyberpunk-misfire-from-build-a-rocket-boy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/gaming\/mindseye-launches-to-harsh-criticism-a-cyberpunk-misfire-from-build-a-rocket-boy\/","title":{"rendered":"MindsEye Launches to Harsh Criticism: A Cyberpunk Misfire from Build A Rocket Boy"},"content":{"rendered":"

MindsEye<\/em>, the ambitious debut from Build A Rocket Boy\u2014the studio founded by former Rockstar North president Leslie Benzies\u2014officially launched on June 10th. Marketed as a story-driven cyberpunk action game blending cinematic storytelling, third-person shooting, and thriller elements, the title was met with considerable curiosity from gamers and critics alike. However, that curiosity has quickly turned to disappointment.<\/p>\n

The game\u2019s troubled state became immediately apparent following its release. With no early review copies provided to media outlets, critics only got access to the game at launch, and the first wave of reviews paints a grim picture. As of now, MindsEye<\/em> holds a dismal average score of 43<\/strong> on Metacritic, making it one of the worst-reviewed games of 2024 so far.<\/p>\n

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A Game Released Too Early<\/h3>\n

Across the board, reviewers agree on one point: MindsEye<\/em> feels painfully unfinished. Critics describe a game riddled with issues at nearly every level\u2014from broken mechanics and unrefined combat to a technically dysfunctional open world. The general consensus is that the game was rushed out the door well before it was ready.<\/p>\n

Journalists suggest that MindsEye<\/em> should have spent at least another six to twelve months in development. The result of its premature release is a game that feels more like a tech demo than a polished product. Its cyberpunk setting, though stylish, does little to mask the flaws that plague the experience from beginning to end.<\/p>\n

Reviews Round-Up: What Critics Are Saying<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s a snapshot of some of the most notable early reviews:<\/p>\n