While it’s no secret that Build a Rocket Boy’s new ‘GTAClone’,MindsEye,has gotten off to a rough start, the game still has its hidden strengths. So, especially ifMindsEye’s troublesome launch issues get addressed, and the developers’ tentative plans for expanding the IP into a larger universe come to fruition, it might be worth keeping an eye on this game and giving it a second chance in the near future. After all, comeback stories for games after a troubled launch aren’t unheard of nowadays, so a little extra love and support could be just what the doctor ordered forMindsEye.
Regardless ofMindsEye’s future potential, there’s still arguably one great reason why players should consider weathering the storm to experience one of this game’s greatest strengths: the outstanding performances fromMindsEye’s voice artist cast. Ultimately,MindsEye’s cast of main characters arguably makes this game an experience worth having, despite the game’s controversial flaws.
MindsEye Features a Stacked Voice Cast
The playable character Jacob Diaz inMindsEyeis voiced by Alex Hernandez, famously known for their role as Lincoln Clay inMafia 3. Jacob Diaz is an ex-special ops soldier who was enhanced with a neural implant that allows him to control a combat drone. When players step into Jacob’s shoes, he’s attempting to reconnect the missing pieces from his past after his implant led to a catastrophic event. to do so, Jacob must form alliances with some of the brightest minds of thecity of Redrockto discover the origins and true potential of his experimental implant.
Without naming their in-game characters for the sake of potential spoilers, these bright minds of characters amongMindsEye’s cast are stacked full of industry veterans. AlongsideAlex Hernandez’s portrayal of Jacob Diaz inMindsEye, the game’s casts bring a unique version of their likeness to their character inMindsEye, enhancing their performance with an extra layer of immersion.MindsEye’s cast of industry veterans notably includes:
Among these talented voice artists, David Bateson will allegedly be reprising their role as Agent 47 for an upcomingHitmancollaboration side mission inMindsEye.
MindsEye’s Cast Performances Are Its Saving Grace
Ultimately, each of the main characters’ performances is one of MindsEye’s biggest strengths. Despite its flaws, the strong cast performances are one area whereMindsEyearguably lives up to its acclaimed fame of being a ‘GTAclone.’
For a great many reasons, it’s unfortunate that the launch ofMindsEyewas troubled by technical issues, especially considering the outstanding performances of the game’s cast will go unseen by many gamers. If nothing else, these performances alone arguably make the game an experience worth having, despite the critiques surrounding the current state of the game. So, regardless of whetherMindsEyecould get theCyberpunk 2077post-launch treatmentand overcome the issues it faces at launch, players should still consider weathering the storm to see the rainbow that is the great performances of the game’s cast.
