Against all expectations, MindsEye has emerged as one of the UK's best-selling physical games during its launch week, despite facing widespread criticism from both players and reviewers. The controversial title managed to outperform established franchises like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in physical sales rankings.

Developed by Build a Rocket Boy under the leadership of former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, MindsEye entered the market with significant anticipation but quickly became mired in controversy. The game currently holds the unfortunate distinction of being 2025's worst-reviewed title on Metacritic, with a dismal score of 43.

The game's unexpected commercial performance in the UK stands in stark contrast to its critical reception. According to sales data for the week ending June 14, MindsEye secured the fourth position in physical game sales, trailing only behind Mario Kart World, EA Sports FC 25, and Hogwarts Legacy.

Technical issues appear to be the primary source of player dissatisfaction, with reports of persistent bugs, poor optimization, and performance struggles even on high-end hardware like the PlayStation 5 Pro. However, some players have praised the game's driving mechanics and narrative potential.

Build a Rocket Boy has committed to addressing these concerns through post-launch support. The first major update has already been released, focusing on performance optimizations and bug fixes. Additional patches are expected in the coming weeks to further improve the gameplay experience.

UK Physical Sales Charts for Week Ending June 14, 2025

1. Mario Kart World
2. EA Sports FC 25
3. Hogwarts Legacy
4. MindsEye
5. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition
6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
7. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
8. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
9. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
10. The Last of Us Part II Remastered

The disparity between MindsEye's commercial success and critical reception raises interesting questions about the gaming market. While the title clearly has significant issues, its strong sales performance suggests there may be underlying appeal in its core concepts or the reputation of its development team.

As Build a Rocket Boy continues to refine the game through updates, it remains to be seen whether MindsEye can improve its standing with critics while maintaining its unexpected commercial momentum. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether this is a temporary anomaly or the beginning of a remarkable turnaround story.