MindsEye, the highly anticipated first release from Leslie Benzies' studio Build a Rocket Boy, has already seen a significant 30% price drop at major retailers just one month after its controversial launch. This action-adventure game, which promised much but delivered little at release, is now available for $40 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through select vendors.

The game's launch was marred by numerous issues, with early players describing it as fundamentally broken. Performance problems, game-breaking bugs, and questionable design choices led to MindsEye quickly earning the dubious distinction of being 2025's worst-reviewed game so far, with a Metacritic score languishing at 37.

Interestingly, despite the overwhelmingly negative reception, MindsEye managed to secure the fourth spot on the UK physical sales charts shortly after release, outperforming established titles like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This surprising commercial performance suggests there may be underlying interest in the game's potential.

Build a Rocket Boy has committed to improving MindsEye through ongoing updates and fixes. Studio co-CEO Leslie Benzies, formerly of Rockstar Games, has even hinted at plans to "relaunch" the title, drawing comparisons to Cyberpunk 2077's remarkable turnaround. For gamers willing to take a chance on this troubled title, the current discount might represent an opportunity to get in before potential improvements.

While the digital versions on PlayStation and Xbox stores remain at full price, the widespread retail discounts suggest retailers are eager to move inventory of this troubled title. Whether MindsEye can follow in the footsteps of other redeemed games remains to be seen, but for bargain hunters and curious gamers, the current price point may be tempting enough to take the plunge.