Obbe Vermeij, a veteran game developer known for his work on the Grand Theft Auto series, has recently expressed surprising admiration for MindsEye, a 2025 action-adventure game that initially faced harsh criticism. Developed by Build a Rocket Boy under the leadership of Leslie Benzies—another former GTA lead—MindsEye launched in June 2025 for PC and consoles but quickly became one of the lowest-rated titles of the year.

Despite its rocky reception, Vermeij took to social media to share his positive experience with the game. He praised its narrative, character development, cinematic cutscenes, and overall atmosphere, calling them "top-notch." However, he also acknowledged flaws, including repetitive missions and technical glitches that plagued the launch. Vermeij suggested that a lower price point ($40 instead of $60) and timely bug fixes could have significantly improved the game's reception.

Related discussions on gaming forums highlight that Vermeij isn't alone in his appreciation. Some players on Steam have pointed out that MindsEye's core issues stem from optimization rather than fundamental design flaws. This has led to speculation that the game could follow a redemption path similar to Cyberpunk 2077, with post-launch updates addressing its technical shortcomings.

Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Build a Rocket Boy may already be working on a sequel or major expansion for MindsEye. Whether the studio focuses on fixing the current game or shifting resources to a new project remains to be seen, but fans of Benzies' work are cautiously optimistic about the future.

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