MindsEye lead actor breaks silence on negative reception: “I completely understand”

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In his initial statement following the challenging debut of the game, MindsEye‘s main performer, Alex Hernandez, expressed that he fully empathizes with the disappointment.

The first game launched by Build a Rocket Boy, a studio established by former president of Rockstar North Leslie Benzies, didn’t turn out as expected. As of now, MindsEye holds the record for the lowest-rated game of the year on MetaCritic with a score of 38, based on reviews from 12 critics.

Primarily, this score is due to numerous bugs that negatively affected the game’s initial release. While some were mild enough to be ignored, others caused significant problems. The situation was reminiscent of Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, where Sony even offered refunds.

Since then, there’s been one unfortunate update after another, leading to job losses among the development team due to the game’s underwhelming response. Now, the public figure associated with the game has finally spoken up about it.

Alex Hernandez, who plays the main character Jacob Diaz, expressed his full comprehension of the annoyance surrounding MindsEye.

MindsEye actor “understands the frustration”

In an interview with Check It TV, Hernandez stated that MindsEye has faced a mixed response. Being a gamer himself, he expressed understanding towards the gaming community and those who purchased access immediately.

As a fellow gamer, I can empathize with your feelings of annoyance. Speaking from a consumer’s perspective, it’s a common feeling of disappointment. It’s puzzling, as a business entity, why you would introduce a product that appeared to not be fully prepared in such a manner?

It’s wiser, in my opinion, not to launch something that seems subpar, even though it might be priced at its full value. Such an action could potentially cause more long-term damage than benefits.

Regardless of how it was received, Hernandez looks back at the overall experience positively, stating that he collaborated with “decent individuals striving to accomplish something good.

“I loved working on it. The cast was great, everyone showed up and gave their all. I had a blast.”

As a game creator, I can tell you firsthand that bringing a game to life is no small feat – it’s an enormous task from start to finish. Working alongside some incredibly talented individuals, I’ve seen the blood, sweat, and pixels that go into making these digital worlds a reality. It’s disheartening to see the gameplay aspects receive such unfavorable reviews, despite our collective efforts and passion.

Interestingly enough, he’s not shy about joking about the final outcome, sometimes even at his own cost. Hernandez has acknowledged that he’s come across quite a few of those viral glitches that are widely shared on social media. Instead of getting annoyed by them, he manages to find humor, particularly when they center around the main character.

Regarding the plot and visuals, I come across a few humorous flaws. Transforming into strange creatures is something I really enjoy.

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2025-06-26 04:48