Mindjack

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 31
  3. Negative: 19 out of 31
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  1. PSFocus
    Jan 31, 2011
    63
    The concept of Mindjack is pretty original, the hacking of the mind of NPC's and other players. Also the possibility to join someone in his singleplayer run to work against him is cool, but the gameplay is a bit too buggy to be very good. The graphics are also a bit mediocre.
  2. Eurogamer
    Feb 8, 2011
    60
    If you can look past the lack of polish and horrible graphics, there's a compelling and unique take on cover-based shooters here, along with an interesting lesson on how games deal with plot. It's a rewarding little game, if you can hack it.
  3. Games Master UK
    Mar 21, 2011
    58
    A great concept brimming with unexplored potential anchored by dull shooter mechanics.
  5. Gaming Target
    Apr 13, 2011
    56
    Don't just skip the cinematics, skip Mindjack altogether. Playing this game made me wish it were as easy to enjoy a crummy videogame as it is a B-movie, but really, Mindjack is worse than that. It's more like a student film.
  6. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Feb 13, 2011
    53
    Poor balancing. [Mar 2011, p.96]
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  7. Eurogamer Portugal
    Feb 9, 2011
    50
    Mindjack fails miserably in almost all fields, from gameplay and graphics to story.
  8. 3DJuegos
    Feb 2, 2011
    50
    A good concept doesn't always evolve into a good game. That's MindJack, an interesting game with good concept, poor controls, bad AI and poor storytelling.
  9. XGN
    Jan 30, 2011
    50
    Mindjack teaches us that a good concept doesn't always evolve into a good game. Square Enix should really think about all the mistakes they've made if they ever want to create a successor.
  10. GameSpot
    Jan 27, 2011
    50
    Mindjack's chilling vision of the future is smothered by awkward controls and poor storytelling.
  11. Game Informer
    Jan 27, 2011
    50
    Myriad control problems, brain dead AI, and a cringe-worthy storyline make Mindjack a shooter worth skipping.
  12. GamesRadar+
    Jan 25, 2011
    50
    Enemy AI is dim as hell (foes will often run right by you to attack a comrade as you shoot them in the back of the head at point blank range), the wonky cover system often has you shooting bullets into nothingness even when it appears they should be hitting your targets, and there's no way to pause the game.

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1.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 54
  3. Negative: 45 out of 54
  1. Theguyoffire
    May 14, 2012
    0
    Worst game ever.
  2. DJ248
    Jan 19, 2011
    3
    When I had read that Square Enix was making this game i was looking forward to there new game. One word*Boring*. This style has been doneWhen I had read that Square Enix was making this game i was looking forward to there new game. One word*Boring*. This style has been done 5yrs ago which also matches its graphics..outdated. Rental only don't waste the money. There is a reason some games don't get the hype. If you were to bang your funny bone it would be more fun then this game, Peace Out OSG.… Full Review »
  3. jaroldo
    Oct 19, 2013
    0
    Stay the hell away from this game! Everything about it is absolutely reprehensible. It is a game that actually made me physically ill fromStay the hell away from this game! Everything about it is absolutely reprehensible. It is a game that actually made me physically ill from playing it, if your game can do that you know you screwed up big time.… Full Review »
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