Mindseize Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · Published September 16, 2024 · Updated September 16, 2024

Mindseize Review, MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one. You play as the private investigator M.C. Fox, who is chasing a dangerous criminal organization ‘The Ascended’ across the universe. The first confrontation between M.C. and the leader of The Ascended severely injured M.C. and left him crippled. They also managed to seize the mind of his daughter Taryn. This left only one choice for our protagonist: hire a crew, connect his consciousness to a robotic body called MAG, and continue the chase!

Mindseize Review Pros:

Fantastic pixel art graphics.
379.6MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Four save slots.
Two game modes:-story boss mode.
Easy mode-on/off
General settings-screen shake, press left/right twice to dash, a pan camera on crouch, damage numbers showing, and weather/fog effects.
Metroidvania platformer gameplay.
The map uncovers as you play.
Opening tutorial cave system with pop-ups later on or when something new is discovered.
Six-way shooting.
Save points-use to craft health items and suit upgrades, as well as each, save point acting as a save point.
Metroid is inspired by both gameplay and appearance.
Can grab onto ledges.
Earn new abilities as you play like sliding, wall jumping, and canceling actions.
Enemies respawn when you leave the screen.
Still image cutscenes with speech bubbles animated.
Enemies drop cash and scrap that is used to buy upgrades and crafting for your suit.
Different biomes house different enemy types.
Big boss battles.
Damage numbers pop on the screen.
Solid responsive controls.
You can grab onto ledges.
No penalties for playing on easy.
Overall map coverage percentage.
Play how you want.
A lot of fun to play.
Really suits the portability aspect of the Nintendo Switch.
Boss mode is a boss rush mode available after finishing the game.
You have a drone sidekick and can buy new skins for them at save points.
2D game world with 3D animated backgrounds.

Mindseize Review Cons:

Little guidance on how to progress.
Difficulty spikes.
The music is not great.
You cannot remap the controls.
No voice work.
A big info dump at the beginning.
Bosses can whack the difficulty up.
A lot of tedious wall-jumping sections or platforms that disappear and reappear.
Many of the levels are claustrophobic areas with tight jump windows.
The controls are not smooth and actions can be awkward.
Flying enemies are terrible and have ridiculous hitboxes.
I found the Nintendo Switch version to offer more accessibility.
Can stretch your patience in places for the backtracking.

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