Interesting concept provides for a fun gameplay mechanic along with pick up and play multiplayer,
Level design is cut and paste, graphics are meh, control issues abound
Developer FeelPlus and Publisher Square Enix have come together to bring us Mindjack, a futuristic third-person shooter set in a world inhabited by people that have the ability to hack into people’s minds, completely controlling their every move. Sou...
Abstract: Mindjack is a third-person shooter from FeelPlus, the same team that collaborated with Mistwalker on Lost Odyssey. The game follows Federal Intelligence Agent Jim Corbijn, as he unwittingly finds himself at the center of a controversy that revolves aro...
Published: 2011-01-28, Author: Chris , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: If you wait at the title screen of Mindjack for a few minutes, you can see a video that is better than the game itself. In the short clip, you see disembodied minds zipping through the air and hijacking people as they go about their daily business. The...
Abstract: When I first saw Mindjack last August, I commented that it had a lot in common with my favorite game of 2009 -- Demon's Souls. The comparison was a natural one, as both make it possible to invade another player's game as either a friend or foe. Alas, I...
Mindhacking is a fascinating concept, Hopping between characters midbattle is entertaining, Invading other players' games is sinister fun.
Movement is slow, stilted, and unnatural, Bland plot and cliche characters squander the cool premise, Enemy and friendly AI is weak, Melee attack is all but useless.
Mindjack's chilling vision of the future is smothered by awkward controls and poor storytelling. ...
Abstract: History is full of games that boasted fantastic concepts, but failed to deliver when all of its brilliant ideas were put into practice. Some of the most creative games are also some of the absolute worst, as whoever came up with it simply lacked the ...
Abstract: Coming up with a great idea for a game is an important thing. With so many games that are cookie-cutter efforts in their respective genres, it's nice to have a fresh take once in a while. The unfortunate downside to some of these games is that the wron...
The idea of allowing other gamers to jump into your campaign and control either friends or foes is a good one, and we’d definitely like to see it used in other, better games. But despite its enormous potential, Mindjack is ultimately a frustrating and ...
Abstract: Set to hit Aussie shelves this Thursday, sets to offer gamers a third-person shooter with a twist: the ability to 'hack' into and take control of enemies, robots and civilians. The plot is set in the year 2031, with the campaign following a rogue te...
