Build a Rocket Boy's MindsEye was developed by one of the lead developers of the Grand Theft Auto franchise. This was something the studio often mentioned to drum up hype, which worked in the game's favor.
Unfortunately, that also meant expectations for the game were a lot higher than your standard new IP.
MindsEye's release came and went, and instead of a bang, it was met with a whimper. Even if your expectations were low, MindsEye seems to be even worse than expected, and has turned out as the first dud of 2025.
It's not the only game that crashed and burned at release, and we've rounded up some of the more recent disasters that were hyped before release but failed to deliver.
Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)
Undoubtedly the biggest name in this list, Cyberpunk 2077 was riding on the coattails of CD Projekt RED's most recent release back then, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This game garnered universal acclaim and was considered one of the best games of all-time.
Cyberpunk 2077 promised an expansive, open-world experience unlike any other. However, what we got at launch was a buggy mess that forever tarnished CD Projekt RED's once-pristine reputation. You can...
