MindSeize

MindSeize

Released Feb 2020

MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!

74% positive · 307 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

MindSeize launched on February 7, 2020 with several features still missing, and the developer immediately began shipping post-launch updates to complete the game. On May 19, 2020, the developer published an explicit statement declaring the game "ready and final" following the release of Boss Mode in version 1.2.0, noting that all planned features had been delivered. They indicated only smaller updates and bug fixes would follow — and that's exactly what happened. Subsequent patches (v1.4.5 in March 2021, v1.5.0 in September 2021, and v1.5.1 in January 2022) were refinements: boss balance tweaks, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes. The last developer communication was on January 24, 2022. Both DLC items (the soundtrack and digital artbook) shipped on March 18, 2020. No new content has been announced, no unreleased DLC exists, and the developer explicitly declared the game complete. The January 24, 2022 patch is the last recorded update, and the note closing that post — "the work continues, even if slower" — referred to general maintenance, consistent with their earlier "final" declaration.
Evidence
Developer explicitly declared MindSeize 'ready and final' after delivering all planned features with v1.2.0, including the Boss Mode. Stated further updates would only be smaller fixes.
news post · May 19, 2020 source development ending
high
Major content update added achievements, a new optional boss, planetary log, and drone skins — fulfilling commitments listed at launch.
news post · Mar 18, 2020 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Mar 2020

Media

Details

Publisher
Kamina Dimension
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

MindSeize is a single player 2D Metroidvania game set in a sci-fi universe.
Explore untamed planets and stop the mysterious organization that stole the mind of your daughter.


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 into a robotic body called MAG and continue the chase!




  • Classic 2D-action with a modern twist - Smooth and fast-paced action with beautiful hand-drawn 16-bit pixel graphics, mixed with atmospheric music and hard hitting sound effects
  • Explore mysterious planets - Travel to 4 different and unique planets, unravel their secrets and fight the dangers within. Remember to take a break once in a while on your ship and talk with your crew
  • Upgrade your MAG - Buy and find different mods, weapons and abilities that bring versatility to your MAG's combat capability
  • Delve in to the world of MindSeize - Follow the story written by a professional script writer with comic book style cutscenes, read the log about planets and their fauna, experience the heart-rending twists
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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