Early in MindsEye, you’ll face a tough scenario: Jacob Diaz must perform CPR on Matt Conti to keep him alive. What sounds like a short cutscene turns out to be a two-phase mini-game that many players are stuck on. It’s unforgiving, can’t be skipped, and demands precise timing with zero hand-holding.
Here’s exactly how to beat it—without wasting 30 minutes retrying the same few seconds.
CPR Phase 1: Timing the Triggers
The first part of the CPR sequence involves pressing both triggers (L2 + R2 on PlayStation or LT + RT on Xbox) at the correct moment.
You’ll see two moving rings and a white dot traveling across the screen. The goal is to press both triggers when the white dot hits the left edge of the inner black circle, not dead-center. This gives you the highest chance of syncing the visual alignment perfectly.
Once you press, hold both triggers as the circles complete their motion and line up fully. The game expects both timing and hold duration to be correct.
If you miss this three times, the mini-game restarts from the beginning.
Tips for Phase 1:
- Don’t tap the triggers. Press and hold smoothly.
- Some players find success by holding one trigger slightly early, then pressing the second one when the dot hits the mark.
- Focus on the white dot, not just the rings. The key is in when that dot touches the inner circle’s left edge.
CPR Phase 2: Analog Stick Compression Loop
If you pass Phase 1, the game immediately moves to the stick movement phase—this simulates chest compressions and is even more sensitive to imprecision.
You’ll be asked to:
- Click in both analog sticks (L3 + R3).
- Move both sticks upward together, keeping the motion inside two on-screen curved guides.
- Lower both sticks back to the starting position, again staying within the guide.
That full cycle—press in, move up, move down—must be completed twice in a row without slipping outside the boundary lines.
Key mechanic:
Most players fail here by pushing the sticks too far or moving too fast. You only need to move the sticks about halfway through their range. Going full tilt makes it harder to stay within the visual guides.
Tips for Phase 2:
- Click sticks first, then gently push up together, maintaining symmetry.
- Watch the lines closely. If you exit the guide by even a bit, you’ll reset.
- Think of it like a rhythm—you’re doing two steady compressions, not jerking the sticks.
What Happens After You Succeed
Once both phases are completed cleanly, a cutscene plays: Matt Conti starts breathing again. You’re instructed to get him medical help immediately, and the story proceeds from there. There’s no more player input after the second compression.
Why This Scene Frustrates So Many Players
The CPR mini-game arrives early in the story, with no tutorial, no checkpoints, and no margin for error. Players across Reddit, YouTube, and forums have shared how stuck they were:
“This part of the game took me 30 minutes to get right.”
“The controls don’t even register sometimes.”
“This mini-game that I can’t beat or skip is gonna be why I quit.”
Even though it’s just one scene, the lack of polish here has led to disproportionate frustration.
Developer Build A Rocket Boy has confirmed a hotfix is on the way to make this mini-game more forgiving. Until then, players are stuck mastering the sequence the hard way.
Final Tips Before You Try Again
- Trigger Timing: Wait for the white dot to reach the left edge of the inner circle. Hold both triggers.
- Stick Movement: Click sticks in, then move halfway up and down, staying inside the line.
- Don’t Rush: Going slow and steady is better than trying to speed through.
It’s not about reaction speed—it’s about smooth rhythm and precision. Once you’ve nailed it, you can finally leave the CPR scene behind and enjoy the rest of the game without interruptions.
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