Psychonauts 2

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 956 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 219 out of 956

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  1. Alonsox123
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    A real wonderful piece of art, enjoying almost every bit of it , definately worth a look.
  2. mynox
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Psychonauts 2 is a perfect sequel in my eyes it did everything i wanted it to.
  3. cylemmulo
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Sadly there appears to be weird review bombing on here. Honestly, everything and more I could have hoped for in a sequel. Same sort of idea but on a larger level. The platforming and combat are way tighter and more evolved. For anyone looking for a great controlling, super quirky, collectathon platformer with a lot of combat it's great.
  4. ningenito
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Excellent gameplay, mechanics are well polished and graphics are beautiful, so far I haven't experienced any frame drop
  5. Tussock89
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Great gameplay, creative and often laugh out loud funny. Transcends the platform genre.
  6. RogerioRJBR
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Jogo extremamente divertido. Arte perfeita. jogabilidade boa e de fácil aprendizagem, historia super divertida. Jogue sem medo.
  7. reCAPTCHASucces
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    El mejor sin duda en todos los sentidos, jugabilidad, escenarios y banda sonora!
  8. GooBeen
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Add Russian subtitles, please. Generally add more subtitle options to the game for more languages.
    Currently the best game of the year. Very creative, interesting and in it each level is done differently.
  9. MrNightcall
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    A beautiful game that offers such great gameplay and the levels are so fantastically creatively designed!
  10. Dont4GetToSmile
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible and I didn't unerstand all the negative reviews. Looking at the list I see a LOT of people review bombing because there's no Russian. Didn't realize Russia felt so strongly about Raz and co. Was the original game in Russian? Have they said anything about patching it in later? Sorry I know nothing about localizations, I just like the game.
  11. Hexus80
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've played for the last couple of years!
    Lot of fun, visual design, characters, story - it has it all. And TONS of adult jokes masked for innocent phrases - so kids won't get them :)
  12. Xandrax
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    It's amazing, everything you expect from DoubleFine and more. The best art style, writing and music in the business, along with clever puzzles and just enough platforming to raise the stakes and provide a challenge.

    This is the first game in years that I've stopped to soak in all the details and WANT to hear every line of dialogue.
  13. ThatLazyOtaku
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Game is pretty fun ngl it's my first of the franchise and I'm liking it a lot. I'll never understand how people can not like this game. Top 3 best platformers in recent years.
  14. estuyp
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    El combate es bastante divertido, el estilo artístico es increíble y el diseño de niveles es fantástico. Seguro que es uno de mis juegos favoritos de este año.
  15. arapxw
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    The best game series I ever played. Great humor, great characters and story. An unusual view of human mind. The gameplay is amazing and constantly brings something new. I will definitely go play it again and again.
  16. Paul2u
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Un juego que no farda de graficasos pero si de un nivel artístico alucinante divertidísimo.
  17. Braydenfreude
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    A perfect followup from the Doublefine team. The first time in ages I've desperately hoped for a DLC announcement, so I can shovel more of this series into my brain.
  18. MIRADAN
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Most of the features of the first part have been added and improved. The developers care a lot about the fans of the game, so they kept the voice acting familiar to us from the first part!
  19. TheAngryUser
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    Russian people are absolutely disgusting and they rigged the 2016 election. 10/10 thank you double fine for acknowledging Russians are filth
  20. Bastery
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing! It's marvelously psycho, and pretty humorous. I really enjoyed it
  21. mai05
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    its so addictive and the art of the game i so pretty, i liked a lot the part of the senses, and the changes of perspectives are a great touch!
  22. For2gonepmp
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Absolutely delivered as a follow-up to the first one with 15 years worth of nostalgia and inflated expectations. Some of the most endearing character writing in a game I’ve experienced. I dream of a remake of the first game with this gameplay and graphical fidelity.
  23. LuisDF04
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Game of the year, sorry russian folks yall just crying over something that doesnt have nothing to do about the quality of the game
  24. Sarisal
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    This game is an almost perfect platform game.
    It's fun to play and has a really cool gameplay and story.
    I just wish for a better ending and an actual post game secrets to discover.
    But, overall, it's still worth it
  25. Los_troxas_
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Achei o jogo legal, bons gráficos, criativo, feito com o coração, não com o bolso, infelizmente o pessoal mais caixista não tratou o jogo como um Indie, e sim como um exclusivo de peso do Xbox, o que não era a proposta do jogo
  26. faagottini
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    The user reviews for this game are exactly what is wrong with this website and user reviews in general. Half of them are about the game not being translated in Russian and the other half you can check for yourself. Now realistically this game is not a 10 ( I'd give it a 9 at best, still a great game) but I have to even out the chalk eating basement dwellers who rated this game 1 justThe user reviews for this game are exactly what is wrong with this website and user reviews in general. Half of them are about the game not being translated in Russian and the other half you can check for yourself. Now realistically this game is not a 10 ( I'd give it a 9 at best, still a great game) but I have to even out the chalk eating basement dwellers who rated this game 1 just because it's "not translated in Russian" or " the graphics are not next gen ".… Expand
  27. Rektnarok91
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Honestly think it's more of a 7.5/10 but it needs so good ratings since it's getting review bombed by angry Russian players for not having Russian subs but nothing to do with the quality of the game
  28. psyGressiw
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    Haha, game doesn't have russian translation 10/10
    Who cares, you can't afford the game anyway lol, go vote Putin
  29. RegalKittyBits
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    It's been a since the last time a game just grabbed me. I loved the story, the levels are just so freaking awesome. And just the ideas behind it was just wonderful start to finish.
  30. Gamerfront
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    If you want to see real reviews of this game - go to steam store page. 99% of negative feedback here is written by exceptionalists that whine about game having no russian localization (just like 100+ other languages, but it doesn't matter for them). You aren't required to have this game in order to rate it 0 or 10 here, me is a perfect example, but steam have better approach. Go there andIf you want to see real reviews of this game - go to steam store page. 99% of negative feedback here is written by exceptionalists that whine about game having no russian localization (just like 100+ other languages, but it doesn't matter for them). You aren't required to have this game in order to rate it 0 or 10 here, me is a perfect example, but steam have better approach. Go there and read real player's opinions, not hate mob agenda.… Expand
  31. umadrak
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    A master piece of art. It's quite dirty what Russians are doing with negative review bombing just because they dont have subs in Russian. For them it seems the quality of a game is directly proportional to the goodness of Russian traduction it has.
  32. redface
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Absolutely amazing platformer, story is fun, characters are amazing, visuals are so unique and pleasing, very Tim Burton-esque. It saddens me to se this game get review bombed because of a lacking language option, really crappy behavior as it is clear how much work went into this amazing games creation.
  33. Ratfell
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Впервые ставлю оценку на метакритике ради того, чтобы поддержать любимых разработчиков данного шедевра. Не понимаю, как можно занижать рейтинги игры из-за отсутствия локализации, куда более разумный способ решения проблемы через подпись петиции, а не негативомВпервые ставлю оценку на метакритике ради того, чтобы поддержать любимых разработчиков данного шедевра. Не понимаю, как можно занижать рейтинги игры из-за отсутствия локализации, куда более разумный способ решения проблемы через подпись петиции, а не негативом
  34. Prezident
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I was waiting for the sequel for a 15 years and it was worth it — It's a very fun game in dialogues and gameplay as well. Storyline is great, characters are more catchy this time, but stories of the people is less violent then before, that's kinda sad. Gameplay is good and diverse, but too easy — especially the bosses. Design is great and overall look is good, tho textures need a littleI was waiting for the sequel for a 15 years and it was worth it — It's a very fun game in dialogues and gameplay as well. Storyline is great, characters are more catchy this time, but stories of the people is less violent then before, that's kinda sad. Gameplay is good and diverse, but too easy — especially the bosses. Design is great and overall look is good, tho textures need a little bit more details. Definitely recommend to buy it on a sale if you like platform games… Expand
  35. onderd
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    10 points, because it is an excellent game and there are more than 100 languages on the world. if you want to protest the missing localisation of a game, you can buy other games instead of that game. But downvoting a game, which you didn't play or which you liked is a behaviour to shame. it is a small studio and they didnt hide the available languages before the game released. for me, it10 points, because it is an excellent game and there are more than 100 languages on the world. if you want to protest the missing localisation of a game, you can buy other games instead of that game. But downvoting a game, which you didn't play or which you liked is a behaviour to shame. it is a small studio and they didnt hide the available languages before the game released. for me, it is the best game i played in 2021… Expand
  36. Forest1991
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Everything is like the good old days. Nostalgia ..... Many thanks to the authors for the work done !!!
    Все как в старые добрые времена. Ностальгия..... Большое спасибо авторам за проделанную работу!!!
  37. justweare
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Excelente sin palabras. el estilo de arte de Tim Burton en este juego es hermoso, tocar temas que otros videojuegos a día de hoy no se atreven a tocar como lo es la sicología es simplemente de aplaudir, se agradece mucho este tipo de desiciones narrativas sobre todo en un juego de plataforma, sin duda MI CANDIDATO A GOTY 2021 muy recomendable!!
  38. Ash31
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    2021 GOTY CONTENDER THIS GAME IS AMAZING (STORY GAMEPLAY GRAPHIC ART STYLE ..ETC ) ALL FELLS AMAZING WITHOUT MENTIONING THE INCREDIBLE LEVEL OF CREATIVITY. TIM AND DOUBLE FINE DID A GREAT JOB AND GLAD IT REVIEWED WELL
    Big W FOR THE PLAYERS AND FOR XBOX TO HAVE THIS AMAZING DEVS FROM DOUBLE FINE UNDER THEIR UMBRELLA AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEIR NEXT PROJECT THAT THEY WAS TEASING
  39. JasmanSingh
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Beautiful graphics. I don’t know why this game is getting so much hate. This is an amazing game don’t look at the negative reviews. The graphics are alright story is amazing. Gameplay is also great but is a little clunky. There are 30 years old complaining the game is too cartoonish. If you are on Xbox or pc use game pass. If you are playing on PlayStation then you have noAmazing game. Beautiful graphics. I don’t know why this game is getting so much hate. This is an amazing game don’t look at the negative reviews. The graphics are alright story is amazing. Gameplay is also great but is a little clunky. There are 30 years old complaining the game is too cartoonish. If you are on Xbox or pc use game pass. If you are playing on PlayStation then you have no option but buy it. Game pass is an amazing service… Expand
  40. KimcheeKimch
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Fun gameplay and great humour. Can't stop playing. One of the most exciting games this year
  41. Depka
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Same original cast 16 years later. Same craziness. Psychonauts 2 is already a classic.
  42. GhostVice
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Эту игру я ждала 16 лет, так что отсутвие перевода не мешает насладиться игрой. Я благодарна разработчикам и всем, кто поддерживает этот проект.
  43. thiagomoraesp
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    A delicious journey through the human mind, with mechanics that alone are fun, but together they are simply fantastic.
    a game that makes it clear once and for all that video games are a magnificent art form.
  44. cinatic
    Oct 5, 2021
    9
    Many thanks and love to the artists, devs and others behind this game, it is really good in many aspects. I didn't played the first title, however it hit me like the first time i heard the phrase "the leader of the free world". -1 because of the missing translations...
  45. Metawho
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Good game all around I’m intrigued to see what double fines next project is
  46. 0uyea
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Diseño de niveles exquisito, imaginativo, mordaz y una delicia jugable.

    JUEGARDO
  47. KaR0L
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Hahaha... Russians bombing with 0/10 because there is no russian language there. I'm m sorry, I just cannot. Try to learn english, ignorants. Game is a masterpiece btw. Big dose of nostalgia. If you played the first one and you liked it, this is must buy.
  48. Hazbi
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Зарегнулся только для того чтобы поставить шедевру и продолжении одной из лучших игр за все время десятку, поддержать любимую игру от абсолютно не обоснованного охреневшего наитупейшего хейта которые прет от дибилов, другим словом я вас не могу назвать, ставить низкую оценку всей игре, когда проблема только в переводе, это просто тупизм. Учитывая насколько шедевральна озвучка на английскомЗарегнулся только для того чтобы поставить шедевру и продолжении одной из лучших игр за все время десятку, поддержать любимую игру от абсолютно не обоснованного охреневшего наитупейшего хейта которые прет от дибилов, другим словом я вас не могу назвать, ставить низкую оценку всей игре, когда проблема только в переводе, это просто тупизм. Учитывая насколько шедевральна озвучка на английском языке. Вообще меня удивляет что люди которые не знают английский на простом уровне знают что такое метакритик, еще и както зарегнусться смогли, уау… Expand
  49. NormalniyPozan
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, не заслужившая такой низкой оценки от юзеров.
  50. Soco9135
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game with a greta story line, if you are looking to relax and have a good time, this will be the game
  51. WboxSeriesX
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest platformers ive ever played, heavily improved from the first game
  52. dlcwalkoff
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    16 years of waiting, 16 hours of completing the story and side quests. Thank you, uncle Shafer, for this magnificent two-part story!

    P.S.Sorry for the Russian community, we are not all like that :(
  53. TiffanyStarrxxx
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    A fun platforming adventure filled with creative worlds, and memorable characters. This is the sequel we've been waiting for. Ignore the not well thought out 1 review ratings. Welcome back Raz.
  54. RendyP
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра для взрослых (детям не место в этой игре) и с отличным юмором. А английский в ней простой и понятен любому школьнику. Ставят оценки 0/10 из-за отсутствия русского языка только законченные люди с протухшим мозгом. Идите английский учите или играйте в игры для быдла (кс го, танки) где есть ваш любимый "русик".Отличная игра для взрослых (детям не место в этой игре) и с отличным юмором. А английский в ней простой и понятен любому школьнику. Ставят оценки 0/10 из-за отсутствия русского языка только законченные люди с протухшим мозгом. Идите английский учите или играйте в игры для быдла (кс го, танки) где есть ваш любимый "русик".
  55. CicinoDovahkiin
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Fantastic 3D platformer adventure ! the art style is really unique and imaginative, the gameplay and level design are amazingn the collectibles, secrets, all that is a call back to the old school era of Platformers, and is really funny, characters are likable and each of them has its own personality. Raz especially is a really likable character
  56. Divante03
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Sad console war people gotta review bomb this. Don't listen to the bad reviews, this game is a masterpiece.
  57. diasluiz07
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece from Doublefine. Simple but deep history, great gameplay and the graphic style is awesome. 10/10.
  58. Vgxl
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    From graphics to gameplay, game is very fun and enjoyable. I like the original story themes. At the very least try the game on game pass and see for yourself.
  59. ProfDrD
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ive played so far in 2021; truly amazing art design and terrific humor; lives up to the expectations for a follow up to its classic predecessor. Thank you Double Fine!
  60. AnonymousMage
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Великолепная игра от великолепных разработчиков! Thank you, Double Fine, for such an amazing adventure you gave us!
    Gameplay, story, characters and visual design - every single part of this game brought a lot of fun to me. It feels that this project was made with love. This sequel was worth the years of waiting
  61. Killerrock325
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    I just got done playing and beating this original, wholesome game. Don't listen to the negative reviews. They all are mad Playstation fanboys who banned together to poop on this game. But do yourself a favor and play this game. It really is amazing the amount of love that went into this game. You won't regret playing. Not only is Raz "the main character") voiced by the guy who playedI just got done playing and beating this original, wholesome game. Don't listen to the negative reviews. They all are mad Playstation fanboys who banned together to poop on this game. But do yourself a favor and play this game. It really is amazing the amount of love that went into this game. You won't regret playing. Not only is Raz "the main character") voiced by the guy who played invader Zim, but Grr also makes a guest appearance . You will just want to love the colorful charecters… Expand
  62. Maikerati
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Amazing level design. Just a fun charming game everything is so well done definitely one of the top games of 2021 for me.
  63. AbStractAce
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    the reviews for this game is insane it is not a 0. this game is a great platformer, and the characters and levels are very refreshing. one of the better platformers i played this year.
  64. amigo13
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    15 years of wating. And it's worth that!
    The sequel we deserved. Hope, the DLSes and part 3 won't take another decade
  65. Vodapesca
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    It's just the best game of the year until nós for me. Alongside "It takes two" and "Ratchet and Clank", it's a really good exemplar of modern platformers done right. It has a few rough edges, but it's simply not enough to take away the Fun and the masterclass of good level design.
  66. dampflokfreund
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Toxic reviews are to be ignored. This is an amazing game with unbelieveable creativity on display, you won't get a experience like this anywhere else.
  67. leonar7
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Que no te engañe su apartado graficas la profundidad sobre la que trata los problemas en nuestro cerebro es increíble
  68. leonard00
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    A section of levels incredible total variety in its "missions" with a beautiful background, that does not deceive its graphics.
  69. JuanLeyva
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    This is the best game of the year. A great adventure, beautiful details, very outstanding humor
  70. ArmyRetGuy
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Great story, graphically interesting, and unique concepts. The game is engaging and fun, which game developers tend to forget these days. Playing it on both PC and Xbox Series X for testing.
  71. RalphFinchi
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Народ, вы совсем поехавшие? За незнание английского языка, единичку стоит поставить вашему уровню развития. Игра отменная!
  72. Metalheart
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Extreme amount of fun, great mechanics, cool graphics and story.
    A must play for platformer gamers
  73. Kevin402
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I'm 6 hours in, and I love it. Not the greatest game, but for this year, it's definitely a GOTY contender.
    Stop review bombing it and lose your virginity.
  74. Leogun
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    I’ve rarely played anything that is so unashamedly itself. Each hour is different, each character distinct and memorable, each new psychic playground full of surprises
  75. Pepsimon
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    The most unique, creative and fantastical game in years. Tim Schafers mind continues to impress with the best 3D platformer since Super Mario Odyssey. It will be a long time before we see anything top this.
  76. GuffyGraszo
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Excellent gameplay, mechanics are well polished and graphics are beautiful, so far I haven't experienced any frame drop
  77. Ascabknight
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    This game has been a surprise for me, I love the combination of art and game mechanics making of this an enjoyable experience. The story is intriguing and engaging, Raz as a character is someone you can relate to. I just love it!
  78. FireCobra
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Really good game. Everything is perfect from the level design, to the characters, humor, story, art style, and so much more. The only thing that isn’t amazing is the combat which is still good.
  79. kethinsky
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    This year we have Rift Apart and Psychonauts 2 . Both have done so well. I almost feel like the golden age of animation games is back.
  80. CanisCanemEdit
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This is simply amazing. Would love more languages, it this doesn't remove how amazing and carefully created this game is.
  81. kaksors
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Biased review: For a fan, this is a awesome sequel with an update to everything that was great in the 1st game.
    For a 1st time player, this is a polished platformer, with world that rewards exploration, with useful items, power ups and side quests.
    The story explores, subjects like addiction, anxiety and PTSD in lighthearted manner, that is eye opening and doesn't make you depressed.    Biased review: For a fan, this is a awesome sequel with an update to everything that was great in the 1st game.
    For a 1st time player, this is a polished platformer, with world that rewards exploration, with useful items, power ups and side quests.
    The story explores, subjects like addiction, anxiety and PTSD in lighthearted manner, that is eye opening and doesn't make you depressed. These themes are also presented through distinct characters and a very creative and artistic level design, that looks great with Unreal engine.

    Minor issue for me is couple of texture popins on small items.    … Expand
  82. HowlinnWolf
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Спасибо за продолжение культовой игры детства!
    За русский язык в игре можете не переживать. Фанатские переводы существовали, существуют и будут существовать. Не понимаю как те люди, что забрасывают игру нолями забыли о них.
    Уверен, прямо сейчас какая-то группа переводчиков заканчивает свой перевод и скоро в вашу игру смогут поиграть все, даже те, кто бросают ноли.    Спасибо за продолжение культовой игры детства!
    За русский язык в игре можете не переживать. Фанатские переводы существовали, существуют и будут существовать. Не понимаю как те люди, что забрасывают игру нолями забыли о них.
    Уверен, прямо сейчас какая-то группа переводчиков заканчивает свой перевод и скоро в вашу игру смогут поиграть все, даже те, кто бросают ноли.
  83. Ilkayson
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    IAt first I had a hesitation about the game and the story. Then it opened up and started to go smoothly. The world is very beautiful very colorful, I would recommend it to everyone.
  84. colbango
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game, endlessly creative and with a heartwarming story as well. It's like playing a Pixar movie.
  85. Swampy
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    LoL this game is apparently so bad that the same 'people' forced themselves to play the game on XBox One, PS4, PC and XBox Series X¦S so that they could review bomb it with scores of 0 or 1 on every platform... even if they couldn't understand the languages. We should all give thanks for the selfless dedication of these individuals.
  86. FantomSiel
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Пожалуйста, не занижайте оценки за отсутствие русского языка. Игра великолепная, ничуть не хуже первой части, даже наоборот. Играть с английскими субтитрами вполне возможно.
  87. ReubenIsAGod
    May 2, 2022
    9
    Psychonauts 2 is a very beautiful, narrative heavy, exploration of empathy.

    As a platformer, each design aspect has been crafted to explore very real depictions of mental health. Everything here has been staged for us to be confronted with mental health in a way that's more about the importance of community, relationships and the art of healing. Which is a narrative I think is more    Psychonauts 2 is a very beautiful, narrative heavy, exploration of empathy.

    As a platformer, each design aspect has been crafted to explore very real depictions of mental health. Everything here has been staged for us to be confronted with mental health in a way that's more about the importance of community, relationships and the art of healing. Which is a narrative I think is more important and necessary for us in our current mental health crisis - stories about finding empathy, finding community and being able to accept and understand our demons to be better. This is a very funny, very emotional narrative that is at the core of everything here. The platforming is also just very good and creative. There aren't many games quite as optimistic as psychonauts these days. I highly recommend picking this up or playing with a friend. A truly beautiful experience that is profoundly moving and artistically dense.    … Expand
  88. OverWind
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. It does almost everything the first game does but better. I did miss a milkman-ish or boardgame type level, but the game offers other things that compensates. 10/10 best game I have played this year, and an instant classic.
  89. Grismar
    Dec 31, 2021
    9
    The level design, art direction, dialogue and music are all top notch. The level design specifically is some of the best I've seen - varied, clever, wowing. Psychonauts 2 is a worthy successor to Psychonauts and in those areas improves on part 1, while not disappointing in any of the other areas. It's close to a masterpiece and deserves a spot in Game of the Year lists.

    Its weak points    The level design, art direction, dialogue and music are all top notch. The level design specifically is some of the best I've seen - varied, clever, wowing. Psychonauts 2 is a worthy successor to Psychonauts and in those areas improves on part 1, while not disappointing in any of the other areas. It's close to a masterpiece and deserves a spot in Game of the Year lists.

    Its weak points are shared with #1 as well though - combat is there, and there's some new and better enemies, but it's not really challenging and it becomes a bit of a chore. The boss fights are well-designed, but also not particularly hard, although I found them entertaining - the rest of the combat gets a bit in the way of what is otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable game. The other thing I expected to have been improved upon was the accuracy of the platforming. It's not too easy or too hard, but sometimes it's hard because it's hard to see what you're doing and you feel like you're just rolling the dice on a jump.

    Still, I'm sad I finished the game - I enjoyed every hour spent playing it, and there were a little over 30 of them, in which I completed the story and about 90% of all the collectables. I could (and probably will) spend another 5-10 hours completing everything.    … Expand
  90. ricklongo
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    For those looking for a well-made 3D platformer that follows a good linear story, this is close to a must play. The levels ooze with creativity and character, from the themes to the actual challenges. The production values are also significantly higher than I imagined going in - this is in fact a big game, including an enormous overworld hub.

    It should be said, however, that the    For those looking for a well-made 3D platformer that follows a good linear story, this is close to a must play. The levels ooze with creativity and character, from the themes to the actual challenges. The production values are also significantly higher than I imagined going in - this is in fact a big game, including an enormous overworld hub.

    It should be said, however, that the collectathon design is severely lacking at times, mainly because the worlds are a linear sequence of events rather than open wide spaces. The game will often trigger cutscenes without your input, forcing you to leave collectibles behind (even when they're on plain sight). i really have no problem with backtracking in games like this, but when the need to do so comes from this sort of pacing problem, it can lead to some frustration.    … Expand
  91. p1menta
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    I remember having a great time on the first one, but I cant remember it was as funny as this one. Maybe my english just wasn't as good then, but I though this one was hilarious. It does get a little repetitive at times, but the game is not long enogh to bore or annoy you. Considering it's on gamepass now, i can highly recomend trying it.

    ps: Oh, and another thing I can't really remember    I remember having a great time on the first one, but I cant remember it was as funny as this one. Maybe my english just wasn't as good then, but I though this one was hilarious. It does get a little repetitive at times, but the game is not long enogh to bore or annoy you. Considering it's on gamepass now, i can highly recomend trying it.

    ps: Oh, and another thing I can't really remember is if the first game was this good at talking about mental health using metaphors and gaming mechanics, really interesting    … Expand
  92. ShadeImpulse
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    Psychonauts Subsequent Videogame not translated for make benefit once glorious nation of Grulovia! Deluginists furious. 0 caviar cans out of 10.
    Joking aside, I love this game. It has clever writing with a focus on mental health and empathy, smart level design, colorful characters, funny dialogue, great voice acting and soundtrack.
    I'd recommend playing (or watching if you don't have VR)    Psychonauts Subsequent Videogame not translated for make benefit once glorious nation of Grulovia! Deluginists furious. 0 caviar cans out of 10.
    Joking aside, I love this game. It has clever writing with a focus on mental health and empathy, smart level design, colorful characters, funny dialogue, great voice acting and soundtrack.
    I'd recommend playing (or watching if you don't have VR) The Rhombus of Ruin for backstory and of course the first game if you missed it.
    Psychonauts 2 isn't perfect, I'd give it a 9 but I'm rating it 10 to counter the ridiculous Russian review bombing. It's my native language too and I'm not complaining that a Russian translation isn't available now. The original Psychonauts had one but AFAIK they never promised it for the sequel. Hopefully they'll add it (fan projects are on the way) but I don't think the attitude I'm seeing in some of the user reviews will help.    … Expand
  93. JackCommunist
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    This is great game: storytelling, design, but please add Russian language!!
  94. Meikla
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This is my GOTY so far. It's by far the best platformer I ever played. It's extremely creative, it has a perfect story, lovable characters, fantastic gameplay.
  95. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Psychonauts 2
    Go play this game
    Psychonauts 2 is a 12 an a half hour long 3D platformer and is one of the best games of the year.. Taking place just days after the First psychonauts game, you play as Razputin, theres a moele in the psychonauts so you set out to at first, sneakily get to the bottom of this.. I was impressed with how the game manages to not pretend like you magically    Psychonauts 2
    Go play this game
    Psychonauts 2 is a 12 an a half hour long 3D platformer and is one of the best games of the year..
    Taking place just days after the First psychonauts game, you play as Razputin, theres a moele in the psychonauts so you set out to at first, sneakily get to the bottom of this..
    I was impressed with how the game manages to not pretend like you magically forgot all of the powers you learned in the first game, you get them all almost instantly with a little hey, remember that thing you can do, that would be helpful here.. as well as introducing new abilities tht make for some interesting puzzles early on..
    And for better or for worse psychonauts 2 feels very much like a PS2 game.. there is no handholding here, The game takes place in a semi open world where you have to find a cast of charcters and enter their minds for the more linear parts of the game.. so you ve to figure out what to do with whatever the previous character told you.. no arrows, no spot marked on the map, just go find them.. but once you do and things get rolling, psychonauts 2 is a blast… now there isn’t as much variety gameplay wise as there was in the first game as you were learning new abilities, so it sticks to straight up 3d platforming with new elements here and there based on the new power, but the game still manages to feel fresh throughout, even throwing you into a cooking show for one level.. and one of my favorite moments when I knew I loved this game was going through this dark forest in search of some bees..
    Theres so much charm here, such a special game..
    My only complaing with Psychonauts 2 is the combat, it just isn’t that fun, you have so many powers but only 4 action buttons so you have to constantly remap depending on certain enemies, and I feel enemies are just so spongy for how much the game asks of you, but there are accessibility optiosn to make you invincible if youre just over a section or don’t care to deal with the annoying combat, but definitely turn this off for boss battles, because these moments are really fun and special and youll be missing out not giving them your all.
    Psychonauts 2 is a really special game full of charm and humor.
    A must play
    I give Psychonauts 2
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  96. JohnMalcolm
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Most of the negative scores are coming from Russian language shippers who can't accept that they aren't a first-class market for anything. I'm somebody who hasn't enjoyed platformers in general because I find them boring when they're not too difficult... either way a downer. But Psychonauts 2 is to platformers what WoW was to RPGs... a whole universe better! It's a bit short of anMost of the negative scores are coming from Russian language shippers who can't accept that they aren't a first-class market for anything. I'm somebody who hasn't enjoyed platformers in general because I find them boring when they're not too difficult... either way a downer. But Psychonauts 2 is to platformers what WoW was to RPGs... a whole universe better! It's a bit short of an open-world MMO/RPG, but the writing and art are outstanding. You can turn combat damage down or off and just enjoy the jumping puzzles and the story line. Every part of this story has its own unique style and challenges. Don't miss it!… Expand
  97. setuis
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Microsoft by putting this game on the game pass has really showcased the xbox game pass as a Potential future, however at the same time due to not ensuring the games are of equal quality on both game consoles has made me sad as I wouldn't have played this on PC but my PS5 and paid more cash for it to own it.

    I kind of predicted the twist. The story is charming, the art in some areas is stunning. The combat is overly difficult in some areas but the game does have an invisibility mode and yes I couldn't be bothered with the nuances of combat. You can remap most of the game's powers to any buttons and its often a requirement. I do which jumping was a little less annyoing in some areas and or you could set an end destination of a jump with a button press and have the game assist your jump (providing it was possible to do it in the first place).

    The Song by PSI king gets interrupted and not finished, which makes me a little sad. - The game is left open for the future which is a good thing. I do hope we see some sought of teleportation ability in psychonauts 3.

    This game however does annoy me as it's not technically 2 as there was the game Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin which sadly hasn't been implemented as a non-VR title meaning there is a gap filled in the story at the start with a cheap comic book.

    The pins allow cosmetic changes which are nice but might have been better if they affected powers in different ways e.g reverse ignite into freeze or ignite to electricity.

    It would have been nice if you could use your doppelganger to collect collectibles from far away by conjuring them on a different platform and using clairvoyance to take control of your clone.

    The game is great in a lot of areas and especially worth playing on game pass but something did get lost between 1 and 2 but I can't put my finger on it. It gained stuff but lost something too. Maybe they needed to develop the side characters more or bring back the old campers rather than make new characters. I rank this an 8 because of the game development's stance of not being equal for both consoles as clearly it would have been better for Microsoft to prove that games they make are good or both platforms and why you should to pick up an xbox over a sony console one day. Death loop most likely will be improved in someway when the exclusivity with sony ends but if Microsoft is smart it will keep it on par with the ps5 version to gain more customers over the long term. Playing this game for a rental cost of 7 is not a bad deal and I would have most likely given it 9 if it was not for some platforming sections or the fact that they didn't make xbox and ps5 version the same standard.    … Expand
  98. CloNi
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Tremendo. De lo mejor de la generación. Más juegos como este, donde la creatividad y calidad se cogen de la mano.
  99. antoniomit
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Brutal! Obra maestra gracias Xbox Studio! Los que votan negativos son enfermos sony mentales
  100. dgk15
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Great game! Best platform ever made. Recommend to everyone. A good continuation of 1st part of psychonauts.
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  1. GRYOnline.pl
    Apr 15, 2022
    90
    If gameplay that's unremarkable at best doesn't distract you from a very original artistic & design direction that's painfully necessary in the video games business. And that makes Psychonauts 2 praiseworthy!
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 17, 2022
    100
    Psychonauts 2 is a bizarre. It's a graphic bizarre, under the tripoid shell of which there is a surprisingly dark core, which forms a great counterweight to humor and lightening of gameplay.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 22, 2021
    82
    Every detail in the game shows that, despite the 17-years gap between the original game and its sequel, Raz still holds a very special place in the hearts of Tim Schafer and his team. [Issue#255, p.48]
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