Psychonauts 2

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 956 Ratings

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  1. Araacc
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    no le hagais caso a los rusos de los cojones, juegazo jugadlo. nada más que añadir un saludo
  2. PopCultured
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Awesome game! I don’t understand what people are talking about with too many cutscenes. It’s not an FPS, it’s a 3D platform adventure. Once you’re past the first couple levels, there’s a lot to explore.
  3. suckass
    Oct 6, 2021
    0
    Ungodly amount of unnecessary, uneventful and disruptive cutscenes. Making the game flow terrible and insufferable. Wasted potential, shame.
  4. 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...
  5. LordTiger
    Oct 3, 2021
    7
    Psychonauts 2 is a great platformer with a very unique and innovative level design however combat mechanisms are basic and repetitive.
  6. Derkahasgame
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    I'm not a great reviewer. I set my bar somewhere in the middle for all games. I think that this game does what it sets out do to do very well. The art style compliments the humor of the game in an interesting way. There are many nuanced adult jokes and themes even when on the surface this seems like a kids game. This is a game that all can enjoy (as long as you don't need it in RussianI'm not a great reviewer. I set my bar somewhere in the middle for all games. I think that this game does what it sets out do to do very well. The art style compliments the humor of the game in an interesting way. There are many nuanced adult jokes and themes even when on the surface this seems like a kids game. This is a game that all can enjoy (as long as you don't need it in Russian because apparently it doesn't support that). Several levels had me wishing I was playing while on several drugs as the tones of the game throw you about in a bizarre adventure. I have never played the first of the series and I don't think you need to play the first to get caught up in this one. I will watch for other titles from this developer in the future.… Expand
  7. ObeeJuan85
    Sep 29, 2021
    9
    This is a great early 2000's platformer with a modern coat of paint. Good story with excellent characters.
  8. colbango
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game, endlessly creative and with a heartwarming story as well. It's like playing a Pixar movie.
  9. Maksper
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Что может быть лучше, безумнее и атмосфернее чем psychonauts? Конечно, psychonauts 2!. Печалит, что не нашлось денежек для локализации игры, но с руссификатором от наших друзей фанатов игра заиграла полными красками.
  10. 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
  11. Ariseinthepire
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Insanly polished game that respects my time.

    so sad about the review bombing

    expect a great time and fun platform, no need to play the first game either.
  12. 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
  13. LearningTacos
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Amazing game story is bit weird and some levels get kinda dragged on but other than that amazing platformer
  14. Psychocadet
    Sep 21, 2021
    6
    With pretty positive yet demanding mindset I finished this game for 100% activities and have my verdict. There's a point mentioning I think of original ”Psychonauts” as one of the most enjoyable games I played, and though I tried it long ago, it was around 5 years ago when I cleared it.

    So, back to ”Psychonauts 2”. I should start with advantages I found, and first one is probably    With pretty positive yet demanding mindset I finished this game for 100% activities and have my verdict. There's a point mentioning I think of original ”Psychonauts” as one of the most enjoyable games I played, and though I tried it long ago, it was around 5 years ago when I cleared it.

    So, back to ”Psychonauts 2”. I should start with advantages I found, and first one is probably graphics. Though it never is my priority, I think they did a good job here. Also I like plot. It has moments that were pretty interesting to watch and think about what I just learned. Also there's a lot of voicing work done, main character have a lot of things to say, funny comments, — though length of game really allows it.

    So, what made me rate it with 6? First of all, half of game levels were really boring. It is funny to see actual attempt into weed trip, just to realise all the colors and cosmic vibes are so uninteresting. I don't see heart put into much of the game. I only really like one world, mainly because it's so reach at beautiful landscapes. Plus real world is pretty good itself. I don't like newer characters, maybe three of them are done good, but many others lack anything I could connect with. Compared to what previous game managed it's massive downgrade. Also the battling is not challenging at all. I know it's platformer, and because of clever decisions with it I would probably give it 6.5 if I could, but it's a shame upgrading abilities actually makes it less of a fun to do fighting.

    Overall, I'm disappointed. Of course those who never played original will find some pretty creative things done here, but those who did will realize how they wrecked many of possibilities they had. And the situation when you don't understand most of little plot details without knowing previous game plot only adds to controversy. I would give it 7 for the bravery those people had starting crowdfunding and taking 5 years to make what they wanted to make. But we rate the result, not just effort, do we    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. habened198
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Psychonauts 2 brings some plot resolution to the series, but the vehicle is an incredibly disappointingly clunky story that feels too short to give anything close to satisfaction. The writing seems to come from a school of first introducing a character and then immediately solving all of their problems. There is little-to-no room for any relationships or character arcs to develop. Would IPsychonauts 2 brings some plot resolution to the series, but the vehicle is an incredibly disappointingly clunky story that feels too short to give anything close to satisfaction. The writing seems to come from a school of first introducing a character and then immediately solving all of their problems. There is little-to-no room for any relationships or character arcs to develop. Would I play Psychonauts 3, no matter how much it costs? Yes, absolutely. But let's be clear: Psychonauts 2 is a regression in storytelling (the first was much, MUCH stronger) and a lateral move in terms of gameplay (at best). Really, the gameplay and platforming is so old that it drags down an otherwise positive (if deeply disappointing) experience.… Expand
  18. Gaudy
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    No lo tenia pensado jugar, ni comprarlo, pero ya que todo el mundo hablaba de el y lo tenia en el Game Pass pues lo aproveche. ¡Y vaya sorpresa! Graficamente puede parecer un poco obsoleto pero no necesita mas, es genial como es. Los escenarios son geniales, enormes, tremendamente variados y divertidos. Los personajes se hacen de querer incluso si no jugaste a la primera parte. La historiaNo lo tenia pensado jugar, ni comprarlo, pero ya que todo el mundo hablaba de el y lo tenia en el Game Pass pues lo aproveche. ¡Y vaya sorpresa! Graficamente puede parecer un poco obsoleto pero no necesita mas, es genial como es. Los escenarios son geniales, enormes, tremendamente variados y divertidos. Los personajes se hacen de querer incluso si no jugaste a la primera parte. La historia tiene peso y esta basante bien. Horas y horas de diversion . Muy recomendable sobre todo para amantes del genero.… Expand
  19. Mandulum
    Sep 19, 2021
    7
    A fun story and some really cool levels make for a good time. The ability switching was a total ball drop though.

    Date Completed: 2021-09-18
    Playtime: 18h
    Enjoyment: 7/10
    Recommendation: If you like the first one, yes. If you never played the first one, maybe. If you didn't like the first one, no.
  20. 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
  21. Bodipo86
    Sep 18, 2021
    6
    En la propuesta y en lo narrativo es un juego fuera de serie, innovador atrevido y divertido, de esos juegos que no abundan en la industria. No le pongo más nota porque en lo jugable aunque es preciso creo que es muy sencillo y simple, teniendo la sensación en lo jugable de muy aburrido a las 5 horas de juego.
  22. reviewtimeman
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    Solid game. Improves on the original by tenfold. Only about a 10 hour playthrough, like the original. Pick it up on sale and try it out. Some level designs are better than others, but a few shine through. Not worth spoiling.
  23. NormalniyPozan
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, не заслужившая такой низкой оценки от юзеров.
  24. NALMAN86
    Sep 14, 2021
    0
    Отсутствие русского языка при издателе microsoft - это огромный плевок в сторону фанатов.
  25. 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
  26. Shikakai1
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Psychonauts 2 is a masterpiece :) i love psychedelic games and this game is full of sympathic characters and wonderfull worlds out of mind... i get fat laugh kicks....the only critic i have is the boss fight in cooking area..... but still wonderfull game.... see how long we will wait for the next one
  27. kyleb2112
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    SOMEHOW this lived up to my expectations, and I consider the first one to be in the top 3 greatest games ever made! There are people who can appreciate the towering creativity of these games, and others who can't, and just judge them as just another platformer--and as a platformer, it admittedly is just average. That's not where the genius lies. It's the crazy surreal environments,SOMEHOW this lived up to my expectations, and I consider the first one to be in the top 3 greatest games ever made! There are people who can appreciate the towering creativity of these games, and others who can't, and just judge them as just another platformer--and as a platformer, it admittedly is just average. That's not where the genius lies. It's the crazy surreal environments, concepts and story which set these games apart. These are games where you can enter into a cartoon character's crazy mind, see what makes them tick, and in that surreal landscape you can casually meet another character, go into THEIR mind and find an even larger and more surreal landscape. It does "Inception" better than Christopher Nolan ever even tried, and before he tried. These games remove me farther from reality than any other games, and I give massive credit for that.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. lNeo15l
    Sep 11, 2021
    5
    Jogo multi plataforma padrão game pass, tem alguns momentos divertidos.
    Se não tiver nada para jogar.

    Não tem com dar uma nota maior que 6, neste caso fanboy detectado.
    Também não tem como ser menor de 4
  30. 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
  31. PapaRemington
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    По сравнению с первой частью игра стала более яркой,цветастой и довольно динамичной за счёт переработки использования способностей, стало удобно использование телекинеза и пиромантии, правда есть и вопросы по поводу левитации, теперь она какая то ограниченная.
    Понравилось разнообразие врагов и локаций.
    НО жирнющим минусом является отсутствие русской локализации, да можно было бы сказать,    По сравнению с первой частью игра стала более яркой,цветастой и довольно динамичной за счёт переработки использования способностей, стало удобно использование телекинеза и пиромантии, правда есть и вопросы по поводу левитации, теперь она какая то ограниченная.
    Понравилось разнообразие врагов и локаций.
    НО жирнющим минусом является отсутствие русской локализации, да можно было бы сказать, что пора учить английский язык, но увы большое обилие иностранного текста начинает смешиваться и терять смысл, тем более в игре есть много шуток или фраз которые русский человек может просто не понять.    … Expand
  32. Dimama
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    A beautiful game that offers such great gameplay. I loved the story, the levels are just awesome.
  33. 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
  34. Krestomansi
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Мне интересно посмотреть в глаза людям, которые жалуются на отсутствие русской озвучки. 21 век, пора выучить уже английский. Это небольшая инди студия, которая переносила свою игру в течении 7 лет и вы так к ней отнеслись! Игра шедевральна, 10/10.Мне интересно посмотреть в глаза людям, которые жалуются на отсутствие русской озвучки. 21 век, пора выучить уже английский. Это небольшая инди студия, которая переносила свою игру в течении 7 лет и вы так к ней отнеслись! Игра шедевральна, 10/10.
  35. foksterr
    Sep 9, 2021
    1
    Кол вам за отсутствие русских сабов, очень плохо Doesnt have russian language
  36. Ademali
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    Great platforming game I suggest it for all who loved that kind of game,it's really good
  37. 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
  38. doktor-strange
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    It's 9.5/10 for me to be accurate --- gets everything right. Combat is okay/serviceable but it's really not the focus for this game. Everything else is excellent -- from the platforming aspects, the powers, the art style, and most importantly the writing. And the cherry on top is the performance, it runs flawless on my PC.

    Definitely my game of the year so far.
  39. phantom7knight
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Great game, super interesting game with crazy amount of creativity. Each level is unique with new ideas brought to life. Would definitely encourage people to give this a shot.

    Cons -Some times few levels kinda drag on a bit longer but nonetheless amazing game. - Combat sucks a bit. - XB Game Store on PC version of this game sucks but Steam doesn't have any issues apparently so    Great game, super interesting game with crazy amount of creativity. Each level is unique with new ideas brought to life. Would definitely encourage people to give this a shot.

    Cons
    -Some times few levels kinda drag on a bit longer but nonetheless amazing game.
    - Combat sucks a bit.
    - XB Game Store on PC version of this game sucks but Steam doesn't have any issues apparently so purchase it on Steam if you can.    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. u03c6
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    En general me resultó bastante entretenido. Para destacar la creatividad de los escenarios, muy buen uso del espacio. Buena ambientación. Gran variedad de mecanicas, algunas me resultaron más divertidas que otras pero en general pocas cosas tediosas.
  42. 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.
  43. albatetra
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    This game is everything what a fan of the series would have expected. It's pure fun, alternated with moment of pure amaze. A 3d platform game, with an amazing story that keeps you engaged for hours at time. Never played something like this in a long, long time. Thanks Double Fine for this stellar release.
  44. 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
  45. Szermac
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Best platformer in this century :D Just beautiful, fun gameplay, extra characters. Must have!
  46. Galen
    Sep 6, 2021
    6
    While mechanically this is an improvement on Psychonauts in almost everyway, instead of getting rid of the things that didn't work well in the original it ports them over as well. There is some good humor and world building sprinkled throughout the game but the good parts are few and far between. The story is good in the sense that it brings the loose ends from the first game and ties themWhile mechanically this is an improvement on Psychonauts in almost everyway, instead of getting rid of the things that didn't work well in the original it ports them over as well. There is some good humor and world building sprinkled throughout the game but the good parts are few and far between. The story is good in the sense that it brings the loose ends from the first game and ties them up but nothing about the story or the characters is as fun or interesting as in the first game. It's been several decades since the release of the first Psychonauts game but I can still remember nearly every world and character and how interesting everything was. It's been a few days since I played Psychonauts 2 last and while I can dredge up memories of the characters and some of the levels I would be hard pressed to say who those characters actually are and what about that particular world was fun and interesting. Tim and Double Fine have shown that they know their way around modern game engines and that they can still make a AAA game. It's just a shame that they can't make it as interesting as they used to.… Expand
  47. 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
  48. lukgouvea
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    Um bom jogo, um pouco confuso na minha opinião mas extremamente imersivo e divertido
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. Kindledv
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    Had to share the love a lil
  52. Skullivan
    Sep 4, 2021
    7
    As much as this game has its art style and the gorgeous landscapes, on a PS4 slim, I saw some parts chug and struggle to keep up, lighting wasn't always the strongest, but the writing was superb and every little NPC had something to say about you, even nameless characters had a funny quip or two to sling! Raz is a dream to control, though some powers were scrapped, some powers wereAs much as this game has its art style and the gorgeous landscapes, on a PS4 slim, I saw some parts chug and struggle to keep up, lighting wasn't always the strongest, but the writing was superb and every little NPC had something to say about you, even nameless characters had a funny quip or two to sling! Raz is a dream to control, though some powers were scrapped, some powers were ovehauled, some were gimped, but it's the same smile the first put on me all those years back.… Expand
  53. hamsterwish
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Really great game, love the jokes. Locations like campus gives me a lot of nostalgia. Dev's team worked well, also a story continued pretty well. 10+
  54. 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 :)
  55. Shimmeywill
    Sep 4, 2021
    9
    Slow start and middling ending but the middle chunck is a fantastic marriage of gameplay, visuals, music and characters/voice acting.
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. GabrielPzme
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best things I've played so far in 2021.

    Gameplay is fluid, funny and it always reminds you the original one. Story is not a big big deal, but it's entertaining and funny to follow along. The scenarios, the minds, that's the interesting thing, in combination with how minds work inside. It's a beautiful game, giving you another perspective of the mind of the people.

    The music is not something too noticeable or special. The characters are good, the game likes to make an emphasis on the original Psychonauts: making you love them and understand them as you were them. The comedy in this game is glorious!

    It goes its flaws as any game that's not Dark Souls (okay, bad joke). Sequel uses at least the half of the psychic powers from the first one, which is not bad but it's been 15 years, we were expecting to see Raz learning how to use more and more psychic powers.

    In overall, great game, give it a try, at least on Game Pass!    … Expand
  59. 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.
  60. antoniomit
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Brutal! Obra maestra gracias Xbox Studio! Los que votan negativos son enfermos sony mentales
  61. 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!
  62. 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
  63. Bastery
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing! It's marvelously psycho, and pretty humorous. I really enjoyed it
  64. Castrolias
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of the last couple of years. It plays like a fever dream I did not want to wake up from. The writing is delightful and the level design consistently amazing. Sure the combat is a little clunky and simplistic but everything else makes up for that in every regard.
  65. Buzzkill17
    Sep 1, 2021
    6
    The level design and platforming are pretty good in this game, what kills it for me is the combat I found it not fun from the get go and it progressively got more and more annoying.
  66. Lan4er
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Отличное продолжение серии!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  67. 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
  68. DatGuy1st
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    An amazing game filled with amazing graphics, gameplay, story, and characters.
  69. voria
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece from Tim Schafer! Playing this game has been a joy like it's been many years ago with the first Psychonauts and many years back with Grim Fandango! The game industry definitely needs more talents like Tim! Keep up the good work, I'm looking forward for what will come next!
  70. Tkellgren
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Fantastic Game! I recently went back and tried to play psychonauts 1, and while it's still great compared to a lot of 2000's platformer games, it did feel a little too old in its visuals and mechanics to really enjoy.

    I'm happy to say that Psychonauts 2 is a much better version of the first. If you remember enjoying the first one, this sequel stays true to it, with a lot of    Fantastic Game! I recently went back and tried to play psychonauts 1, and while it's still great compared to a lot of 2000's platformer games, it did feel a little too old in its visuals and mechanics to really enjoy.

    I'm happy to say that Psychonauts 2 is a much better version of the first. If you remember enjoying the first one, this sequel stays true to it, with a lot of similarities, but with all the modern quality of life conveniences we all enjoy.

    I'd even pay $60 for it considering the amount of content and how enjoyable it is, but when it's on gamepass for $10 a month, or just $1 for the first month that I paid for just to access this game, it's hard to imagine why you wouldn't.

    Definitely in the game of the year discussion.    … Expand
  71. Schlorbz
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    I don't understand these reviews. I never played the first game, picked this up, and had my pants charmed off. Not a perfect game, but easily the best game I've played this year. Strong writing, fascinating level design, and a ton of heart. Do you like platformers? If so, play this game. Do you like good writing, even though you don't love platforming? Probably worth a shot.
  72. flybbit
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Great game! Interesting story, adorable characters. I laughed my pants off. Special thanks for no russian language!
  73. LoLoLLlka
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    To all of negative Russian people who complain about this game not being translated..."Thank you" for making our education worth a **** because you're not able to learn at least ONE MORE language, and the second language IS mandatory from the 1st grade..The game is PERFECT! It's interesting, well-made, the plot is may be more understandable for the people who played the first part, but ifTo all of negative Russian people who complain about this game not being translated..."Thank you" for making our education worth a **** because you're not able to learn at least ONE MORE language, and the second language IS mandatory from the 1st grade..The game is PERFECT! It's interesting, well-made, the plot is may be more understandable for the people who played the first part, but if not, you're still getting bits and pieces quite nicely.
    Stop having the game you didn't even played, it's just bullying, not a review.    … Expand
  74. hunterontoss
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Очень крутая игра, а те кто не знает английский язык, тем надо было давать пиздюлей в 8-ой классе побольше. Когда мама говорила что учите английский пригодиться. Так что вот так. Не фиг ныть иди учить
  75. K14AN
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Thank for not adding russian translation of this masterpiese. Game translators here not doing their job rigth and players are too greedy to change this situation. Adding russian would be such a waste of all writting that is in the game rigth now. Translation of this wouid be like "easy mod" in "Sekiro": you probably become able to complete the game, but it never be the same game as atThank for not adding russian translation of this masterpiese. Game translators here not doing their job rigth and players are too greedy to change this situation. Adding russian would be such a waste of all writting that is in the game rigth now. Translation of this wouid be like "easy mod" in "Sekiro": you probably become able to complete the game, but it never be the same game as at original.
    Английский учите, а не на форумах нойте, мракобесы. Идите в фифу играйте, там то русский есть, да. Нашли, ****ь, искусство и категориями продукта его меряют.    … Expand
  76. 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.
  77. PrepMuffin
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Тупая русня не может в английский и топит великолепную игру негативными оценками, hahaha pathetic

    Instant freaking classics
  78. 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.
  79. 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 :(
  80. ItzTigerHot
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Игра реально хороша в геймплее и в сюжете, но не без косяков разумеется! Может и без русской локализации, но ребят, я помню другие игры, которые тоже были без русской локализации! Вспомним тот самый Geometry Dash, вы сразу скажете, "что это плохая игра и никому она нафиг не нужна, она без русской локализации!" Вы реально глуповаты? Или Friday Night Funkin'-тоже без русской локализации, ноИгра реально хороша в геймплее и в сюжете, но не без косяков разумеется! Может и без русской локализации, но ребят, я помню другие игры, которые тоже были без русской локализации! Вспомним тот самый Geometry Dash, вы сразу скажете, "что это плохая игра и никому она нафиг не нужна, она без русской локализации!" Вы реально глуповаты? Или Friday Night Funkin'-тоже без русской локализации, но есть моды, которые можно скачать с Gamebanana. Самая старая игра от PopCap Zuma-тоже без русской локализации. Я уже не говорю про лицензионные диски на старых консолях (PS1, PS2, XBOX, GameCube), они тоже без русской локализации, но кто делает русскую локализацию, правильно, наши русские пираты! В итоге получается, что рассуждать локализацию-это глупо, просто глупо! Ладно в первой части есть русская локализация, но в Стиме она попросту нету, и что в этом поможет, правильно, самим скачать эту локализацию! Приведём пример, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy-без русской локализации, но её можно скачать (кстати, MechanicsVоiceOver показали трейлер русской озвучки), Crash Bandicoot: N.Sane Trilogy-тоже без русской локализации, но также можно скачать, все части Jacbox Party Pack-тоже самое (каждую локализацию по вкусу добавляете)! Так что ребят, если не будет русской локализации, то будем ждать релиз либо от этих людей (я об MechanicsVoiceOver), либо если вы мечтаете также делать русскую локалицию, то можете это делать самим, собрать людей для озвучки, программировать, а ваши бомбинги, оставленные вами не идёт ни в какие ворота! ЗРЯ вы наехали на игру, которая она без русской локализации, и наверное у вас мнение немного поменяется, да и оценки тоже!… Expand
  81. notor12
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    A perfect sequel to my favorite game of all time.

    You will never find such a variety of unique, engaging, and developed characters, such a great story, such fun and intuitive gameplay, and such overall perfect execution like you will find in Psychonauts anywhere else. Do not listen to the negative reviews. They are wrong. This game is an astounding achievement and I am SO happy    A perfect sequel to my favorite game of all time.

    You will never find such a variety of unique, engaging, and developed characters, such a great story, such fun and intuitive gameplay, and such overall perfect execution like you will find in Psychonauts anywhere else.

    Do not listen to the negative reviews. They are wrong. This game is an astounding achievement and I am SO happy they did not screw this sequel up at all.    … Expand
  82. Onepunma
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    10 for a masterpiece To ppl who scores 0 just for language, looks like someone should explain to you that what 0 means, 0 means a failure, a total mess, psychonauts 2 is a mess? No you are a mess for scoring it 0 the score you are giving it for not even playing is 9 and that's it
  83. nihilozaur
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Great game, worth to play Really Good i kozak jest bardzo
    Game of the year at this moment
  84. GandalfCzarny
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    I love how colorful, creative and complex this game is. This is something, what we really need in gaming industry.
  85. 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
  86. Probka
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Как же вы задолбали! Хватит ныть насчет руского языка. Разработчики не обязаны вам ничем. Да есть моменты с неизвестными словами но нестолько чтобы совсем ничего не понять. Китайского, индийского тоже нету но что-то я не вижу много негативных комментов про это только наши. Видети ли мы самые звезданутые подавайте нам все, нам и только нам. Народ вы в норме? Тем более это не разработчикКак же вы задолбали! Хватит ныть насчет руского языка. Разработчики не обязаны вам ничем. Да есть моменты с неизвестными словами но нестолько чтобы совсем ничего не понять. Китайского, индийского тоже нету но что-то я не вижу много негативных комментов про это только наши. Видети ли мы самые звезданутые подавайте нам все, нам и только нам. Народ вы в норме? Тем более это не разработчик решает а Microsoft и они посчитали что игра не стоит свечь и не выделили бюджет на другие переводы кроме как стандартных. И сейчас когда вы засираете игру они тем более не виделять деньги на перевод посчитав этот проект провальным.

    ps - В нынешнем мире не жить без английского так что идите и доучивайтесь а не в игры играйте, в вечернюю школу ВПЕРЕД !    … Expand
  87. mugaro4201
    Aug 30, 2021
    5
    игра такая себе и за отсуцтвие русского интерфейса но игру спасает графика если было русский суптитры а про озвучку можно и забить и покупали бы игру но я поставлю нетральную оценку и за графики и уважаю чужие работу
  88. Arthur01
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Pontos positivos:

    - Jogo muito bem otimizado e polido, bugs praticamente inexistentes. - História boa e envolvente - Criação de cenário excelente, especialmente os mundos mentais que representam muito bem a personalidade, gostos e a vida de cada pessoa dentro do jogo. - Combate bom com várias habilidades disponíveis para usar e melhorar. - Boa interação com cenário principalmente em    Pontos positivos:

    - Jogo muito bem otimizado e polido, bugs praticamente inexistentes.
    - História boa e envolvente
    - Criação de cenário excelente, especialmente os mundos mentais que representam muito bem a personalidade, gostos e a vida de cada pessoa dentro do jogo.
    - Combate bom com várias habilidades disponíveis para usar e melhorar.
    - Boa interação com cenário principalmente em momentos de combate.
    - Boa exploração de Mundo Aberto.
    - Trilha sonora bem feita
    - "Boss Fights" muito bem feitas.
    - A dublagem dos personagens é excelente e as vozes se encaixam perfeitamente em cada personagem.

    Pontos negativos:

    - Graficamente o jogo é ultrapassado (apesar de "cartoon"), principalmente os personagens.
    - Não tem a opção de escolher níveis de dificuldade.
    - Telas de "loading" em diversos momentos (apesar de não serem demoradas, é algo que atualmente é sempre um ponto negativo).
    - Diálogos repetidos com NPCS.
    - Expressões faciais não muito bem feitas.

    Notas:

    - História: 8
    - Combate: 8
    - Trilha Sonora: 8
    - Exploração: 7
    - Gráfico: 5
    - Inteligência Artificial: 6
    - Criação de cenário: 8
    - Polimento: 9
    - Dublagem: 9
    - Qualidade da animação: 8

    Nota Final: 8.0

    Considerações finais:

    - Eu não estava esperando muito desse jogo e fui positivamente surpreendido. O jogo é bom em muitos aspectos e ruim em alguns. Com certeza vale a pena experimentar através do Xbox Game Pass.    … Expand
  89. jojo_2
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    From honest PS fan Psychonauts 2 is better than Ratchet & Clank.
    Psychonauts 2 have better story and better gameplay
  90. Jehowi
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Don't mind me, I'm just giving this game a 10/10 just to counter the review bombers. I sincerely wished Metacritic would do something about this and ban these people.
  91. szeffffff14
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Beautiful level of design. Great story and characters. Best platform ever made.
  92. Huraira_Q
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Never played but looks nice so 10/10...lmao
    Played the first 1st and this one has better ratings...
  93. Zer0TheHer0
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I really wanted to love this, but I can't play it.
    Mouse controls are deeply flawed. They're not 1:1 - what I mean is, they have a certain sensitivity when you're moving the mouse in an angle in front of Raz, but if you move more the sensitivity gradually decrease and you need a bigger movement (ie doing a 360°).
  94. Lucas3254
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Si este juego no esta en Goty este año me sorprendería muchísimo, es un juegazo 10 de 10
  95. 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.
  96. kira_7
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    From honest PS fan Psychonauts 2 is better than Ratchet & Clank.
    Psychonauts 2 have better story and better gameplay
  97. dgk15
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Great game! Best platform ever made. Recommend to everyone. A good continuation of 1st part of psychonauts.
  98. konan_
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    From honest PS fan Psychonauts 2 is better than Ratchet & Clank.
    Psychonauts 2 have better story and better gameplay
  99. Nosekien
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    Juego aburrido y sin sentido. Parece un juego de PS2, con gráficos pobres y físicas mediocres.

    Han intentado hacer un juego para pelear contra Ratchet and clank Rift Apart y lo que han hecho no le llega a Ratchet ni a la suela de los zapatos en ningún aspecto. Juego lamentable.
  100. lier
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    За 15 лет не смогли выучить английский язык. Ну и ну, в игру не играл но решил поддержать оценкой, а то гусей неграмотных поналетело.
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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  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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