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. 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
  2. SabVillain
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    The developers promised a translation into Russian. Finally. Thank you very much.
  3. WboxSeriesX
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest platformers ive ever played, heavily improved from the first game
  4. AlexTayIor
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    The game is great!
    The fact that you are uneducated and do not know the language is not the developer's fault. And putting 0 because of this is at least not correct. This applies to Russian "players".
  5. szeffffff14
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Beautiful level of design. Great story and characters. Best platform ever made.
  6. Edigi
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing sequel that lives up to the original game! Great story and lots to do even when the main story is finished! Was really worried that the gameplay and story would not live up to the original and also that the some of the mechanics would be super outdated but this ended up not being the case, and it ended up having some of my favorite boss encounters in awhile. Would definitely giveAmazing sequel that lives up to the original game! Great story and lots to do even when the main story is finished! Was really worried that the gameplay and story would not live up to the original and also that the some of the mechanics would be super outdated but this ended up not being the case, and it ended up having some of my favorite boss encounters in awhile. Would definitely give this game a high recommendation to anyone that loves great platformers.… Expand
  7. TheMay1988
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    this game is amazing. Don't be stupid ponies with your review bombing! Stop doing this!
  8. EduuToBa
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Perfecto simplemente perfecto y un gran plataforma para jugarlo con especificaciones gráficas altas el juego se ve precioso, simplemente un joya!!
  9. Stormwolfred
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Improves on what was already a fantastic game. It brings back what the video game industry has been lacking for a decade.
  10. 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
  11. WanderingVermin
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Um jogo incrível para se jogar, no começo fiquei um tanto quanto perdido, mas logo ao decorrer do jogo vai ficando uma obra prima, vale muito apena jogar.
  12. RogerioRJBR
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Jogo extremamente divertido. Arte perfeita. jogabilidade boa e de fácil aprendizagem, historia super divertida. Jogue sem medo.
  13. puuy
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Un juego imprescindible para este 2021, es increíble su apartado de niveles y la creatividad que obtiene es hermoso.
  14. x3L1TEx
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego maravilloso el cual he esperado por mucho tiempo estoy muy feliz y me alegra vivir para poder jugar esta secuela y ayudar a Raz en su nueva aventura… Expand
  15. 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
  16. Depka
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Same original cast 16 years later. Same craziness. Psychonauts 2 is already a classic.
  17. Beyu
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Impresionante secuela del clásico juego Psychonauts. Muy recomendable para los fanáticos de los jugadores originales o nuevos. Este es el primer contendiente para el increíble juego de plataformas GOTY 2021
  18. konan_
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    From honest PS fan Psychonauts 2 is better than Ratchet & Clank.
    Psychonauts 2 have better story and better gameplay
  19. Alvaropio
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, fodastico e lindo. Goty com toda certeza, melhor jogo da história
  20. amitavapushilal
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Playstation players are review bombing this game. This game is a really fun experience and worth a 9.5 score. SEE THE CRITICS AND NOT THE USER SCORE
  21. reCAPTCHASucces
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    El mejor sin duda en todos los sentidos, jugabilidad, escenarios y banda sonora!
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. MrNightcall
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    A beautiful game that offers such great gameplay and the levels are so fantastically creatively designed!
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. Netsy
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Thank you for this wonderful adventure, this is a really good game and thanks for the Russian subtitles, thank you!)
  28. SmetaCrin
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    Спасибо за добавление русского языка.
    Спасибо за добавление русского языка.
  29. 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.
  30. Rashurien
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    O jogo é muito divertido e tem uma vibe de jogos clássicos mas isso não deixa ele ruim, pelo contrário, o fator nostalgia junto com o jogo deixa ele perfeito, fora a diversidade de fases, personagens, inimigos, diálogos, habilidades, é o melhor jogo de plataforma que já joguei
  31. Paul2u
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Un juego que no farda de graficasos pero si de un nivel artístico alucinante divertidísimo.
  32. Suuyup
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Bom jogo, postando 5 para ajudar o game e tirar esses bostinhas de sonysta tentando arruinar a pontuação
  33. 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.
  34. 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!
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. Lucas3254
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Si este juego no esta en Goty este año me sorprendería muchísimo, es un juegazo 10 de 10
  38. 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
  39. 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...
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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 :(
  46. PrepMuffin
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Тупая русня не может в английский и топит великолепную игру негативными оценками, hahaha pathetic

    Instant freaking classics
  47. 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
  48. flybbit
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Great game! Interesting story, adorable characters. I laughed my pants off. Special thanks for no russian language!
  49. Jenkinsmi
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Truly a great sequel, more impressive than expected for sure. Great graphics
  50. Dima_cherkasov
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Спасибо ,что добавили русский язык!!!! #xboxneedsrussianvoice
  51. 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!
  52. 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
  53. Bastery
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing! It's marvelously psycho, and pretty humorous. I really enjoyed it
  54. 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
  55. 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!
  56. 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.
  57. 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+
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. Corchaump1010
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Great game excellent story fun combat looks like a Saturday morning cartoon great humor love everything about this game
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. Dimama
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    A beautiful game that offers such great gameplay. I loved the story, the levels are just awesome.
  65. 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
  66. NormalniyPozan
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, не заслужившая такой низкой оценки от юзеров.
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. Amumu2
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Ótimo jogo,pena que se envolveu numa treta que não tinha nada haver com ele
  71. zyllus
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    This is the GOTY 2021 for me and feels like a truly next-gen game we were promised. It is an absolutely amazing game with great gameplay, level designs and combat systems. None of the new games try anything new nowadays but this game goes far and beyond. Every single level is different and I mean it, nothing is recycled and every level feels so fresh. You can revisit the old levels forThis is the GOTY 2021 for me and feels like a truly next-gen game we were promised. It is an absolutely amazing game with great gameplay, level designs and combat systems. None of the new games try anything new nowadays but this game goes far and beyond. Every single level is different and I mean it, nothing is recycled and every level feels so fresh. You can revisit the old levels for collectible adding replayability to the game. The characters are weird and charming in their own way but the colorful level designs and platforming is what keeps the game fresh throughout. Every time I felt, oh that was cool, the game throws something even more amazing at me in the next level. The character dialogue system is great which might not make you laugh but does put a smile on the face. The story is engaging and keeps you guessing. The endgame is very well done and the story teaches a lot about emotions, pain, loss, anxiety, depression, fear and the human psychology. Do play this game, you are going to love it… Expand
  72. dogenboole
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    I believe in boole family supremacy. Sam, Dogen and Compton. Game of the year.
  73. Emibariba14
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego, cumple con la expectativas, muy entretenido y divertido muy recomendado
  74. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  75. BETHIN
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    El ingenio de cada uno de los niveles es increíble, es un plataformas fuera de lo común, me alegra que aún sea multiplataforma para que la mayoría de gente pueda probarlo, increíblemente esperaba algo bueno y aún así superó lo que esperaba. De esto y más es capaz Double Fine Productions.
  76. Prsibi567
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    I think... they pulled off the improbable and made a better game than Psychonauts.
  77. Polar827583
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Bom pra krlh, slk, gameplay perfeita, com alguns bugs, mas msm assim, pft, cenário mt bem trabalhado, divertido, etc
  78. KIrillooss
    May 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Охрененное продолжение офигенной игры. Шедевр… Expand
  79. santiagoos1994
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Amazing game with a lot of old mechanics in platform games that are not very common today, also the creativity in level design is amazing.
  80. Yayan14
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente arte visual y gameplay muy adictivo. Narrativa espectacular, uno de los mejores juegos de plataforma. Recomendado.… Expand
  81. ManuwaR
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    Gran historia, gráficamente interesante y conceptos únicos. El juego es atractivo y divertido.
  82. redsky0
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Everything I could have hoped for for a sequel, the level design and writing is amazing.
  83. Felipe_Jarreta
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    A incredible game, one of the funniest games I've ever played. Amazing characters, interesting story, one of the funniest gameplays I've ever seen and a creative and impressive level design. This was a game where I didn't expect anything and I received everything, a pleasant surprise.
  84. theshirecat
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    This game blew my mind in the best ways. Psychonauts 2 uses awesome (and sometimes groovy) visuals and music together with compelling storytelling to craft a fantastic game.

    The mental disorders on display feel well-researched and realistic. It reminds me of Branden Sanderson's Stormlight Archive novel series in terms of the realism of mental illness portrayed. The narrative feels like    This game blew my mind in the best ways. Psychonauts 2 uses awesome (and sometimes groovy) visuals and music together with compelling storytelling to craft a fantastic game.

    The mental disorders on display feel well-researched and realistic. It reminds me of Branden Sanderson's Stormlight Archive novel series in terms of the realism of mental illness portrayed. The narrative feels like a Saturday morning cartoon, with just enough maturity spice to take it to the next level, while not being overbearing. I loved learning more about the Aquatos and the history of the Psychonauts. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, even though I mostly guessed how the final act was going to go.

    Initially, I thought that "I'm an adult, I don't have time for all of these collectibles," but after playing for a few hours I found that I enjoyed simply existing in the game's world. Enough so, that I decided to commit the time to 100% the game. It did help that I was covid-positive, so I had more free-time than normal. During the collect-a-thon there was one bag tag to collect, relating to a shark, that was a PITA, but I'm not going to be salty and take off review points for that.

    I did have some minor technical problems the first time I loaded the game, but hardly ever after that. Sometimes when reappearing out of the fast-travel pipes the game stuttered, but to be fair my system is far from high-tier at this point (specs are about 6 years old). During many, many, many, visually and technically complicated sections the game ran beautifully despite my older system.

    Overall, the game was a joy to play and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves platformer games like Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, A Hat In Time, and, of course, Psychonauts 1. Even if you aren't familiar with these types of games and you love a good story and music, I would still recommend trying this one.

    I don't understand the zero scores being put forward by people. Gripes are fine and all, but give a score reflective of your overall experience. Half of those zero ratings should be more like six or seven out of 10. I'm giving a 10 because my gripes don't add up to one point.

    Fantastic work, Double Fine, I can't wait to see what you do next!    … Expand
  85. Sagittarian
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    A creative masterwork! Every brain-level is unique, the characters are very well written, graphics are great. And omg the soundtrack is awesome! Just watch a vid for lady luctopuss / cooking level / flea circus etc. on youtube and you get an impression of the amazing quality of this masterpiece. The characters are incredibly charming, i laughted, I was stunned by the sheer creativity andA creative masterwork! Every brain-level is unique, the characters are very well written, graphics are great. And omg the soundtrack is awesome! Just watch a vid for lady luctopuss / cooking level / flea circus etc. on youtube and you get an impression of the amazing quality of this masterpiece. The characters are incredibly charming, i laughted, I was stunned by the sheer creativity and was eager to see what surprises were waiting in the next levels. And there were also sad parts that caused intense feelings. The result of hundreds of creative and talented people over 5? years with lotsa freedom in their creativity is awesome.
    With XBox game pass for PC I played in 4 months AoE 4, Forza 4, Halo Infinite, Serious Sam 4 and Psychonauts 2 - at the prize of going ONCE to the restaurant (not even a particularly good one^^) in our rich ass country. I feel kinda bad, and I'm sure I will donate for Psychonauts 3 if it starts as crowd-funding again. This game needs a sequel! Such games are the reason I still love gaming after 25 years. Big thanks to the devs!!!    … Expand
  86. Micaso
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This game from visuals to music and gameplay is just amazing. I must play. The store is great and character design and level is brillaint. Love how different this game is and how the creators made it around mental illness or health. A must play. I plan on buying the first game for Xbox original and the second game for my series x
  87. malifalitico
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game contains all content that I want from a video game. I liked the story-gameplay-art and level design. In my opinion, this game deserved the "game of the year" for 2021.
  88. NoobSpyBR
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo sem dúvidas é superior e muito ao primeiro game, ele tem uma atmosfera incrível, fases belíssimas, cenários psicodélicos e uma história bastante madura e profunda! A jogabilidade é muito mais acessível do que a do primeiro game, fora o fato de que ele é mundo aberto o que deixou ainda mais incrível!
  89. StudiesofWumbo
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played, hands down. I can't think of a single thing wrong with this game. Everything and I mean everything excells at an astonishing high degree. The story is really captivating. The gameplay and abilities you obtain are a **** of fun. The graphics are goofy and charming. The minds you explore have so much charm in them. The best part is that it deals withThis is the best game I've ever played, hands down. I can't think of a single thing wrong with this game. Everything and I mean everything excells at an astonishing high degree. The story is really captivating. The gameplay and abilities you obtain are a **** of fun. The graphics are goofy and charming. The minds you explore have so much charm in them. The best part is that it deals with psychological issues CORRECTLY which is something it has over the competition. In general the game is perfect in every way and is pretty much Balan Wonderworld but actually good.… Expand
  90. Lonsy
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    10000/10 my favorite game on a par with the first part.....................
  91. Fierce2005
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Отличная игра с отличным сюжетом и разнообразными разумами которые детально показывают каждого персонажа и затрагивающая разные реальные психические проблемы.
  92. kourosh_N
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    this is the first AAA game in years that made me think there is still hope for the game industry. every aspect of this game is of great quality from the amazing level design to the way gameplay and story are connected. we should praise this amount of creativity since not a lot of studios have any left
  93. YO_CUPID
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Awesome awesome awesome!!!! Double fine did a fiiiiine job ong. This game is something else
  94. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    i love this game, its just great visuals, music and characters that lie in my brain
  95. PSYCONAUTS
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    This game, from start to finish is an amazing experience, following Razputin Aquato through his journey to become an amazing psyconaut through the Motherlobe, the Questionable Area, and all the minds in-between, you will be enchanted by this beautiful, funny game.
  96. retr0slav
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Enormous showcase of human creativity translated into the medium of the video game. Definitely must play.
  97. RubyDB
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Psychonauts 2 is easily one of the greatest 3D platformers on the market now. Perfectly blending an aesthetically beautiful and inventive style, concise and tight gameplay, and a brilliant and well thought out story isn't something many games can do, let alone platformers. Psychonauts 2 is a shining beacon of hope and what's possible in the realm of gaming when truly innovative people havePsychonauts 2 is easily one of the greatest 3D platformers on the market now. Perfectly blending an aesthetically beautiful and inventive style, concise and tight gameplay, and a brilliant and well thought out story isn't something many games can do, let alone platformers. Psychonauts 2 is a shining beacon of hope and what's possible in the realm of gaming when truly innovative people have the talents and drives to do what they do best.… Expand
  98. 11Anks
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Psychonauts 2 is a work of art in all respects. This is the most fun I have had with any game in a long time. Bravo to Double Fine and Xbox for making this masterpiece.
  99. whispikrock
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. After loving the first one for many years, I can’t believe this one was able to top it. The gameplay of the first one is refined and expanded upon here. The exploration (especially in the physical world) is much greater and there’s a lot more to collect, which I love. It has the same charming writing that the first one had. The characters (both old andThis is my favorite game of all time. After loving the first one for many years, I can’t believe this one was able to top it. The gameplay of the first one is refined and expanded upon here. The exploration (especially in the physical world) is much greater and there’s a lot more to collect, which I love. It has the same charming writing that the first one had. The characters (both old and new) are written so well and are all so memorable. The mental worlds are all fun and imaginative. It’s an absolute blast to play through and collect everything in each one. The ranking up system is changed (for the better), which makes climbing your way up to 102 even more fun than it was in the first one, in my opinion. I’m usually not really into the story in games, but this one blew me away. I’ve never been so captivated by any story in any piece of media. I’ve played through the game 8 times to 100% (currently in my 9th playthrough) since I got the game on launch day. I can’t overstate how amazing this game is. I love it so much it convinced me to get a Psychonauts tattoo and I’m currently planning my second one. If you like platformers, collecting items, fun worlds, interesting characters, quirky lore, and want a unique experience, then you absolutely must play Psychonauts 2 - the greatest game ever made!… Expand
  100. 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
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#5 Best PC Game of 2021
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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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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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