Psychonauts 2

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  1. 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
  2. JackCommunist
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    This is great game: storytelling, design, but please add Russian language!!
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. MurphyBrandon
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    Psychonauts 2 improves upon the concepts of the first game in a fun platforming adventure filled with vibrant color and unique personalities. Players will be blown away by the amount of uniqueness and creativity in the game design. There are different ways to approach every combat sequence and, more specifically, defeat each individual enemy. This game might be the perfect game for you ifPsychonauts 2 improves upon the concepts of the first game in a fun platforming adventure filled with vibrant color and unique personalities. Players will be blown away by the amount of uniqueness and creativity in the game design. There are different ways to approach every combat sequence and, more specifically, defeat each individual enemy. This game might be the perfect game for you if you are looking break the monotony of the formulaic gaming industry.
    ... The developers said that adding more languages is not possible because of their strict budget. They're not disrespecting anybody.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. Welkinz
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    This game is so good. You can see so much creativity in the developers' minds in each of the levels. Surprisingly it also has a good storyline. It is straight up one of the best platform exploration games.
  10. 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.
  11. Modax19
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    This game was excellent, one of the best games of 2021. A worthy successor to the original Psychonauts. Environments are varied and always fun to explore. The story and characters keep things interesting all the way through. The only problem this game has is that it is a bit too easy, definitely easier than Psychonauts 1.
  12. d0ntm1ndm32
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    One of the best platformers out there and an amazing sequel! Love its art design, the narrative and the humor which contrasts a lot with its bizarre (in a good way) atmosphere.
  13. 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
  14. Fallconex
    Jul 4, 2022
    9
    One of the most creative games ever made! I liked every aspect of it. It's rich in details, story and characters. Although the controls may seem a little rough, the mechanics and gameplay overall are unique and exciting.
    P.S.: it's so much better with controller!
  15. 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...
  16. SnakeBagel
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    this game is fun as heck plus it's on Xbox game pass so that's a win for anyone who has that!
  17. mightybaseplate
    May 31, 2022
    9
    One of my all time favorite games. Beautiful sequel and refining of the original. Most of the problems I had with the original were fixed in this game.

    It's a immersive world with an awesome narrative. Good gameplay, good puzzles, good story, it was a great experience
  18. 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.
  19. mynox
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Psychonauts 2 is a perfect sequel in my eyes it did everything i wanted it to.
  20. Knarfu
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Excellent level design, interesting characters, and a well-written story with a surprising amount of heart.
  21. 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
  22. LearningTacos
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Amazing game story is bit weird and some levels get kinda dragged on but other than that amazing platformer
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Kindledv
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    Had to share the love a lil
  26. 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
  27. colbango
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game, endlessly creative and with a heartwarming story as well. It's like playing a Pixar movie.
  28. 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
  29. TheLinkgirl
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    Creating a sequel to a cult classic 3D platformer is no easy task, and where Psychonauts 2 doesn't reach the absolute height of some of its predecessor's more experimental and memorable levels, it refined the formula to a point that almost every level is extremely fun, memorable, and feels exactly like a sequel to Psychonauts should.
  30. 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
  31. ObeeJuan85
    Sep 29, 2021
    9
    This is a great early 2000's platformer with a modern coat of paint. Good story with excellent characters.
  32. pahoxa
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Here's how good the original Psychonauts was and still is: Psychonauts 2 is a very pale imitation and is still game-of-the-year material. Now to offer some fair criticism: the overworld does not play into the story at all. We visit Psychonauts headquarters and some of the surrounding area, but there's little-to-no significance to anything that happens outside of a character's head. That'sHere's how good the original Psychonauts was and still is: Psychonauts 2 is a very pale imitation and is still game-of-the-year material. Now to offer some fair criticism: the overworld does not play into the story at all. We visit Psychonauts headquarters and some of the surrounding area, but there's little-to-no significance to anything that happens outside of a character's head. That's the biggest failing of Psychonauts 2. It turns every character problem or conflict into an unearned, weightless one-two punch. 1. Here's a character with a problem/conflict. Better go in their head. 2. Now that you've gone in their head and gotten some context on the problem, their problem is solved. Once you pop back into the real world, any relevant connected characters will immediately walk on-screen and express that any related conflicts or problems are also solved. It's impossible to shake the feeling that nothing happens in Psychonauts 2, despite a lot of very plot-heavy stuff going on. The gameplay has its quirks and rough edges, but frankly it's the story, characters, humor, and world design that we're here for. And much of it succeeds, despite its flaws. It's just sad to consider that the original Psychonauts' summer camp adventure felt like 10 times the high-flying spy adventure than we got when we actually went to the spy headquaters and met a ton of other spies embroiled in a big spy conflict. Psychonauts 2 ultimately spreads itself a bit too thin, sometimes in the wrong places. But again, it stands to be emphasized: Psychonauts 2 could have twice this many flaws and half as many strengths while still being twice the game that any AAA studio has put out in the last 10 years.… Expand
  33. GrimSparrow
    Oct 24, 2021
    9
    Потрясающая игра как и первая часть столь же интересная, потрясающий юмор. Картинка выросла в разы и от того получила еще больше шарма. Отсутствие русского, конечно, немного негативит, но не считаю это проблемой играл с английским все отлично!Потрясающая игра как и первая часть столь же интересная, потрясающий юмор. Картинка выросла в разы и от того получила еще больше шарма. Отсутствие русского, конечно, немного негативит, но не считаю это проблемой играл с английским все отлично!
  34. Xerenis
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Had more fun than i expected
    Although not the best platformer it has it's charm not to mention the amazing level design
  35. Vonudog
    Dec 10, 2021
    9
    I've been waiting for the second part since childhood. It's nice to see that her spirit remains in the game
  36. Jenovah
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    Блять! where is Russian localization??? 0/10!!!!!!!!!!

    JK, lovely game, DF really poured their hearts and souls into this one. I will say it's slightly more PC and "woke", and thus less funny than the first one, but nevertheless it's well-written, animated perfectly, has some very nice art to it and a better gameplay. Probably one of the better games for 2021.
  37. Majorgoose
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    My game of the year. I haven’t played the first game but was able to catch up quickly. I love the creative world and comedic writing. The art style really shines in the character designs and all the fantastic environments.
  38. palombo
    Jul 25, 2022
    9
    Great action-adventure game with incredible level design and creativity. Fun and good times.
  39. xxx_nesquik_xxx
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    the most nostalgic and enjoyable game for me, which I've been waiting for for almost 10 years =^-^=
  40. Gui070804
    Jun 3, 2023
    9
    Jogo incrível, quando ouvia outras pessoas falarem não acreditava, pois parecia ser bem simples, mas me surpreendeu imensamente.
  41. MasterChiefJ177
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    Great and fun game to play, great game design. A good sequel delivering a fantastically whimsical tour through various minds against a soundtrack that'll get your feet tapping
  42. TitaniumDragon
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Psychonauts 2 is the very, very long awaited sequel to Psychonauts, a game about a kid who ran away from the circus to go to a psychic summer camp. It was a quirky 3D platformer of the kind that existed back in the day, but which pretty much disappeared.

    Come 15+ years later, Psychonauts 2 was one of maybe two (if you’re generous) 3D platformers to come out in 2021. How times have    Psychonauts 2 is the very, very long awaited sequel to Psychonauts, a game about a kid who ran away from the circus to go to a psychic summer camp. It was a quirky 3D platformer of the kind that existed back in the day, but which pretty much disappeared.

    Come 15+ years later, Psychonauts 2 was one of maybe two (if you’re generous) 3D platformers to come out in 2021. How times have changed.

    Set immediately after the first game and the VR-only Rhombus of Ruin (which isn’t necessary to play, as the game does a recap of what happened during that game), you get to Psychonauts headquarters, only to find out that you are not, in fact, a “real” Psychonaut, but actually an intern. But trouble is afoot (or is that abrain?) at HQ, and as things go on, you uncover a bunch of new secrets that tie back into the first game, as well as expand the universe of the series.

    Psychonauts 2 is a 3D platformer which alternates between real world segments, in a hub world, and going into people’s minds and exploring their mindscapes. These levels are where the real meat of the game is, and are both varied and creative… sometimes.

    See, the problem is, this game varies between “this is a really cool premise for a level” and “this is just a trip through memory lane… again”. This is a problem, because some of the levels are, frankly, only okay. For every level where you go into a quirky cooking show or fight your way through a hospital that is also a casino, there’s a level where you walk through a bunch of quilts and see memories, or walk through a long hallway that consists of a bunch of memories and the locations they took place in.

    This is particularly odd as some of them are of very significant people and events. The first game’s levels were not always the best, but they often had very memorable premises; however, many of the levels in this game are pretty forgettable, even if the game is a bit improved mechanically.

    The humor of the story as well feels weaker. The first game was very Saturday morning cartoon and was very silly, and while this game is also silly, it deals with much darker subjects – like fictional Eastern European dictatorships – that the game ends up dwelling on for a very, very long time. The first game had some darker subject matter, but mostly was lighter and more quirky; this game spent too long in the darkness, I think, and suffered for it.

    It’s not that there’s anything wrong with more serious games – I’ve liked a number of them over the years, after all!

    The problem lies in the fact that the game is fundamentally relying on a bunch of rather silly character designs and a rather silly world, so throwing in too much serious stuff feels like the game is at odds with itself, as you have a bunch of silly-looking characters talking about something that was essentially genocide in a game that isn’t really sure if it is for kids or not.

    All that being said, I thought that it was an interesting experience overall. I did guess the major plot twist very early on in the game, but a number of the levels were interesting, even if some of the others failed to really deliver as interesting of backdrops. The overall platforming was okay, though not amazing – the game is easier than the first game, and more consistent in its difficulty, with nothing like the first game’s Meat Circus floating around to cause you trouble. You have infinite lives and an enormous amount of health if you bother buying the upgrades and searching around a bit, and as a result, the game itself is actually very easy overall. There are some pits you can fall into, but I rarely fell in for any reason other than trying to make jumps I wasn’t supposed to be making.

    The powers you get in this game are decent, but the limit of having only four equipped at once is annoying; you basically always need to have the levitation power equipped due to the float it gives you, and once you get the time power, it is so good that you’d be a fool NOT to have it equipped. That leaves you with only a couple power slots to play with for most of the game, and as a result, some powers ended up getting used far more than others, though all of them were useful at least sometimes.

    The platforming was decent, which is an accomplishment for a 3D platformer, but it never really rose to the level of something like Super Mario Odyssey. Still, it is okay, and better than games like A Hat in Time or Yooka Laylee.

    Overall, this is a decent but not amazing sequel to an older game that had its flaws but also its positive quirks. I liked it well enough, but it’s not the “must play” game that I think it seemed like it might have been at one point. Still, if you did like the first game, this is good enough that it is worth getting; if you haven’t played the first game, and you like 3D platformers, this might be worth a look.    … Expand
  43. Cyber_Angel
    Jul 31, 2022
    8
    Awesome and totally imaginative, it has some confusing sections and infuriating quirks that made me rage-quit at a few times.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. mikepatyaev
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts
  48. mhmdv
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    A true and a genuine sequel. It's a must play if you enjoyed the first game.
  49. Lan4er
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Отличное продолжение серии!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  50. Armin4
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    a true gem
    story, graphics, characters, gameplay, open world and music are solid
    but it would have been better if the game was shorter ، at the final chapters everything will become a little repetitive
  51. 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.
  52. Ademali
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    Great platforming game I suggest it for all who loved that kind of game,it's really good
  53. DanteSGames
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    PLEASE SONY FANS, DON'T DO REVIEW BOMBING, I HAVEN'T PLAYED IT YET BUT I WANTED TO TELL YOU SOMETHING, IT'S ANNOYING THAT YOU GUYS DO THIS, BECAUSE IT'S NOT FAIR, IT'S AN IDIOTIC JUSTIFICATION TO SAY THAT A GAME IS BAD JUST BECAUSE IT'S FROM A DEVELOPMENT STUDIO WHICH XBOX OWNS, IT'S SILLY GOODBYE, EVERY CONSOLE OR COMPANY HAS GOOD GAMES, NOT BECAUSE IT IS FROM A BRAND, THESE MUST BE BADPLEASE SONY FANS, DON'T DO REVIEW BOMBING, I HAVEN'T PLAYED IT YET BUT I WANTED TO TELL YOU SOMETHING, IT'S ANNOYING THAT YOU GUYS DO THIS, BECAUSE IT'S NOT FAIR, IT'S AN IDIOTIC JUSTIFICATION TO SAY THAT A GAME IS BAD JUST BECAUSE IT'S FROM A DEVELOPMENT STUDIO WHICH XBOX OWNS, IT'S SILLY GOODBYE, EVERY CONSOLE OR COMPANY HAS GOOD GAMES, NOT BECAUSE IT IS FROM A BRAND, THESE MUST BE BAD BECAUSE YES, REMEMBER HOW THEY FELT OR FEEL WHEN THEY SEE THAT A PLAY TITLE DOES THE SAME TO THEM.
    IT IS AN INJUSTICE TO ANY GAME, BESIDES MOST OF YOU HAVE NOT EVEN PLAYED THE GAME, PLEASE, DO NOT DO THIS, I SAY THIS FOR EVERYONE, STOP THE SONYERS, XBOXERS AND NINTENDEROS, BY GOD, WE ARE BROTHERS, WE ARE A COMMUNITY THAT MUST BE UNITED, YOU AND EVERYONE DO NOT GAIN ANYTHING BY GIVING A BAD RATING TO A GAME, PLEASE DO NOT BE SILLY, THANKS TO THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. lukgouvea
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    Um bom jogo, um pouco confuso na minha opinião mas extremamente imersivo e divertido
  56. RaistlinGamer
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Penso che Psychonauts 2 sia un buon gioco nella sua categoria di appartenenza, e cioè Platformer game! Riprende le macchine del primo, svecchiandole aggiungendo un gameplay molto più fluido! I personaggi sia il protagonista che i comprimari sono tutti molto ben caratterizzati. Certo ci sono cmq piccoli difetti, come alcuni cali di frame rate, poca reattività nel comando di evasione,Penso che Psychonauts 2 sia un buon gioco nella sua categoria di appartenenza, e cioè Platformer game! Riprende le macchine del primo, svecchiandole aggiungendo un gameplay molto più fluido! I personaggi sia il protagonista che i comprimari sono tutti molto ben caratterizzati. Certo ci sono cmq piccoli difetti, come alcuni cali di frame rate, poca reattività nel comando di evasione, durante i combattimenti e che è un mix di tanti giochi messi insieme, e che purtroppo non è per nulla originale! Lo consiglio cmq perché è molto divertente e piacerà sicurante agli amanti del genere.… Expand
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. Mene0
    May 23, 2022
    8
    A masterpiece of level design and storytelling. The game isn't as funny as Psychonauts 1, but it's still pretty funny.
    The combat is a bit simplistic and on the normal difficulty it will offer no challenge at all, however it's fun and sometimes I wanted more combat and less platforming.
    Most collectibles are also meaningless, and the pin/badge system is pretty bad, with a maximum of 3    A masterpiece of level design and storytelling. The game isn't as funny as Psychonauts 1, but it's still pretty funny.
    The combat is a bit simplistic and on the normal difficulty it will offer no challenge at all, however it's fun and sometimes I wanted more combat and less platforming.
    Most collectibles are also meaningless, and the pin/badge system is pretty bad, with a maximum of 3 pins offering no diversity at all or excessive menu fiddling.
    Highly recommend, hoping for a Psychonauts 3(in less than 20 years, please).    … Expand
  60. groser
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    Игра очень понравилась, в особенности интересные механики, связанные с реальным миром как "эмоциональный багаж". К сожалению, я пропускаю сюжет и иногда попадаю в "ловушки" из-за отсутствия русского языка. Если бы не эта проблема, поставил бы 9 или 10 баллов!

    ENG: game is awesome, but have not russian lang, therefore 8 and not more.    Игра очень понравилась, в особенности интересные механики, связанные с реальным миром как "эмоциональный багаж". К сожалению, я пропускаю сюжет и иногда попадаю в "ловушки" из-за отсутствия русского языка. Если бы не эта проблема, поставил бы 9 или 10 баллов!

    ENG: game is awesome, but have not russian lang, therefore 8 and not more.
  61. sepam21
    Oct 9, 2022
    8
    Great game, a worthy sequel to the first part. But minus a point for the plot outcome.
  62. the_red_demon
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On the whole the game is enjoyable, hugely due to its art work. However, there’s this feeling that it lacks something and there’s constant “okay, I’ve seen what this level is like, give me the next one (meaning I don’t care for the gameplay). Also, it’s not without unnecessary sjw: when you see the strong black woman (abused by a white male in the past of course) you can’t help thinking “you are here just to fill a quota”. The same goes for the gay couple - “there’s no reason for you to be here other than the quota”.… Expand
  63. 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.
  64. ChrisUK
    Oct 22, 2021
    7
    My main problem with P2 stems from the underlying sense of cynicism and bleakness which pervades the characters and world. Sure there's the kooky off-hand humour (which sometimes but not always hits the mark), but too many characters are introduced, and I didn't really find any of them particularly likeable. Some of the levels are overly dark too (vomiting hand puppets).

    It feels like    My main problem with P2 stems from the underlying sense of cynicism and bleakness which pervades the characters and world. Sure there's the kooky off-hand humour (which sometimes but not always hits the mark), but too many characters are introduced, and I didn't really find any of them particularly likeable. Some of the levels are overly dark too (vomiting hand puppets).

    It feels like many of the level premises and layouts were just cobbled together during brain-storming sessions where someone eventually said "Yeah, that'll do". Add this sense of listlessness to the "collect-em-up" structure, and the game feels like it lacks structure or drive. Many recent games are guilty of having too many collectibles and objectives to keep you playing longer instead of engaging with the actual gameplay, and this is an action platformer so it's expected, but still, there are LOTS of things to collect in this game and they artificially extend the play time vastly - More chore than fun. Some of the levels feel original, but many are almost re-skinned versions of others.

    For a game where you go into people's minds and literally anything is possible, it seems like there aren't many new ideas here, gameplay-wise. There's a decided lack of mini games (bowling alley with no real bowling, for example) too. It's a shame, really, as I remember enjoying the first, and these single-player platformers can be excellent with a decent story and tight controls, but this seems to be a bit washed out and convoluted. Some invisible walls too and awkward movements, although some of the powers you get are cool. The graphics are fine and the voices and sound are good too.

    Hopefully if there's another, more time will be spent on original concepts for gameplay and levels rather than packing in too many things to collect and needlessly repetitive brains - There's not much point making things look funky and interesting without having varied and fun gameplay to back it up.    … Expand
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    7
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  68. MatveySchmidt
    Jan 6, 2022
    7
    Some really good ideas, mostly esthetically. Game design feels inspired, but also kind of outdated. Everyone praised the writing, I think it's just ok.
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. kruci
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    Rewelacyjna wizualnie i aranżacyjnie. Niestety zagadki są nieczytelne - zwłaszcza kłębki myśli. Zbyt wiele momentów kiedy nie bardzo wiadomo co robić.
  72. 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.
  73. Idanbot
    Nov 9, 2021
    6
    Not a bad game by any means but it's for those who care more for the art and story telling than the ones who seek quality gameplay and solid game mechanics, I don't like neglecting either and this game started feeling like a chore pretty fast...
  74. 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
  75. Sole13
    May 9, 2023
    6
    I had a chance to try this game. It was kind of good but not really worth my time. The story and gameplay is good but i had feeling all the time its 10 years old game.
  76. bound4earth
    Jun 8, 2022
    5
    Talk about a flounder. Sure the game is mediocre enough, but innovates on nothing and a plat-former this bad in 2021... Not a great look for Double Fine. A badge system that was embarrassed by Paper Mario in 2000 because they do not understand that choice should matter beyond just limiting choice to 3 slots. You have to make the badges interesting or innovate in ANY WAY since 2000. ItTalk about a flounder. Sure the game is mediocre enough, but innovates on nothing and a plat-former this bad in 2021... Not a great look for Double Fine. A badge system that was embarrassed by Paper Mario in 2000 because they do not understand that choice should matter beyond just limiting choice to 3 slots. You have to make the badges interesting or innovate in ANY WAY since 2000. It only proves the GamePass is a value, because just throw this game in the trash otherwise.

    It is worse than Psychonauts in every metric. Story is mediocre to charming and platforming is a fail and bad across the board, water kills you because story? why even have water, oh right the trash story mechanic... They just re released the same game with no real innovations and a still bunch of mechanics that should have just been reduced to fit onto a controller or keyboard by default. Oh unless you think **** canoe mechanics that only exist to shore up the story element, that only exists, because why innovate when you can lean into old **** design from 2005.

    Why am I constantly swapping out abilities that do not really matter because the developer could not be bother to design a better system. It is the Balan Wonderland problem. It is only a real problem for bad developers that are not smart enough to limit game design. It isn't even like they have too many abilities for a controller or keyboard, but it is like they limited a good control scheme because they live in the past. Almost like every design choice was artificially restricted because art... Psychonauts 2 is a cashgrab and a shame because the first game was a industry game changer, this one meh as meh can be.

    GamePass won this round and hopefully DoubleFine won't deliver another Costume Conquest/Broken Age (multi chapter promise shoved down into just a second mirrored chapter game because bad leadership)/SpaceBase (Because again **** you didn't pay us enough) and proves Tim is dead. It seems like his credit goes down at least one score with every release. As long as it is on GamePass, why not. Just steer clear of the Full Throttle and Grim Fandango remasters trash. I want to feel like I am paying for something. At least Nintendo makes it outstanding, not just like even side to side, can you even tell for 5 times the price. To be fair, Nintendo charges 20 times the price. But if this is the metric, barely an upscale with no difference. Nintendo every-time, because at least Nintendo pay a team of people to **** me. Double Fine just ****s me without paying anyone regardless.    … Expand
  77. Serif1337
    Aug 26, 2021
    5
    The game is quite disappointing, the other interns are extremely annoying and antagonistic to the player for no reason. These kids feel one dimensional, extremely forgettable (except for maybe Sam Boole). Compared to the first game in which the kids were interesting had good character development (Maloof getting bullied, later on making friends with the Russian kid and fighting back, ClemThe game is quite disappointing, the other interns are extremely annoying and antagonistic to the player for no reason. These kids feel one dimensional, extremely forgettable (except for maybe Sam Boole). Compared to the first game in which the kids were interesting had good character development (Maloof getting bullied, later on making friends with the Russian kid and fighting back, Clem and Crystal seeming extremely cheerful but trying to drink poison to kill themselves if you stumble on them while exploring).

    The music in the game is forgettable and generic (Grulovia track is good). Psychonauts 1 whispering rock music, lodge music, night music is incredibly atmospheric and makes you feel immersed in the world. In Psychonauts 2 the music in the Quarry area is painful to listen to while looking for collectibles and makes you want to turn audio off.

    There are also several annoying bugs like Raz hanging animation on swings and not being able to collect certain emotional baggage in the Compton level. Overall the game does not have the feeling Schafer managed to create in the first game, the feeling that there is something more to the world and the characters, a certain level of mystery and depth that just isn't present in Psychonauts 2. I rate the game 5/10 as the graphics are nice and the gameplay is good, but the difficulty is a joke, the in-game economy is easily broken, the story is lackluster and feels like a generic Marvel movie. If you enjoyed Psychonauts 1 and want something simmilar I wouldn't bother with this.    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. nabstablokk
    Aug 28, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Attention! This review will contain spoilers and discussion of plot clippings. Also, I will not discuss the absence of the Russian language and graphics, because even the first part of the Russian language was officially absent, only from the publisher in the CIS space "Buka". Changing and improving graphics is a natural process.

    And now, let's start with the main advantages - the style, compared to Psychonauts 1, although it has become better, is still recognizable. The gameplay is interesting at first, Double fine fixed its mistakes from the previous game. Combat from simple blows and shield, or psi - blaster and invisibility has become more varied. Now there is a wide variety of enemies that, in order to effectively deal damage, you need to constantly change abilities, for the judge - telekinesis and psi - a blaster, for a panic attack - a time bubble and mental connection, and so on.

    The most memorable minds are the TV show "Ram It Up!" and that colorful world of sensations.

    But now - cons

    Plot: nothing more than an attempt to copy the story of the first part, just with unnecessary complication. It turned out badly, because after passing the game there are many questions, and the most important ones are what kind of kingdom of Grulovia is and how can the Middle Ages and high technologies be located at the same time? What was the relationship between Lucy and Ford for? To justify Ford hiding Lucy's bad memories and introducing Raz's dad-to-be? Is this such a lead to the fact that Raz is actually Ford's grandson?
    Why do we need Nick? Indeed, in fact, at the end of the game, he simply disappears. It doesn't just fall somewhere, it just disappears. Moreover, he is nothing more than a complicated version of Dr. Loboto, only he was obsessed with teeth, and this one - on expensive eggs (to be more precise, on caviar) and desires to restore Grulovia with the help of Margulias. Most likely, the developers were too lazy to create a villain for the next game, and therefore they made it so that at the end Nick just disappeared. Or, they didn't have enough time (6 years were not enough for them! What a disgusting thing! It is time for them to reorganize the development team if this happens) to finish this character.
    Anyway, there is a feeling that the characters, their relationships and the last levels after the restoration of Ford were done as quickly as possible, but about the levels later.
    Interns are just blanks that at the beginning did not recognize us, and at the end - abruptly, without dialogue, our best friends. The relationship between the main 6 psychonauts is more or less. Except for Bob Zanotto and Helmut Fullbier's relationship. They serve nothing more than a useless agenda, and the reason why they got married was because Bob liked his singing.

    Levels: All the levels that come after the restoration of Ford are boring and not memorable, contains no collisions in some places and look faded. That's all.

    Abilities: Removed shield, invisibility, and confusion grenades. Nerfed levitation, changed pyrokinesis. Of the new abilities, only the time bubble is interesting, it is used in platforming and in combat. Mental connection as puzzles is used only once - in the second consciousness. The rest of the times are for collecting items, fighting and moving. Mental projection is a thing for puzzles and lulz, at least it's cute.

    collectibles: Safes with memories have become unnecessary, because the characters themselves tell the information from them. In the first game, we were told, using safes, the backstory of those whose brains we visited, and also (if we collected all the emotional baggage) - the creation of these characters as sketches. By the way, about the emotional baggage - in the second part he gives only - just a rank for the complete collection. half - a - drain replacement of brain cans.

    Bosses are scripts that repeat three times. Wait for the enemy to stop attacking you and let the script execute. Regular battles are only for mini bosses, when, as in the first part, half of the bosses had to be beaten yourself.

    Bottom line: the first half was interesting to play, but then everything starts to go wrong. the night I finished the game, I was lying on the couch, my head was splitting and I was angry. thank goodness i got this game at game pass and i didn't pay 60 dollars.

    only for the first half I bet 5/10    … Expand
  81. hardwarrior
    Jan 10, 2022
    5
    Tons of hidden anti-Russian propaganda: Gzar Theodore Malik is obviously Nicholas II of Russia. Grulovians look alike pre-soviet Russians. Of course there is war, huge casualties and heroic western-alike opposition)
  82. StarkAgentos
    May 14, 2022
    4
    Сюжет тут второстепенный. Геймплей типичен для игр жанра. Графика сделана более мультяшной по сравнению с первой частью, что не очень хорошо. Повестка есть.
  83. Robo_Steve
    Jan 18, 2022
    2
    This has to be the worst platforming I've experienced in over 10 years. Just sloppy, not game mechanics. Feels like a game from 3 console generations ago. I made it about 30-60 minutes in before giving up, the story seemed fun and zany.
  84. Vasot
    Nov 4, 2021
    1
    Overrated trash oriented mostly for 12 year old kids in mind. I can't understand how this clunky and cartoony piece of trash is getting praised by professional reviews like it's a next gen game their reviews are very suspicious. This game should have been released back in 2008 maybe at that time this would be considered as a decent title but for a 2021 title it's a HUGE NO from graphics toOverrated trash oriented mostly for 12 year old kids in mind. I can't understand how this clunky and cartoony piece of trash is getting praised by professional reviews like it's a next gen game their reviews are very suspicious. This game should have been released back in 2008 maybe at that time this would be considered as a decent title but for a 2021 title it's a HUGE NO from graphics to gameplay it is extremely dated repetitive and looks old… Expand
  85. foksterr
    Sep 9, 2021
    1
    Кол вам за отсутствие русских сабов, очень плохо Doesnt have russian language
  86. HEEYZERBOY
    Aug 26, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo horrívell , feio demais , história horrível , gameplay horrível .
    Falaram que era uma maravilha , mas na verdade e um lixo    … Expand
  87. SuperDaryn
    Aug 26, 2021
    1
    I put 1 simply because there is no Russian language. I am not asking for localization, at least they would give subtitles. This contradicts Phil's words about "game accessibility."In the world, Russian is spoken by 300 million people, and I consider this disrespect for my audience. When they add subtitles I will change the grade
  88. Kirirun4
    Jan 31, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Low FPS on a good laptop.
    Notebook Alpha 15 4DEK
    GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5600MX
    CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4600H (with integrated GPU)
    RAM: 24GB
    OS: Windows 11 Pro x64 (21H2) № 22000.469
    At startup, it gives out 5 fps, which is already extremely stupid for this hardware (I play Cyberpunk 2077 on medium settings with stable 60 fps). When starting the game, the discrete card is activated (via MSI Afterburner, the used video memory is displayed). Has anyone encountered this problem and how to fix it?
    P.S. FPS seems to be locked at 5, I specifically set the limit to 144 in the settings.
    P.S. When starting the game, the laptop will make a short beep, I do not know what this means and whether it is related to the problem. This has never happened in any game.
    P.S. When chose start game, laptop freezes and power off.    … Expand
  89. atippey
    Oct 10, 2021
    0
    If it was only the puzzle "brain" sections of the game, this review would be 10/10. As it is, the bones of the game are extremely strong, but the sinews leave a bit to be desired. If you think of think of the open world between puzzles are a map screen, it's okay I guess, but a little more work than is necessary to get around. There are also collectables shoehorned in which the game reallyIf it was only the puzzle "brain" sections of the game, this review would be 10/10. As it is, the bones of the game are extremely strong, but the sinews leave a bit to be desired. If you think of think of the open world between puzzles are a map screen, it's okay I guess, but a little more work than is necessary to get around. There are also collectables shoehorned in which the game really wouldn't suffer without, but this is pretty common for anything within the last 15 years. All in all, if you have XBox game pass on PC, it's well worth your time. If you have to buy outright, I'd wait for a modest sale. It's probably worth a good $45. That said, it's refreshing to play a platform/puzzle game with a relatively big budget on a modern machine. Of course there are plenty of small indie games in this genre. However, the top tier fare is typically some variation of fight/shoot/open world — which can get pretty old — or multiplayer — which doesn't particularly interest me as I have a full-time job and don't enjoy being pwned for 13 year-olds with lots of free time.… Expand
  90. Steyraus
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    Boring and generic. If your one of the majority that played the first game and was baffled as to why the game was getting high scores, you will get de ja vu from this sequel.
  91. Konstantinos77
    Oct 17, 2021
    0
    Outdated graphics, the control is just ok, boring generally.
    I like platform games but this one no...
  92. Youcef_Raven
    Feb 6, 2022
    0
    one of the best games in 2021, likeable character specially if you play the first one and retreive some beloved characters, really fun , amazing art and graphics, i had a lof of fun
  93. janiman573
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    such a boring game. this game is outdated. how can you make a game like this in 2021
  94. vova22379
    Mar 27, 2023
    0
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  95. Heisenberg421
    Aug 27, 2021
    0
    Game has a lot of issues with texture pop ins and constant crashes which need to be addressed
  96. Dorkjohn401
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    This game gives you headache because of how bad it is.and gets repetitive so fast. Just worth a try on game pass
  97. 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.
  98. Gast9ra
    Aug 28, 2021
    0
    Где Русский язык? 3 язык в стиме. Полное не уважение игроков и аудитории.
  99. Winsmouk
    Aug 28, 2021
    0
    I love this game, but it does not even have sutiters for my language (Russian), I’m bad in English, but I love this series very much, I put 0 and promise to remove it when the Russian language appears in the game and it’s better with voice acting, but knowing foreign developers, it’s not true.
  100. Sadra17
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    i like 1st one more
    its still fun game and deserve good meta
    but after 1 or 2 hours it is kinda boring for me
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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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