Psychonauts 2

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 956 Ratings

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  1. Araacc
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    no le hagais caso a los rusos de los cojones, juegazo jugadlo. nada más que añadir un saludo
  2. PopCultured
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Awesome game! I don’t understand what people are talking about with too many cutscenes. It’s not an FPS, it’s a 3D platform adventure. Once you’re past the first couple levels, there’s a lot to explore.
  3. suckass
    Oct 6, 2021
    0
    Ungodly amount of unnecessary, uneventful and disruptive cutscenes. Making the game flow terrible and insufferable. Wasted potential, shame.
  4. cinatic
    Oct 5, 2021
    9
    Many thanks and love to the artists, devs and others behind this game, it is really good in many aspects. I didn't played the first title, however it hit me like the first time i heard the phrase "the leader of the free world". -1 because of the missing translations...
  5. LordTiger
    Oct 3, 2021
    7
    Psychonauts 2 is a great platformer with a very unique and innovative level design however combat mechanisms are basic and repetitive.
  6. Derkahasgame
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    I'm not a great reviewer. I set my bar somewhere in the middle for all games. I think that this game does what it sets out do to do very well. The art style compliments the humor of the game in an interesting way. There are many nuanced adult jokes and themes even when on the surface this seems like a kids game. This is a game that all can enjoy (as long as you don't need it in RussianI'm not a great reviewer. I set my bar somewhere in the middle for all games. I think that this game does what it sets out do to do very well. The art style compliments the humor of the game in an interesting way. There are many nuanced adult jokes and themes even when on the surface this seems like a kids game. This is a game that all can enjoy (as long as you don't need it in Russian because apparently it doesn't support that). Several levels had me wishing I was playing while on several drugs as the tones of the game throw you about in a bizarre adventure. I have never played the first of the series and I don't think you need to play the first to get caught up in this one. I will watch for other titles from this developer in the future.… Expand
  7. ObeeJuan85
    Sep 29, 2021
    9
    This is a great early 2000's platformer with a modern coat of paint. Good story with excellent characters.
  8. colbango
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game, endlessly creative and with a heartwarming story as well. It's like playing a Pixar movie.
  9. Maksper
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Что может быть лучше, безумнее и атмосфернее чем psychonauts? Конечно, psychonauts 2!. Печалит, что не нашлось денежек для локализации игры, но с руссификатором от наших друзей фанатов игра заиграла полными красками.
  10. setuis
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Microsoft by putting this game on the game pass has really showcased the xbox game pass as a Potential future, however at the same time due to not ensuring the games are of equal quality on both game consoles has made me sad as I wouldn't have played this on PC but my PS5 and paid more cash for it to own it.

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

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

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

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

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

    The game is great in a lot of areas and especially worth playing on game pass but something did get lost between 1 and 2 but I can't put my finger on it. It gained stuff but lost something too. Maybe they needed to develop the side characters more or bring back the old campers rather than make new characters. I rank this an 8 because of the game development's stance of not being equal for both consoles as clearly it would have been better for Microsoft to prove that games they make are good or both platforms and why you should to pick up an xbox over a sony console one day. Death loop most likely will be improved in someway when the exclusivity with sony ends but if Microsoft is smart it will keep it on par with the ps5 version to gain more customers over the long term. Playing this game for a rental cost of 7 is not a bad deal and I would have most likely given it 9 if it was not for some platforming sections or the fact that they didn't make xbox and ps5 version the same standard.    … Expand
  11. Ariseinthepire
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Insanly polished game that respects my time.

    so sad about the review bombing

    expect a great time and fun platform, no need to play the first game either.
  12. p1menta
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    I remember having a great time on the first one, but I cant remember it was as funny as this one. Maybe my english just wasn't as good then, but I though this one was hilarious. It does get a little repetitive at times, but the game is not long enogh to bore or annoy you. Considering it's on gamepass now, i can highly recomend trying it.

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

    ps: Oh, and another thing I can't really remember is if the first game was this good at talking about mental health using metaphors and gaming mechanics, really interesting    … Expand
  13. LearningTacos
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Amazing game story is bit weird and some levels get kinda dragged on but other than that amazing platformer
  14. Psychocadet
    Sep 21, 2021
    6
    With pretty positive yet demanding mindset I finished this game for 100% activities and have my verdict. There's a point mentioning I think of original ”Psychonauts” as one of the most enjoyable games I played, and though I tried it long ago, it was around 5 years ago when I cleared it.

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

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

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

    Overall, I'm disappointed. Of course those who never played original will find some pretty creative things done here, but those who did will realize how they wrecked many of possibilities they had. And the situation when you don't understand most of little plot details without knowing previous game plot only adds to controversy. I would give it 7 for the bravery those people had starting crowdfunding and taking 5 years to make what they wanted to make. But we rate the result, not just effort, do we    … Expand
  15. Sarisal
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    This game is an almost perfect platform game.
    It's fun to play and has a really cool gameplay and story.
    I just wish for a better ending and an actual post game secrets to discover.
    But, overall, it's still worth it
  16. Los_troxas_
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Achei o jogo legal, bons gráficos, criativo, feito com o coração, não com o bolso, infelizmente o pessoal mais caixista não tratou o jogo como um Indie, e sim como um exclusivo de peso do Xbox, o que não era a proposta do jogo
  17. habened198
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Psychonauts 2 brings some plot resolution to the series, but the vehicle is an incredibly disappointingly clunky story that feels too short to give anything close to satisfaction. The writing seems to come from a school of first introducing a character and then immediately solving all of their problems. There is little-to-no room for any relationships or character arcs to develop. Would IPsychonauts 2 brings some plot resolution to the series, but the vehicle is an incredibly disappointingly clunky story that feels too short to give anything close to satisfaction. The writing seems to come from a school of first introducing a character and then immediately solving all of their problems. There is little-to-no room for any relationships or character arcs to develop. Would I play Psychonauts 3, no matter how much it costs? Yes, absolutely. But let's be clear: Psychonauts 2 is a regression in storytelling (the first was much, MUCH stronger) and a lateral move in terms of gameplay (at best). Really, the gameplay and platforming is so old that it drags down an otherwise positive (if deeply disappointing) experience.… Expand
  18. Gaudy
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    No lo tenia pensado jugar, ni comprarlo, pero ya que todo el mundo hablaba de el y lo tenia en el Game Pass pues lo aproveche. ¡Y vaya sorpresa! Graficamente puede parecer un poco obsoleto pero no necesita mas, es genial como es. Los escenarios son geniales, enormes, tremendamente variados y divertidos. Los personajes se hacen de querer incluso si no jugaste a la primera parte. La historiaNo lo tenia pensado jugar, ni comprarlo, pero ya que todo el mundo hablaba de el y lo tenia en el Game Pass pues lo aproveche. ¡Y vaya sorpresa! Graficamente puede parecer un poco obsoleto pero no necesita mas, es genial como es. Los escenarios son geniales, enormes, tremendamente variados y divertidos. Los personajes se hacen de querer incluso si no jugaste a la primera parte. La historia tiene peso y esta basante bien. Horas y horas de diversion . Muy recomendable sobre todo para amantes del genero.… Expand
  19. Mandulum
    Sep 19, 2021
    7
    A fun story and some really cool levels make for a good time. The ability switching was a total ball drop though.

    Date Completed: 2021-09-18
    Playtime: 18h
    Enjoyment: 7/10
    Recommendation: If you like the first one, yes. If you never played the first one, maybe. If you didn't like the first one, no.
  20. ShadeImpulse
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    Psychonauts Subsequent Videogame not translated for make benefit once glorious nation of Grulovia! Deluginists furious. 0 caviar cans out of 10.
    Joking aside, I love this game. It has clever writing with a focus on mental health and empathy, smart level design, colorful characters, funny dialogue, great voice acting and soundtrack.
    I'd recommend playing (or watching if you don't have VR)    Psychonauts Subsequent Videogame not translated for make benefit once glorious nation of Grulovia! Deluginists furious. 0 caviar cans out of 10.
    Joking aside, I love this game. It has clever writing with a focus on mental health and empathy, smart level design, colorful characters, funny dialogue, great voice acting and soundtrack.
    I'd recommend playing (or watching if you don't have VR) The Rhombus of Ruin for backstory and of course the first game if you missed it.
    Psychonauts 2 isn't perfect, I'd give it a 9 but I'm rating it 10 to counter the ridiculous Russian review bombing. It's my native language too and I'm not complaining that a Russian translation isn't available now. The original Psychonauts had one but AFAIK they never promised it for the sequel. Hopefully they'll add it (fan projects are on the way) but I don't think the attitude I'm seeing in some of the user reviews will help.    … Expand
  21. Bodipo86
    Sep 18, 2021
    6
    En la propuesta y en lo narrativo es un juego fuera de serie, innovador atrevido y divertido, de esos juegos que no abundan en la industria. No le pongo más nota porque en lo jugable aunque es preciso creo que es muy sencillo y simple, teniendo la sensación en lo jugable de muy aburrido a las 5 horas de juego.
  22. reviewtimeman
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    Solid game. Improves on the original by tenfold. Only about a 10 hour playthrough, like the original. Pick it up on sale and try it out. Some level designs are better than others, but a few shine through. Not worth spoiling.
  23. NormalniyPozan
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, не заслужившая такой низкой оценки от юзеров.
  24. NALMAN86
    Sep 14, 2021
    0
    Отсутствие русского языка при издателе microsoft - это огромный плевок в сторону фанатов.
  25. ricklongo
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    For those looking for a well-made 3D platformer that follows a good linear story, this is close to a must play. The levels ooze with creativity and character, from the themes to the actual challenges. The production values are also significantly higher than I imagined going in - this is in fact a big game, including an enormous overworld hub.

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

    It should be said, however, that the collectathon design is severely lacking at times, mainly because the worlds are a linear sequence of events rather than open wide spaces. The game will often trigger cutscenes without your input, forcing you to leave collectibles behind (even when they're on plain sight). i really have no problem with backtracking in games like this, but when the need to do so comes from this sort of pacing problem, it can lead to some frustration.    … Expand
  26. Shikakai1
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Psychonauts 2 is a masterpiece :) i love psychedelic games and this game is full of sympathic characters and wonderfull worlds out of mind... i get fat laugh kicks....the only critic i have is the boss fight in cooking area..... but still wonderfull game.... see how long we will wait for the next one
  27. kyleb2112
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    SOMEHOW this lived up to my expectations, and I consider the first one to be in the top 3 greatest games ever made! There are people who can appreciate the towering creativity of these games, and others who can't, and just judge them as just another platformer--and as a platformer, it admittedly is just average. That's not where the genius lies. It's the crazy surreal environments,SOMEHOW this lived up to my expectations, and I consider the first one to be in the top 3 greatest games ever made! There are people who can appreciate the towering creativity of these games, and others who can't, and just judge them as just another platformer--and as a platformer, it admittedly is just average. That's not where the genius lies. It's the crazy surreal environments, concepts and story which set these games apart. These are games where you can enter into a cartoon character's crazy mind, see what makes them tick, and in that surreal landscape you can casually meet another character, go into THEIR mind and find an even larger and more surreal landscape. It does "Inception" better than Christopher Nolan ever even tried, and before he tried. These games remove me farther from reality than any other games, and I give massive credit for that.… Expand
  28. JohnMalcolm
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Most of the negative scores are coming from Russian language shippers who can't accept that they aren't a first-class market for anything. I'm somebody who hasn't enjoyed platformers in general because I find them boring when they're not too difficult... either way a downer. But Psychonauts 2 is to platformers what WoW was to RPGs... a whole universe better! It's a bit short of anMost of the negative scores are coming from Russian language shippers who can't accept that they aren't a first-class market for anything. I'm somebody who hasn't enjoyed platformers in general because I find them boring when they're not too difficult... either way a downer. But Psychonauts 2 is to platformers what WoW was to RPGs... a whole universe better! It's a bit short of an open-world MMO/RPG, but the writing and art are outstanding. You can turn combat damage down or off and just enjoy the jumping puzzles and the story line. Every part of this story has its own unique style and challenges. Don't miss it!… Expand
  29. lNeo15l
    Sep 11, 2021
    5
    Jogo multi plataforma padrão game pass, tem alguns momentos divertidos.
    Se não tiver nada para jogar.

    Não tem com dar uma nota maior que 6, neste caso fanboy detectado.
    Também não tem como ser menor de 4
  30. LuisDF04
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Game of the year, sorry russian folks yall just crying over something that doesnt have nothing to do about the quality of the game
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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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