Psychonauts 2

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. CloNi
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Tremendo. De lo mejor de la generación. Más juegos como este, donde la creatividad y calidad se cogen de la mano.
  5. 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
  6. antoniomit
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Brutal! Obra maestra gracias Xbox Studio! Los que votan negativos son enfermos sony mentales
  7. dgk15
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Great game! Best platform ever made. Recommend to everyone. A good continuation of 1st part of psychonauts.
  8. alexaad
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Absolutely great game. It is hard to believe, but it is even better than the first game. Have the same awesome feeling like 20+ years ago, when was playing timeless Lucas Arts adventure games.
  9. matieke
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, this is the first game in 10 years that brought me the joy like I had when playing Ratchet and Clank as a kid. This game sets the bar of what art direction in a game should be. The controls are tight and fun. For the amount of abilities you get in the game, it still manages to make every one of them unique and useful. The level design is top notch. The bossThis game is a masterpiece, this is the first game in 10 years that brought me the joy like I had when playing Ratchet and Clank as a kid. This game sets the bar of what art direction in a game should be. The controls are tight and fun. For the amount of abilities you get in the game, it still manages to make every one of them unique and useful. The level design is top notch. The boss fights are really good. This is the prime example of what a game is, pure fun the whole way through.… Expand
  10. Ademali
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    Great platforming game I suggest it for all who loved that kind of game,it's really good
  11. Castrolias
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of the last couple of years. It plays like a fever dream I did not want to wake up from. The writing is delightful and the level design consistently amazing. Sure the combat is a little clunky and simplistic but everything else makes up for that in every regard.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Krestomansi
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Мне интересно посмотреть в глаза людям, которые жалуются на отсутствие русской озвучки. 21 век, пора выучить уже английский. Это небольшая инди студия, которая переносила свою игру в течении 7 лет и вы так к ней отнеслись! Игра шедевральна, 10/10.Мне интересно посмотреть в глаза людям, которые жалуются на отсутствие русской озвучки. 21 век, пора выучить уже английский. Это небольшая инди студия, которая переносила свою игру в течении 7 лет и вы так к ней отнеслись! Игра шедевральна, 10/10.
  16. Szermac
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Best platformer in this century :D Just beautiful, fun gameplay, extra characters. Must have!
  17. 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
  18. Knarfu
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Excellent level design, interesting characters, and a well-written story with a surprising amount of heart.
  19. 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.
  20. Alvaropio
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, fodastico e lindo. Goty com toda certeza, melhor jogo da história
  21. 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
  22. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  23. 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)
  24. foxmulder34
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    ponys attacking the game lol it is amazing they are salty, the game deserves goty, gameplay is great, voice acting is amazing!
  25. aceKs_33
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Jogo incrível!!!!
    Continuaram as histórias do 1 jogo de maneira sensacional.
    Ótimo lançamento para o Gamepass :D
  26. Salvadorenorico
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Loving the game so far, atmosphere,music, gameplay,story line and it has some really fun parts with real creative design.
  27. kebab666
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    It's a cool game but it doesn't fit in the gaming industry currently. We need more games like fortnite and cod.
  28. Cebuk
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Un nivel de imaginación fenomenal, top 5 de los mejores juegos de este 2021.
  29. 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
  30. EduFiGreat
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Es realmente un excelente juego, cada uno de los mundos son extremadamente originales, el gameplay es algo fácil, pero los acertijos y la gran variedad de tipos de juegos, aunado al gran humor y la gran inteligencia con la que toca temas complicados, hacen que te diviertas a montones.
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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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