Psychonauts 2

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 956 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 48 out of 956
  3. Negative: 219 out of 956

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. erimsunlu
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    It's a such a smart and detailed game both in terms of its story and gameplay. the characters aare so likeable and you can just see how much care they put on this game. the traversal is a bit clunky at times but its still a very fun time.
  8. notor12
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    A perfect sequel to my favorite game of all time.

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

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

    Do not listen to the negative reviews. They are wrong. This game is an astounding achievement and I am SO happy they did not screw this sequel up at all.    … Expand
  9. hunterontoss
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Очень крутая игра, а те кто не знает английский язык, тем надо было давать пиздюлей в 8-ой классе побольше. Когда мама говорила что учите английский пригодиться. Так что вот так. Не фиг ныть иди учить
  10. LuanV
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Nunca joguei e nunca havia ouvido falar do primeiro Pshychonauts. Quando vi as indicações a jogo do ano no The Game Awards, resolvi pesquisar sobre, e acabei me interessando, principalmente por ser do gênero de plataforma; já estava no gamepass, não custava nada experimentar. Acabei por ter uma das melhores experiências com jogos no ano.

    Não se enganem pela falta de popularidade do jogo    Nunca joguei e nunca havia ouvido falar do primeiro Pshychonauts. Quando vi as indicações a jogo do ano no The Game Awards, resolvi pesquisar sobre, e acabei me interessando, principalmente por ser do gênero de plataforma; já estava no gamepass, não custava nada experimentar. Acabei por ter uma das melhores experiências com jogos no ano.

    Não se enganem pela falta de popularidade do jogo ou pelas notas dos usuários, Psychonauts 2 é facilmente um dos melhores jogos de plataforma 3D já feitos. Todas as fases criadas são diferentes e divertidas de se jogar; você realmente fica ansioso para descobrir qual será o próximo mundo a ser apresentado.

    A jogabilidade, apesar de não ser complexa e nem muito diferente de outros jogos do gênero, ela é extremamente fluida e divertida; cada movimento é satisfatório de se fazer, e isso é uma característica fundamental para qualquer jogo do gênero. O estilo de arte escolhido também funciona muito bem, no qual consegue transformar até mesmo os coletáveis em algo atraente no mapa.

    E por incrível que pareça, até mesmo a história do jogo é boa, uma característica não muito comum em jogos desse tipo. Para entendê-la não tem necessidade de jogar o primeiro; logo no começo há uma explicação resumida, porém em muitos momentos percebi que se eu fosse fã certamente curtiria as referências e entenderia melhor alguns detalhes - algo normal vindo de uma continuação.

    Há apenas dois pontos que considero negativo: a trilha sonora e a otimização em consoles de 8º geração. As músicas, apesar de combinar com o contexto, são bem esquecíveis e pouco inspiradas; já a otimização nos consoles de 8º geração (Xbox One e PlayStation 4) me pareceu ter sido jogada de lado, pois graficamente Psychonauts 2 é abaixo de muitos se comparado a outros. Um jogo de plataforma precisa de 60fps; jogar há 30fps nativamente é deplorável.

    Contudo, Psychonauts 2 é um jogo obrigatório para quem tem gamepass ou curte jogos de plataforma - mesmo que sua opção de jogar seja há 30fps. Uma pena que não teve o devido reconhecimento nas premiação de 2021.    … Expand
  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. obzhora69
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Creative masterpiece. Everything is perfect. Its how AAA games should be. Enjoyed it on gamepass.
  13. KarperJD
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    The creativity of this game is amazing! So many effects and colors! This game is crazy! I highly recommend it.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. bravointheua
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS, please add Russian localization.
    I put 10 so as not to destroy the rating of a wonderful game.
    I agree to change the rating after adding the Russian localization. _______________________________________________________________ DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS, пожалуйста, добавьте русскую локализацию. Поставил 10 чтобы не рушить рейтинг замечательной игры. Обязываюсь    DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS, please add Russian localization.
    I put 10 so as not to destroy the rating of a wonderful game.
    I agree to change the rating after adding the Russian localization.
    _______________________________________________________________
    DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS, пожалуйста, добавьте русскую локализацию.
    Поставил 10 чтобы не рушить рейтинг замечательной игры.
    Обязываюсь изменить рейтинг после добавления русской локализации.    … Expand
  17. albatetra
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    This game is everything what a fan of the series would have expected. It's pure fun, alternated with moment of pure amaze. A 3d platform game, with an amazing story that keeps you engaged for hours at time. Never played something like this in a long, long time. Thanks Double Fine for this stellar release.
  18. 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
  19. 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!
  20. Batatinha22
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
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  21. vova22379
    Mar 27, 2023
    0
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  22. nihilozaur
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Great game, worth to play Really Good i kozak jest bardzo
    Game of the year at this moment
  23. 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!
  24. 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.
  25. lukgouvea
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    Um bom jogo, um pouco confuso na minha opinião mas extremamente imersivo e divertido
  26. 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
  27. Araacc
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    no le hagais caso a los rusos de los cojones, juegazo jugadlo. nada más que añadir un saludo
  28. DatGuy1st
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    An amazing game filled with amazing graphics, gameplay, story, and characters.
  29. SabVillain
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    The developers promised a translation into Russian. Finally. Thank you very much.
  30. AlexTayIor
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    The game is great!
    The fact that you are uneducated and do not know the language is not the developer's fault. And putting 0 because of this is at least not correct. This applies to Russian "players".
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PC Game of 2021
12
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. GRYOnline.pl
    Apr 15, 2022
    90
    If gameplay that's unremarkable at best doesn't distract you from a very original artistic & design direction that's painfully necessary in the video games business. And that makes Psychonauts 2 praiseworthy!
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 17, 2022
    100
    Psychonauts 2 is a bizarre. It's a graphic bizarre, under the tripoid shell of which there is a surprisingly dark core, which forms a great counterweight to humor and lightening of gameplay.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 22, 2021
    82
    Every detail in the game shows that, despite the 17-years gap between the original game and its sequel, Raz still holds a very special place in the hearts of Tim Schafer and his team. [Issue#255, p.48]
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