Psychonauts 2

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 956 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 219 out of 956

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  1. whispikrock
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. After loving the first one for many years, I can’t believe this one was able to top it. The gameplay of the first one is refined and expanded upon here. The exploration (especially in the physical world) is much greater and there’s a lot more to collect, which I love. It has the same charming writing that the first one had. The characters (both old andThis is my favorite game of all time. After loving the first one for many years, I can’t believe this one was able to top it. The gameplay of the first one is refined and expanded upon here. The exploration (especially in the physical world) is much greater and there’s a lot more to collect, which I love. It has the same charming writing that the first one had. The characters (both old and new) are written so well and are all so memorable. The mental worlds are all fun and imaginative. It’s an absolute blast to play through and collect everything in each one. The ranking up system is changed (for the better), which makes climbing your way up to 102 even more fun than it was in the first one, in my opinion. I’m usually not really into the story in games, but this one blew me away. I’ve never been so captivated by any story in any piece of media. I’ve played through the game 8 times to 100% (currently in my 9th playthrough) since I got the game on launch day. I can’t overstate how amazing this game is. I love it so much it convinced me to get a Psychonauts tattoo and I’m currently planning my second one. If you like platformers, collecting items, fun worlds, interesting characters, quirky lore, and want a unique experience, then you absolutely must play Psychonauts 2 - the greatest game ever made!… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. Gui070804
    Jun 3, 2023
    9
    Jogo incrível, quando ouvia outras pessoas falarem não acreditava, pois parecia ser bem simples, mas me surpreendeu imensamente.
  4. 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.
  5. 11Anks
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Psychonauts 2 is a work of art in all respects. This is the most fun I have had with any game in a long time. Bravo to Double Fine and Xbox for making this masterpiece.
  6. 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
  7. vova22379
    Mar 27, 2023
    0
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  8. 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.
  9. Corchaump1010
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Great game excellent story fun combat looks like a Saturday morning cartoon great humor love everything about this game
  10. portillo12850
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    De los mejores juegos que he jugado, entretenido, divertido y gracioso, un juego unico e irrepetible super recomendado.
  11. 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
  12. Netsy
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Thank you for this wonderful adventure, this is a really good game and thanks for the Russian subtitles, thank you!)
  13. mhmdv
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    A true and a genuine sequel. It's a must play if you enjoyed the first game.
  14. RubyDB
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Psychonauts 2 is easily one of the greatest 3D platformers on the market now. Perfectly blending an aesthetically beautiful and inventive style, concise and tight gameplay, and a brilliant and well thought out story isn't something many games can do, let alone platformers. Psychonauts 2 is a shining beacon of hope and what's possible in the realm of gaming when truly innovative people havePsychonauts 2 is easily one of the greatest 3D platformers on the market now. Perfectly blending an aesthetically beautiful and inventive style, concise and tight gameplay, and a brilliant and well thought out story isn't something many games can do, let alone platformers. Psychonauts 2 is a shining beacon of hope and what's possible in the realm of gaming when truly innovative people have the talents and drives to do what they do best.… Expand
  15. 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 =^-^=
  16. sepam21
    Oct 9, 2022
    8
    Great game, a worthy sequel to the first part. But minus a point for the plot outcome.
  17. retr0slav
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Enormous showcase of human creativity translated into the medium of the video game. Definitely must play.
  18. 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
  19. PSYCONAUTS
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    This game, from start to finish is an amazing experience, following Razputin Aquato through his journey to become an amazing psyconaut through the Motherlobe, the Questionable Area, and all the minds in-between, you will be enchanted by this beautiful, funny game.
  20. 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.
  21. palombo
    Jul 25, 2022
    9
    Great action-adventure game with incredible level design and creativity. Fun and good times.
  22. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    i love this game, its just great visuals, music and characters that lie in my brain
  23. 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
  24. 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!
  25. Fierce2005
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Отличная игра с отличным сюжетом и разнообразными разумами которые детально показывают каждого персонажа и затрагивающая разные реальные психические проблемы.
  26. YO_CUPID
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Awesome awesome awesome!!!! Double fine did a fiiiiine job ong. This game is something else
  27. kourosh_N
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    this is the first AAA game in years that made me think there is still hope for the game industry. every aspect of this game is of great quality from the amazing level design to the way gameplay and story are connected. we should praise this amount of creativity since not a lot of studios have any left
  28. 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
  29. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    7
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  30. 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
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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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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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