Psychonauts

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8.7

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  1. Lomax
    Jun 3, 2013
    10
    I love Psychonauts it is the best game I have ever played. The funniest level was the Milkman Conspiracy. And my favourite level was Lungfishopolis. It is so amazing and imaginative.

    You should check it out too.
    (Louisa Sweeney London, Aged, 7).
  2. wnbowen
    Mar 8, 2013
    10
    The most unappreciated game of our generation. This game is a perfect example of what makes games fun. This game made me feel the way I did as a kid first discovering games. Genius humor and level creation. I have never laughed harder or been more surprised by plot twists. I cannot recommend this game enough. I have set this game as a benchmark for every game I play from then on andThe most unappreciated game of our generation. This game is a perfect example of what makes games fun. This game made me feel the way I did as a kid first discovering games. Genius humor and level creation. I have never laughed harder or been more surprised by plot twists. I cannot recommend this game enough. I have set this game as a benchmark for every game I play from then on and they all fall short. Long live the Milk Man.… Expand
  3. ritardedartkid
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Aside from a few poorly explained controls this was a really fun and original game. The plot is strange, the dialogue is humorous, and the levels each offer something new and different from one another. Unfortunately, the cutscenes are low res, but for a game from 2005 that's to be expected.
  4. whatthefunk
    Mar 1, 2014
    8
    The story and level design certainly are original, and it was fun to play. However, wonky controls and sometimes horrendous camera control bring the score down a couple notches. 20 hours of game play make it definitely worth the money though.
  5. benpaco
    Feb 6, 2014
    10
    I throw 10s around more often than I should to boost a rating of a game I really consider a 9.5 or 9.7 maybe, but there are very few games I consider perfect. This is one of them.

    The levels are mental, quite literally, the dialogue is perfectly written and well delivered, the gameplay is fun and the concept is unique. The art style, even, was like anything before it.
  6. starise
    Jul 19, 2013
    10
    One of the best games of all time. The plot is unusual and original. Dialogues and situations are full of old style adventure's characteristic humor. The gameplay is fun, never boring, gives the ability to use many kinds of gadgets and mental power, exploring various and colorful places through the "mind" levels of the characters, dreamlike, insane and brilliant at the same time. AnOne of the best games of all time. The plot is unusual and original. Dialogues and situations are full of old style adventure's characteristic humor. The gameplay is fun, never boring, gives the ability to use many kinds of gadgets and mental power, exploring various and colorful places through the "mind" levels of the characters, dreamlike, insane and brilliant at the same time. An absolute masterpiece of its genre.… Expand
  7. TacoTM
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    Easily my favorite game. The story and characters are awesome. The gameplay and voice-acting are top notch. The soundtrack is AMAZING. Wish I could rate it higher Still waiting on that sequel Double Fine; will pre-order it, hands down.
  8. andrew0w
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    Psychonauts does what few games can manage to do, have a good story, great comedy, and fun game play. This game is a diamond in the rough that everyone should play.
  9. ThatCooperGuy
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    Everyone should go buy this game right now.
    Seriously. It's on Xbox Live, PSN(America only), and Steam for just $9.99. It's a very under-looked game that needs more attention.
    GO NOW. PLAY IT.
  10. gamerscritique
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    Just started a metacritic account so thought I'd jot a quick word about one of my all time favourites games: Psychonauts. Funny, artistic and lovable. The fact that this games makes use of innovative platform mechanics can help but come second to the fact that the characters and comedic writing is so captivating. We love it.
  11. DarumaBlue
    Aug 9, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Psychonauts is a big game for such a small team. Most of the time the gameplay is engaging and fun, and the storyline has a kind of whimsy to it that I miss from my childhood days of gaming. Still, there are hiccups to the gameplay - places where it's no longer fun, but a slog. Notable mentions include the Lungfish level, the Bonaparte level, and a few boss battles which are devastatingly boring. These are matched by some utterly brilliant levels including the arduous but curious Milkman level, as well as one of my favorite levels ever: Black Velvetopia. A good mix, and overall a great game, especially considering you can pick it up for the price of a couple of tacos these days.… Expand
  12. Steeldude
    May 29, 2015
    9
    Easily one of the best platformer games, in Psychonauts you play as Raz, a boy that has unique psychic powers and wants to become a Psychonaut (something like a super hero). In order to do that, he has gone to a training camp. This game excels in story telling, humour and the overall complexity. You can walk around the camp and talk to all children, you will be visiting people's minds toEasily one of the best platformer games, in Psychonauts you play as Raz, a boy that has unique psychic powers and wants to become a Psychonaut (something like a super hero). In order to do that, he has gone to a training camp. This game excels in story telling, humour and the overall complexity. You can walk around the camp and talk to all children, you will be visiting people's minds to solve their problems and take part in uncovering the huge conspiracy that's happening in the world.

    The platforming in this game is simply brilliant and level feels completely different and is filled with unique ideas. Just to give you an example, you'll visit a level that is basically a large cube, as the person whose mind you're going to visit is an organized one.

    Combat is fun as well and there are a lot of things to collect in this game if you are a fan of that. You'll be acquiring new powers and abilities as you go, making you a better and better fighter. The game is pretty long, the art style is great, the story and characters are simply phenomenal, all the levels are unique and varied and the game never stops to be great fun. if you haven't played this game yet and you like platformers, this is your dream come true.

    I didn't gave this game a 10 because of the following reasons:
    - No sequel even though the ending suggests continuation
    - Some portions can be quite annoying (such as the bull level, good luck finding everything there)
    - The bosses are too easy
    - The controls are not always precise    … Expand
  13. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 4, 2021
    9
    Psychonauts
    getting stuck in your mind
    Psychonauts is an 8 and a half hour long 3D platformer where you play as raz.. youre a psychis and youre at this camp to hone your psychic abilitites and become a psychonaut… and I absolutely loved this game from start to finish.. it feels like youre in an interactive cartoon from the late 90s or early 2000s, the humour, the voice actin, the    Psychonauts
    getting stuck in your mind
    Psychonauts is an 8 and a half hour long 3D platformer where you play as raz.. youre a psychis and youre at this camp to hone your psychic abilitites and become a psychonaut… and I absolutely loved this game from start to finish.. it feels like youre in an interactive cartoon from the late 90s or early 2000s, the humour, the voice actin, the perasonality of every character in the worlds.. I absolutely loved it… eventually brains strat getting snatched up so youll be going on a journey to get them back.. and along the way youll need certain items to progress and to get those items you have to teleport into the minds of different charatcers and deal with their demons, their insecurities, really anything that’s holding them back emotionally.. and every mind feels unique.. this is ultimately a 3d platformer with light combat aspects.. youll unlock new psychic abilities as the game goes on,giving you new ways to interact with the world… but no 2 levels feel the same, and I love that especially for a 3d platformer… every level here is memorable, youll be faced with different obstacles and problems to solve, and I love it.. one moment youll be floating through the air and rolling on a ball, and the next youre inside of a board game…
    the only issues psychonauts has is that it is in ways. But only in a couple of ways stuck in time.. I did have to check a walkthrough a couple of ytimes to figure out where to go or what im supposed to be doing to do damage to a boss.. as in a good and bad way.. bosses are all different and cant be damaged in the same way.. this is great when it comes to boss variety, but I feel I would’ve appreciated some cinsistancy in this aspect of the game.. especially since dying will cause you to restart the battle completely, and there are multiple stages and the way to damage the boss isn’t even consistent within its own battle…
    overall though psychonauts is pure nostalgic magic, this over 15 year old game is worth going back for before the sequel comes out.
    I give Psychonauts
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  14. FrannyFantastic
    Nov 15, 2014
    9
    Easily one of my five favourite games. Psychonauts is genuinely funny, remembering that idiosyncratic characters have always been key to good comedy. I was also impressed by the big themes that the game tackled: mental illness, child-parent relationships and trauma being among them. For all this Psychonauts is never heavy-handed or frivolous in its treatment of these concerns.

    The    Easily one of my five favourite games. Psychonauts is genuinely funny, remembering that idiosyncratic characters have always been key to good comedy. I was also impressed by the big themes that the game tackled: mental illness, child-parent relationships and trauma being among them. For all this Psychonauts is never heavy-handed or frivolous in its treatment of these concerns.

    The gameplay is incredibly solid, keeping enough variation to keep the audience engaged. Each level offers different challenges and objectives, never lingering too long at a certain point, but without straying from core mechanics. I wouldn't say it's perfect, and it times the 'collect-a-thon' elements are a bit tiresome, but aside from this Psychonauts is a game of incredible merit and creativity.    … Expand
  15. djball
    Jul 24, 2015
    9
    I would say one of top 5 pc games ever created, next to NOLF1, Dues Ex1, Grim Fandango, Diablo 2.

    It's a dirty filthy whore near the end, but just keep trying! Most people drop out at meat circus, so test your old school skills to the max! Difficulty is beyond insane, be warned. Good Luck young brainless campers!
  16. RiotKnight
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I remember seeing this advertised a bit as a kid in the year 2005. Seemed pretty popular, but never got to play it myself. However, recently Steam had one of those NSFW (Not Safe For Wallet) Sales going on over Thanksgiving Weekend and I saw this in the list of games with discounts. So I bought it along with a bunch of other games I may never get to play any time soon. I would just like to share some of the experiences I had playing it.

    You play as Rasputin (or just Raz for short), a 10 year old boy with psychic powers who runs away from home to avoid his father's prejudiced attitude towards psychics. He ventures into Whispering Rock Summer Camp to learn how to become a Psychonaut. Psychonauts are a group of individuals capable of using psychic powers and do so for the greater good (i.e. super heroes). Now they don't quite accept Raz at first, but they see he has incredible potential as they can't even read his mind even with their combined efforts. Thus Raz begins to learn how to utilize his psychic abilities.

    Now this game is more of an adventure type of game with some puzzles involved. You enter people's heads and make your way through their subconscious, their memories, and all of their thoughts. The gameplay itself was nicely done, but the best part of the game is what you see. I saw the thoughts of a man who dreamt of being in the military, so his mind reflected a battlefield with tanks, planes, bombs, land mines, and ...rabbits? Whatever. You can see some of the more personal thoughts by unlocking vaults. It is revealed that even though this man dreamt of being a 5 star general, he never became one because he never got into the military. He was rejected due to being too short.

    I saw many other things in other people's heads and noticed how it affected their behavior. For example, this one person was a simple night guard, but what was really off about him was his constant muttering and the strange drawings surrounding him. He seemed to be trying to connect clues and hints to answer one question: "Who is the Milkman?" The level representing his thoughts consisted of TONS of private investigators looking for something (or someone) and objects that followed you everywhere! This place made me very paranoid and some locations I couldn't enter without the right "disguise." These disguises were literally just items. No clothing, just items. Apparently holding a plunger makes you look like a "Sewer Maintenance Worker" to these identical and ubiquitous investigators. Also running around were these little innocent looking girls selling cookies. Some of them could be found whispering into bushes, trash cans, and dog houses as if they were talking to someone. They just looked crazy to me.

    But then it all began to make sense after viewing one of the vaults. A person who looked exactly like the night guard was seen in the vault lighting a bottle of milk and using it as a Molotov Cocktail Explosive! It suddenly dawned on me that the man whose mind I occupied IS the Milkman! The investigators represented his mind searching for the conspirator and the little girls symbolized his innocence and ignorance for this man was blissfully unaware that he had done such things. Once everything had been fixed and settled, I left and the night guard seemed more stable. He still lit the building on fire, but at least he found out who he was.

    This may seem like a pointless thing, but get this: things like this can apply to reality. Granted, we cannot venture into the minds of other people physically, but through therapy (also known as "communicating") we can find out a person's mental issues and fix them. Anyone who is mentally sick is genuinely sick and curable! We don't just let them destroy themselves.

    But that epiphany aside, this game was amazing. The characters are memorable, the gameplay was smooth, the levels were well designed, the difficulty didn't spike too high or fall too short of expectations, and not once did I think "When does this end?" in a negative way. I really didn't want it to end. I felt like I only explored just a few of the minds. Maybe a sequel or spiritual successor of this game will be made.    … Expand
  17. russiangamer
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    Абсолютный шедевр.
    Сюжет, персонажи, стиль, геймплей, дизайн уровней, графика, атмосфера и т.п. выполнены на твёрдую десятку.
    Одна из лучших игр за всё время.
    Браво,аплодирую стоя!
  18. TheAcidBoot
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    Psychonauts is a masterpiece! Now I usually wouldn't give a game such a high rating however I truly believe that Psychonauts deserves it. This game plays out kind've like a Pixar animation just much much darker. Like be prepared for some dark stuff in this game. The story is top notch and entertaining. The gameplay is great aswell. The characters are all interesting and funny. The music isPsychonauts is a masterpiece! Now I usually wouldn't give a game such a high rating however I truly believe that Psychonauts deserves it. This game plays out kind've like a Pixar animation just much much darker. Like be prepared for some dark stuff in this game. The story is top notch and entertaining. The gameplay is great aswell. The characters are all interesting and funny. The music is amazing! My only complaint with Psychonauts is that the first few hours of the game feel more like a tutorial rather than actual gameplay. But other than that this game is great. I would rate it a 9/10. A must buy!… Expand
  19. imnotyourguy
    Jan 15, 2016
    8
    Let's tackle this one thing at a time.First off,the gameplay is very solid.It doesn't reinvent the platformer per se,but it incorporates the main character's psychic powers so well into itself that it feels kinda original.Though,using telekinesis can be a bit inprecise.The art style is pretty cool and very reminiscent of Nightmare before Christmas.The game's main attraction is theLet's tackle this one thing at a time.First off,the gameplay is very solid.It doesn't reinvent the platformer per se,but it incorporates the main character's psychic powers so well into itself that it feels kinda original.Though,using telekinesis can be a bit inprecise.The art style is pretty cool and very reminiscent of Nightmare before Christmas.The game's main attraction is the writing,which is awesome.Every character is memorable and there are some legitimately funny moments(mostly in funny comebacks,not resorting to toilet humour or racism.Much like any joke that you'd see in a Saturday morning cartoon),although the game isn't very emotionally evocative.This game is just here for you to have a good time.That being said,this game is nothing close to simple when it comes to creativity:some levels and some characters will be embedded in your mind for a long time.If I had to name one bigger problem with the game,it'd be the difficulty.It's way too easy throughout most of it,and then at the end it ramps up like hell.However,in the end,this game is good and you should play it.… Expand
  20. zzzsheepyzzz
    Feb 10, 2016
    9
    This comes very close to being a "perfect game".

    Compelling story and characters, very fun and dynamic game and best of it is intelligent and it really left an impression on me - the kind of feeling from reading a worthwhile book, or great movie, or awesome game. One reviewer said that it includes a knowledge of a Masters level of Psychology, and I think that is what makes this game    This comes very close to being a "perfect game".

    Compelling story and characters, very fun and dynamic game and best of it is intelligent and it really left an impression on me - the kind of feeling from reading a worthwhile book, or great movie, or awesome game.

    One reviewer said that it includes a knowledge of a Masters level of Psychology, and I think that is what makes this game so awesome and unique; it comes from an intelligent background of Psychology and of History.

    There is room for customization for your character, and each level is dynamic and unique. The artwork is phenomenal, and the characters (and character work) grow on you. Also it is full of very witty humour along the way.

    I suppose the only flaws are that I wish the game was longer, or there was a sequel as there could be a lot more to explore with the world and the characters - although there are 'collect everything' features to this game for those who enjoy the 100% completion.

    Definitely a must play for any single-player advocates!    … Expand
  21. turbotapok
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    "Inception" the game
    and the BEST GAME DESIGN EVER!
    Incredibly creative classic in which must-play!
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  22. josiahstick
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    My FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME, and probably one of the BEST GAMES EVER. Okay, not the best game ever, I'll admit it, but I would like to think it is. The PC controls suck, yes, but if you use an Xbox controller it's no problem. This was never meant to be a PC game anyways, it was designed for consoles, and if you play it with a controller the way it was meant to be played it is an absoluteMy FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME, and probably one of the BEST GAMES EVER. Okay, not the best game ever, I'll admit it, but I would like to think it is. The PC controls suck, yes, but if you use an Xbox controller it's no problem. This was never meant to be a PC game anyways, it was designed for consoles, and if you play it with a controller the way it was meant to be played it is an absolute dream. Pretty literally in fact, considering what the game's actually about.

    There are a lot of platformers out there which, I'm sure, are mechanically much better than this. By today's standards the physics are wonky, the graphics, which often evoke a very unique modernistic 60s style, are quite dated, but the story? The characters? The worlds, the secrets, the twists? Awesome. Such an excellent well-developed world, full of mystery and intrigue, it all feels like the best cartoon show never made. I'm so glad they're making the sequel because there are a ton of things they touched on in this game which they could only have scratched the surface of back in 2005 - that plus the agony DF went through developing this game (which is recounted in a documentary retrospective on their YouTube channel). And there are so many hidden things in the overworld, lots of conversations and events that keep me coming back from time to time to revisit the characters and their stories - though I'm pretty sure I've seen most if not all of it by now.

    I could honestly go on about it for ages, but what could I say that hasn't already been said? Just play it! (P.S. The final level really isn't that hard when taken out of context. It's just a bit of a difficulty spike from the rest of the game. Look up how to do it on YouTube once. I find that after beating it one time it's VERY VERY doable the second time around. It's not even the whole level, it's really only two fifths of the entire level that are hard - the escort mission, and the rising water obstacle course, and both are reasonably easy once you know the way through. If you love the game enough just keep trying. It's not impossible, and the payoff, the completing of this awesomely awesome game and the culmination of its excellent story, is HUGE.)    … Expand
  23. FromKanga
    Aug 2, 2017
    9
    Psychonauts is a very charming game and it still holds up.
    The story was weird but charming and unique, it has a lot of dark humor and it works really well.
    The characters were likable, I thought that Raz had a really annoying voice but I do found his character to be enjoyable, the other characters were over the top but really fun and entertaining. The gameplay is fun, it's a    Psychonauts is a very charming game and it still holds up.
    The story was weird but charming and unique, it has a lot of dark humor and it works really well.
    The characters were likable, I thought that Raz had a really annoying voice but I do found his character to be enjoyable, the other characters were over the top but really fun and entertaining.

    The gameplay is fun, it's a platformer with great level design, there is a great sensation of progression when you unlock a new power and a new area, the worlds you travel in are all unique and look different from each other, my only problem is that the camera can get annoying.

    I didn't know what to expect with this game but I'm so glad I gave it a chance, it's unique, it's funny, it has great gameplay and a great story and I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  24. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    The most creative and hilarious 3D platformer I've ever played, and I didn't touch it until 10 years after its release! Worth playing if you're a fan of games like Banjo-Kazooie and Ratchet & Clank, or if you're a fan of creepy kid's show humor like Invader Zim.
  25. TheHambro
    Jul 8, 2021
    8
    Psychonauts, how did I ever miss this gem? I didn’t have any interest whatsoever to try this, but what pushed me over the edge was the announcement of its sequel. I’m glad I did. You can call it your typical 3D platforming collectathon, but where it truly shines are its level design and humor. Each level, at its core, has you jumping, collecting stuff, and fighting the big bad boss atPsychonauts, how did I ever miss this gem? I didn’t have any interest whatsoever to try this, but what pushed me over the edge was the announcement of its sequel. I’m glad I did. You can call it your typical 3D platforming collectathon, but where it truly shines are its level design and humor. Each level, at its core, has you jumping, collecting stuff, and fighting the big bad boss at the end. Got it. But, each level is unique; it’ll throw a different mechanic at you every time, so no two levels will ever feel the same. It’s fantastic. Not only that, it’s cleverly funny. I know you’ll enjoy this, so get it. Now to get my hands on the sequel….… Expand
  26. RagingPoet
    Aug 27, 2018
    8
    Psychonauts is an amazing platformer/adventure with stylish visuals that look good even today, great characters and original story.
    The only problem for me was that I don't really like 3D platformers and I am terrible at them. So the last level of the game was just way too difficult and frustrating.
  27. UncleEd
    Feb 14, 2021
    8
    Psychonauts is often considered one of the most underrated games ever due to the poor sales, but I tend to disagree although I will admit it’s a pretty good game. It is great in some aspects and mediocre in others and your experience will depend on how much you love the good so you can tolerate the bad. It is a Tim Schafer game so aesthetically it’s beautiful with its Tim Burtonesque artPsychonauts is often considered one of the most underrated games ever due to the poor sales, but I tend to disagree although I will admit it’s a pretty good game. It is great in some aspects and mediocre in others and your experience will depend on how much you love the good so you can tolerate the bad. It is a Tim Schafer game so aesthetically it’s beautiful with its Tim Burtonesque art style combined with Lucas Arts humor. Sounds like the perfect game, doesn’t it? Well, yes and no.

    Gameplay is just mediocre at best. It is often a platformer and at times a puzzle game, both of which are not well implemented. Controls and camera are not good but tolerable except some specific levels (if you are playing with a controller that is). But the combat, puzzles and platforming all feel quite dull. There are many sections where you need to just collect stuff without any entertainment value. Boss fights are not memorable either. All levels play very different from each other and you will find some levels that you enjoy quite a bit and others you may simply hate. My favorite one was Black Velvetopia, followed by Waterloo World and Lungfishopolis. I particularly disliked the infamous final mission Meat Circus and funny but frustrating Milkman Conspiracy.

    In conclusion, you will probably love the cinematics, story, characters and overall writing. Despite its shortcomings, it is definitely a memorable experience, but I wouldn’t call it underrated. Gameplaywise, Psychonauts is nothing special. Your final experience with Psychonauts will depend on what aspect of a video game is more important for you.    … Expand
  28. shadowpoker
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    Original and fun game with nice art, fun story, interesting game mechanics. It have a few problems with some levels seems repetitive but it is very enjoyable.
  29. CharlesDuchemin
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    A very special game, even 17 years later. Platforming lovers, don't miss it.
  30. YoloDuckTV
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    Psychonauts is the most creative video game experience of our generation. Every idea the developers throw at the wall, sticks and provides a unique experience that anyone can enjoy. Tim Schafer an the boys at double fine had a brilliant vision for an adventure game about going into the minds of the characters, and it just works. Everything about the game works. Honestly the few negativePsychonauts is the most creative video game experience of our generation. Every idea the developers throw at the wall, sticks and provides a unique experience that anyone can enjoy. Tim Schafer an the boys at double fine had a brilliant vision for an adventure game about going into the minds of the characters, and it just works. Everything about the game works. Honestly the few negative things i have to say about the game is just nitpicks. For example some of the enemies are just frustrating and feel like a chore to deal with, like the mountain lions that set you on fire or all the enemies in Gloria's mind. Also there is a point in the game where you have to farm for arrowheads to get a cobweb duster (which you need to progress in the game), its honestly so stupid I don't know why they put it in the game, it feels like a major halt in an overall cohesive experience. Another issue is how some of the psychic abilities are just never used. Like you have the levitation which you use all the time to get more height on your jump, and the telekinesis which is utilized on a bunch of boss fights. Then you have invisibility and clairvoyance, which are only used once, especially invisibility which i only used once. At least clairvoyance has a whole level centered around using it. I swear you only use invisibility once to get past a crow. Obviously that's just a bit of hyperbole, but you get the gist. One more I can think of is that the controls can feel a little dated, like the LT targeting when it flips the camera around in a 360. But other than those I can't think of many more flaws. Now let's talk about why it's so good. THE GAME IS SO **** CREATIVE. Every single level introduces something new and it's just a treat to play. Let's talk about a lot of people's favorite level. The Milkman Conspiracy. First of all the ascetic of the level is incredible, I like how the town is in a spiral and flipped upside down and you can go in all the houses, which doesn't do **** but its still cool. But the crème de la crème is the gameplay, The whole level is centered around figuring out who the milkman is, so there are these detectives everywhere but their vision is **** so if you're holding a stop sign, they'll think you're a road worker. If you're holding a plunger, they'll think your a plumber. THIS IS SO CREATIVE. And every level is like this. Except for the tutorial ones, but even those are creative in their own right. In Napoleon's stage you are playing a strategy game against the real Napoleon, and you have to recruit different board game pieces to your army. In Edgar's stage you have to help him build a house of cards to see this girl, and fight a bunch of luchadors along the way. Every level introduces something new, some new aesthetic, and new characters, and it's a joy to play through. The voice acting and characters are really good too. Steven Horvitz does a great job voicing Razputin and adding more personality to his character. I was surprised how good the dialogue between the characters were too, I thought most of the dialogue would be much more dated than it was, but it's good, and Raz drops some zingers as well. One final note I want to say is that some of the speedrun glitches are easy and fun to do as well like the flying glitch or the water skip. Also you should buy it. The game is like 10 dollars on steam, and like 1 dollar when its on sale. Honestly there is not much more I can say, this game is a masterpiece, and there honestly no other game like it. Playing this game has made me an immediate fan of the series, and I can't wait for the sequel. Don't **** it up Double Fine, because the demo looked like **** 10/10… Expand
  31. HarrySatschel
    Dec 14, 2018
    9
    I had a great time with this game. It truly is a case study in imaginative level design. There are so many memorable moments and details within the story & levels.
  32. Rato0r
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Ich wollte Psychonauts nachholen bevor ich mit dem 2 Teil anfange leider spiel ich den 1 Teil aber nicht fertig und werde den 2 Teil anfangen den leider wurde ich mit Teil 1 nicht ganz warm.
    Das ist wirklich schade den vom Artdesign und den Ideen ist Psychonauts ein echt klasse Spiel gehört zum besten was ich in spielen bisher gesehen habe. Leider kann ich mich mit den Gameplayschwächen    Ich wollte Psychonauts nachholen bevor ich mit dem 2 Teil anfange leider spiel ich den 1 Teil aber nicht fertig und werde den 2 Teil anfangen den leider wurde ich mit Teil 1 nicht ganz warm.
    Das ist wirklich schade den vom Artdesign und den Ideen ist Psychonauts ein echt klasse Spiel gehört zum besten was ich in spielen bisher gesehen habe. Leider kann ich mich mit den Gameplayschwächen nicht abfinden.
    Das Spiel war beim erscheinen glaube ich steuereungstechnisch nicht das beste zur damaligen Zeit und mit dem Alter wurde es nicht besser.
    Und obwohl mich das vor dem, durchspielen abschreckt freue ich mich jetzt auf Teil 2 den das ganze Artdesign mit einer vernünftigeren Steuerung wird bestimmt klasse.    … Expand
  33. Criiich
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Best game ever made hands down! I love this game play it every once in a while been a fan for 14 years
  34. Shimmeywill
    Oct 17, 2021
    8
    A solid charming platformer with good music, characters and writing in an interesting world.
  35. Gilel
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Very epic good game, if you have not played it then you are fake gamer. Seriously tho it’s actually very good and has amazing writing
  36. Edco0328
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Pyschonauts | Aug. 1, 2020 | [★★★★]

    I did not expect this to be this good when I started it. This has a writing & production par with a Nickelodeon show while having a story setting of the movie Inception. The aging graphics really not bothers me since they're not aiming for a realistic approach and yet the world felt more alive than most games I've recently played. Really good    Pyschonauts | Aug. 1, 2020 | [★★★★]

    I did not expect this to be this good when I started it. This has a writing & production par with a Nickelodeon show while having a story setting of the movie Inception.

    The aging graphics really not bothers me since they're not aiming for a realistic approach and yet the world felt more alive than most games I've recently played.

    Really good voice acting and even though the game was targeting young audience, You could still enjoy the humor it brings. I just hope that the sequel still stays true to the nature of this gem.    … Expand
  37. ignacior95
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    One of the most innovative and genuinely charming games I have ever played. Besides being my favourite Shafer work.
    A very interesting and funny platform/adventures game that has barely aged over these 15 years. Still as fun to play as when it was released.
  38. Babekon12
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Mükemmel bir oyun. Şuana kadar oynadığım en iyi oyun sanırım. Eski meski değil. Sadece mükemmel. Tek sıkıntı pc portunda biraz grafik bugu var. O da sadece bende var sanırım. Onun dışında mükemmel.
  39. Traxillion
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    One of the most original games out there.

    A must-play for anyone who likes games of this genre despite some clunkyness.
  40. ErayTellezi
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Her bölümde farklı mekanları, değişik oynanış mekanikleriyle, yaşattığı gelişim hissiyle ve tabii yetişkin mizahıyla oldukça beğendiğim bir iş oldu. Kontroller ve karakterin onlara tepkisi çok az eskimiş gibi dursa da hala çok iyi. Beynine girdiğimiz her karakterin dünyasının kendine özgü olması hakikaten beni şaşırttı. O konuda çok iyi iş çıkarmışlar.

    Godzilla olup şehrin altını üstüne    Her bölümde farklı mekanları, değişik oynanış mekanikleriyle, yaşattığı gelişim hissiyle ve tabii yetişkin mizahıyla oldukça beğendiğim bir iş oldu. Kontroller ve karakterin onlara tepkisi çok az eskimiş gibi dursa da hala çok iyi. Beynine girdiğimiz her karakterin dünyasının kendine özgü olması hakikaten beni şaşırttı. O konuda çok iyi iş çıkarmışlar.

    Godzilla olup şehrin altını üstüne getirdiğimiz bölüm ve bir komplo teorisyeninin zihnine girdiğimiz bölüm hakikaten unutulmazdı.    … Expand
  41. FRIST_008
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    Сыграл в психонавтов типа щейфера. С патчем на решейдер. В общем очень круто. Явно 10/10 балов, так как я выполнил все достижения. Так она мне понравилась. Да это может быть 9 баллов в 2022, но в 2005 и в 2015 это 10 из 10. Это игра, которую я по своей системе оценки смело рекомендую к прохождению. Озвучка ставится отдельно и она шедеврально выполнена. Количество кат сцен, оригинальногоСыграл в психонавтов типа щейфера. С патчем на решейдер. В общем очень круто. Явно 10/10 балов, так как я выполнил все достижения. Так она мне понравилась. Да это может быть 9 баллов в 2022, но в 2005 и в 2015 это 10 из 10. Это игра, которую я по своей системе оценки смело рекомендую к прохождению. Озвучка ставится отдельно и она шедеврально выполнена. Количество кат сцен, оригинального сюжета просто невообразимо для того года. Даже сейчас, так много кат сцен и диалогов не делают. Это простенький платформер в духе спайроу с путешествем по уровням в псевдо открытом мире.

    Но сама суть игры, путишествие по мозгам других людей, а там всё очень оригинально, так как мозги больные у людей, а мир сам, не совсем как бы... человеческий, и с людьми, что развязывает руки авторам максимально=)) Не смотря, на вроде как - детскость, в игре есть взрывы мозгов и поджигание белок и других милых животных в издевательско-развлекательнр-необязательных целях=) потому гипербализм в сторону того, что игра и детская, и нет - тут присутствует очень прямой.

    Как минимум эта та игра, которую я бы советовал именно попробовать. Вдруг это ваше=) Потому, как платформеры в принципе всегда были про геймплей, а тут у нас очень забавный мультик вырисовывается из-за количества кат сцен ещё.    … Expand
  42. Dariabi2020
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    i don't know how i didn't play this game sooner. but this game is great even after all these years. level design, character design, everything is great
  43. Relenea
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Psychonauts günümüz için gayet oynanabilir, başarılı, kaliteli, ayrıca özgün ve çeşitli bir yapıya sahip, özellikle türü sevenler tarafından kesinlikle deneyimlenmesi gereken bir platform oyunu.
  44. gotterpotter56
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Очень годный платформер! Насколько же эта игра разнообразна и интересна. Даже в 2021 году эта игра чувствуется отлично. Лучший платформер, в который я когда-либо играл (а я играл мало платформеров ).
  45. BenjaminMettang
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    Cool puzzle and platforming game with a very good story and unique humor. Controls can be a bit frustrating, but given the game is almost 20 years old, thats okay.
  46. mightybaseplate
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    Fantastic platformer narrative that seems way ahead of it's time, this game has aged very well and the PC port is perfect.

    I got stuck on some of the platforming sections and puzzle sections that seemed kind of cheap at the time
  47. aragorn77
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    Full of originality in its story and level design. The controls are a little imprecise, but I still enjoyed playing the game in preparation for Psychonauts 2.
  48. WboxSeriesX
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest platformers ive ever played, heavily improved from the first game
  49. moth7ek
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    اسطورية وحدا من افضل الالعاب الي لعبتها بحياتي
  50. ViridianPenny34
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    I finally passed the Psychonauts. I heard about this game when I was very young and didn't understand much about games, but even then it interested me in its style and gameplay. In my comments on the game there will not be much description of the gameplay, it will be more a squeeze and a declaration of love for this game. For me, as for a person who for 4 years could not find a game that II finally passed the Psychonauts. I heard about this game when I was very young and didn't understand much about games, but even then it interested me in its style and gameplay. In my comments on the game there will not be much description of the gameplay, it will be more a squeeze and a declaration of love for this game. For me, as for a person who for 4 years could not find a game that I would think about outside the house, at work, at school, on a walk, this game has become the hidden diamond, from the existence of which I am pleased to spend every day. The game is incredible in its plot, incredible in style and in its mechanics, namely in a large number of mental abilities. The game is worked out to the smallest detail, there are a lot of dialogues and they are all interesting to listen to. I'm not a fan of listening to dialogues in games, but I made an exception for this game and did not regret it. I also like that the game offers a challenge in the form of puzzles, where you need to use your abilities to the maximum, and in fact, you will not immediately guess what you need to use to pass them, but when you study the game and the work of abilities, the solutions seem ingenious and simple. After that, I would like to say that every smoke and objects that can be lifted are located around you for a reason, working with the environment in this game is done in moderation and, in my opinion, you do not need more. If you are tired of game conveys, online grinds and games made to earn money, I advise you to pass this game, because every cell of this game speaks about the love of developers for their world and the game. And you feel this love, and you yourself are imbued with feelings for it that you can hardly express in words, they can only be felt.… Expand
  51. TheLinkgirl
    May 26, 2023
    8
    Defying definition and expectations is something Psychonauts loves to do, and while I feel the game doesn't land every bullseye, I think that some of its most fantastic elements and moments are going to be things I talk about for a long time. Where the game is a 3D platformer at heart, it loves to stretch that idea about as far as it can, and isn't afraid to just be absurd. I found myselfDefying definition and expectations is something Psychonauts loves to do, and while I feel the game doesn't land every bullseye, I think that some of its most fantastic elements and moments are going to be things I talk about for a long time. Where the game is a 3D platformer at heart, it loves to stretch that idea about as far as it can, and isn't afraid to just be absurd. I found myself adoring many aspects, and even though one or two levels did tire me out, it's evident that Psychonauts is a fantastic game that can't be described to someone who hasn't played it before. Its a truly one of a kind game.… Expand
  52. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  53. MetalGearLiquid
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    I played a lot of 3D platformers and I thought this game would be the same as the other platforming games boy was I wrong. It is a truly unique game that you must play once in your life. The story is amazing and the gameplay is really clever. I recommend this game to every platforming fan no matter how many platforming games you have played this game will surprise you.
  54. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    This game is unique! The characters are so weird that the game was funny, the way the devs used the scenery is mind blowing, the story is great, the graphics are good, gameplay The freedom that the game gives in the camp is sensational. The only thing I didn't like about this game were the bosses.
  55. AntiqueGull
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Очень креативный и весёлый платформер,некоторые моменты понимаешь только спустя года, жаль что игра провалилась финансово.
  56. PanchaMiguela
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    This game is just almost perfect, great humor, world, gameplay and story, only issues is the collectibles and how complicated they are to find at points, they are hard to see in the world and the game only tells you the total, in one of the worlds I spent like 2 hours to get the last figment I was missing, this only affects completionists and a minor nitpick, so still think it deserves a 10.
  57. lizardkingg
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Incredibly inventive & downright delightful. Purely fun & an exciting story. A top tier PS2 classic.
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#11 Best PC Game of 2005
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. GameSpot
    84
    Psychonauts doesn't reinvent the platformer, but it still delivers an experience that feels wholly original in every aspect of its execution.
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  2. 1UP
    90
    It's a brilliant debut for Double Fine, and here's hoping it's just the start of what we can expect to see from them.
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  3. Computer Gaming World
    90
    A triumph of art direction, a prime example of exquisite aesthetics and of how well an imaginary world can be beautifully conceived.
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