Psychonauts 2

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1706 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 344 out of 1706
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  1. jojo_2
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    From honest PS fan Psychonauts 2 is better than Ratchet & Clank.
    Psychonauts 2 have better story and better gameplay
  2. marcelovinicius
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente uma obra prima. Obra Prima! Double Fine fez um trabalho maravilohoso. Direção de arte ma-ra-vi-lho-sa! História com conteúdo, personagens carismáticos, gameplay fantástica. Só o fino do fino. Agradeço aos devs e a divisão xbox por proporcionar tanto.
  3. sopojojo
    Aug 30, 2021
    5
    As creative and interesting as this game is conceptually, the actual experience of playing it is disappointing. It's clear that a lot of love, care and passion went into developing the individual parts of this game - particularly in the overall art direction and environmental storytelling - but, sadly, it doesn't come together to produce a satisfying whole. In a sentence, the game has aAs creative and interesting as this game is conceptually, the actual experience of playing it is disappointing. It's clear that a lot of love, care and passion went into developing the individual parts of this game - particularly in the overall art direction and environmental storytelling - but, sadly, it doesn't come together to produce a satisfying whole. In a sentence, the game has a creative spirit and ambitious soul, but feels sparse and incomplete.

    Here's a brief list of what worked for me, and what fell short. For transparency, I'm playing on PS4 (reviewing here since there seems to be the most activity for this SKU), am about 5-6 hours in, have played through the original multiple times and loved it, haven't played Rhombus.

    The Pros:
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    -Excellent environmental storytelling. Posters on walls, background objects, lighting, pickups, texturing; all these details help to bring the game's narrative to life in an intuitive way.
    -Creative art direction. Levels are often a mixture of different themes, like an office building being taken over by some at-the-dentist body horror, with gums, teeth, tongues etc. snaking in between the filing cabinets and cramped cubicles - and that's just the first level.
    -Creative level design. Mind-bending non-euclidean geometry tricks, endlessly-expanding corridors, twising/warped hallways a'la Ocarina of Time's Forest Temple, gravity inversions; there are some really cool ideas on display in how the levels themselves unfold.
    -Genuinely funny writing, which is truly a rarity in games
    -Fans will appreciate the return of several voice actors from the original
    -Decent variety in combat options with some creative additions - it can be fun to come up with creative combos using the tools at your disposal
    -Some really great sound design, especially for combat abilities
    -Every thing you collect matters. It feels a bit like Mario Odyssey: there are several different kinds of collectibles scattered throughout the game's levels, and no matter what you pick up, it's always contributing to your character's growth, though no one individual item feels particularly special.

    And now, on to the Cons:
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    -Controlling your character feels a bit clunky and unresponsive
    -Gameplay is CONSTANTLY interrupted by cutscenes which abruptly yank control away with hard cameras cuts and and incongruous character placement
    -Your character's actions are kind of nonsensical. You (your character) will magically know the names of characters you've just met, people will betray you and you'll act like nothing happened, NPCs that hate you will suddenly do a 180 and trust you with important missions with little to no explanation.
    -Most NPCs feel like environmental props rather than real characters
    -The game will not stop "helping" you with "hints." If you cancel a certain ability before fully using it, your character will comment on how to use the ability "properly." Vending machines yell the same line of dialogue at you from across the level, constantly nagging you to purchase upgrades. If it takes you more than a minute or two to solve a puzzle, your character will outright tell you the solution. Some younger players might appreciate this, but I wish there were an option to turn it off.
    -The levels feel empty and barren. There's just a lack of environmental clutter, effects, vegetation, etc. that makes the levels seem hollow and sparsely populated.
    -The pacing of combat and exploration/puzzle solving is sporadic. You'll travel for long sections with no enemy encounters, then suddenly have a cluster of foes thrown at you for a 30-60 second brawl, only to have them disappear again.
    -Most of the "puzzles" and scavenger hunts are incredibly simple. Most upgrades are in plain sight, and paired items (e.g. tags + baggage, half-a-minds) are placed right next to one another.
    -The combat progression progression is all over the place; enemies are introduced so quickly you barely have a chance to get to know one before another is thrust at you.
    -Combat difficulty is also sporadic. In an instant you might go from effortlessly stomping a few censors to being surrounded by enemies coming at you from all sides with AOE attacks that melt your health away in mere moments. Worse, health pickups will bounce AWAY from you, making recovering from damage a real hassle.
    -Character progression is a mess. You'll go from having no upgrades to having level 3 (out of 4, max) upgrades for most of your abilities over the course of a level and a visit to the hub area, if you put the bare minimum of effort into collecting cards and figments.
    -While sound design is strong, the music stems for each section are short and repetitive, and share the same jazz palette; they don't feel unique for each environment.

    Overall, this isn't the sequel I was hoping for. I wish they'd had a bit more time to flesh it out. It's still special and unique. it's just not, you know. Great.    … Expand
  4. regnaston
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Great game. The controls are good, and the psychedelic story telling is amazing. The art style reminds me of something out of a Tim Burton movie.
  5. ancemu
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The artwork and setting are simply spectacular. The story is great, it is deep and has a great sense of humor. The gameplay is addictive. 100% recommended.
  6. PercyJ_92
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Premetto che non ho giocato il primo capitolo e non posso fare un confronto.

    Il gioco è scritto in maniera brillante e l'ambientazione è perfetta per la storia che narra. Un po' dispersivo con la struttura dei potenziamenti e degli oggetti. Un platform di quelli belli, si nota l'impronta della casa di sviluppo. Dal punto di vista della "nuova generazione" credo che questo titolo poteva    Premetto che non ho giocato il primo capitolo e non posso fare un confronto.

    Il gioco è scritto in maniera brillante e l'ambientazione è perfetta per la storia che narra. Un po' dispersivo con la struttura dei potenziamenti e degli oggetti. Un platform di quelli belli, si nota l'impronta della casa di sviluppo.
    Dal punto di vista della "nuova generazione" credo che questo titolo poteva girare anche su PS3 e lo stile grafico non mi ha fatto impazzire. Nel senso, è sicuramente caratterizzante ma avrei preferito una conta poligonale maggiore. Nel complesso è un ottimo platform come non se vedevano da un po'.    … Expand
  7. Meikla
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best platform game of the last decade. smart, great graphics and gameplay! You need to play this!
  8. Robinxbox
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the most entertaining platformers of all times, very creative gameplay wise with great evel design.
  9. alexfrolkin
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Нет русского языка, разработчикам жирный минус. Ну да ну да, пошли мы на хер.… Expand
  10. Pashtepa
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Russian subtitles! Что за бред, даже инди разработчики находят средства, что бы перевести свою игру на множество языков..
  11. TheAngryUser
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The game is an instant classic. The only reason for low scores is Russian people are mad double fine doesn’t care about them. A lot of people hate Russians. Sorry lol. Play something else like Chernobyl simulator or Putin Kisser.
  12. snufkinpl
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This game is real sequel so if someone plays first part of psychonauts then he/she will on 7th heaven. For rest it will be for first 1-2 hours little shock but after that shock and change location it will be real masterpiece. If you don't like this game on the beginning, please give this game some extra time cause after all this game have plenty of atractions to discover in front of you.This game is real sequel so if someone plays first part of psychonauts then he/she will on 7th heaven. For rest it will be for first 1-2 hours little shock but after that shock and change location it will be real masterpiece. If you don't like this game on the beginning, please give this game some extra time cause after all this game have plenty of atractions to discover in front of you.
    I give this game rate 10/10 cause I am in love this game. This game remind me young me when I played in Rayman 3D, Kao and Croc so those games are still in my heart and there is also place for psychonauts 2. In future I will also keep looking for potential DLC and to catch up the first part of story cause I have 16 years od delay. I am waiting for more games like this. If it will be possible to work on them in future it will be dreams comes true.
    I also want to write about others people making a comments here.....
    I don't get this why some guys/girls gives this game grade 0 or 1 cause playstation don't have version for ps5 or just how it looks for ps4 or xbox one. There is difference between the power of ps4, xbox one and xbox series x. If you play on xbox series x please makes here your opinion if you plays on other platform please make it on others platform.
    About game - for some people will be disadvantage cause there is only 5-6 languaes and there is missing russian, polish or some other language. Sony have full dubbing for their games. I get this but I also was a disappointment because of that. My english is not advanced but I want to play and not to wait for some new languages versions. English in games is not that hard to get understand what about game is. So language barrier is not the issue and shouldn't get any bad mark of that.    … Expand
  13. ThatLazyOtaku
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Games goated definitely a trip worth taking. Characters and the story as well as the visuals are outstanding. Double Fine really gave it their all.
  14. Osiasbw
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Me surpreendi com a criatividade da história e do humor no game, realmente o enredo é digno de um filme
  15. Joe_is_dumb
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Genuinely one of the best games of 2021 i been waiting for this game for 6 years and Jesus Christ it was worth the wait every minute of playing had a smile through out the whole way . It really is a great sequel to a already amazing game it you like platformers you would love this game and the comedy in this is amazing had me laughing ofc some jokes are okay but there are some moments areGenuinely one of the best games of 2021 i been waiting for this game for 6 years and Jesus Christ it was worth the wait every minute of playing had a smile through out the whole way . It really is a great sequel to a already amazing game it you like platformers you would love this game and the comedy in this is amazing had me laughing ofc some jokes are okay but there are some moments are just hilarious genuinely of the best games of 2021 has to be a nominee for GOTY Only complaint is more to do after the main story is done ik there is stuff to do but like one extra mind would be awesome maybe dlc?!?!… Expand
  16. Turezkiy
    Aug 29, 2021
    1
    Деньги с российских пользователей берут, а сделать русскую локализацию не могут. Позор Microsoft и Филу Спенсеру!!!
  17. Evilbadgo
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    There are no Russian subtitles, so for me this game does not exist ... how do you think I should rate it? marijuana does not help ((
  18. Bardel
    Aug 29, 2021
    1
    from Russia with love, dear developers. I wish you good health and good mood
  19. John_Remix
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Que verguenza de Fanaticos de Playstation dandole 0 a este juegazo solo por que lo hace Microsoft. Dan pena
  20. CELIOS_HOUSE
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I loved the theme of the game
    This color mix looks great.
    I missed platform games on Xbox.
    I played the first one on Xbox classic and the second hit my desire to play the first one aagain.
  21. bharrell14
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First impression is WOW!! This game blew me right out of my loafers! The artistry in this game is absolutely amazing. Every level has a different vibe /style to it. I give it an 9/10 just for the artistry. I thought the story was great but not great enough for me to give it a 10/10. The level where you have to find the bands gear is by far my favorite part of the game. The colors and just the overall design was absolutely beautiful!… Expand
  22. PaulBlinov
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Прекрасная атмосферная игра, наполненная замечательным юмором (чего стоит сценка с оладушками). Хотел глянуть, в итоге залип на несколько часов.
    Товарищи, которым не хватает русского перевода. Это отличная возможность погрузиться в языковую среду и получить море удовольствия, а не повод валить рейтинг.    Прекрасная атмосферная игра, наполненная замечательным юмором (чего стоит сценка с оладушками). Хотел глянуть, в итоге залип на несколько часов.
    Товарищи, которым не хватает русского перевода. Это отличная возможность погрузиться в языковую среду и получить море удовольствия, а не повод валить рейтинг.
  23. Nikohunt
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing ! crazy stages ! nice powers ! awesome story ! Pixar graphics 10 out 10 for me the story is deep with meaning for kids and also adults
  24. Moreona
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Я ждала эту игру 15 лет, это удивительный, красочный платформер хоть и легче первой части ,но такой же оригинальный, душевный и запоминающийся, первых психонавтов прошла раз 10, вторую часть ждет та же участь)
  25. AquaArcher
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    This is the most creative and fun platformer I’ve played in a vary long time. Every single level is beautifully crafted and completely insane. I’ve enjoyed every bit of it and truly hope we don’t have to wait another 16 years to see a sequel. Great job Doublefine, obsolete masterpiece of a game you’ve made.
  26. Marconyo
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    It's creativity is it's biggest strenght, but it's story, humor and diverse gameplay just make it a delight to play!
  27. saad11p
    Aug 29, 2021
    2
    The first 3 hours I slept bored
    I didn't understand the story
    Bosses are boring
  28. BMMc
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Such creativity that is rarely seen, not only in sequels but games in general these days. The art is still so pleasing and differently the eyes, with the smart writing and heart this studio always brings to each project. If only there was more cleaning up of old kinks and innovative choices made with the platfroming and combat it would be a masterpiece for me. It’s much more pleasant toSuch creativity that is rarely seen, not only in sequels but games in general these days. The art is still so pleasing and differently the eyes, with the smart writing and heart this studio always brings to each project. If only there was more cleaning up of old kinks and innovative choices made with the platfroming and combat it would be a masterpiece for me. It’s much more pleasant to see a big budget game like this feel unique and free to do what it wants unlike other examples, such as the safe and corporate ratchet and clank. A perfect example of what Xbox shouldn’t do with double fine, keep there soul Phil and fund whatever mad idea they have next. Can’t wait!… Expand
  29. Grandtonino
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Simply fantastic. I just created an account in metacritic to leave my first feedback on the internet about a game because I feel this one deserves it. Art style, story, gameplay. The only aspect I feel could be improved is skill progression, which is a bit too simple... but for the rest, excelent.
  30. thequakenightz
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Psychonauts 2 is just a work of love, the characters, the music, the gameplay and story and dead on. I really liked the first game but this one surpassed every expectation that I had. Buy this game and play it non stop, explore and see what it is all about :D
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#7 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. The Loadout
    Oct 29, 2021
    90
    Psychonauts 2 is a superb sequel that appeals to both long-time fans and newcomers. With a engaging story full of twists and turns, excellent witty dialogue, and a gorgeous visual palette, exploring people's minds has never been so fun and thrilling.
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  2. Games.cz
    Oct 4, 2021
    100
    Psychonauts 2 managed to restore my faith in the genre of 3D platformers. This is a creative volcano spewing ideas left and right - it can make you laugh, it can make you cry, it can make you think. And it will definitely make you have fun.
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  3. XboxAddict
    Sep 27, 2021
    97
    Psychonauts 1 is the perfect example of the term cult classic, and Psychonauts 2 has created another masterpiece that I am only assuming won’t receive the attention it deserves. They have perfected and expanded on their original idea in every way and created a world full of heart and fun. It’s been well documented that the last few years it took to bake were used to expand the boss battles, and finely polish the areas that were complete. It’s clear that the added funds from being a Microsoft studio were put to good use and the team at Double Fine should be very proud of what they have created. I cannot wait to see what they create next.
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