Psychonauts 2

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1706 Ratings

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  1. Tussock89
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Great gameplay, creative and often laugh out loud funny. Transcends the platform genre.
  2. Antondofer
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Me encanta la jugabilidad, los graficos y la trama del juego con sus conceptos sobre pensamientos y todo lo que ello conllevan
  3. cylonsteve
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Great fun. Colourful for kids, psychedelic nonsense for adults. Better than the original and a decent length.
  4. Sockette
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    La richesse du jeu est incroyable, le scénario vraiment bien écrit, on plonge dans les dédales du cerveau et de la psychologie, à chaque où l'on croit remonter on plonge plus profondément encore, avec une originalité toujours renouvelée, je lui aurais mis 9 si il ne se faisait pas bash, le travail du studio est incroyable mais il reste quelques finitions( normal et c'est pour ça que le 9La richesse du jeu est incroyable, le scénario vraiment bien écrit, on plonge dans les dédales du cerveau et de la psychologie, à chaque où l'on croit remonter on plonge plus profondément encore, avec une originalité toujours renouvelée, je lui aurais mis 9 si il ne se faisait pas bash, le travail du studio est incroyable mais il reste quelques finitions( normal et c'est pour ça que le 9 est amplement mérité), j'en suis à une quinzaine d'heure et mon plaisir ne fait qu'augmenter, un must have c'est certains, amis du gamepass foncez si ce n'est pas déjà fait !… Expand
  5. Ch3mv
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    El juego es simplemente impresionante, una cantidad de creatividad que te abruma.
  6. Walke407
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    A whimsical story with an interesting take on mental health paired with visuals out of a Tim Burton film, Psychonauts 2 is what the platforming genre aspires to be.
  7. firstblood138
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Playing on Series S. This game is a lot of fun, humorous, touching, emotionally deep. The art style is fitting for the nature of the game and very charming. Controls are very responsive and there are quite a few secrets to discover by exploring. Fantastic game!
  8. Maratxboxgamer
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    A great game that has preserved the spirit of the original and conveys the whole essence of the first game in fifteen years, how the locations of the inner world of people reflect their fears and thoughts, this is something incredible. But I have one request to add Russian to the game, because the Russian market knows English very poorly, and subtitles would bring a new 200 millionA great game that has preserved the spirit of the original and conveys the whole essence of the first game in fifteen years, how the locations of the inner world of people reflect their fears and thoughts, this is something incredible. But I have one request to add Russian to the game, because the Russian market knows English very poorly, and subtitles would bring a new 200 million audiences of Russia to the game, for a game with such a deep plot, subtitles are simply necessary to fully understand it.… Expand
  9. Redou_84
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Great game very interesting story double fine Have done great work great great great and great game of the year contender
  10. Jokerleto
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego me encantó si el primero era genial este esta a la altura y un poco más recomendado… Expand
  11. ArturBonini
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game very well made by Double Fine and Xbox Game Studios, game well worked both in game plot and gameplay, some controls bug me but I already learned how to use it, this game is one of the best games for Xbox Game Studios… Expand
  12. Heitormitor
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cenários lindos, com uma história rendinha, onde vc precisa desvendar os medos e traumas dos personagem pra segui em frente gostei muito da fase da banda musical onde cada um dos componentes da banda era um sentido de uma Mente mentementeadormecia a muit… Expand
  13. KingJones
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I can honestly say the wait was worth it. The story is engaging and the characters are memorable. I am glad that Double Fine stuck to their roots and didn't try to create a game that is like every other title. The title is quirky, clever and plays to its strengths. I recommend the title to new players as well as if you played the original. Definitely a game of the year contender.
  14. lokithagod3425
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Loved the art style :D don't look at the negative reviews they are just salty ponies review bombing. you can see most of the reviews are on the same day lol
  15. TheMay1988
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Questo gioco è semplicemente geniale! Un Platform3d semplicemente must play!
  16. PackDGhoul
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Jogo excelente, não gosto muito de jogos de plataformas hoje em dia, mas esse consegue me prender de uma forma que não dá vontade nem de parar de jogar. Essa guerra de console é muito boba, é só as pessoas jogarem na plataforma que preferir, o importante é se divertir.
  17. EduuToBa
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Un excelente videojuego, con gráficos muy bonitos y físicas excelentes, está es la mejor versión que puede haber, a 4k y 60 cuadros por segundo, tiempos de carga rapidísimos, y el juego simplemente espectacular!!!
  18. AgitoAkira
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Шикарный платформер с отличным визуалом и взрослым сюжетом. Пример того, как даже спустя 16 лет сиквелы актуальны и имеют право на внимание.
  19. SupremeKrog
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Great game, great platformer, very original. It's on gamepass so nothing to lose. Try it.
  20. Chaos57
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I never play a game like this before.
    I wasnt play first psychonuts game
    But its really cool game.
  21. Aabra
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    This is clearly a game of the year candidate. No reason not to play it if you have game pass. Thank you Double Fine.
  22. AntwonsWorld
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Game is fantastic, cry baby Sony shills can lick my taint. You’re so upset that this fame is better than ratchet and clank it’s actually sad asf
  23. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Fantastic sequel to the original. If you're a fan of platformers this is a must own.
  24. afirecat
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    A truly good game，a Interesting story，Thanks to the production team.，In addition, it is best to have Chinese subtitles。
  25. JohanMercado
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran juego con un arte impresionante! Muy entretenido y con una historia intrigante… Expand
  26. EhidniyKisel
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Impressive game and perfect sequel. Don't mind russians, they'll pirate game anyways.
  27. Nilamil
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Depois de muitos anos após o primeiro game, fiquei surpreso que Psychonauts 2 manteve sua essência e conseguiu entregar uma sequência muito boa. Gameplay e história interessante. Conseguiu superar e muito o primeiro.
  28. Pedroa21
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This game is an incredible peace of art, and the perfect sequel to a now 16 year old franchise adored by it's fans. The writing is better than ever, with the smartest puns and incredibly dense lore about the world and characters that made it feel like it blew the world of psychonauts out of the little campgrounds it once was onto this gigantic universe with so many characters to learnThis game is an incredible peace of art, and the perfect sequel to a now 16 year old franchise adored by it's fans. The writing is better than ever, with the smartest puns and incredibly dense lore about the world and characters that made it feel like it blew the world of psychonauts out of the little campgrounds it once was onto this gigantic universe with so many characters to learn about and interact with. The game is visually stunning, with not only the hub worlds but especially the minds being incredible to look at from any angle, the visual metaphors are back and better than ever and the gameplay has greatly improved since we last saw it 16 years ago. The game fells super fluid to play with, and that anything you want to do, you can do if you try hard enough. Exploration is encouraged in every corner by the massive amount of collectibles hidden in every cranny, nook and corner, but not so many like Super Mario Odyssey as to where it would feel unsatisfying. Combat is refined too, with a big focus on utilizing the best psychic power on the correct enemy at the right time to have the biggest chance at sucess, but with enough freedom to where you can fight then with other playstyles if so desired too. Voice acting is amazing and since the story happens only a couple days after the original game, it's incredible how well everyone could still perform these characters after 16 years in real life and for it to feel like only 48 hours in the universe had happened. The game has a ton of fan service, with a lot of jokes and references to the first that make it feel like a real love letter not only to this amazing universe and it's characters but also to every psychonauts fan out there that took their time learning everything they could about the universe from the first game. This is now my favorite game ever, and a really strong recommend from me for anyone that likes fun, heart warming stories with a lot of surprises, twists and turns. 10/10.… Expand
  29. GunnerRhyno
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Fun, stylish game with well thought out level design and story. The open world element really allows you to get lost in the world DoubleFine created. This is reinforced with intelligent writing, although aimed at a younger audience, still had lots of mature themes and lines in there which had me laughing.
  30. AllergyCheese
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible and reminds me of good times playing game when I was a kid.
  31. PowellUK
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I'm loving the game and really enjoyed the engaging story. Even after finishing the main story, I'm still having a blast finding all the collectibles and finishing any side objectives I left unfinished. Great game mechanics, dope characters & character design, amazing writing & voice acting, stunning visuals and great art design. Amazing sequel. Definitely my choice for GoTY. RecommendedI'm loving the game and really enjoyed the engaging story. Even after finishing the main story, I'm still having a blast finding all the collectibles and finishing any side objectives I left unfinished. Great game mechanics, dope characters & character design, amazing writing & voice acting, stunning visuals and great art design. Amazing sequel. Definitely my choice for GoTY. Recommended to anyone who wants a genuinely great and fun Platformer and/or enjoyed the previous Psychonauts game.… Expand
  32. Limbicsystem
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    It is rare to see a platformer with such attention to detail, great writing, and fun gameplay. This is a must play for all platformer fans regardless of whether you've played the first.
  33. SunSpectrum
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    The game is very addictive and very good, the story is very interesting and has its touch of depth, simple but satisfying gameplay when moving as much as when exploring the scenarios or at the time of the fighting, the protagonist is very charismatic like the characters secondaries.

    Anyway. a great game. 9/10
  34. Kiranraj_ae
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    One of the best games I have played this year, from amazing level design to weird but good looking art style to the funny writing. Everything is perfect. I gave 9 because as a audio guy It would have been nice if the sound design is a little better but thats for Me. Most of the gamers won't even recognize it. A must play.
  35. Andresafi
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Juegazo divertido y jamás se siente repetitivo, una grata sorpresa, muy recomendable, y con un gran sentido del humor.
  36. Linkinparking
    Aug 27, 2021
    1
    I don't think that next-gen titles should be like this, is an old school platform on a series X
  37. Zzzarnio
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Me gusta que hay cosas nuevas en comparación con psyconauths 1 y que haya cambiado tanto y de buena forma me agrada
  38. amitavapushilal
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Don’t see the user reviews. PlayStation players are review bombing this game. I have played this game through game pass and it is a 9.5 game. Listen to the critics and not review bombers.
  39. rangeman
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of the last 5 years. A true masterpiece, highly addictive!!
  40. BigChase41
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Excellent game and gameplay felt like being in a Tim Burton movie. All the negative reviews are more than likely fan boys I’ve been gaming since I was 3 years old and I am 45 now…one of the best platformer games in awhile.
  41. RPLSiciliano
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Uma das melhores surpresas do ano. História intrigante e bem narrada. Personagens muito vem escritos e carismáticos. Arte completamente diferente de tudo que eu já vi. Level design divertidíssimo. Trilha sonora fantástica com direito a muito jazz. Jogo bastante fluído e com combate variado. Ivastq quantidade de inimigos diferentes. Vale muito a pena jogar esse grande jogo
  42. Albobaba
    Aug 28, 2021
    5
    Great game, can play it all night long without getting bored, its free on Gamepass Just try it out
  43. Suuyup
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Jogo bom para krl, sonysta tentando desbancar o jogo mas sabe que nao consegue.
  44. Sadra17
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    i like 1st one more
    its still fun game and deserve good meta
    but after 1 or 2 hours it is kinda boring for me
  45. Lifad
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Un juego muy divertido que se nota que le han puesto amor por parte de los desarrolladores y que gran detalle que Xbox lo agregue a si catálogo de Game pass.
  46. saad11p
    Aug 29, 2021
    2
    The first 3 hours I slept bored
    I didn't understand the story
    Bosses are boring
  47. Bardel
    Aug 29, 2021
    1
    from Russia with love, dear developers. I wish you good health and good mood
  48. Probka
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Как же вы задолбали! Хватит ныть насчет руского языка. Разработчики не обязаны вам ничем. Да есть моменты с неизвестными словами но нестолько чтобы совсем ничего не понять. Китайского, индийского тоже нету но что-то я не вижу много негативных комментов про это только наши. Видети ли мы самые звезданутые подавайте нам все, нам и только нам. Народ вы в норме? Тем более это не разработчикКак же вы задолбали! Хватит ныть насчет руского языка. Разработчики не обязаны вам ничем. Да есть моменты с неизвестными словами но нестолько чтобы совсем ничего не понять. Китайского, индийского тоже нету но что-то я не вижу много негативных комментов про это только наши. Видети ли мы самые звезданутые подавайте нам все, нам и только нам. Народ вы в норме? Тем более это не разработчик решает а Microsoft и они посчитали что игра не стоит свечь и не выделили бюджет на другие переводы кроме как стандартных. И сейчас когда вы засираете игру они тем более не виделять деньги на перевод посчитав этот проект провальным.

    ps - В нынешнем мире не жить без английского так что идите и доучивайтесь а не в игры играйте, в вечернюю школу ВПЕРЕД !    … Expand
  49. Consoleplayer00
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Buen título, gran Juego de plataformas, un juego con sentido del humor toca problemas mentales de la manera más respetuosa y divertida y entrega uno de los juegos más divertidos del 2021
  50. AnnoyingReviews
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    Where to start. Well I guess I could with the fact that the game looks like complete ass. But then again I guess that's just the "artstyle". To be honest though, the real reason I'm dropping a 0 on this game is because it barely even qualifies as a game. We were promised a blockbuster and we get a turd in a punch bowl. Put that on top of the fact that with the game already being easyWhere to start. Well I guess I could with the fact that the game looks like complete ass. But then again I guess that's just the "artstyle". To be honest though, the real reason I'm dropping a 0 on this game is because it barely even qualifies as a game. We were promised a blockbuster and we get a turd in a punch bowl. Put that on top of the fact that with the game already being easy enough, it also gets this stupid new feature where you can't even die? I'm sorry but where's the challenge if you turn this feature on? There is no challenge. You just automatically win because you can't die because the people that made this game want to pander to people who can't be bothered to get better at a game. This is why I'm giving this game a 0. Because of all the games I've played, this one deserves it!… Expand
  51. RealistGamer
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    Couldn’t really get into this game after playing Ratchet and clank rift apart, nothing feels next gen about this game to me. If you like it then that’s great but it just wasn’t for me
  52. Slaine13
    Sep 12, 2021
    9
    Double Fine confirme sa réputation de studio de talent. Dès les premiers instants on sent que le jeu a été fait avec amour pour les fans de la licence. Long, passionnant, très bien réalisé, bande son excellente, des tas d'objets à découvrir et un univers toujours aussi génial.

    C’est très intéressant de faire la comparaison entre un Ratchet PS5 qui a été fait avec un cahier des charges    Double Fine confirme sa réputation de studio de talent. Dès les premiers instants on sent que le jeu a été fait avec amour pour les fans de la licence. Long, passionnant, très bien réalisé, bande son excellente, des tas d'objets à découvrir et un univers toujours aussi génial.

    C’est très intéressant de faire la comparaison entre un Ratchet PS5 qui a été fait avec un cahier des charges hyper précis pour servir exclusivement de vitrines technologiques (et pourtant j’aime cette série à la base) et un Psychonauts 2 fait par « amour ». Le pire étant que les technologies mises en valeur sur Ratchet sont utilisées comme si de rien n’étant dans Psychonauts (les portails).

    Bref, je le conseille à tous les amoureux de jeux de plateformes, si toutefois le côté hyper décalé et foutrac ne vous fait pas peur.    … Expand
  53. Cliverosefield
    Sep 22, 2021
    0
    Very much a step back from what made the original game fun full of cutscene no gameplay
  54. Segundo2
    Sep 23, 2021
    4
    No es lo suficientemente bueno, no me hace que quiera continuar jugandolo me lo acabaré pasando para invertir el dinero, sin duda lo han inflado más de lo que es.
  55. Frankyrivers
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Muy divertido y entretenido como lo hizo su primera entrega, es muy interesante como nos muestran lo extensa y misteriosa que es nuestra mente y lo que sucede dentro de ella, la historia me gusto tanto como la de la primera entrega, felicidades
  56. Mile20
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Incrível o como em meio a jogos tão genéricos nasceu o psychonauts. Honestamente eu não conhecia o primeiro jogo mas tive vontade depois de conhecer este.
  57. SWBailey
    Sep 9, 2021
    9
    I loved the first one and never finished it before the Xbox 360 took over my living room. Then backwards compatibility came along and gave me a chance to play the original again...still didn't do it. So when this game hit, I told myself "PLAY IT!" and I've been doing so for the last week and I don't plan on stopping any time soon (well, unless I'm almost done with the game, but I don'tI loved the first one and never finished it before the Xbox 360 took over my living room. Then backwards compatibility came along and gave me a chance to play the original again...still didn't do it. So when this game hit, I told myself "PLAY IT!" and I've been doing so for the last week and I don't plan on stopping any time soon (well, unless I'm almost done with the game, but I don't think that I am). It's great and I'm glad they let the story telling and visuals (not graphics, those are a bit dated) woo me.

    Love it!    … Expand
  58. MrMT
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Pure entertainment, joyous creative fun. Is it flawless? No. But you won’t find a more consistently delightful experience on the market this year.
  59. hoohoo
    Jan 26, 2022
    9
    Having played the first Psychonauts and thinking there would never be a sequel, and then finding out about the sequel, then realizing the sequel is actually excellent.. ah, thank you!
  60. WildFire15
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    I've waited 15 years for this game and I wasn't disappointed at all. Tight gameplay, imaginative worlds and an absorbing story makes this one of the finest games I've played in a long time.
  61. bollo82
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I went into the game with pretty low expectations. I don’t usually like platformers and even R&C: Rift Apart did very little for me despite its critical acclaim. I have to say though, this game is brilliantly written, with quirky characters and fun gameplay. The only thing I can say against it, is that it is too short. Hopefully Microsoft really invest in the franchise after this becauseI went into the game with pretty low expectations. I don’t usually like platformers and even R&C: Rift Apart did very little for me despite its critical acclaim. I have to say though, this game is brilliantly written, with quirky characters and fun gameplay. The only thing I can say against it, is that it is too short. Hopefully Microsoft really invest in the franchise after this because it has left me wanting more. Bring on the dlc… Expand
  62. DoctorAkke
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    Got the 1000 achievement points. I have not like a game so much in a long time.
  63. ultraviper
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    A near-masterpiece. The art is great, the humor is great, the gameplay is great. i loved every minute of the game but took off one point because: some levels don't let you get 100% on the first playthrough of them. Sometimes you don't learn the ability required to get collectibles until much later in the game. Other times, you will enter a room and trigger a cutscene. You can see theA near-masterpiece. The art is great, the humor is great, the gameplay is great. i loved every minute of the game but took off one point because: some levels don't let you get 100% on the first playthrough of them. Sometimes you don't learn the ability required to get collectibles until much later in the game. Other times, you will enter a room and trigger a cutscene. You can see the collectibles during the cutscene. You plan to get them as soon as the cutscene ends. But then the level just ends instead. Mildly infuriating.… Expand
  64. Marlim
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Mindblowing, Beautiful, Addictive Gameplay, Fun and Carismatic cast, Great Graphics. A truly masterpiece platformer game.
  65. jazzy_jeff
    Oct 12, 2021
    7
    Psychonauts 2 features interesting levels and fun characters, but the constant gameplay-interrupting cutscenes have worn my patience down to the nub. It's a neat game, just know that fun 3D platforming often takes a backseat to story.
  66. Chiyou
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I am blown away. Even with the huge amount of nostalgia I have for the original.. The worlds the characters the gameplay.. This game improves the formula on every single level. I'm so happy that Double Fine was given the time and money to put this amount of effort into the sequel because frankly these days with a highly anticipated sequel like this one you go in expecting the worst.. ButI am blown away. Even with the huge amount of nostalgia I have for the original.. The worlds the characters the gameplay.. This game improves the formula on every single level. I'm so happy that Double Fine was given the time and money to put this amount of effort into the sequel because frankly these days with a highly anticipated sequel like this one you go in expecting the worst.. But what I discovered was the best! It'll be hard for a game to contend with it this year for game of the year.… Expand
  67. jfrisby
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    Really enjoyed this - Amazing art and design, and a satisfying conclusion. Taking a couple points off for some rough transitions between scenes, somewhat lacking overworld content, and dullish combat.. Appreciated the 'god mode' toggle since I got bored with combat.
  68. pariz
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Un juego brillante, que van a disfrutar principalmente jugadores maduros, con capacidad de disfrutar del humor y la poesía que desborda constantemente. Gran Voice Acting, mucha imaginación y personajes únicos y adorables.
  69. whalepudding
    Sep 4, 2021
    9
    This is a really good game. All the negative reviews are about entitled people complaining that Russian isn't supported or are complaining about the graphics. I think the graphics are pretty delightful and keep true to the original game, which is the whole point. If you want realistic graphics, go back to playing COD. The gameplay is very enjoyable and the story and writing is prettyThis is a really good game. All the negative reviews are about entitled people complaining that Russian isn't supported or are complaining about the graphics. I think the graphics are pretty delightful and keep true to the original game, which is the whole point. If you want realistic graphics, go back to playing COD. The gameplay is very enjoyable and the story and writing is pretty amusing. My only complaint is that the game is a bit too easy and kinda plays itself.… Expand
  70. dannygards
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    1. I don't particularly like these types of games
    2. Not a fanboy... this is my first xbox since the 360, and I I've owned all 5 Playstations.
    3. I knew nothing about this series or that the game was even due for release. And despite this I'd probably make Psychonauts 2 my goty. Is the gameplay anything special... not really, its a 3d platformer with some decent action/powers much like    1. I don't particularly like these types of games
    2. Not a fanboy... this is my first xbox since the 360, and I I've owned all 5 Playstations.
    3. I knew nothing about this series or that the game was even due for release.

    And despite this I'd probably make Psychonauts 2 my goty. Is the gameplay anything special... not really, its a 3d platformer with some decent action/powers much like R&C.

    But what elevates P2 above any game like this I've ever played are the characters, writing, locations and just the bat **** craziness of it all. It never feels like it's trying to be funny or zany either, it's just a crazy mix of almost Monty Python like dry humour and creepy yet charming Tim Burton horror. Absolutely loved it.    … Expand
  71. 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.
  72. Nobilis1984
    Sep 8, 2021
    4
    Is no longer like mediocrity
    That the game is so hyped is a mystery to me. You don't understand the puzzles and the fact that it is only in English makes things more difficult.
  73. memus
    Jan 6, 2022
    7
    A very creative and imaginative game, but also an overstaffed and undercooked one. (Disclaimer: the first Psychonauts is one of my favorite games ever.)

    Pros: + Some levels are awesome. My favorite one was the Bob's mind. + Tim's writing is still funny and his puns work. + I did enjoy the boss fights (except the first one) + Most of the treasure hunting in the open world sections    A very creative and imaginative game, but also an overstaffed and undercooked one. (Disclaimer: the first Psychonauts is one of my favorite games ever.)

    Pros:
    + Some levels are awesome. My favorite one was the Bob's mind.
    + Tim's writing is still funny and his puns work.
    + I did enjoy the boss fights (except the first one)
    + Most of the treasure hunting in the open world sections are nostalgia inducing and great.
    + This time around the game is relatively easy to 100%.

    Cons:
    - The platforming itself and movement never felt right. Double Fine games has never been mechanically impressive, but here it hits the hardest. All the other platformers in the market moved the future and this game stayed in the past. The gap is painfully wide.
    - There are also just too many mechanics in the game and none of them are great. You can see how more and more stuff was added over 6 year development span and most of them are mediocre at best. Feels more like an Assassin's Creed game then a Psychonauts one.
    - The levels are also very inconsistent. Both visually and gameplay wise. Some of them (like the Hollis's brain) I didn't enjoy at all.
    - The open-world structure is also gated weirdly. After entering Green Gulch you can't go back to Questionable area, and that prevented me from doing side-quests when I wanted them. And there is no good reason to structure the game this way.    … Expand
  74. cstrang
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    It's far from perfect, but it's just so colorful, unique, and good-natured. The characters are wonderful, and the world just looks amazing. The story is unexpectedly mature - meaning thematically dimensional, not violent and sex-filled - and a truly new look at mental illness and addiction that manages to stay light-hearted and never makes the sufferer the butt of the joke. The platformingIt's far from perfect, but it's just so colorful, unique, and good-natured. The characters are wonderful, and the world just looks amazing. The story is unexpectedly mature - meaning thematically dimensional, not violent and sex-filled - and a truly new look at mental illness and addiction that manages to stay light-hearted and never makes the sufferer the butt of the joke. The platforming is serviceable, the combat is bad, and the game overall occasionally feels so hand-holdy it comes off as overbearing, but the good vastly outweighs the bad.… Expand
  75. willdapod
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Really interesting, well written game throughout. All of the the worlds are gorgeous, imaginative and very unique. The story is really good and has a really nice pay off at the end and everything is tied together, playing the first isn't mandatory but really helps with things set up in the first. There is a catch-up video if you haven't played it or the Rhombus of Ruin. The gameplay itselfReally interesting, well written game throughout. All of the the worlds are gorgeous, imaginative and very unique. The story is really good and has a really nice pay off at the end and everything is tied together, playing the first isn't mandatory but really helps with things set up in the first. There is a catch-up video if you haven't played it or the Rhombus of Ruin. The gameplay itself feels nice and responsive and very rarely did I have an issue with control.

    The one major negative criticism I have is that the second half of the game is very linear, when you leave a level you can't go back and revisit hub world areas until you've finished the story which was a bit annoying, although you could freely replay levels. I like the collectathon aspect but like all collectathon's it's gets irritating when you're missing one figment in a level so as with all I would have like a pin that would make a noise when near one when it was equipped.    … Expand
  76. JWIsenhour
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    I just finished the Psychonauts 2 and really enjoyed it. The platforming is solid, and the story is sweet if a little convoluted. The game has some flaws, like having to constantly apply and switch powers mid battle. The character progression also has very limited options. Still, the game is very charming and more than the sum of its parts. It's a must play if you have Game pass or are aI just finished the Psychonauts 2 and really enjoyed it. The platforming is solid, and the story is sweet if a little convoluted. The game has some flaws, like having to constantly apply and switch powers mid battle. The character progression also has very limited options. Still, the game is very charming and more than the sum of its parts. It's a must play if you have Game pass or are a fan of 3D platformers.

    Side note, many of the negative reviews are complaints about the lack of Russian localization. That's a legitimate criticism, but no reason to spam 0 score ratings.    … Expand
  77. udjinlu
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    Игра потрясающая! геймплей и идеи игры потрясающие.
  78. lukaszw
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    Super underrated game. Great story, crazy ideas and tons of unique jokes. Pure fun.
  79. Codfish
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    Fenomenal.
    A fresh breath for platform adventure games.
    Extremely on point, repacking and improving every detail of the first game.
  80. ErivandoXP
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Me surpreendi com o game. Muito bom de jogar.
    Pra quem não jogou o Psychonauts 1, não se preocupem, podem iniciar deste que mesmo assim você vai gostar da história. E após terminar este, você vai querer jogar o 1.
  81. SL36
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Just a fantastic and original game. Truly unique and thoughtful in ways most games never even try to be. Just a ton of fun and a game that will stay with me for years.
  82. 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
  83. Prosmooth
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I'm very glad Kanye West didn't have anything to do with designing this game.
  84. andrygames
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Very funny game like the first game, congrats Double Fine! It's a shame that omeone is trying to review bomb this game.
  85. XatroX
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Gran juego, el diseño artistico aunque no es fotorealista, tiene su personalidad, no todo debe ser pelijuegos, tambien es bueno en jugabilidad y cantidad de niveles, que se juegan de diferentes maneras.. no hacer caso a los 0 de los sonyers
  86. mds27272
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Good to see the score for this game creeping up to where it belongs. Imagine being such a miserable human being that you review bomb a game you didn't even play because its owned by you're chosen piece of plastic's competitor and they didn't spend money to give you a next generation version. Anyway, the game definitely has some jank here and there with stuff like the platforming andGood to see the score for this game creeping up to where it belongs. Imagine being such a miserable human being that you review bomb a game you didn't even play because its owned by you're chosen piece of plastic's competitor and they didn't spend money to give you a next generation version. Anyway, the game definitely has some jank here and there with stuff like the platforming and transitions in cutscenes but that never gets more than mildly annoying. Overall, it's a brilliant game and it's so cool to see what Tim and team were able to do with a real budget. Having a blast with it.… Expand
  87. rubensmiranda
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    One of the best storylines in recent years. Despite the more cartoony graphics, the theme is quite mature, for adults.
  88. Nairdan
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    In the time of the FPS, the time of the clonic games and the time of trolls, this game represents a new hope. It remains me to the gloriuous N64 times. Please, stop the review bombing, it makes no sense...
  89. gustavo7489
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Que jogo maravilhoso, jogabilidade excelente graficos bons puzzles bem feitos. Obra de arte
  90. JowDF
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Excelente jogo, fico feliz pelo patrocínio da Microsoft para a finalização do jogo, o primeiro jogo foi ótimo e este está fantástico.
  91. notifycritic
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Não conhecia a série e assim que comecei a jogar foi amor a primeira vista ❤️ Ansioso por uma continuação.
  92. KayVen17
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Ich bekam genau das was ich mir gewünscht habe. Mehr Psychonauts. Die Story wurde super weitererzählt und auch zu Ende erzählt. Falls kein dritter Teil käme ist somit ein runder Abschluss gewährleistet. Das Gameplay ist viel besser als noch in Teil 1. Trotzdem gibt es noch einige Probleme im Gameplay. Die Auswahl der Fähigkeiten ist ein Krampf, da man meist nur die Fähigkeiten ausrüstet,Ich bekam genau das was ich mir gewünscht habe. Mehr Psychonauts. Die Story wurde super weitererzählt und auch zu Ende erzählt. Falls kein dritter Teil käme ist somit ein runder Abschluss gewährleistet. Das Gameplay ist viel besser als noch in Teil 1. Trotzdem gibt es noch einige Probleme im Gameplay. Die Auswahl der Fähigkeiten ist ein Krampf, da man meist nur die Fähigkeiten ausrüstet, die auch nötig für die Jump and Run Passagen sind. Experimentieren ist hiermit leider nicht möglich. Dies gleicht aber wieder mal das fantastische Leveldesign aus. Es ist einfach so abwechslungsreich! Echt zu empfehlen.… Expand
  93. maxellend
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Buena historia, mundo variando, apartado artículo de diez. Coleccionables desafiantes , en definitiva un plataformas 3D diferente que recuerda a los grandes clásicos de hace 10 -15 años.
  94. Joshua0813
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    I just had to write a review for this game, it's just so good. From its unique 3d platforming sequences, to the way it manages to balance its cartoonish animation, and the serious subject matter it handles. It is an amazing game. I enjoyed posing from beginning to e nd
  95. Victor2202
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    É um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei na vida, direção de arte impecável, trilha sonora perfeita, o roteiro então nem se fala, quem criou esse jogo tava realmente muito inspirado, gráficos lindos demais pra proposta cartoon do jogo, feliz pela Double Fine,
  96. PopCultured
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Best game from Double Fine ever! Love the story, fantastic gameplay and had so much fun!
  97. 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
  98. glueyfeathers
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Sony fans and Russians seem to be review bombing, but at the end of the day, it’s a great game that is creative and fun. One of the best games of the year. Just enjoy!
  99. portillo12850
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Solo puedo decir increible, muy envolvente los mundos que crearon son unicos, me gustp todo el juego de principio a fin, muy recomendable
  100. TonyAmaro
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Un gran juego que cuenta una gran y elaborada historia, tiene un asombroso universo lleno de coleccionables llamativos y una buena jugabilidad, Un ligero problema que cabe mencionar es la cámara que puede presentar un poco de molestias pero sin duda es un muy fuerte contendiente para el GOTY de este año.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 67
  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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