Psychonauts 2
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Psychonauts 2

Psychonauts 2 is a mind-bending trip through the strange worlds hiding inside our brains. Freshly-minted special agent and acrobat extraordinaire Razputin “Raz” Aquato returns to unpack emotional bagg... See more

Released:2021-08-24
Genre:
Platform, Adventure
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Developer:Double Fine Productions
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios

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Psychonauts 2 captures the spirit of '90s cartoons and channels it into an imaginative, inventive adventure that never fails to find heart and humor in every one of its consciousness-expanding encounters.

Aug 23, 2021 Read Full Review

Psychonauts 2 handles its themes with a deft and gentle hand, nails its humour, and is great to play to boot. It's a game of the year contender.

Aug 23, 2021 Read Full Review

Aside from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, I don’t remember a lot about 2005. But I do recall playing Psychonauts, Double Fine’s groundbreaking action puzzle platform game with its weird, trippy visuals, quirky sense of humor, and unique take on the human mind. Playing it today Psychonauts remains a game with more ambition and heart than mechanical polish, but it literally set the sta...

Aug 23, 2021 Read Full Review

Psychonauts 2 is a brilliant, thoughtful sequel and one of the most creative experiences of the last generation.

Aug 22, 2021 Read Full Review

Psychonauts 2 does more than just fill the shoes of its beloved quirky predecessor, it sets itself apart as a classic in its own right.

Aug 30, 2021 Read Full Review

After 16 years of waiting, Psychonauts 2 more than makes up for lost time. It's a glorious return for the franchise, one that should keep existing fans happy while being perfectly welcoming for new players.

Jump for joy, sorrow, regrets and more in Psychonauts 2.

Aug 23, 2021 Read Full Review

That said, the most gratifying part of summing up Psychonauts' worth is that its good points are simply so exceptional that they almost drown out most of the grumbles you might have about this level or that jump. By the time you've had the chance to get some distance upon finishing the game you'll begin appreciate that - on balance - it's such a thoroughly, intensely enjoyable experience for the v...

Feb 13, 2006 Read Full Review

“Empathetic storytelling and mind-bending level design make Psychonauts 2 a worthy follow-up to one of gaming's great cult classics.”

Mar 17, 2022 Read Full Review

You might groan and grumble as Razputin messes up yet another jump, but as Psychonauts 2 progresses, unravelling yet another spectacular world for you to explore, you’ll likely forget about any frustrations. This is a brilliantly designed game, and it’s clear a huge amount of ingenuity has gone into its creation. Whether you’re battling hand-puppets, talking to a papercraft William Shakespeare or ...

Aug 23, 2021 Read Full Review

Psychonauts 2 is an imaginative platforming experience and a great narrative-driven game that is unfortunately marred by a few technical issues.

Aug 23, 2021 Read Full Review

Raz is finally back in the long-awaited sequel from Double Fine and good news: It's good!

Aug 23, 2021 Read Full Review