Psychonauts 2

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  • Summary: Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn't been the same since he was kidnapped, andRazputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn't been the same since he was kidnapped, and what's worse, there's a mole hiding in headquarters. Raz must use his powers to stop the mole before they execute their secret plan--to bring the murderous psychic villain, Maligula, back from the dead.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 1, 2021
    95
    Witty, charming and full of character, Psychonauts 2 manages to keep what made the original so memorable, and add worthwhile additions to improve the experience. It tackles dark subjects with tact, humour and is like nothing else on the market. There are not enough of these types of games these days and Psychonauts 2 stands tall, proud, and nearly alone in its field.
  2. Push Square
    Aug 30, 2021
    90
    The 20 or so hours we spent completing Psychonauts 2 saw us indulging in plentiful side quests and content, simply to spend more and more time in a world we still don't feel entirely done with. There are very few games that offer an experience as good as this, with ingenious level design and heavier themes that never feel sludgy or, more importantly, preachy. Brilliant aesthetics go hand in hand with tremendous gameplay here and it's a genuine delight to say that it's all been worth the wait. It's so good, in fact, that we now want the original Psychonauts to be remade in this engine, with this fidelity, in order to finally do it justice. Psychonauts 2 is consistently creative, enormously fun to play, visually inventive and spectacular and spins a cracking yarn to boot.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 6, 2021
    90
    After 16 years of waiting, though, 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. Let’s just hope we won’t have to wait a similar amount of time for the third game.
  4. GamePro Germany
    Sep 15, 2021
    88
    Psychonauts 2 is a wacky adventure that shows a lot of heart, only a few minor issues become apparent.
  5. KeenGamer
    Sep 13, 2021
    85
    In this thoughtful exploration into the minds of a damaged group of powerful psychics, you may actually learn a little about yourself. Through all the goofy humor and endless puns there is something special here. Psychonauts 2 is visually stunning at times, and a little repetitive at others, but the soul in this game stands out. The developers at Double Fine Productions took good care to make something special and refreshing.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 23, 2021
    85
    If one feels the mechanics of the old-school 3D platformer at the heart of the structure of Psychonauts 2, the reunion with Raz has never been so modern and pleasant. Funny, touching, ultra creative, more precise in its gameplay than before, Psychonauts 2 is a generous and rhythmic game, which offers between 15 and 20 hours of a particularly successful experience. Certainly, we will deplore a challenge in withdrawal, bosses perhaps less crazy than in the past or the absence of French dubbing, but nothing to sulk his pleasure in the face of this breathless, funny and touching adventure located in a universe that it is so refreshing to explore.
  7. PLAY
    Sep 20, 2021
    80
    Held back by some clunky controls and combat, this is a joy to play and a deserving, if somewhat less novel, successor. A truly mind-full delight. [Issue#6, p.84]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 94
  3. Negative: 34 out of 94
  1. akenaton1984
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Lo mejor que he jugado en mucho tiempo. Increíble a nivel de diseño y, sobre todo, la estructura de simbolismos y onirísmo surrealista deLo mejor que he jugado en mucho tiempo. Increíble a nivel de diseño y, sobre todo, la estructura de simbolismos y onirísmo surrealista de inconsciente trasladado a un juego. Sencillamente conmovedor.… Expand
  2. mazehaze
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. Stylistic, fun, well developed characters, inventive. I couldnt avoid comparing the quality to the latest Ratchet and ClankFantastic game. Stylistic, fun, well developed characters, inventive. I couldnt avoid comparing the quality to the latest Ratchet and Clank game which has been hyped a lot. Psychonauts 2 is so much more charming in comparison and my kids, 6 and 10 dont want to stop playing it.… Expand
  4. Prezident
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I'm ashamed by my fellow citizens — it's sad that there's no russian, but it can be added if you buy game well (hitman 3 as example)

    I was    I'm ashamed by my fellow citizens — it's sad that there's no russian, but it can be added if you buy game well (hitman 3 as example)

    I was waiting for the sequel 15 years and it was worth it — It's a very fun game in dialogues and gameplay as well. Storyline is great, characters are more catchy this time, but stories of the people is less violent then before, that's kinda sad. Gameplay is good and diverse, but too easy — especially the bosses. Design is great and overall look is good, tho textures need a little bit more details. Definitely recommend to buy it on a sale if you like platform games    … Expand
  5. kirkender
    Jan 5, 2022
    9
    Heck yeah Psychonauts 2. Super fun to play, great story and characters, plenty of humor and imaginative design. I love it and you should too
  6. drlowdon
    May 10, 2023
    6
    Young acrobat, and Psychonaut in training, Raz sets out to find out who captured their leader and becomes embroiled in a deep mysteryYoung acrobat, and Psychonaut in training, Raz sets out to find out who captured their leader and becomes embroiled in a deep mystery surrounding the organization's founding and Raz's family history.

    Thanks to the original premise and quirky sense of humour, I did quite enjoy the original Psychonauts despite its flaws, unfortunately I can’t really say the same about this sequel. There are some clever ideas to be found here, and it’s still relatively funny in places, but this this time around that wasn’t enough to make up for the mediocre platforming and combat that makes up the majority of the game.    … Expand
  7. Kajan
    Dec 11, 2021
    1
    Brak polskiej wersji językowej oraz brak natywnej wersji na PS5. Rozumiem że maczał w tym palce Microsoft. Który Polskę ma za trzeci świat.Brak polskiej wersji językowej oraz brak natywnej wersji na PS5. Rozumiem że maczał w tym palce Microsoft. Który Polskę ma za trzeci świat. Skoro chcieli zarobić na masie graczy PS to trzeba było wydać na PS5 również. Po co wydawaliście to na PS4 ? Gra roku - wstyd. Pozdrawiam… Expand
  8. Iedereenblauw
    Aug 27, 2021
    0
    Dit spel is zonde van je harde schijf. Misschien was dit in 2001 leuke gameplay maar nee dit heeft de tand des tijds niet overleefd

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