Psychonauts 2

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 361 Ratings

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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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Washington Post
    Sep 15, 2021
    100
    As a close friend of mine texted me, it’s like a playable Tim Burton movie. Its imaginative reach leaves most other lighthearted adventure games far behind.
  2. Cultured Vultures
    Aug 30, 2021
    100
    Psychonauts 2 is a wildly creative, engaging, and thought-provoking masterpiece that bears the standard for all 3D platformers going forward.
  3. Gaming Age
    Aug 31, 2021
    100
    Psychonauts 2 took over 16 years to reach the masses, and while it was an agonizing wait to return to the wondrous world that Double Fine has crafted, it was definitely worth the wait. Double Fine didn’t deviate from the formula they had crafted many years ago and still retained the humor and heart that the first title had. While this title doesn’t posit anything that remained unanswered, let’s hope we won’t have to wait as long to find out what happens to Raz in the next couple of days in his life.
  4. The Indie Game Website
    Aug 23, 2021
    90
    Like wafts of familiar scents, moments throughout Psychonauts evoke memories of both Double Fine and LucasArts’ highest highs. Many of Double Fine’s best known collaborators, from visual artists to voice talent, have pooled in. It makes a fine game, one about the atrophy of counter culture, how bonds make finer milestones than accomplishments, and how past failures do not negate future glories. Psychonauts 2 is a rare treasure, one that feels rarer and rarer as years go by, but clearly still possible with the proper gang of weirdos.
  5. LevelUp
    Aug 23, 2021
    90
    Psychonauts 2 is a brilliant platformer with excellent level design and it is full of great ideas. Double Fine created a game that touches sensible issues with empathy and humor and thanks to that it hast the potential to be timeless. It is the sequel that Psychonauts deserved.
  6. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    85
    Double Fine did a great job at recreating the spirit of the original Psychonauts. Playing the sequel, I felt like I travelled to the past to spend some time with my favorite childhood game once again. Imprecise controls are a less welcome throwback to 2005, but fiercely intelligent humor, brilliant writing and tons of unconventional ideas make it easy to turn a blind eye to this and some other flaws. [11/2021, p.28]
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  7. GAMINGbible
    Aug 23, 2021
    80
    The bumps in my playthrough (for a final time, so far) have been minimal, and breaking to write these words to meet an embargo is keeping me from more quality Raz time. Psychonauts 2 is an intoxicating rollercoaster ride of invention and passion allowed the space and time to blossom that so few big-studio productions receive without substantial boardroom meddling, so credit where it's due to Xbox Game Studios for letting Double Fine loose with the creative juice. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've some more brains to bump around inside of, and some more retina-spinning sights to drink in.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 113
  3. Negative: 29 out of 113
  1. Zer0TheHer0
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I really wanted to love this, but I can't play it.
    Mouse controls are deeply flawed. They're not 1:1 - what I mean is, they have a certain    I really wanted to love this, but I can't play it.
    Mouse controls are deeply flawed. They're not 1:1 - what I mean is, they have a certain sensitivity when you're moving the mouse in an angle in front of Raz, but if you move more the sensitivity gradually decrease and you need a bigger movement (ie doing a 360°).    … Expand
  2. ehtaco
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Such a great experience. One of my favorite games ever, honestly. I have no idea how this is a measly 6.3 user score. Assuming it's some typeSuch a great experience. One of my favorite games ever, honestly. I have no idea how this is a measly 6.3 user score. Assuming it's some type of review bombing because this is a top-tier game in almost every aspect. The game plays fantastically, the voice acting is a joy to listen to, and the graphics & art style are some of the best available currently in terms of creativity and fun.… Expand
  4. Suuyup
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, muito bem bolado este jogo toda a diversidade que este jogo propõe é surreal, jogo de camera, trilha sonora, jogabilidade.Muito bom, muito bem bolado este jogo toda a diversidade que este jogo propõe é surreal, jogo de camera, trilha sonora, jogabilidade. Recomendo demais… Expand
  5. Paul2u
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Un juego que no farda de graficasos pero si de un nivel artístico alucinante divertidísimo.
  6. nelsonjunior
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Estilo artístico diferente a lo habitual. Juego de plataformas muy entretenido. Historia para adolescentes con trama seria y un poco oscura.Estilo artístico diferente a lo habitual. Juego de plataformas muy entretenido. Historia para adolescentes con trama seria y un poco oscura. Muy divertido.… Expand
  7. albericegames
    Feb 20, 2022
    4
    Jogo até é bonitinho porem no series s extremamente capado, muitos coletáveis , história confusa, para jogar no game pass OK , porem nãoJogo até é bonitinho porem no series s extremamente capado, muitos coletáveis , história confusa, para jogar no game pass OK , porem não recomendo a compra deste game.… Expand
  8. R6_BLITZ
    Aug 27, 2021
    0
    Не могу насладится данным шедевром из-за отсутствия русской локализации. Неужели у майков не хватило денег на простую локализацию в видеНе могу насладится данным шедевром из-за отсутствия русской локализации. Неужели у майков не хватило денег на простую локализацию в виде субтитров?! Позор… Expand

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