![]() ![]() (As a point of trivia: the project's prerelease woes nearly doomed the game before launch until SimCity creator Will Wright invested his own cash to save it.) The result was a commercial failure, critical darling. Sadly, that year's console marketplace was much more interested in shooters like Halo than a subversive, whimsical summer camp full of kids with psychic powers. The 2005 original arrived on PlayStation 2 and Xbox with loud nods to the game industry's best 3D platformers. If you've never heard of Psychonauts, you're not alone. (Ars Technica may earn compensation for sales from links on this post through affiliate programs.) Context, from commercial dud to crowdfunded return Yet, whether you want a breezy, kid-friendly platformer bathed in incredible artistic direction, or if you're more eager to double-jump and speed-bounce to a 3D level's tastefully hidden secrets, Psychonauts 2 scales to your expectations-and it delivers for anyone who's playing or watching. And while this sequel massively improves upon the original game's control suite, it errs on the side of simplicity. Psychonauts 2 doesn't unseat the classic Banjo-Kazooie series in terms of level complexity and mechanical balance, for instance. That doesn't mean it'll be everyone's ideal platformer. It's been buzzing through me the entire time I've spent inside Psychonauts 2's minds-within-minds. If that sounds like you, play this new game-of-the-year contender as soon as possible.Īny conversation about Psychonauts 2 could start in so many other directions, but I'd rather open with that "contender for game of the year" spirit. Links: Official website | Xbox | PSN | Steam Psychonauts 2 is the imperfect, astounding, hilarious, memorable, beautiful, long, drama-filled interactive cartoon for anyone who yearns for a certain era of 3D-gaming nostalgia. Price: $60 (included with Xbox Game Pass on Windows 10, Xbox) Psychonauts 2 is a successor to Psychonauts but you won’t feel too out of place starting with the second game in the series.Platform: Xbox Series X/S (reviewed), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows (reviewed), Mac, Linux It’s not necessary to play the first game before this one. If you’re a fan of the first Psychonauts you’ll defintely want to check out Psychonauts 2. ![]() You’ll be exploring an imaginative world while platforming through beautiful scenes, solving puzzles, fighting bosses and interacting with a loony cast of characters. Psychonauts 2 is a whacky ride from start to finish. There are plenty of enjoyable distractions here as you chase down collectibles and interact with the cast of characters. ![]() There are three hub areas to explore and they’ll let you take on extra assignments, pursue side quests and get to know the other Psychonaut interns. You’ll want to upgrade your Telekinesis, Psi Blast and Pyrokinesis skills to keep up with the difficulty curve. The collectibles are a resource that you can use to level up your powers. Part of the game involves hectic platforming and combat the rest is exploration and story. Psychonauts 2 is a 3D platformer that combines gameplay and story to keep you entertained for hours. There’s also a mole hiding somewhere in the Psychonaut headquarters. Their leader was kidnapped and hasn’t been the same since he returned. His dream of becoming a Psychonaut has been realized but the agency is in trouble. Razputin Aquato, better known as “Raz”, is a trained psychic and acrobat. Along the way you’ll explore a number of hub areas that will lead you off in side quests, searching for collectibles or chatting with the other nutty characters. The sound effects are haunting with great voice acting. Psychonauts 2 offers a feast for the senses with an imaginative and beautiful world. It’s a witty and hilarious sequel that will thrill you every step of the way. Psychonauts 2 is a quirky platform adventure game by Double Fine Productions and has just been released for Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4.
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