![]() If you aren’t familiar with Psychonauts but enjoy 3D platformers, you’ll still find plenty to love. “If you’re a fan of the original Psychonauts, you’ll probably adore Psychonauts 2. “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.” - Josh West PC Mag - 4/5 I hope we get a third installment that doesn’t take nearly as long to create.” - Andrew Reiner GamesRadar - 4.5/5 It took 16 years to reach release, but Double Fine has delivered an incredible sequel. It achieves something I don’t often see in games – a continual sense of awe as each of its worlds unfold. ![]() “I adored almost every second of Psychonauts 2. The end result is an action platformer with a lot to say, a ton of heart, and only a few minor design flaws.” - Zack Zwiezen “Psychonauts 2, even more than the first game, truly explores all the challenging, painful, wonderful complexity we carry around inside our heads. Double Fine has also done a great job of expanding this universe toward both grander and more intimate threats without losing the joyous childhood adventure vibes of the original.” - Tom Marks Kotaku - No Score Most of its fresh ideas go a long way toward elevating the Psychonauts formula into the modern era, though its enticing new equippable pin system can be a little too stingy. “Psychonauts 2’s weird and wonderfully written story is full of interesting, nuanced characters that I instantly fell in love with. It’s an astonishing achievement in nearly every regard and the quintessential display of Double Fine’s mastery in story, gameplay, and distinct direction, making it the studio’s best game to date.” - Kurt Indovina IGN - 8/10 ![]() However, the most rewarding aspect hasn’t just been mastering its platforms or combat, but peeling back the layers to see what’s beneath it to take a closer look at its characters, the depth of their struggles, fears, and regrets, all of which serve as the game’s foundation. “On the surface, Psychonauts 2 is an engaging, ambitious, honed-in take on colorful 3D platformers. Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.For an even broader view of the critical reception, check out Psychonauts 2 on GameSpot’s sister site Metacritic. We’ve included a number of other reviews below.
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