Psychonauts 2 Reviews

Psychonauts 2 is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is the best extension of a successful first part, the game has maintained its main ideas and was able to build on it and offer more ideas and additions both in terms of the distinctive story presented to us by Tim Schaefer or even the style of play and design of the distinctive and fun stages, made us in front of one of the best titles of 2021 and perhaps the best Xbox Series games to date.

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Recommended
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is everything a sequel should be — bigger, bolder, better. Although the wait was much longer than anticipated, the top-tier writing and gameplay improvements more than makes the wait for a sequel worthwhile.

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10 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is a perfect 3D platformer offering a well balanced challenge that’s engaging and filled with a lengthy narrative that provides many laughs alongside heavier emotional beats.

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9.2 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 shines by delivering an absurd amount of creativity to the player. The story is filled with heart. The gameplay is smooth and fun. The character cast and the environments show incredible diversity throughout the entire experience. The next brain you’ll visit will always be more even more creative than the last, and the game does all that while also being absolutely gorgeous to look at. Psychonauts 2 is the best game Double Fine has ever created and the best release by Xbox first-party in many years.

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90 / 100
Aug 23, 2021

Long story short, this is the sequel Psychonaut fans deserve.

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Loved
Aug 23, 2021

More than just a fun action-platformer, Psychonauts 2 throws us into an epic and abstract adventure that explores, in a playful and relaxed way, a series of real psychological conditions.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is a unique platform game, capable of taking its place in the hearts of video game lovers. The original gameplay, design and script are the strengths of a game that succeeds in keeping us glued to the screen until the end credits. A title that isn't perfect, but that shows how creativity and passion can overcome the limitations of an adventure that no fan of the genre should miss.

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A
Aug 23, 2021

"the more I reflect on what makes it great, the more I’m convinced that this game is actually just amazing. It has such a colourful cast of characters, a fun spy plot, smooth mechanics and a whole lot of heart, and I personally couldn’t ask for anything more."

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9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 deals about being left alone and losing loved ones, amongst many other serious mental conditions. Playing through can be a burden to one’s chest. The game got personal to me. Especially at the latter parts where emotions are flowing through every NPC’s past. I suggest you take a breather as much as you can. And as much as I enjoyed the game, I had to rest after every boss battle and the following closure to most worlds. The first game sold fewer copies than intended when it launched. And with the fun, I had playing through Psychonauts 2, here’s to hoping it gets the attention it deserves.

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10 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 excels where others have failed by crafting a story experience that welcomes players, new and old, into the fantastically absurd world of the Psychonauts. I will not forget my time with Psychonauts 2 easily; the characters and themes have left a lasting impression.

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9.7 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is a masterpiece of game design, narrative and subtle, yet powerful storytelling. It is a must-play.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is a tremendous journey from start to finish. It takes what was successful from the first game, and improves what wasn’t, and cranks everything up to 11. Psychonauts 2 is the culmination of everything Double Fine has learned from its decorated history and is easily their best title to date. If you’re new to the series, you don’t have to worry. The game does a good job of filling you in on the characters and events from the first Psychonauts.

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90 / 100
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 manages to do justice to the long wait. A great adventure that appeals to players of all ages awaits you.

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8.9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

By expanding on the strong parts of its predecessor - like the imaginative worlds and the bonkers humor -, and reworking the fighting system from the ground up, Psychonauts 2 shows everybody how a succesful sequel should be made. This might be the definite Psychonauts experience as well as the 3D platformer of the year.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is not just a worthy sequel to the original, it’s Double Fine’s finest outing yet.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 will be remembered as one of the best sequels. It's an amazing adventure game with a great presentation and well-designed levels.

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8.7 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

I think Psychonauts 2 does something previously thought impossible, it not only met expectations brought on by years of waiting but somehow unexpectedly surpassed them.

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Loved
Aug 23, 2021

I really enjoyed Psychonauts 2; it was funny, it was quirky, it was imaginative, and it was well designed all around.

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90%
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is a pleasant surprise and one of the best games of the year so far. It's full of ideas, details, humor and it takes a long time to beat it. It took 16 years, but the Psychonauts are back and better than ever.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is the full definition of a sequel to the original Psychonauts. So much so that it feels very conservative, even though there are palpable improvements in terms of content, shape, and polish. I haven't been able to get on Tim Schafer's new boat, but if you loved his previous works, Psychonatus 2 is hopelessly for you.

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