Psychonauts 2 Reviews
I really enjoyed Psychonauts 2 despite not having played the first game and as someone who generally ignores mascot platformers. The unique visual style may not be for everybody, but the charming and heartwarming story can really get you into the groove. Coupled with an easy control scheme mixed in with a semi-open world enabling you to explore different mind mazes, there's a lot to love about this game.
Psychonauts 2 is a wildly creative, engaging, and thought-provoking masterpiece that bears the standard for all 3D platformers going forward.
I’m elated to have experienced such an awe-inspiring tale, one that no doubt has motivated me for the better, and one that I will surely be reflecting upon for a long time. I can without a doubt, unequivocally recommend Psychonauts 2, as an essential title for 2021. Game of the Year worthy.
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.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
I really enjoyed Psychonauts 2; it was funny, it was quirky, it was imaginative, and it was well designed all around.
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.
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.
Psychonauts 2 is not just a worthy sequel to the original, it’s Double Fine’s finest outing yet.
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.
Review in German | Read full review
Psychonauts 2 manages to do justice to the long wait. A great adventure that appeals to players of all ages awaits you.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
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.
Psychonauts 2 is a masterpiece of game design, narrative and subtle, yet powerful storytelling. It is a must-play.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
Review in Italian | Read full review
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.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Long story short, this is the sequel Psychonaut fans deserve.