Psychonauts 2 Reviews

Psychonauts 2 is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
10 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

‎Psychonauts 2 is one of the best platforms I've ever enjoyed. It's a game that exudes charisma and personality everywhere and raises the bar to an even higher level than its first half. It has a gameplay and story that hooks from the first minute and that together with a graphic, sound section and a spectacular performance becomes a serious candidate for GOTY.‎

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is a masterclass in design. Some of the levels in the game will stick with me for another 16 years easily. I hate that it took this long for Tim Schafer and his team to get the chance to make this sequel, but it was truly worth the wait. Fans of the original are in for a treat. Anyone with Game Pass should not hesitate to download this game. This is now on my short list of best of the year, and I cannot wait to see what Double Fine does now with an even larger budget.

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93 / 100
Aug 23, 2021

So many videogames treat their human characters as singularly good or evil, or worse, as disposable cannon fodder that exist only to be killed. In addition to its excellent platforming, puzzles, and action, Psychonauts 2 impresses the most because it treats human frailty and failure with warmth, compassion, and humor that is never cruel or demeaning. Inside our heads, we’re all just bundles of doubt, random connections, ill-considered motivations, and weird memories mixed with kindness, aspiration, and delight. I’m grateful to Psychonauts 2 for the reminder.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

A tour-de-force of sumptious visuals and world-class game design come together for a truly impressive feast for the senses. Psychonauts 2 is a must-play title for fans and newcomers alike.

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90 / 100
Aug 23, 2021

‎A brilliant platformer, both in design and imagination. It has captivated us by the variety in development, the sense of humor and its way of transforming mental processes into elements - and enemies - of the game. The technical (not artistic) section is correct, although it falls short of other "next gen" games.‎

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9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Playing Psychonauts 2 is like taking a step back in time in the best way possible. The fact that the game’s core concept still holds up 16 years later is a testament to how far ahead of its time the first game was. Psychonauts 2 feels like it’s the game Double Fine always wanted to make. It incites a childlike, playful nature that I’ve not experienced in games for ages. At the same time, it deals with some heavy subject topics in ways that feel nuanced. Even if you haven’t touched the original, Psychonauts 2 is absolutely worth playing through.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 completely surpasses the exceptional original game, and if tight platforming and Double Fine charm are what you're into. you should play it asap.

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Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is a brilliant, thoughtful sequel and one of the most creative experiences of the last generation.

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9.4 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

The very existence of Psychonauts 2 demonstrates that good ideas have to overcome a thousand difficulties before being realized, but in the end they somehow impose themselves. It took years for the first chapter to overcome people's skepticism but, day after day, it has built up a fan base so large that we were finally able to play with a full-fledged, high budget sequel. And it's beautiful. Pleasant, original, colorful, compelling. Do you need more adjectives to be convinced?

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

The game offers players a variety of ways to play Psychonauts 2 and makes it accessible for most gamers.

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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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8 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

It was worth to wait for this sequel. The game is huge, the gameplay is catchy, only the visuals aren't that good.

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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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9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

‎Psychonauts 2‎‎ exists and it is almost a miracle that we have it in our hands. It seemed that its genre was dead to many and the failure of its first installment made us understand why no money-gowned wanted to touch the franchise even with a stick. That said, the collective effort of the community; the enormous talent and heart of the Double Fine team and the work of Xbox Game Studios made it happen. It's an excellent game that I'll be grateful for proving that 3D platformers can be more than just toys for kids.‎

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9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is bigger, better, and more ambitious than its predecessor in every way imaginable.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is an absolute joy to play. It’s hard to put down not only because it’s a solid game from top to bottom, but also because it’s just so damn charming. I wanted to spend as much time as possible with Raz and his crew of zany characters, and I imagine that just about anyone who decides to pick up Psychonauts 2 will feel the same way.

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Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is a fun, endearing puzzle platformer full of quirky challenges and entertaining dialogue. If you’re a fan of the original, or just enjoy platformers, Psychonauts 2 is a great purchase. The only downside is that its graphics and combat mechanics can feel a little outdated.

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VG247
Top Critic
Aug 23, 2021

This was a review I picked up on a whim, looking to try something new, and now I’m walking away with a strong new game of the year contender. Psychonauts 2 is fun, funny, heartfelt, and handles its themes with a deft and gentle hand. Thanks to its great recapping, anyone can play regardless of their history with the series, and I recommend you do!

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94 / 100
Aug 23, 2021

‎All the passion, affection and dedication of Tim Schafer's team is reflected in a practically round video game that is difficult to find defects of consideration. Its impeccable script took you through an exciting story full of themes that are not usually touched within the middle, spectacular art direction and graphics of squearing, a sublime design of levels that exalts game mechanics, and very well polished controls, are just some of the reasons why we believe, Psychonauts 2 has to be yes or yes in the lists of the best games of the year, and without a doubt, as one of the best titles that Microsoft has had the honor of publishing in its already rich history within the medium.‎

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