Psychonauts 2 Reviews

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7 / 10
Aug 23, 2021

It's been a polished experience otherwise, yet again proving that games are better delayed than rushed. Psychonauts 2 has faced a long uphill battle, but its release is proof that some battles are worth the slog.

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Aug 23, 2021

The universe of Psychonauts 2 is as creative and mind-bending as you would expect, but the 3D platforming still feels rooted in the past.

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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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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is an imaginitve platforming experience and a great narrative driven game that is unfortunately marred by a few technical issues.

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Nov 24, 2021

Minor shortcomings aside, Psychonauts 2 is the rare sequel that succeeds in living up to the hype and delivering on the promise set up by its predecessor and many years of anticipation. It is such a treat to spend more time in this world, and I will still staunchly argue that Psychonauts is the best stuff Doublefine has ever created. I love that this exists, I love that a whole new generation of gamers are getting the chance to experience this magnificent world for the first time, and it is so refreshing to see a game with so much creativity get the time, attention, and budget it deserves. Psychonauts 2 is a heartfelt, joyous adventure that ups the ante in every way, and I think it’s a must play experience for anybody who loves a good adventure.

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Aug 23, 2021

It’s always a risk creating a sequel to a cult classic so long after the original, but in Psychonauts 2, Double Fine hasn't only made a game that respects the original and takes its characters to new heights, it has set itself, and new owner Microsoft, up with a platforming franchise that can thrive for years to come.

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INVEN
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8 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2021

One of the most impressive platformer action series comes back! Psychonauts2 shows down its unique style, humor, and thrilling gameplay.

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Aug 31, 2021

The original Psychonauts hasn’t held up extraordinarily well, but time will likely prove to be far kinder to Psychonauts 2. This is the kind of rare, memorable game that’s as polished and well-paced as it is unapologetically weird.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is visually stunning, and surprises player with each mind world. But its gameplay mechanics are pretty much mediocre.

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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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GameSpew
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8 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

This is a brilliantly designed game, and it’s clear a huge amount of ingenuity has gone into its creation.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

It took sixteen years, but Psychonauts 2 is worth the wait.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 brings together classic platforming, an engaging story and well realised combat in a package that feels reminiscent of the best platformers of decades past. Even better, it does this with a visual flair that's unmatched by its contemporaries. It might be more of the same, but given how unique it is, that's hardly a bad thing.

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Aug 24, 2021

Psychonauts 2 in particular is a game of surprising psychological insight, full of rich, flawed characters at the end of their ropes. If so much of this game is a reiteration of what worked about its predecessor, it functions as a reminder for just how much of the medium is still catching up to Psychonauts.

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Will Greenwald
Top Critic
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts is back with a charming, challenging, thoroughly entertaining sequel that will please 3D platformer fans and especially anyone who loved the first game.

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EGM
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 recaptures the humor, heart, and much of the creative magic of the original game, with modern refinements that make it more pleasant to play. While the combat still feels a bit clunky and outdated compared to the rest of the game, fans of the original will no doubt delight in revisiting old friends and making new ones in this charming adventure.

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Aug 23, 2021

Empathetic storytelling and mind-bending level design make Psychonauts 2 a worthy follow-up to one of gaming's great cult classics.

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8 / 10
Aug 23, 2021

Psychonauts 2 is another great entry in the series, a action-platformer that can look a bit stiff and not very challenging, but has a lot of surface to explore and motivates us to explore every corner thanks to its incredible art direction, stellar characters and story. One of the most refreshing games of 2021.

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M3
Top Critic
Aug 23, 2021

Despite the shortcomings, the World of Psychonauts is worth a visit. Sure, we had hoped for a more refined experience, but there is still a lot to like here – and the noisy fans who have longed for years for the sequel will be pleased.

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Telegraph
Top Critic
Aug 23, 2021

Prepare to go insane in the brain with one of the year's most imaginative interactive experiences

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