Psychonauts 2 – Spotlight
After many years of waiting, fans of the cult classic finally have the sequel they have been waiting for. Psychonauts is 2 is finally here, and it is awesome. Razputin returns with a bang in this clever 3D action platformer, with bigger levels, more ambitious design, and modern visuals, and all the quirks that Double Fine could fit into a single game.
The game starts off just a few days after the events of the last game, and rolls into motion immediately. The stage is set for grander events, with the head of the Psychonauts missing in action. Raz and team set off in search, with a host of new abilities at hand. Raz is now an official intern with the team, and has to gain the respect of those he looks up to. The story is witty and charming as ever, with memorable characters, and fantastic visual design.
Pros:
Great writing
Excellent level design
Lots of gameplay depth
Memorable characters
Cons:
Some navigation issues
Score – 9/10
About:
Razputin “Raz” Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was rescued from a kidnapping, and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in headquarters.
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 serves up danger, excitement and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain.
- Experience an imaginative, cinematic story that mixes humor and intrigue, brought to you by legendary game designer Tim Schafer (Grim Fandango, Brütal Legend, Broken Age).
- Explore unique environments using Raz’s ability to dive into people’s brains to battle their inner demons, unlock hidden memories, and resolve their emotional baggage.
- Leap acrobatically through the air, traversing tightropes and trapezes in a varied, challenging, and joyful platforming experience.
- Wield a powerful array of psychic powers to blast, burn and levitate things, or even slow down time itself to solve environmental puzzles and battle strange enemies.
