![]() ![]() Simply going through the motions without any challenge isn't all that enjoyable to me and there are plenty of moments like that within the campaign. With that in mind, Psychonauts 2 tends to follow a recent trend in games that I personally don't like which is that it holds your hand a bit too much. It's this constantly-changing gameplay formula that's Psychonauts 2's strongest asset as it'll keep you consistently intrigued as to what's going to happen next. One minute, you'll be 2D platforming on X-rays and the next, you'll bounce down a giant Plinko board. Aside from fighting, you'll also use your powers to solve puzzles and master platforming sections which is all impressively varied. ![]() Combat is well-adapted to these abilities and you also have a melee attack to fend off baddies that resemble negative thoughts such as doubts, censors, and such. Psychonauts 2's core gameplay is what you would expect from a 3D platformer but what makes it stand out as unique is its clever use of psychic powers such as the ability to levitate, set things aflame, change people's thoughts, and throw objects. Connecting the correct concepts is always super-easy Speaking of which, the visuals are well-done, too, although not as outstanding as other recent 3D platformers but it more than makes up for that with its exceptional degree of imagination that allows every moment to shine. In fact, it can be just as fun to watch as it is to play. v1d30chumz 194-143-137-78Īll of this is accomplished through wonderful animation and top-notch voice work that really brings the entire cast to life. That being said, he does make mistakes (some of which are quite substantial) yet his "Golly, I didn't mean to." personality persists. Although this may set things off on the wrong foot, each one of these characters becomes fleshed out throughout the course of the campaign as Raz continues to prove his worth and begins to be seen as a friend. The story begins with Raz becoming an intern at the Psychonauts agency yet his peers jump at the opportunity to play a practical joke on him. Plus, Raz is back with some familiar chums and plenty of new faces as well. Thankfully, Psychonauts 2 follows in the tradition set by the original with its psychological game world. Psychonauts fittingly blew gamers' minds when it released back in 2005 and I even included it as #1 on my Top 10 Xbox Platformers list. □ I've heard of employee of the month but I guess Dr. │ For your benefit, Video Chums doesn't indiscriminately promote press releases, Kickstarter campaigns, or industry-fed rumours. It's been 16 years and we finally have a sequel to the cult classic 3D platformer Psychonauts so get your brain ready for an epic trip. Psychonauts 2 is also available for Xbox Series X and PS4 ![]()
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