As a kid growing into an adult, i would always tell people my favorite video game ever was psychonauts, but most people had no idea what game i was talking about. I'm so stoked about this. oh man.
Seeing comments like this nearly bring tears to my eyes bc I always thought that psychonauts would never have this sort of popularity. It makes me feel valid knowing others also grew up sounding crazy trying to explain the game to people who would never care.
I am glad that Tim Schafer returned as director and co-writer. He was the creative genius of the first one. Also returning as co-writer is Eric Wolpaw. He also was a writer for the Portal games and the Half-life 2 episodes.
Just seeing the characters and styles in this video is sending me back to middle school and high school when I played the first game once a year. It will always be one of my all time favorites. I have faith that double fine will deliver another amazing experience.
this is by far the best game of 2021. I have played for 5 hours straight and I normally fckn hate this genre. This is how you make a game. Truly a beautiful masterpiece. Definetely buy and support developers.
Agreed. This isn't the sort of game I usually take to but its currently on course to be the first game I finish this year. I tried the original recently when it came to gamepass and couldn't get into it. Psychonauts 2, however, I feel obliged to see through until the end. Creative design along with an intelligently written plot. Can see it if featuring heavily in game of the year awards in a few months time.
The original Psychonauts was one of the greatest games on Playstation 2. That shit was incredibly designed, incredibly written--amazing fucking art, and I can't express how damn happy I am that this review isn't calling it a shitty letdown. Fuck yes The noir/darkness in how the original explored mental illness, and just the darker parts/presentation of the human psyche was and still is one of a kind. Playing it as a kid/teen, I was as disturbed as I was emotionally gripped. What's said and what wasn't said...highly advise that everyone plays these damn games
I played it on Xbox and it was my favorite game on the system back in the day. I really wish MS would port the Xbox version to modern hardware and do a physical release I would so buy it again!
The original Psychonauts was such a wonderfully unique game back in the day, one of which I still play to this day. Im looking forward to playing this one!
I never got to play it back then. In fact the only reason I even know about it now is because of all the hype around the sequel finally coming out lol. I just got the original on Steam though so I'll definitely be checking it out. Do you think it still holds up now?
Where is it at though? I keep seeing it on multiple platforms yet only see Xbox SX DIGITAL ? It's very confusing to me cause it's being reviewed and compared by creators yet I ain't seeing it.
@@justin0613 It's not I just found out it's XBOX SX only for the release. Im so disappointed 😞 If I'm wrong and I can get on my ps4 or Xbox one that's great BUT physical copies are not happening anytime soon.
I'm just a casual gamer, I get bored easily by games... But man this game from the start felt so refreshing... Best game experience in a long time This is made with love and lots of creativity 10/10
This game is phenomenal, one of my all-time favorites!!! I didn't play part 1 yet jumping to 2 didn't seem like I was withdrawn from information or anything, the recap at the beginning of the game set the tone and from there I was instantly hooked. I haven't played a game this fun in years.
I guess this is the perfect bookend From leaving Lucas Arts to joining Microsoft. The history of Double Fine is an interesting one, was glad they finally were able to gain access to their old Lucas Art creations after Disney acquired Lucas films. Hope Microsoft lets them stray true to themselves
@@KidsWithGuns1992 All of them? Can't recall any particular one, all of them felt pretty much the same that's why you can't even name one. You were just mezmerized by the effects but it's ok, you were probably not even around when the first game came out. Quality has dropped drastically.
I've played Rhombus of Ruin after discovering they were making a sequel. It was a pretty good game, the story was cohesive, and they used the mechanics of VR very well. Remember, you can truly understand the perception of "Size" in VR
Looks like a solid fun game and I loved the neon surfing level. Definitely has that 2000s game but updated. Hopefully now we can get part 3 within 2 or years.
This game was my childhood! Just played the OG a few months ago on PS4, I'm so hyped to come back to this world in HD. There aren't many games I'm picking up on day 1,but that's an exception 😁
My siblings recently chipped in and bought me an Xbox XS w/ a subscription/game pass thingy. Just in time before yet another lockdown. And I had heard one or two things about Psychonauts, but wrote it off immediately because the look of the main character made me assume it was a Ratchet & Clank sorta game (which I enjoyed as a younger teen, but it's not my jive now as an adult). My brother mentioned this just came out and strongly recommended I play it - he said it was the same makers as Grim Fandago or something, and I thought meh might as well got nothing else to do. Downloaded it, played it and thought it was pretty sweet. Then I kept playing, and when you think it can't get any weirder, it does. You think the opening area is the expanse of the worlds, and that when you're close to finishing that'll be it. But no, it opens up into a much larger world a few times. I was gobsmacked by the incredible detail of practically every level and how much content there was. The imagination and creativity that went into this, as well as the varying gameplay to keep things interesting is incredible. Every boss battle felt vastly different, the challenges in levels changed and the environments were unique. I found myself playing for entire days (and I haven't done that since I was a teen, as an adult I've lost a bit of interest in games). I was excited for every new area and level, and wanted to explore everything thoroughly. The enemies and the items are so well thought out and logical in regards to place in the Psychonaut universe. The dialogue is funny and cutscenes are interesting to watch (I always skip cutscenes cos I'm lazy but on this I didn't). By far and large I am incredibly perfect this game is. I feel like I haven't come across a game that has felt this well rounded in both gameplay and story since maybe Bloodborne or Hollow Knight (two of my other favourite games). It's been refreshing playing something like this, as I've felt a lot of games of late - just like movies - have been kinda rushed, or have lots of bugs or issues, ideas haven't been roughed out properly, or they're obvious copies of something else. 100% recommend this game to anyone, you can tell the people who made it enjoy making games - it really shows.
My dad downloaded on his Xbox game pass and I must say… this game is being coma’d on. It’s soo good, and I have barely scratched the surface. I have about 8 hours in but this is what I have found: Refined combat experience from the first makes everything feel, flow, and easy to use all simultaneously. You lock on, click, and flick away The level design has improved. From the first Game, the levels and environments you used to explore in that ps2 game feel contained. While they did the most they had, you can tell they were limited by technology alone… this however is what I feel is Psychonauts 2 biggest strength: the scope. You don’t understand how big and how much of a game you have until you start loading the area and then you realize you have maps, ya know with an S, verticality, a massive lack of invisible walls making it a guided free roam experience just like the first. I have visited only 3 brains and they all feel exclusive from each other. 1 mind can feel almost completely different from itself which is amazing in its own right but when you experience the PTSD ridden brain of Ford Cruller, you begin to realize just how creative the game is and how masterful it crafted its storytelling experiences… this is all without talking about perhaps the strongest part of the first and 2nd game: Dialogue + characters+ story The story has some crazy twist and turns, but the dialogue will make you love this game if you pay attention to what’s going on. Like Oleanders explosive Diarrhea causing massive amounts of damage to the Jets lavatory… Raz thinking his mom and dads “Quality alone time” is the name of a drink… or my favorite so far: Oleander straight up dropping The acronym : Fubar( Fucked up beyond all Repair!) in a E for everyone. It’s both grown up , childish and often bust the 4th wall. You can tell some of the lines were off script but kept cause it was just too damn funny.
I'm still playing this one. I only get a couple hours after work. So far, I'm loving it. Psychonauts is one of my top beloved games. I think this sequel is lacking a bit of charm and whimsy that the first brought but this game is still ridiculously fun and unique. It's about time! ❤
Lacking charm are you for real this game is outstanding all the work that they put in the whole thing is amazing better than the old graphics one this is by far better than the original version
I just watched a Gameranx video from 6 years ago. Jake. Your voice sounds so much cooler now. More gravelly. More...adult. You're the shit, dude. I never buy a game without your recommendation and YOU'VE NEVER BEEN WRONG. Thank you, guys! Keep em coming!
This game is amazing. I started on it last night and it's SO MUCH FUN! Giving me that pure fun and wonderment vibes a lot of old platformers used to have!
I personally liked hopping back into brains later to grab collectables, if only to have a proper look at the level design again. Also helps that the dialogue changes on subsequent visits. Great game.
Got it on Gamepass not thinking anything of it just wanted a platformer but wow this has so far blown my mind to think nobody talks about this game. This is the standard for what a modern day platforming adventure game should be like. Everybody talks about Ratchet and Clank but this is for sure on another level and far superior. If Mario wasn’t such an icon as a brand they’d be in big trouble. This is such an amazing fun and quirky game. It’s fun and relaxing when I’m not in the mood for shooters, racing games and all these other type of games that leave me with clammy hands
I've had this game pre ordered for a little while now. Started playing the original for the first time a couple of days ago cause it was $1 on steam and its really good! Definitely excited to play this in a couple of days!
I gotta say after playing it a couple days I absolutely love it, though I do think the combat and collecting weighs it down just a bit. However, the level design is absolutely genius and we really need more games with this kinda charm 9/10 for me
I really want to play the first one, I always wanted it but so many good games where coming out on ps2 it slipped my mind, now I really want to find a copy I only do physical copies, I still have all my ps2 games. Dark cloud 1..2..Jak and Dexter 1,2,3 and they did a racing one also..there where so many cartoonish games back then it was crazy, good times tho. I preordered it so happy I did...
@@monocleduck1115 Definitely, I started it yesterday and it really olds up well against the test of time, the witty humor is great, and the graphics are not bad on pc, only when the cutscenes hit, I'm hooked on it
@@blindsunn yeah cutscenes feel a little bit weird with that grainy filter over them, but gameplay is really enjoyable and level design is really fucking good
Love this universe. Became a fan in a month and played both games. Maybe this 2nd game feels a bit old here and there on the game structure but man... The story is AMAZING
I just want to take a moment to say that Psychonauts 2 is the best, most heart felt game that I've played in a very long time. The amount of love and soul that was put into this game is absolutely incredible and I believe that every single person out there stands to actually learn something from it that can be applied to every day life.
I played when i was like 8-9, the only thing i remember that some puzzles and bosses were really hard, not like new games you have to repeat a level several times in order to get through the game.
I'm 26 years old. I never played the first one. This sequel literally reminds of why I fell in love with gaming. What a beautiful, well written and just all around fun game.
I can’t wait to start it up today! Remembering the vibrant palates? Of the original such as the Spanish matadors mind and others just gets me hyped on what they can do with an actual budget this time!
Yeah I just finished Rhombus of Ruin after re-completing Psychonauts 1 and it’s an awesome experience in VR. I only wish it were longer. Hope to see another VR Psychonauts in the future… but now on to Psychonauts 2!
Oh my god, Jake! Dude I had no idea you worked with these guys. You may not remember me.. we knew each other many years ago when I was LevelSave. Great to see you still in the industry.
If you buy this; Keep playing til the end even if you’re sceptic! I’m currently at the end scenes and for the last 8 hours my mind’s been shattered and my eyes have been drooling. Can’t recommend it enough
The first Psychonauts is available for only $4 on the PlayStation store But that’s only good until September 30 three more days from now I’m going to buy it for only four dollars
The original game was a favorite of mines. This sequel is a long time coming for fans. I'm happy that the reviews have been overwhelming positive and that shows that the hard work put in by DoubleFine was not wasted nor did they just put out something to make a quick buck. The gameplay and writing makes Psychonauts a classic.
like many other older gamers I bought the 1st on at release. it was an amazing experience. never thought of see a sequel. let alone an outstanding one. I'm only 1hr on on Xbox one gamepass beta. beautiful looking. smooth. not a bit of lag. I'm already in love.
I have no nostalgia for Psychonauts. I actually just played the PS2 version 2 months before the release of the sequel. That being said, I have no nostalgia-goggles for this series to impair my judgment of the sequel. The first one was solid, but the second one blew my mind! This game is SO good! Everything from the visuals, the characters, the plot - I even enjoyed the collectibles - everything was fantastic. This is such a creative game
I just finished the game last night, and all I can say is this….I am sooo glad I preordered this. I was a fan of the original and I am very pleased with this game. The story is great and funny, the controller layout I had to get use to due to some Changes (but that wasn’t hard), and the Replayability is just as good as the original. 5 out of 5. I hope they make a 3rd game showing us how they go from Juniors to full fledged agents.
Also, man! All the levels shown in this are the opening/basic levels. Once you get further... they get so insane. Definitely give this a go if you appereciate attention to detail/really incredible visuals.
I first entered Psychonauts with the VR game. I really liked it. I thought "hey, this is a little bit like Monkey Island", without realising Tim Schafer was a common factor. It seems to me the VR game got pretty mixed reviews, but I felt like the psychic powers were well suited to VR, and easier to control. I have now started Psychonauts 2 and it is great. If I have time I will go back and check out the original once I am done with this one.
@@mog_3825 just do u mate , it’s just a form of entertainment until we inevitably die 😂. it’s fine to not enjoy it and it’s fine for other people to love it , but commenting on people’s post who have an opinion on it , don’t u think your wasting your time 🤷🏻♂️?
@@mog_3825 Oh boy you're really upset and sour over something. It's definitely not a kids game - I made the same assumption as you, but once I gave it a go. Dude, it's really good. Has very adult humour in it, and is definitely more of an adult game than a kids game. You should stop that negative/nasty attitude and putting down other people for enjoying things. Maybe you'll feel a little less depressed/shitty about life :)
I’m playing Psychonauts 1 for the first time and the only criticism I have of it is the dates controls, so with that fixed for the sequel I can’t wait to finish 1 and move onto 2
I need to finish the original quick! It’s a classic and I can’t wait to play the sequel once I’m done. It looks amazing! Thanks for this review! These are always the most honest reviews on RUclips
Psychonauts 1 still holds up today which is NUTS to me, I’ve been playing Psychonauts 2 since yesterday and I’m determined to 100% it. Only thing that ruins this for me isn’t on the game but on me, I just see all these collectibles in levels and it’s just disheartening because I wanna get everything, game is still 10/10.
This video is so great And I really like psychonauts but will this be on the ps4? Because this is without a doubt one of the games I really want to play.
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As a kid growing into an adult, i would always tell people my favorite video game ever was psychonauts, but most people had no idea what game i was talking about. I'm so stoked about this. oh man.
Same!
I will get it on PC on stem and play it on Septermber when i will have fhinished yakuza 4 5 6 and alien fireteam elite that iam busy now.
i didn’t even know this game existed
@@themarvellord6474 if you played all action games and you read games sites at least one time the week then you would had known it.
Seeing comments like this nearly bring tears to my eyes bc I always thought that psychonauts would never have this sort of popularity. It makes me feel valid knowing others also grew up sounding crazy trying to explain the game to people who would never care.
Psychonauts is all about what games used to be.
And maybe should strive to be.
But if ever game was like this, this game wouldn't be special
Yeah, when games used to be bad lmao
@@biscuitboy9861 go Dab to Fortnite kiddo, mommy will be up to change your diapers after I’m done with her.
@@IsekaiApostle lmao nice!
I am glad that Tim Schafer returned as director and co-writer. He was the creative genius of the first one. Also returning as co-writer is Eric Wolpaw. He also was a writer for the Portal games and the Half-life 2 episodes.
If that doesn't inspire confidence...
Just seeing the characters and styles in this video is sending me back to middle school and high school when I played the first game once a year. It will always be one of my all time favorites. I have faith that double fine will deliver another amazing experience.
It looks like ratchet and clank
@@slavenarkaimovski3897 it looks nothing like ratchet and clank
Middle and high school? Haha i just turned 20 and psychonauts 1 was the first game i ever played in my entire life. Crazy how long we been waiting 😂
@@davstat9111 The guy looks like ratchet,and he rail skate the same way that ratchet do.
@@slavenarkaimovski3897 your momma look like ratchet and clank LoL 😅
this is by far the best game of 2021. I have played for 5 hours straight and I normally fckn hate this genre. This is how you make a game. Truly a beautiful masterpiece. Definetely buy and support developers.
Agreed. This isn't the sort of game I usually take to but its currently on course to be the first game I finish this year. I tried the original recently when it came to gamepass and couldn't get into it. Psychonauts 2, however, I feel obliged to see through until the end.
Creative design along with an intelligently written plot. Can see it if featuring heavily in game of the year awards in a few months time.
How does it compare to be it takes two
@@drumman22 haven't played that one, but I'd have to assume psychonauts is 10x better
Thanks, I was looking for a nice present for my little brother. This video and your comment convinced me. I will buy him the 1 and 2.
@@drumman22 I'd not really compare the two honestly, genre-wise
The original Psychonauts was one of the greatest games on Playstation 2. That shit was incredibly designed, incredibly written--amazing fucking art, and I can't express how damn happy I am that this review isn't calling it a shitty letdown. Fuck yes
The noir/darkness in how the original explored mental illness, and just the darker parts/presentation of the human psyche was and still is one of a kind. Playing it as a kid/teen, I was as disturbed as I was emotionally gripped. What's said and what wasn't said...highly advise that everyone plays these damn games
Yeah I just got the original on Steam for $0.99 so I'm definitely checking it out 😃👍🏾
I have the original installed. Should definitely try it out sometime. People seem to recommend it so much.
I played it on Xbox and it was my favorite game on the system back in the day. I really wish MS would port the Xbox version to modern hardware and do a physical release I would so buy it again!
That shit was incredibly designed.. XD
@@ClassicKrusty you know it's on gamepass and you can buy it as well right?
"I am the milk man, my milk is delicious"
-Milk man
Yes!
"Special delivery today"
"it's what the world needs, what it deserves"
“ No milk for you today “
Proceeds to throw molotov milktails haha favorite scene ever
The original Psychonauts was such a wonderfully unique game back in the day, one of which I still play to this day. Im looking forward to playing this one!
Except Meat Carnival
I never got to play it back then. In fact the only reason I even know about it now is because of all the hype around the sequel finally coming out lol. I just got the original on Steam though so I'll definitely be checking it out. Do you think it still holds up now?
@@xavierabii548 absolutey. The art style and storytelling aspects are what make the original game hold up so well, in my opinion.
@@xavierabii548 The humor is golden, could be subjective but imo it aged perfectly in delivery
@@xavierabii548 yepp still holds up. Playing the xbox version on my xbox one time to time. Love the art and feeling of the game
This is my most anticipated game ever holy shit. I'm so pumped man!
Same, been waiting my whole childhood
I will get it on PC on stem and play it on Septermber when i will have fhinished yakuza 4 5 6 and alien fireteam elite that iam busy now.
Where is it at though?
I keep seeing it on multiple platforms yet only see Xbox SX DIGITAL ?
It's very confusing to me cause it's being reviewed and compared by creators yet I ain't seeing it.
@@Airik1111bibles it should be on every platform, but it'll be available 8/25/2021 at 12am UTC, which for me is 7pm on 8/24/2021 🙌
@@justin0613 It's not I just found out it's XBOX SX only for the release.
Im so disappointed 😞
If I'm wrong and I can get on my ps4 or Xbox one that's great BUT physical copies are not happening anytime soon.
"Psychonauts 2 - After You Buy" title. is. fixed.
Lol it’s true I always see these after I buy
Imagine buying it when it’s on Gamepass.
@@belligerent2941 true but not everyone has Xbox or supports Gamepass (which is imo weird to me but w/e)
Buy it or play it on gamepass. Xbox wins!
@@osc-oldschoolclips5204 I actually forgot it’s on PS too lol
Just finished Psychonauts recently and going to jump into this one once I finish 12 Minutes. Stoked about XBox Game Pass!
I'm just a casual gamer, I get bored easily by games... But man this game from the start felt so refreshing...
Best game experience in a long time
This is made with love and lots of creativity 10/10
I want to thank DoubleFine forever. This has been the most amazing gaming experience in years.
Replaying the original now, a lot of fun, glad the sequel is good too.
This game is phenomenal, one of my all-time favorites!!! I didn't play part 1 yet jumping to 2 didn't seem like I was withdrawn from information or anything, the recap at the beginning of the game set the tone and from there I was instantly hooked. I haven't played a game this fun in years.
I guess this is the perfect bookend From leaving Lucas Arts to joining Microsoft. The history of Double Fine is an interesting one, was glad they finally were able to gain access to their old Lucas Art creations after Disney acquired Lucas films. Hope Microsoft lets them stray true to themselves
Honestly the most memorable game I ever played. So funny, and fun to play.
Best game
Can you invert the x and y axis in it?
Memorable? Which level was the most memorable? Had the best gimmicks?
@@str41t God all of them, this game was excellent. 10/10
@@KidsWithGuns1992 All of them? Can't recall any particular one, all of them felt pretty much the same that's why you can't even name one. You were just mezmerized by the effects but it's ok, you were probably not even around when the first game came out. Quality has dropped drastically.
I've played Rhombus of Ruin after discovering they were making a sequel. It was a pretty good game, the story was cohesive, and they used the mechanics of VR very well. Remember, you can truly understand the perception of "Size" in VR
Two reviews back to back!! You are crazy, Jake
He needs a Psychonaut!
I will get it on PC on stem and play it on Septermber when i will have fhinished yakuza 4 5 6 and alien fireteam elite that iam busy now.
Looks like a solid fun game and I loved the neon surfing level. Definitely has that 2000s game but updated. Hopefully now we can get part 3 within 2 or years.
Multiply by 10
I will get it on PC on stem and play it on Septermber when i will have fhinished yakuza 4 5 6 and alien fireteam elite that iam busy now.
This game was my childhood! Just played the OG a few months ago on PS4, I'm so hyped to come back to this world in HD. There aren't many games I'm picking up on day 1,but that's an exception 😁
My siblings recently chipped in and bought me an Xbox XS w/ a subscription/game pass thingy. Just in time before yet another lockdown. And I had heard one or two things about Psychonauts, but wrote it off immediately because the look of the main character made me assume it was a Ratchet & Clank sorta game (which I enjoyed as a younger teen, but it's not my jive now as an adult).
My brother mentioned this just came out and strongly recommended I play it - he said it was the same makers as Grim Fandago or something, and I thought meh might as well got nothing else to do.
Downloaded it, played it and thought it was pretty sweet. Then I kept playing, and when you think it can't get any weirder, it does.
You think the opening area is the expanse of the worlds, and that when you're close to finishing that'll be it. But no, it opens up into a much larger world a few times. I was gobsmacked by the incredible detail of practically every level and how much content there was.
The imagination and creativity that went into this, as well as the varying gameplay to keep things interesting is incredible. Every boss battle felt vastly different, the challenges in levels changed and the environments were unique.
I found myself playing for entire days (and I haven't done that since I was a teen, as an adult I've lost a bit of interest in games). I was excited for every new area and level, and wanted to explore everything thoroughly.
The enemies and the items are so well thought out and logical in regards to place in the Psychonaut universe. The dialogue is funny and cutscenes are interesting to watch (I always skip cutscenes cos I'm lazy but on this I didn't).
By far and large I am incredibly perfect this game is. I feel like I haven't come across a game that has felt this well rounded in both gameplay and story since maybe Bloodborne or Hollow Knight (two of my other favourite games).
It's been refreshing playing something like this, as I've felt a lot of games of late - just like movies - have been kinda rushed, or have lots of bugs or issues, ideas haven't been roughed out properly, or they're obvious copies of something else.
100% recommend this game to anyone, you can tell the people who made it enjoy making games - it really shows.
I feel nostalgia playing this game and I never played the original. It's just been so long since I played a unique platformer, Im loving it.
The original is still worth a play! It is amazing.
As someone who is completely new to the franchise, this looks like a good time. Downloading it right now. Great vid Jake.
Its really confusing imo, but game mechanics are fun
I've played the first so many times. I went back and played it myself, in anticipation for this one. I'm so excited!
My dad downloaded on his Xbox game pass and I must say… this game is being coma’d on.
It’s soo good, and I have barely scratched the surface. I have about 8 hours in but this is what I have found:
Refined combat experience from the first makes everything feel, flow, and easy to use all simultaneously. You lock on, click, and flick away
The level design has improved. From the first Game, the levels and environments you used to explore in that ps2 game feel contained. While they did the most they had, you can tell they were limited by technology alone… this however is what I feel is Psychonauts 2 biggest strength: the scope. You don’t understand how big and how much of a game you have until you start loading the area and then you realize you have maps, ya know with an S, verticality, a massive lack of invisible walls making it a guided free roam experience just like the first. I have visited only 3 brains and they all feel exclusive from each other. 1 mind can feel almost completely different from itself which is amazing in its own right but when you experience the PTSD ridden brain of Ford Cruller, you begin to realize just how creative the game is and how masterful it crafted its storytelling experiences… this is all without talking about perhaps the strongest part of the first and 2nd game: Dialogue + characters+ story
The story has some crazy twist and turns, but the dialogue will make you love this game if you pay attention to what’s going on.
Like Oleanders explosive Diarrhea causing massive amounts of damage to the Jets lavatory… Raz thinking his mom and dads “Quality alone time” is the name of a drink… or my favorite so far: Oleander straight up dropping The acronym : Fubar( Fucked up beyond all Repair!) in a E for everyone. It’s both grown up , childish and often bust the 4th wall. You can tell some of the lines were off script but kept cause it was just too damn funny.
I'm still playing this one. I only get a couple hours after work. So far, I'm loving it. Psychonauts is one of my top beloved games. I think this sequel is lacking a bit of charm and whimsy that the first brought but this game is still ridiculously fun and unique. It's about time! ❤
Lacking charm are you for real this game is outstanding all the work that they put in the whole thing is amazing better than the old graphics one this is by far better than the original version
I'm serious. This is just my personal opinion. I just didn't enjoy it as much as the first one.
I just watched a Gameranx video from 6 years ago. Jake. Your voice sounds so much cooler now. More gravelly. More...adult. You're the shit, dude. I never buy a game without your recommendation and YOU'VE NEVER BEEN WRONG. Thank you, guys! Keep em coming!
This game is amazing. I started on it last night and it's SO MUCH FUN! Giving me that pure fun and wonderment vibes a lot of old platformers used to have!
I personally liked hopping back into brains later to grab collectables, if only to have a proper look at the level design again. Also helps that the dialogue changes on subsequent visits. Great game.
I just want to know if they brought back the "milkman, whos milk is really delicious"
Got it on Gamepass not thinking anything of it just wanted a platformer but wow this has so far blown my mind to think nobody talks about this game. This is the standard for what a modern day platforming adventure game should be like. Everybody talks about Ratchet and Clank but this is for sure on another level and far superior. If Mario wasn’t such an icon as a brand they’d be in big trouble. This is such an amazing fun and quirky game. It’s fun and relaxing when I’m not in the mood for shooters, racing games and all these other type of games that leave me with clammy hands
I've had this game pre ordered for a little while now. Started playing the original for the first time a couple of days ago cause it was $1 on steam and its really good! Definitely excited to play this in a couple of days!
The first one was a blast on a handful of mushrooms back in 2007, I think. It was good times.
Psychonauts 2 - go and buy.
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Oh my god I can't wait
CANNOT WAIT!!! 1 more day woohoooo. The level design looks phenomenal
Few hours you can play im pretty sure
Change you're location to new zealand and you can play it rn
I gotta say after playing it a couple days I absolutely love it, though I do think the combat and collecting weighs it down just a bit. However, the level design is absolutely genius and we really need more games with this kinda charm 9/10 for me
This review gives me early 2000s vibes with the psp on the couch and the big box HDTV sitting in the corner and the IBM computer chilling on the side.
Picked up the first game a couple days ago since was on sale for 99cents, can't wait to try it
I really want to play the first one, I always wanted it but so many good games where coming out on ps2 it slipped my mind, now I really want to find a copy I only do physical copies, I still have all my ps2 games. Dark cloud 1..2..Jak and Dexter 1,2,3 and they did a racing one also..there where so many cartoonish games back then it was crazy, good times tho. I preordered it so happy I did...
@@grafixtiger was free on xbox awhile ago and is gamepass I think its on ps now also
replayed it a couple of weeks ago since its one of my childhood games, definitely worth playing
@@monocleduck1115 Definitely, I started it yesterday and it really olds up well against the test of time, the witty humor is great, and the graphics are not bad on pc, only when the cutscenes hit, I'm hooked on it
@@blindsunn yeah cutscenes feel a little bit weird with that grainy filter over them, but gameplay is really enjoyable and level design is really fucking good
My dad showed me this once then I played a couple years later and LOVED IT. I finished this one a while ago and it was amazing too!!!
rhombus of ruin was SO GOOD, it really made me feel like psychonauts 2 was headed in the right direction
Love this universe. Became a fan in a month and played both games. Maybe this 2nd game feels a bit old here and there on the game structure but man... The story is AMAZING
I just want to take a moment to say that Psychonauts 2 is the best, most heart felt game that I've played in a very long time. The amount of love and soul that was put into this game is absolutely incredible and I believe that every single person out there stands to actually learn something from it that can be applied to every day life.
I played when i was like 8-9, the only thing i remember
that some puzzles and bosses were really hard, not like new games
you have to repeat a level several times in order to get through the game.
I'm 26 years old. I never played the first one. This sequel literally reminds of why I fell in love with gaming. What a beautiful, well written and just all around fun game.
I usually spoil myself for games nowadays but everyone is praising this so highly and I'm actually glad you made this video spoiler free. thank you.
I can’t wait to start it up today! Remembering the vibrant palates? Of the original such as the Spanish matadors mind and others just gets me hyped on what they can do with an actual budget this time!
Yeah I just finished Rhombus of Ruin after re-completing Psychonauts 1 and it’s an awesome experience in VR. I only wish it were longer. Hope to see another VR Psychonauts in the future… but now on to Psychonauts 2!
I love that we're getting back to 3d platformers!
Psychonauts always made me think of an early 2000’s Nickelodeon show.
Probably cause Raz and Zim share the same voice actor
This is absolutely wonderful! Only played the first one a few months ago, but I'm absolutely hyped to hear it ended up good!
Since "Beyond Good and Evil" I have never enjoyed a platformer so much as I am with Psychonauts 2. Really good 👍 game. 100% recommended
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!!
I thought psyconauts would be one of those games from the ps2 era that never got a sequal
Oh my god, Jake! Dude I had no idea you worked with these guys. You may not remember me.. we knew each other many years ago when I was LevelSave. Great to see you still in the industry.
The guys behind this game knows how to make games. art style, story, gameplay. like the old golden days of gaming
If you buy this; Keep playing til the end even if you’re sceptic! I’m currently at the end scenes and for the last 8 hours my mind’s been shattered and my eyes have been drooling. Can’t recommend it enough
The first Psychonauts is available for only $4 on the PlayStation store But that’s only good until September 30 three more days from now I’m going to buy it for only four dollars
I'll have to snag this when it's available for Playstation. I loved the original and miss games like this in general.
Its Not coming to Playstation ever. This is a Xbox first party game.
@@RenzoBC it’s on PlayStation lol. You don’t know what your talking about.
Just completed it. Loved it so much that I wanna go back to the original.
I can hardly wait to play psychonauts 2
Is this better than Rift Apart?
I’m just glad I don’t have to pay for it cuz I got gamepass
Yes way better
@@GageB10100 oh nice. Didn't know if was on gamepass. That makes my decision very easy to try this out now. Cheers.
God, this game is beautiful.
That anxiety level with Compton is cool as hell
Hey, uh... buy this game. All of you, now. Go, go buy this game.
Jake: You get into peoples minds?
Me: Where do I sign up?
Plays a collectathon game, complains about excessive collecting 😂 I love you Jake
The original game was a favorite of mines. This sequel is a long time coming for fans. I'm happy that the reviews have been overwhelming positive and that shows that the hard work put in by DoubleFine was not wasted nor did they just put out something to make a quick buck. The gameplay and writing makes Psychonauts a classic.
I'M WAY TOO HYPE FOR THIS GAME!
like many other older gamers I bought the 1st on at release. it was an amazing experience. never thought of see a sequel. let alone an outstanding one. I'm only 1hr on on Xbox one gamepass beta. beautiful looking. smooth. not a bit of lag. I'm already in love.
You guys are on fire! 🔥 🔥
I have no nostalgia for Psychonauts. I actually just played the PS2 version 2 months before the release of the sequel. That being said, I have no nostalgia-goggles for this series to impair my judgment of the sequel. The first one was solid, but the second one blew my mind! This game is SO good! Everything from the visuals, the characters, the plot - I even enjoyed the collectibles - everything was fantastic. This is such a creative game
This looks so good! I absolutely love the original game. Now is a perfect time to play it again.
I just finished the game last night, and all I can say is this….I am sooo glad I preordered this. I was a fan of the original and I am very pleased with this game.
The story is great and funny, the controller layout I had to get use to due to some
Changes (but that wasn’t hard), and the Replayability is just as good as the original. 5 out of 5.
I hope they make a 3rd game showing us how they go from Juniors to full fledged agents.
Nothing beats a game when passion is at the forefront and not greed and political agendas.
Also, man! All the levels shown in this are the opening/basic levels. Once you get further... they get so insane. Definitely give this a go if you appereciate attention to detail/really incredible visuals.
Loved the original. Hope the release a PS5 version.
Doubtful. Microsoft owns the IP
It's a Xbox first party game it's not coming to PS5 just like how the last of us is never coming to Xbox
@@biggestdickus3600 it's on the playstation store fellas 😂😂
@@thebigbronkowski it's not on ps5
@@jiroaisawa3561 yes it is I have one and I can pre order it right now lol
I first entered Psychonauts with the VR game. I really liked it. I thought "hey, this is a little bit like Monkey Island", without realising Tim Schafer was a common factor. It seems to me the VR game got pretty mixed reviews, but I felt like the psychic powers were well suited to VR, and easier to control. I have now started Psychonauts 2 and it is great. If I have time I will go back and check out the original once I am done with this one.
XBOX finally has another hit
Yessir luckily
Not exclusive though
I will get it on PC on stem and play it on Septermber when i will have fhinished yakuza 4 5 6 and alien fireteam elite that iam busy now.
Jake chillax when you are sick homie >
I mean you’ve got to be an absolute sicko not to love psychonauts
It's a little kids game. There's no argument around that. Bunch of man-children hyped for it. It's cringe-worthy
@@mog_3825 just do u mate , it’s just a form of entertainment until we inevitably die 😂.
it’s fine to not enjoy it and it’s fine for other people to love it , but commenting on people’s post who have an opinion on it , don’t u think your wasting your time 🤷🏻♂️?
@@mog_3825 u must be miserable lol
@@mog_3825 Oh boy you're really upset and sour over something. It's definitely not a kids game - I made the same assumption as you, but once I gave it a go.
Dude, it's really good. Has very adult humour in it, and is definitely more of an adult game than a kids game.
You should stop that negative/nasty attitude and putting down other people for enjoying things. Maybe you'll feel a little less depressed/shitty about life :)
I just stopped watching your last video then another blessing appeared in my notifications
I'm so excited for this🧠
_Balan Wonderworld cries in the corner_
I will play it on the Game pass ...but will definitely buy!!
Played the first Psychonauts on the original Xbox 16 years ago and now playing Psychonauts 2 on my Xbox Series X.
The art is really quite something I might have to check it out.
Do it! Support these guys! The first game initially only sold 400,000 copies!
Excited for this one, so glad it’s on game pass
I’m playing Psychonauts 1 for the first time and the only criticism I have of it is the dates controls, so with that fixed for the sequel I can’t wait to finish 1 and move onto 2
I need to finish the original quick! It’s a classic and I can’t wait to play the sequel once I’m done. It looks amazing! Thanks for this review! These are always the most honest reviews on RUclips
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Psychonauts 1 still holds up today which is NUTS to me, I’ve been playing Psychonauts 2 since yesterday and I’m determined to 100% it.
Only thing that ruins this for me isn’t on the game but on me, I just see all these collectibles in levels and it’s just disheartening because I wanna get everything, game is still 10/10.
Psychonatus 2 is out! Now we will get a new brütal legends like they promised ;)!
Remember playing the first one on PC. And I got it for my ps4 to replay have to get this too waited sooo long.
I preorder so watching everyone saying this game is dope made me feel good about my pre-order
Aliens unlocked at midnight but Psychonauts 2 didn't. :(
Raz was in _Zombie Vikings_ too.
Every review I watched today said this game is great and its on gamepass so I am sold.
it's only 280GB though! fucking crazy, because i have the original on my xbox one from the microsoft store and its only like 4GB haha.
Game pass also has the first one not the vr one tho
@@jevinday thats interesting I am downloading it now on series x, its saying its 28.48gb.
@@jevinday Jesus that's bigger than freaking COD! Are you sure you don't mean 2.80Gb?
This video is so great And I really like psychonauts but will this be on the ps4? Because this is without a doubt one of the games I really want to play.
I doubt it since I think Microsoft owns the developers now
There is PS4 version because of the crowdfunding campaign(PS5 only via BC mode)
Ya it’s on ps4 & plays on ps5 I’m getting as soon as I get of work the day it comes out cant wait
xbox gets it today and playstation gets it tomorrow.
Just finished it yesterday. Wow wow wow wow. So far game of the year. Its level design, creativity and handling of mental traumas is just... Wow
first time ever playing psychonauts the first one. Im hooked! Wow this is a great game. Im almost 27 and never played it for some reason.
Man this looks beautiful!
I played psychonauts back in the day n I've been playing again hyped for psychonauts 2.
Never heard of thus game but it looks like a really fun game.
It's like two cats making cow noises playing the bango on Neptune
Play the first one, now!
I will get it on PC on stem and play it on Septermber when i will have fhinished yakuza 4 5 6 and alien fireteam elite that iam busy now.