Psychonauts 2 Review

A world of paper and ink exploring self-control and the weight of legacy.

Psychonauts 2: A Masterclass in Empathy and Imagination is a brilliant, surreal action-platformer that serves as a deep dive into the human psyche, successfully evolving the cult-classic status of its 2005 predecessor into a modern masterpiece. Released in August 2021 by Double Fine Productions , it picks up mere days after the events of the original game and the VR bridge Rhombus of Ruin , following the young psychic acrobat Razputin "Raz" Aquato as he officially joins the Psychonauts as an intern. A New Chapter for the Psychonauts Psychonauts 2

Raz arrives at Motherlobe, the secret agency’s headquarters, only to find the organization in a state of internal crisis. The head of the Psychonauts has recently been rescued from a kidnapping, leading to the discovery of a mole within the ranks who is attempting to resurrect a legendary, malevolent psychic known as Maligula. Unlike the summer camp setting of the first game, this sequel introduces a new cast of interns and veteran agents, offering a grander scope that explores the dark history of the agency’s founders, the "Psychic Seven". Gameplay and Level Design A world of paper and ink exploring self-control

A nautical world that serves as a heartbreaking metaphor for alcoholism, grief, and isolation. A New Chapter for the Psychonauts Raz arrives