Psychonauts 2 (2021)
Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
4.25 from 737 ratings · #214 top rated on Grouvee
2268 members have it in their collection · 95 playing now · 962 backlogged · 713 wish listed
How long? Main story 16h · with extras 18h · 100% 28h (from 57 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Double Fine Productions
- Publishers
- Double Fine Productions, Xbox Game Studios
- Genres
- Adventure, Platform
- Themes
- Action, Comedy
- Series
- Psychonauts
- Events
- Xbox E3 2019 Briefing, PlayStation Experience 2015 Keynote, The Game Awards 2015
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Aug 24, 2021 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac
- Aug 25, 2021 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Nov 03, 2021 (Next-Gen Optimization Patch Release) (Worldwide) PlayStation 5
Also available on
- Psychonauts 2: Motherlobe Edition (2022) · PS4, XONE, XSX
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Rating distribution
5 stars
353
4 stars
259
3 stars
93
2 stars
23
1 star
9
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status tylerisrandom Aug 30, 2021
I was six figments away from 100% last evening, woke up this morning with an idea of where they were hiding... and I was right! 🎉
My review will have to wait a bit, but I really, really, really enjoyed it.
Status BMO Aug 29, 2021
Just finished the main story of Psychonauts 2. An absolute joy of a game to play and a truly emotional ride. I loved every moment of it and while I’ll probably put down my thoughts more thoroughly soon, I do sincerely hope everyone gets a chance to experience this wonderful piece of media.
Status BMO Aug 28, 2021
Ok, I seldom ever say things like this because I don’t rank my experiences, but for the first time since BotW I may have stumbled upon what unequivocally is what I might call the game of the year. I rarely ever have a game of the year, so this is not likely to happen again for a while. And I’m …
Ok, I seldom ever say things like this because I don’t rank my experiences, but for the first time since BotW I may have stumbled upon what unequivocally is what I might call the game of the year. I rarely ever have a game of the year, so this is not likely to happen again for a while. And I’m not even done, so it’s risky to say this, but nonetheless here goes:
Folks, Psychonauts 2 is probably, very likely, the Game of the Year.
For those who know me well enough, let me remind you that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart also came out this year. And so did Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. So I don’t say what I said above lightly.
This is some game!
Status BMO Aug 26, 2021
Psychonauts 2 is gorgeous!
Admittedly, so is the first one, but it’s nice to see that Double Fine stuck with their aesthetic vision rather than altering the look of the game simply to take advantage realism afforded by contemporary tech. I feel like there are a number of games that push realism over stylistic direction, and I’m happy this isn’t …
Psychonauts 2 is gorgeous!
Admittedly, so is the first one, but it’s nice to see that Double Fine stuck with their aesthetic vision rather than altering the look of the game simply to take advantage realism afforded by contemporary tech. I feel like there are a number of games that push realism over stylistic direction, and I’m happy this isn’t one of them.
Status BMO Aug 26, 2021
Psychonauts 2 contains a level of thoughtfulness in both level design and in story elements that I really appreciate. While I enjoyed several of the levels in the original game, this sequel has some very well thought out narratives backing the level design, in a way that shows the Double Fine has grown as developers and storytellers. A lot more …
Psychonauts 2 contains a level of thoughtfulness in both level design and in story elements that I really appreciate. While I enjoyed several of the levels in the original game, this sequel has some very well thought out narratives backing the level design, in a way that shows the Double Fine has grown as developers and storytellers. A lot more of this game hits me significantly. It's clear Double Fine put deep critical thought into the story they wanted to craft, leaving behind a lot of worn out tropes about mental illness and replacing them with empathetic and well conceived of representations.
So far this game feels like everything I wanted the first game to be, and everything I could have possibly wanted from a sequel.
Status tylerisrandom Aug 24, 2021
I missed this little dude so much! Found a couple of hours to play this evening, overjoyed so far.
Status BMO Aug 24, 2021
Clearly I'm antsy to play this, so let me pose this question: does anyone know what time this goes live? I've set it to download and I am wondering if this goes live at midnight, or some other time later tomorrow. Anyone know?
Update: I think I found an answer, and I guess I could have just checked my Xbox. …
Clearly I'm antsy to play this, so let me pose this question: does anyone know what time this goes live? I've set it to download and I am wondering if this goes live at midnight, or some other time later tomorrow. Anyone know?
Update: I think I found an answer, and I guess I could have just checked my Xbox.
Release Time on Game Pass
If you click on the game itself on Xbox, it will inform you that Psychonauts 2 is set to go live on August 25th at 1 am BST. The time is likely similar around the world, meaning you can play it an hour after midnight.
Unfortunately, games can always run into their own issues so, if it doesn't arrive when it says it does, just give it a few minutes and try again.
Status BMO Aug 21, 2021
Seeing that this drops on Wednesday next week, I’m taking a break from playing anything new until then. I’m coming off finishing The Last of Us 2 last night and I don’t want to start anything big before Psychonauts 2. So maybe that means I’ll jump into Hades for a few runs or play something else that is open …
Read moreSeeing that this drops on Wednesday next week, I’m taking a break from playing anything new until then. I’m coming off finishing The Last of Us 2 last night and I don’t want to start anything big before Psychonauts 2. So maybe that means I’ll jump into Hades for a few runs or play something else that is open ended and doesn’t require serious devotion. Or I might actually finish Coffee Talk.
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Status BMO Jul 19, 2021
Looking good:
It also sounds like there won't be big conceptual or mechanical changes from the original game, which I'm cool with. I'll even be cool with it if they stick another Meat Circus in it, because if I find myself feeling anythign like I did when playing the Xbox version, I'm going to toggle that new Invincibility mode …
Looking good:
It also sounds like there won't be big conceptual or mechanical changes from the original game, which I'm cool with. I'll even be cool with it if they stick another Meat Circus in it, because if I find myself feeling anythign like I did when playing the Xbox version, I'm going to toggle that new Invincibility mode on and be done with it!
Status BMO Jul 14, 2021
Last night I dreamt an entire scenario for Psychonauts 2, complete with level design, new characters and a complete story premise.
It was good! I woke up and promptly forgot all the details, but let me tell you if this game is half as good as my dream, we are in for a treat. Makes sense, right?