Psychonauts 2 review overview: Verdict and Metacritic rating ahead of Game Pass release

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Psychonauts 2 review roundup ahead of Game Pass release (Image: MICROSOFT)

Psychonauts 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2021. As a sequel to the 2005 cult classic, fans have been waiting for the return of Raz and the colorful platformer series directed by industry legend Tim Schafer. And it looks like the wait has been worth it, with critics impressed.

The first Psychonauts 2 reviews went live today (Monday, August 23) and – at the time of writing – Psychonauts 2 has a Metacritic rating of 87 percent based on 45 reviews.

This is the rating for the Xbox version and means Psychonauts 2 is the sixth highest-rated Xbox Series X game of 2021.

On Opencritic, Psychonauts 2 has a rating of 88, with 98 percent of critics recommending the game.

Psychonauts 2 reviews were published ahead of the fast-approaching release date of the psychedelic platformer.

Psychonauts 2 releases on Wednesday, August 25 on Xbox Series X, S, Xbox One, PCs, macOS, and PlayStation 4.

As with other Xbox Game Studios titles, Psychonauts 2 will also be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers from day one.

If you’re thinking of jumping into the colorful world of Psychonauts 2, here’s what some critics think of the latest big name Xbox game…

Psychonauts 2 review summary – PureXbox – 10/10: “It’s really amazing how incredible Psychonauts 2 is. After 16 years, expectations for the sequel were so high it seemed like they couldn’t possibly be fulfilled. We don’t know how they did it, but the wizards of Double Fine not only met them , but knocked through it with ease. Psychonauts 2 is an extraordinary feat in both gameplay and storytelling, balancing heavy themes of mental health with its whimsical world. In lesser hands, it could have been a disaster, but the team has built upon every aspect of the original game while respecting its fanbase. Psychonauts 2 is the best game of 2021 so far and one of the best sequels ever made.”

Psychonauts 2 review summary – TheGamer – 4.5/5: “Even in those moments of collectible swearing, I had an absolute blast playing Psychonauts 2. It’s rare that a highly anticipated sequel does most things right, but this is one of those moments and I’m convinced that Psychonauts 2 Double is. Fine’s best game yet and an early contender for game of the year. Just don’t make us wait a decade for the next.”

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Psychonauts 2 reviews went live this week ahead of the game’s release date (Image: MICROSOFT)

Psychonauts 2 review round up – Eurogamer – Recommended: “Just as witty, eccentric and imaginative as the 2005 action platformer, with a more developed understanding of mental health.”

Psychonauts 2 review overview – Comicbook.com – 4.5/5: “As someone who has loved Psychonauts since I first played it over a decade ago, I can’t emphasize enough how much joy this sequel has brought me. If you’re someone who also loves the original, it’s hard to believe you that’s going to do.” t enjoy this experience from start to finish. And even if you’re a newcomer who’s been interested in Psychonauts 2 from afar, there’s still more than enough here to keep you smiling from ear to ear on a regular basis. Psychonauts 2 is definitely one of the best games yet in 2021 and serves as a fantastic example of why Xbox wanted to buy Double Fine in the first place.”

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