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Playing Psychonauts for the first time and it is blowing my mind. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by flux to c/[email protected]

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Psychonauts was always one of those games I was meaning to play ever since it came out. I've played most of the double fine titles but I started it and it didn't instantly click so I put it down and never got back to it. The second one came out and I thought alright time to go for it. Wow! What a debut from double fine! Clever and fun mechanics, well defined characters, engaging story and actually laugh out loud moments! If you have kids the game dialogue is snappy like a Pixar movie. I made it to the tower and just can't wait to see what happens next. There are a few small things like camera angles or controls that can be a little frustrating after all it's almost a 20 year old game but if do yourself a favor and grab it for $2 on steam or Xbox store right now if you think you might like it. I've already got #2 in the queue.

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[–] HorseFD 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Amazing game. Have you played the sequel yet? It may even be better than the first.

[–] flux 3 points 1 year ago

I bought it and waiting till I finish the first before diving in. Very excited.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

What a great game. It manages to do what very few games even try, while keeping the same basic platformer controls each level feels fresh and has its own unique experience. I think even the sequel, although more polished and very enjoyable, fails to capture that feeling. I've completed Psychonauts to level 101 so many times over the year, I envy you for getting to experience it for the first time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Playing through it right now... really enjoying it! The hub tests my patience at times but the story and level designs have been fun :)

[–] spedswir 2 points 1 year ago

I really loved the game, the aesthetic and characters were fantastic. The milkman levels are still some of my favourites just because of how surreal it all was.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've tried playing it but the controls were so terrible I couldn't bring myself to do more than 5 minutes with it.

[–] flux 2 points 1 year ago

I had the same reaction the first time. I will say after a little while the controls do feel less frustrating. But yah I wish there was a remaster with tight controls.