Whats so good about Psychonauts?

[Senopati]

Dont get me wrong,
By any means i know this game is a cult classics, like Beyond Good and Evil, Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Silent Hill etc.
I had this in library for a long time but never played it.
But recently i got news about Psychonauts is getting a remake / second series in development (?).
So, i wonder, is this that game good?
Any 4th wall breaking?
Or maybe psychological thing about human minds?
Kindly explain me please.
Thanks.

[Kargor]

As far as I'm concerned: the setting, where Raz goes into the mind of various people, allowed them to do extremely varied levels -- and they actually did it, especially in the Asylum levels.

[D-ray]

The setting is very original in my opinion. The characters are just awesome, and the design behind the level is far from mediocre.
Is both good for a casual and an hardocre player. You should definitely give it a try!

[KateSt]

Psychonauts gives you sort of an inside look on some mental ilnesses, makes you think how different the world outlook is for different people, gives you an interesting story to explore while being fully immersed. Amazing comedy in dialogues, amazing characters, from their backstories to their artstyle, even more amazing plot. For me its for sure one of my favourite games

[Senopati]

thanks for all your answers!
so this game is extremely weird but really good in deifferent way.
going to try it.
thanks again!

[ProgramPower]

In light of the sequel coming up this year replayed the entire game to 101% completion and it was really good! Actually completing it might be a bit of a chore (specifically if you miss some of figments).
But the strong parts are:
1. Suprisingly, graphics. Don't get me wrong, the textures are definitely low quality AND models are low poly, but the style makes it kinda timeless. I would prefer an HD version for sure, but what it is right now still looks good in my opinion. So maybe it's more style not graphics, but I still would call that graphics.
2. The level design. As somebody already pointed out - it gives perspective into different peoples' psyche (including some with real mental issues). And level design of those levels reflect that. There are some confusing places where I wasn't sure what to do next but I can name only 3 of those even after fresh run-through after 10 years of not playing this game. And 2 of those are in the most bizarre and interesting level of them all.
3. The story and the characters. I can't separate them enough since the story makes the characters and the characters makes the story. I can't explain more without spoiling something.
4. The music. I've listed to "Meat Circus" 10 years ago more time than any song on this soundtrack (because it's like if circus music was written by somebody would like to make you scared of circus which is kinda the point), but other songs like flamenco-inspired "Black Velvetopia" or very dynamic "Duel with the Critic" make the them interesting to listen on their own (at least for me). And even the title music invokes this sense of discovery and curiosity.
5. And the powers. I mean what other game do you have telekinesis, the ability to burn stuff, "levitation" (although I would rather consider it a fast run and high jump combo), invisibility and they are can actively be used throughout the game (not restricted to a certain section) and there not a huge amount of back-tracking with these.

Overall - solid game even after 15+ years.
I will probably post that as a review on the game. :)

[Senopati]

Originally posted by ProgramPower:

In light of the sequel coming up this year replayed the entire game to 101% completion and it was really good! Actually completing it might be a bit of a chore (specifically if you miss some of figments).
But the strong parts are:
1. Suprisingly, graphics. Don't get me wrong, the textures are definitely low quality AND models are low poly, but the style makes it kinda timeless. I would prefer an HD version for sure, but what it is right now still looks good in my opinion. So maybe it's more style not graphics, but I still would call that graphics.
2. The level design. As somebody already pointed out - it gives perspective into different peoples' psyche (including some with real mental issues). And level design of those levels reflect that. There are some confusing places where I wasn't sure what to do next but I can name only 3 of those even after fresh run-through after 10 years of not playing this game. And 2 of those are in the most bizarre and interesting level of them all.
3. The story and the characters. I can't separate them enough since the story makes the characters and the characters makes the story. I can't explain more without spoiling something.
4. The music. I've listed to "Meat Circus" 10 years ago more time than any song on this soundtrack (because it's like if circus music was written by somebody would like to make you scared of circus which is kinda the point), but other songs like flamenco-inspired "Black Velvetopia" or very dynamic "Duel with the Critic" make the them interesting to listen on their own (at least for me). And even the title music invokes this sense of discovery and curiosity.
5. And the powers. I mean what other game do you have telekinesis, the ability to burn stuff, "levitation" (although I would rather consider it a fast run and high jump combo), invisibility and they are can actively be used throughout the game (not restricted to a certain section) and there not a huge amount of back-tracking with these.

Overall - solid game even after 15+ years.
I will probably post that as a review on the game. :)

Thanks a lot for your detailed and thoroughly explanation!
Appreciate it

[Bagheadt]

Why not just play it and see for yourself?