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Psychonauts 2

In this long-awaited sequel, players control Raz as he trains to become a psychonaut, an agent using psychic powers to stop those who would use their own abilities for evil. Along the way, Raz (and the player) must unravel a mystery surrounding the organization's origins, and Raz's own family history.

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Psychonauts 2
Platformer
9/10
Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
August 25, 2021
ESRB
T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco
Developer(s)
Double Fine
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

Franchise
Psychonauts
Platform(s)
PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, Linux, macOS
How Long To Beat
16 Hours

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