Picked this up on a recent sale when it was a dollar before the second game got announced and just beat it.
Can we just talk about how good this game? The gameplay isn't amazing, but the characters and atmosphere really do keep you going all the way through to the end. I honestly haven't played a game this interesting in years.
>every character is developed
>fucking creepy as shit dark bits
>the fucking romantic subplot
What do you guys think? 9/10 for me.
I'm actually replaying it right now and it's a blast. The whole matador level man what an experience. But for the upcoming sequel I could have gone without it to be honest.I'm still gonna buy it though it's just expectations are definitely lowered
>>320581143
yeah, with it being crowdfunded and all i'm weary.
also
>that fucking milkman level
>>320580705
>Can we just talk about how good this game?
These threads never go well, you see, because everyone agrees with that, and don't really have anything to add.
>>320580705
Yeah I played this last year and loved it too. Honestly one of the best games I've played in years.
The gameplay was a bit of a letdown in some of the levels like when you are a giant in that little city, but other levels like Black Velvetopia more than make up for it. A flawed gem but you are right about the characters and atmosphere. I wanted to explore the park hub world even more it was so good.
It's definitely well-written and wonderfully witty. The subplot in whichthe two hick kids plan their suicideand other little bits like that are what keep it from quite fitting as the plot for a kid's show; it's really its own unique experience. I hope the same talents will be brought in to work on Psychonauts 2.
>the gameplay isn't that good
>but all these great characters
so it's only good for its story? Hmm
>>320580705
It was great anon, too bad Tim is a hack and won't manage 2 well.
>>320581543
Is it just me or were there places in the hub world that were never fully utilized? Like the receptionist area. im pretty sure you never had to go there
>>320581608
If you played it you'd see what I meant, and you would probably still agree its a great game.
>>320581608
The gameplay is good but has it's up's and downs.
Some levels it feels fantastic to play, and others meh. The hub world is good as fuck though.
>>320581543
>The subplot in whichthe two hick kids plan their suicide
I don't remember this, and I am pretty sure I found everything. What was it?
>>320580705
Its a fun game with a shit producer.
9/10 will pirate the sequel.
>>320581608
I dunno why these anons say it's not good.
It's just as good as 3d platformers get.
There needs to be more LiLi porn.
>>320581863
Go to the roof of the store during twilight but before nighttime camp where everyone gets kidnapped.
>>320581907
>>320581863
So what kind of game is it? What do you do? I have vague menories of when it came out on the Xbox HUEG and my friend playing it but now much.
>>320581863
It's the cheerleader kids.
>>320582424
its an action platformer. Think banjo kazooie, but floatier
>>320581907
for story and characters and stuff? probably. for gameplay fuck no.
>>320582424
As I said it's a 3d platformer at its core.
But the genre hardly says much about the game. What makes it unique is visual design and the setting. Every level is based on a character's subconsciousness you literally dive into.
>>320582424
A big part of it is that you go into people's (and other creatures') minds to obtain secrets or convince them to do stuff, usually solving their psychological problems in the process. The gameplay is sometimes altered (quite creatively) to fit the theme of the person's psychological problems.
You get psychic powers like levitation and clairvoyance. The latter lets you see through the eyes of other NPCs in the game; by the way, every one sees you differently, and you can even check how every single projection of a person's subconscious views you. For example, the painter dog who represents the artist's elitist side views you as a swine, the actress views you as an autograph wanting to be signed, one of the bosses sees you as a slab of meat, etc.
>>320582897
I always liked how Elton saw you as a another sailor.
>tfw finding out how broken levitate is
my mashing sucks though
>>320583849
Are there any neat exploits with this? I imagine this is the kind of skummy shit speedrunners would eat up.
>>320584502
Could probably skip the whole Milkman level, unless there's an invisible wall in addition to the gate.
I didn't really know about this exploit until this thread.
>>320585058
based anon delivers
>>320584728
yep you skip it if youre in the right place and the asylum too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsDc1YVxHA0
I am the milkman
My milk is delicious
>>320585058
Stop
It's been talked about to death, actually: underrated game that thankfully got more exposure on PC.
Still, I guess I'm looking forward to the sequel. I'm also fully prepared to be disappointed thanks to Kickstarter. I just want another Napoleon level. That shit was trippy and would make a good board game.
>>320588103
I think it will be worth playing regardless because Erik Wolpaw is back to write it
>>320584502
Now that you mentioned it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsDc1YVxHA0
>>320589437
Summary: glitcher/speedrunner shows the Psychonauts team how to beat their own game.
