Psychonauts (2005)

Psychonauts is a platform-adventure game developed by Double Fine Productions and released in 2005. It follows Razputin “Raz” Aquato, a young psychic who runs away from the circus to attend a summer camp for aspiring psychonauts. Players explore imaginative levels set inside the minds of different characters, each reflecting their mental states. Gameplay combines platforming, combat, and the use of psychic abilities such as telekinesis and levitation. The game was praised for its creativity, humor, and distinctive art style.

Release date

April 19, 2005

Genres

Platform, Puzzle, Adventure

Developer

Double Fine Productions

Publisher

THQ, Double Fine Productions, Majesco Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios

How long to beat Psychonauts (HowLongToBeat): Main Story 12 hours · Main + Sides 15 hours · Completionist 21½ hours.

Metacritic Metascore: 88.

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