Psychonauts 2continues the irreverent humor and memorable storyline of the first game with a modern twist - in terms of both graphics and the development of comedy. It maintains all the charm of the original game but isn’t afraid to push the envelope even further.
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The variety of voice lines throughout the game adds a whole new level of comedy not seen in the original. Sure,Psychonautshad an amazing cast with characters and dialogue players will never forget, butPsychonauts 2is just a larger game with a lot more to explore.
8Everything In Raz' Pregnant “Dream Sequence”
One of the strangest (and most hilarious)easter eggs inPsychonauts 2, and possibly all of gaming, is the pregnant raz comic made by Pendleton Ward. The creator of Adventure Time created a sequence no-one is going to forget, although it is a little out of the way.
In the animatic, Raz asks “why don’t I remember any of this” to which Ford replies “you want to remember this?” while inexplicably wearing clown makeup with an armful of piglets. It’s an… experience… that can’t be summed up in just a few words.
7Sam’s Pancakes
In the Diner, Raz finds Sam in the kitchen. Interacting with Sam reveals some hilarious dialogue that perhaps hints at Sam’s origins. When Raz asks her where she learned where to make pancakes, Sam quickly says “prison"while staring blankly.
It takes Raz a second to process this as he looks shocked, to which Sam replies “wait, what did I say? I meant from my mother.” The entire scene is home to some unforgettable lines of dialogue, including using butter as a metaphor.
6Pobody’s Nerfect, Especially Dogen
When talking to Sam, Raz can uncover a little bit more about Dogen, the surprisingly powerful (if not a bit shy) character from the first game. Raz asks Sam whether he really has made people’s heads explode, to which she replies “No! Never!” and then asks whether he means only people who didn’t deserve it.
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Raz then says “No! Anybody!” to which Sam says “Look, pobody’s nerfect. Am I right?” Dogen was of course seen in the first game in a special sequence where he blows up squirrels with his mind at Whispering Rock Summer Camp.
5Vertically Impaired Preteens
When Raz makes his wayinto the mind of Gristollater in the game, it’s obvious that nobody working the various rides likes their job. They seem to take it out on visitors in a snarky way, including so-called VIPs.
When Lili mentions that her and Raz are VIPs, one ride operator notes their height, saying “Oh, does that stand for Vertically-Impaired Preteens?” While Raz does age betweenPsychonautsandPsychonauts 2, he doesn’t appear to become much taller, if at all.
4Everyone Can See Raz Picking Up Mental Connection
Whenever Raz picks up a new mental power, he makes a classic ITEM FOUND pose present in lots of games, like in theZeldaseries. What makes this different inPsychonauts 2, though, is that apparently everyone else can see him do this.
When Razpicks up the firstpower of the game, Mental Connection, he strikes the pose, to which Lizzie asks “uh, what are you doing, weirdo?” It’s apparently not meant for the player’s eyes only.
3The Pillinko Game Host Misunderstands Raz
In the Casino there are lots and lots of memorable moments, but one that stands out is with theoperator of the Pillinko game. When Raz says “I want another shot!” the Needle Nurse misunderstands.
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The operator says to this “OK, I’m gonna need you to bend over…” before Raz cuts them off and reiterates, “No! Another shot at the game!” Maybe the attendant thinks Raz wanted his COVID-19 booster shot instead of a second try.
2Raz' Nickname, According To His Family
When players finally meet Raz’s family inPsychonauts 2it’s a simultaneously hilarious andoddly heartwarming moment. Raz doesn’t get called by his name by his family, instead his mother calls him “pootie” and his siblings all call him “pooter.”
It’s unknown exactly why he was given this moniker – perhaps Raz was a particularly flatulent child. Lizzie starts to call Raz this as well shortly after, against his wishes.
1A Serious Mission In The Forgetful Forest
Right before heading to the Questionable Area and the Forgetful Forest, and as part of the questline to open up the Bowling Alley, Raz thinks about to himself on his mission objectives. The charming qualities of thePsychonautsfranchise are made fun of inan easily missed moment.
Raz says “I’m off to the Forgetful Forest to get a bee for Agent Boole. This is a serious mission, no matter how adorable it sounds.” Indeed, it does sound like something out of a fairytale, but it’s an important mission nonetheless.
Psychonauts 2is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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