Psychonauts is a game from Double Fine Productions which was published in 2005 by Majesco Entertainment. It is a platform video game with action-adventure elements. Follow the story of Raz, a son of circus performers who wants to become a Psychonaut. The game has received very positive reviews; the writing is excellent, the psychedelic design is very atmospheric, and Raz's journey shows an image of true inner psyche.
Story
In Psychonauts 1, you follow a history of Razputin, a boy who left his family to take part in the Psychonauts camp. Soon enough, Raz learns the truth behind the experiments happening at the camp. However, no one wants to believe him and the campers start to disappear. You will need to help Raz bring everything to normality. The game offers a true adventure through our psyche and inner mind!
Gameplay
In the Psychonauts video game, control Raz, a Psychonaut with unique abilities, such as telekinesis, levitation, invisibility, and pyrokinesis. Fight off difficult enemies, explore the camp and go through several mental worlds of certain characters. Resolve psychological issues within them and defeat the villain who has stolen all the brains of your fellow campers.
Enter mental worlds
Exploring minds is a part of your unique adventure. Each character differs, and so does their inner consciousness. Explore their heads as no two are alike. Help the characters with the demons from their past and enjoy a different set of challenges and memories in each mind.
Wield psychic powers
Raz is a Psychonaut who wields unique abilities. Those powers include telekinesis, levitation, invisibility, pyrokinesis, clairvoyance, PSI Blast, PSI Shield, and confusion. As the story progresses, you are able to become even more powerful. Those superpowers help you with solving puzzles and defeating the enemies. Play to your strengths and use the full potential of your brain!
Key features:
- Become a Psychonaut and follow the psychological adventure of Raz, a son of two circus acrobats, who has become the only hope of the entire camp to retrieve their brains
- Use psychic abilities, such as telekinesis, pyrokinesis, invisibility, levitation, and more to solve difficult puzzles and defeat the demons lurking in our minds
- Enter the minds of other characters. Enjoy unique design, different sets of challenges and help them with the demons from their past as no two minds are alike
- Explore the camp, unlock new psychic powers and become more and more powerful
- Enjoy one of the greatest video game platformers and its unique psychedelic level design
