From the twisted mind of Tim Schaeffer, Psychonauts

thatmariolover · 04-26-2005, 01:46 PM

So have you guys played this? It's seriously the best platformer I've ever played, possibly the best single player game. Then again, I'm a huge fan of Tim Schaeffer. He did Day of the Tentacle, Sam & Max: Hit the Road, Grim Fandango, and a bunch of others for LucasArts a while ago. And man, you sure can tell it's him again.

I picked up the Xbox version the day it came out and put 11 hours into the game to beat it. That's 11 hours on the game clock, and obviously doesn't take into account loads and stuff like that, plus I had already played about 3 hours of it before I took it home to my Xbox so I whizzed through a lot of stuff. Probably would have taken me closer to 14 or 15 hours if I hadn't touched it. But there's still tons of stuff to collect and stuff so I'll be busy for a while.

Basic story premise is that you're Razputen (Raz for short), a misunderstood boy who was raised in the Circus by his father (who hates psychics because a gypsy psychic cursed all in his lineage to die in water). But one day somebody gives Raz a brochure about a summer camp for psychics and so Raz runs away to join them. But the more you get psychic techniques you're taught at the camp the more you learn about a sinister plot growing there, and it's up to you to find out what's happening and how to stop it.

Canyarion · 04-26-2005, 05:05 PM

Pics/info?

thatmariolover · 04-26-2005, 08:44 PM

Well, IGN's review of the Xbox version can be found here:
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/606/606977p1.html

The PS2 version will be released mid next month or on June first, not sure which, seen different dates on different sites. The PC version should already be out, and the Gamecube got ignored this time.

Screenshots...

Townsperson of Lungfishopolis.

Our main hero, Raz.

Fighting a brain tank.

Classmate.

The evil "dentist."

On stage in the mind of a lunatic.

Super Censor, ready to kill the intruder in the mind.

Swinging high in the mind of a bull fighter.

The bull.

Jason1 · 04-26-2005, 09:11 PM

I'll most likely pick this baby up for PC. Its got Tim Schafers name on it, which goes a helluva long way. Grim Fandango was one of the greatest games ever made.

Swan · 04-26-2005, 11:08 PM

I believe it's coming to PS2 as well. I shall try it then.

Teuthida · 04-26-2005, 11:21 PM

The PC version shall be mine. Been wanting this game since I saw the first screenshot.

Jason1 · 04-27-2005, 10:49 PM

I downloaded and played the demo today...I was quite impressed. The game does slightly remind me of Grim Fandango...even though its really nothing like it. The most impressive thing were how intriguing the characters are. Twas kinda the same in grim Fandango, you really connect with the characters. Im definatley picking this one up sometime next week.

But if you plan to play the PC version, youd better have a decent gamepad. Its one of those games that really cant be played well on the keyboard.

Jason1 · 05-12-2005, 10:26 PM

Id just like to say that I bought the PC version, and I simply cant stop playing it. Its absolutley awsome, the best platformer ive played in a LONG time. Even though its so very different, it actually reminds me of Grim Fandango in many ways, which is a good thing since Grim Fandango is one of my favorite games ever.

Anyways, if your unsure of wether to get this game or not, dont hesitate. Its wicked fun.