Psychonauts for Xbox Reviews by Gamers

Most people overlooked Psychonauts... and I was one of them. But since playing it, I can say that this is a fun, innovative, engaging platformer with real creativity behind the scenes. It's a humorous, enjoyable game that will have you putting other games aside through it's completion. The story is a strong point, moving the game briskly along a 15 hour quest. The graphic quality is nothing to write home about, but the graphic design is, creating worlds that you will remember well after the game is over. Sound fairs well, but not much stands out, except for the ambiance of the music and some voice and effect work. The real draws here are the psychic powers you acquire (which are just plain fun to use) and the worlds of experience. Jumping into people's heads and treating their psyche's like levels is something maniacally brilliant and very entertaining. Whether it's a city of terrified lungfish, a living board game or conspiracy-laden suburbia, these levels have tons of character. It's the kind of game that will remind you why you play games.