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"...the freshest game we've played since Katamari Damacy." 9 out of 10
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| "...Psychonauts is a must buy title that no gamer should be without." 9.1 |
| "As much fun as I had with the gameplay, it's the humor of Psychonauts that really makes it worthwhile." 8.6 out of 10 |
| "...it could be the best adventure game Schafer has ever produced." 9 out of 10 |
| "The team at Double Fine has managed to seamlessly combine sumptuous, mind-bending visuals and a downright funny script to create one of the most inventive games to hit the PS2." 4 out of 5 |
| "...anyone just looking for a fun and whimsical adventure with a brilliant presentation and a fantastic story will find just that in Psychonauts." 8.7 out of 10 |
| "Psychonauts is so packed with art, humor and gameplay that I didn’t want it to end." 9 out of 10 |
| "Psychonauts is hands-down, one of the best games I’ve played, period, and I’ve been gaming for over 30 years." 9.7 |
| "The team at Double Fine has managed to seamlessly combine sumptuous, mind-bending visuals and a downright funny script to create one of the best games to hit the Xbox." 4 1/2 out of 5 |
| "Psychonauts is a genuinely fun platformer/adventure that's chock-full of quirky ideas, creative level design and colorful characters, and anyone who's looking for a breath of fresh air in gaming should definitely check it out." A |
| "Psychonauts is an amazing game that you’d be out of your mind to miss." 9.4 |
| G4 sits down with Schafer to explore his inspirations for the game. Look for Tim's Icon show debut on G4 this Thursday 4/28 at 7 pm Eastern and 10 pm Pacific. |
| "Psychonauts is a triumph of art direction, a prime example of exquisite aesthetics and of how well an imaginary world can be beautifully conceived." 5 out of 5 |
| Learn about Raz's origins as "Dart" and learn the sad truth that Psychonauts does not include "sex with squirrels." |
| "It's a brilliant debut for Double Fine..." 90% |
| "Few titles have ever inspired in me this genuine sense of discovery." 8.75 |
| "It's so goofily hilarious, you may just find yourself a wisecrack away from peeing in your Jockeys." 90%, Editor's Choice Award |
| "Schafer and his team of developers at Double Fine Productions have managed to take what many in the video game industry had been saying was a dead genre (the action/adventure platformer) and made it seem fresh and exciting again." 4 out of 4, Game of the Week |
| "Possibly the most brilliantly visual game you will ever play on the Xbox." 9.4 |
"It seems near-impossible not to fall in love with its sense of style." 8.8
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| Four pages of great info on development history and Tim's inspirations. |
| See Tim in a spiffy suit and check out the red hot cake. |
| Read up for info on fanny packs and small wooden potty chairs. |
| CGW includes Tim Schafer in their "Hall of Fame." |
| "It's coming soon, it's weird, and from what we've played so far, it rocks." |
| "All that's missing is a level set inside the eccentric noggin of the game's brilliant creator, Tim Schafer." |
| "Pizza orgies," sewage overflow and rats. Oh my! |
| "...as groundbreaking as it is genius." 9 out of 10 |
| "Psychonauts proves that at least one designer still has a sixth sense for making compelling games." 4 out of 4 (bunnies!) |
| "A delightfully strange concept, gorgeous graphics and a clever script make Psychonauts a contender for game of the year." 4 out of 4 stars |
"...Psychonauts makes even the weirdest action games seem pedestrian in comparison."
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| "...undoubtedly one of the most imaginative games you’ll ever get to play." |
| "The game is practically oozing with personality and humor, not to mention the impressive visuals." |
| "So far it's lived up to the hype..." |
"...the overall gist of Psychonauts is, in a word, extraordinary."
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"The dark humor, skewed atmosphere, truly unique art direction, and a general level of snark several degrees past anything you'd expect to see in entertainment aimed at the wee ones, marks it as a game pretty much anyone should be able to appreciate."
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| "Seriously, this game is out there but in such a good way that we can't wait to play more than just one level....The combination of artistic style, level design, and gameplay melds extremely well together..." |
| "The gameplay...played wonderfully in a demo version." |
| "It's funny, it's intelligent, and it's incredibly vivid." |
| Tim walks you through the Psychonauts demo on "On the Spot." |
| "In terms of pure creativity, this is definitely one of the best games of 2005, hands down." |
| "The game's levels are some of the most imaginative we've ever seen." |
| Find out more about Tim's beard than you ever needed to know |
| "Tim Schafer brings us something so far out of the ordinary it's just short of remarkable." |
| Read up to find out what Raz started out as.... |
"The game features some of the most elaborate, stylized art direction ever, with characters and locations that practically defy description."
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| "...a by-the-book lesson on how to create original game characters that look distinct and give off an air of coolness even when they're standing still." |
| "One glimpse at the screenshots should give you a clear idea that the folks at Double Fine are both insane and incredibly talented." |
Tim Schafer and Double Fine listed among the "Xbox 30."
"We hope Schafer's unique vision and artistic bent are contagious...." |
| "Clever is the word that first comes to mind, maybe brilliant says it better." |
| Included as one of the Most Anticipated Games of 2005 |
| "...something wildly original and carrying an expressively personal stamp Tim Schafer's adamant about maintaining." |
| "...Psychonauts is a very unique title, both in concept and execution." |
| "It would be enough to have solid gameplay infused with humor but the game looks simply fantastic to boot." |
"Psychonauts is in many ways a game ahead of its time...bursting with humor, originality, style and subtext..."
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| "This platform game is an incredibly creative, wonderfully humorous, and refreshingly original title with the enormous potential to rise above the glut of sequels and 'me-too' titles that comprise the majority of the market." |
| Download this in depth video interview that explores the background and features of the game. As an added bonus, you'll also find out where the name "Double Fine" came from.... |
| "At this point, Psychonauts is looking spectacular..." |
| "In the Game Critics Awards at 2002's E3, Psychonauts received the Best Original Game award." |
| "Psychonauts displays a winning sense of humor that permeates everything from the dialogue to the whimsical design of the environments and characters." |
| "Schafer is using his storytelling experience to ensure that Psychonauts is more than the typical coin collecting, star dispensing console platformer we've been so often plagued by in the past." |
"The world of Psychonaut Raz impressed us immensely when it was first announced. We're delighted it's found a new home."
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| Want the skinny straight from the source? Read Tim Schafer's interview on Gamespot.com. |
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