
After sixteen years since the series debuted, a successful fundraising campaign for a sequel, and an acquisition by Xbox, Double Fine has finally released Psychonauts 2. The platformer continues the narrative of the cult-classic original and has been very well received by players and critics alike.

James writes: "Not a game that I was intending to review or even play – Double Fine’s Psychonauts 2 seems to have left a lasting impression on me… so why is that?"

All playable from September 2.

Last Word on Gaming takes a look at ten games who treat mental health issues as respectfully and seriously as they ought to be in real life.
Titles that handle these themes well can genuinely help people feel seen or understood. Anyone interested in going beyond games and looking into real-world support options might find helpful resources at https://uvtreat.com/ especially for understanding different approaches to mental health treatment and recovery.
This game was a spectacular playthrough - best game this year so far for me.
I think they did a really good job of making a sequel that feels fresh without breaking/ruining the formula.