Somehow, 17 years later, Double Fine was able to improve practically everything from the original Psychonauts in Psychonauts 2.

Playing both games within weeks of each other I believe really helped my experience with this game. From the original game to this sequel, there is no drop in quality and is everything I wanted to see more of in a follow up. The writing is just as witty and clever, channeling the energy of the original without missing a beat. Platforming is just as precise, if not better, with super creative level design and better controls. The combat has been overhauled with awesome enemy variety and an increased move-set for Raz.

While the game's ending is probably its weakest segment, it is a proper resolution to the story going back to the first game. It is climactic and bold, if not a bit cheesy and convenient, but where the first game's ending came and went, Psychonauts 2's finale is much more pronounced and exciting.

Will there be a Psychonauts 3? God, I hope so; if it comes out in 2040 I will certainly be here for it. However, if Psychonauts 2 really is the last entry in this short, charming franchise, then it certainly went out with a bang.