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1Upsmanship

1Upsmanship: Psychonauts

Jun 1, 2022
Child Michael Swaim challenges his co-host to play his favorite game Psychonauts, while they discuss its story, gameplay mechanics, and unique aesthetic. They debate the game's quality, compare it to other games, and share their experience playing a sequel. They also discuss metal imagery in games, preferences for darker versions, and the impact of triple-A games. Their opinions on Psychonauts and other games are shared, along with mentions of true crime podcasts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Psychonauts is a cult classic game known for its unique premise, quirky characters, and clever level design.
  • Psychonauts' storytelling is both impressive and somewhat disjointed, with the use of different characters' brains as levels affecting pacing and investment in the story.

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