The most common enemy is the Censor, something present in the mind of any sane individual, created in order to literally stamp out thoughts that don’t belong. These elements include not just physical objects, but most of the enemies who appear throughout Psychonauts 2 as well. Most importantly, above all of the above, are memory vaults, creatures that hold a slide reel inside detailing an important moment in that person’s life. In some minds there are also stray thoughts, little white bubbles that can be connected to in order to reach new areas. In addition, there is emotional baggage (suitcases that are usually tucked away somewhere out of sight), half-a-minds (literal halves of a brain), and nuggets of wisdom (little golden trinkets usually placed in hard-to-reach locations).
The most common are “figments of imagination,” a subtle representation of what is going on in the character’s mind in relation to where it is found.
Throughout Psychonauts 2’s worlds, there are common elements meant to reflect the fundamental pieces that can be present in any person. For me personally, what stuck out the most was Compton Boole and his mental world known as “Compton’s Cookoff.” Basic Braining Some worlds mean more to different individuals depending on their own prior experiences. Every world takes a look at a different individual character, showcasing their mental struggles and traumatic past through intriguing metaphors that really warrant a second look to unpack everything going on. Psychonauts was a masterclass in probing the depths of the mind, and its sequel is no different.
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