I played the original Psychonauts when it came out and it was one of my favorite games of its console generation due purely to its vibrant creativity. I never really thought there would be a sequel and then Psychonauts 2 arrived 15+ years later with little fanfare. This one is even better than the first. Like the first, Psychonauts 2 uses creative exploration and manifestation of the mind, dream logic, and childhood nostalgia to explore a wide variety of themes related to mental health. While the subject matter can get quite dark, it is always handled maturely and I always felt like I was in good hands. Each mindscape feels uniquely suited to each character and evocative of that character's mental state and personality. Frankly, the combat in these games is by far their worst quality, but the platforming is solid and moving through each world and the story is pure joy for me. I probably wouldn't consider this a masterpiece if it weren't so stunningly creative, but the only game even remotely close in that regard is the first Psychonauts. I had an incredible time from start to finish and it's an experience I'll be thinking about for a long while.