My Psychonauts level? Mandy of Billy and Mandy, sitting on top of a scythe, a script in one hand, knife in the other, while a radio voice is telling me to walk at the _:36s every couple hours from 8-4. I have no idea how it would play, but that's the basic idea.
Mine would be like a water level, but deep sea water. It would be dark and you would move slowly. There would be a single point of light in the distance. Things will get in your way and you knock you of course. They will have off hit boxes so that even though you know you dodged it you still get hit. As you get closer to the light hands reach out to grab you, but they are pulling you up towards the light. You get there and wake up. Barely remembering it. Then you get on with the game.
There would be giant creative places, but after a little bit it would change Signifying how I change my thoughts of different things and how my creations in Lego are always changing and how I can change feelings very fast.
Mine would consist of 3 areas, A Big Arcade with my inner self indefinitely playing Video games in a big and suspiciously mech-shaped chair thing (similar to the Critics balcony-thing), A medium sized animation studio / movie theater that isn’t exactly run well And a destroyed school, COVERED in censors. The level would mostly be about trying to turn off the monitor that’s distracting me so I can finally get back to helping the other 2 areas, which would involve going through the 3 areas to get pieces of a badge, with a mini-boss that is a rip-off of Mario. After you get the badge ( I’ll put Electrokenisis as a reference), you have to confront the monitor at the top of the arcade and destroy it using the new ability. This represents a time when I used to be quite the procrastinator / Video game fanatic. I stopped doing much of drawing and BARELY cared about school (let alone actually do my work). The monitor represents everything that distracted me during this time in my life (being in the arcade because that’s what I usually did). Luckily I’m past that phase, and now I’m doing fine.
Yeah. Seriously, that chart is an amazing way of detailing out what all of us experience in our own way. I've received help and got my own therapy. I lucky to be surrounded by a supportive family and me supporting them right now. I feel mentally stable thanks to them and me helping them. All I hope is one day that each individual could at least get to a point in life where there is this 'peaceful' feeling based on looking back at each good and bad experience and tell themselves, "Hey, I'm a good person, and I did good today for others."
The fact that the rank 101 achievement is titled "Math Is Hard" makes me think they forgot that the punching minigame gives you a rank during development.
I finally felt what Jirard had went through, after completing every FNAF game, (with the mountains) at that moment. Now of course, what will it truly look like for Jirard's level, if the Pschonauts 2 Development Team develops it?
@Zachary Erickson Having watched a youtuber play it, I'd like to think so - the gameplay is unique and interesting and takes advantage of the limitations of the hardware fairly well. I don't remember the story, but I don't think I was dissatisfied with it? It wasn't psychonauts 1 level, but that's okay - I'm pretty sure it wasn't meant to be much more than a connector between 1 and 2.
Zachary Erickson i played it, it’s basically a point and click game in vr, and the artstyle translates insanely well to vr. It’s by far my favorite vr experience I’ve had so far.
Is it a mistake? Usually there'd be a line of code preventing the level/rank from counting past a certain number. Maybe it was initially a mistake and during beta testing they decided not to remove any figments that would have made the number exceed 100. Then again, DK 64 has 102%, but I'm sure that was intentional given the collectibles in the game.
I just want to say that little explanation of how your psyche would meld in the Psychonauts world, was really endearing. It's always good to know what goes into your mind, and I'm glad you're being candid about it
@@mikekazz5353 that's a superb price for such a true gem! Coincidentally, I found a pristine copy for the Playstation 2, when I visited my Local Book off today, I was so freaking excited to find it randomly while browsing the games. Now I can finally play it!
I'm playing the game right now and found this video because I wanted to see what other people think about that last level. I've enjoyed the game so far, but to me the meat circus is just bad level design and to me the controls don't seem to be precise enough for it.
@@jetthejudge original ps2/xbox meat circus was rough to the point that when they re-released it on steam they ended up changing the level to be alot more forgiving, even the devs were like "this is too much"
@@confusedpsyduck714 i dunno how to tell you this but making fun of gamergate and saying "fuck white supremacy" doesn't make someone an asshole. honestly it makes them a BETTER person.
This is now my absolute favorite episode of The Completionist. The thorough discussion of his own past and tribulations is heavily relatable, and the discussion of mental illness made it even more personal. Having a traumatic past, dealing with mental illness (granted it's a mild case), and struggling with existential crises makes me relate with this video heavily.
This episode got suddenly real. In a very good way. I’m glad you decided to truly dive into this game and what it means instead of just complete it and talk about how fun it is. When you started on about your level, it really came to a head. Loss is hard. As I have dealt with the sudden passing of a sibling, you’re right. It never leaves. While with time it does get easy, it truly is always there.
My Grandma had Alzheimer’s disease, and she passed away pretty recently. I don’t understand what it is like to lose one’s own mother, but I do understand what it is like to lose someone to that disease, that corruption of the mind. It’s a scary thing to watch progress, and I’m glad you shared more about your recovery in this video. Keep up the amazing work, man. You are doing great.
Dude, the part where you share your own level is so sweet and brave, and I really mean that as someone who has had to take a huge journey, and am still on this huge journey, of seeing therapists and of psychiatric appointments and medications. And I've gotten a lot better and more stable, and it's difficult but I'm a lot happier than I've ever been. And showing that vulnerability to express that introspection in your level design, that wasn't twisted at all, it was really brave and understandable. As someone who's life is centered around this, I really appreciate that.
Im replaying this now after beating part 2. Such a wonderful and fun game. I desperately hope ee don't have to wait 16 years for another adventure, because of all Double Fines work, this is the best. The game definitely feels like it's from 2005, it has the finicky control endemic of all 2005 platformers that aren't 3d Mario, but it doesn't hurt the experience, it isn't punishing or overly difficult. I personally think that its one of the most important gaming IP's of all time, and I wish more people would play it.
Holy crap I subbed yesterday thinking it would be really cool if he did Psychonauts, then boom 1 day later here it is! It like I'm a damn wizard or something.
@@mattglover560 I thought it was the same with the PS2 as well, but the final level was one of the most difficult and annoying levels ever. It was so bad that later versions of the game had it nerfed.
This game is just incredible, I want to pick a favorite level...but it is so difficult. Very creative and a fun platformer. Ah, maybe the milkman stage, or the whole "war strategy" level.
Thank you for including how you imagine a level based on your mind would work. I'm honestly not sure how mine would play, though I know its general themes would be trying to keep a fracturing family together while balancing with keeping myself taken care of.
I've been wanting to see you complete this for years, ever since I first started watching the show, back when I found you through your Borderlands video. I remember mentioning it a few times, before thinking "He has to get to it eventually. This game is MADE for the Completionist." Glad to see the time has come! Nice job, Jirard.
Im glad you reveiw'd this. It made me think about the current state of games today, the meaning behind them, and compare it to games of older titles. Gotta say theres been a clear downhill trend in terms of narrative in games.
Im so glad you finally covered this game and that you loved playing it since i grew up with this game and im also glad you took the time to reflect on yourself with your own mind which i can also relate to so thank you for that
When you were talking about your own mind level it was really obvious that you were a bit nervous and embarrassed about how personal it was. It takes a lot of courage to talk so openly about yourself and I just wanted to give you a kudos for putting that in the video. You didn't have to do that, the video still would have been great, but that part put it over the top and really made it personal. Great stuff Jirard.
my personal level would be A world that’s full of thunderstorms, and people that follow you because they think you’re their best friend because i get really attached to my friends. there would also be a small town with scary neighbors.
ya know whats funny? I beat that minigame that haunted you without even noticing the issue you had lol. When you described it I was like I didnt do that but then the video kept goig and I was like, "nah Oh wait I did"
Personally, I found that punching minigame annoying, but it was the only reason I reached Rank 100. My "White Whale" with this game is getting all the Figments in the racing level. The place is so bright and colorful, the blasted things blend right in! I STILL haven't found them all.
Both my favorite levels. Milk Man Conspiracy for the wacky, insane level and just probably one of the funniest levels because of the G-Men. Black Velvet Villa because of the story, the design (it's one of the most beautifully designed levels). Shout out goes to Lungfishopolish though because it's really fun to walk around the little city as 'Goggalor'
At first I was surprised you decided to share your personal story, I've never seen someone share something like this in such a public space. But, I hope you know how brave you are! It means a lot to me that you shared that as someone with depression, thank you so much and I'm so glad that you've enjoyed one of my favorite games ever!!
The Steam version also has achievements. It is the definitive version in my opinion. I originally bought the Xbox version off Xbox's Marketplace but it had emulation graphical bugs on Xbox 360. Psychonauts is an underrated gem I played it back in 2012 when I was a teen, and it is one of the best platformers I've ever played. I am glad we are finally getting a sequel and that this game is starting to get recognition.
Dude, that talk with the mindlevel around 13 min? Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. A reminder that we carry ourselves with us, that some things linger, and that we all summit our own damn mountains, is vital. Keep kicking arse!
Jirard, regarding your "level"... I kinda smiled and cried at the same time. I love the way you are "open" and "human" to we, the viewers. Loved it. Keep the sweet job.
This episode might be the best example of why I watch your channel. It illustrates perfectly why you are actually creating completely new content and not just "simply" completing games. Seems like you found a way to go platforming on real life, using the game you are completing as a platform for expressing yourself and relating to real human issues, which to me turns what you do into a form of art itself much like many of the games you are playing.
Yo Jirard, I’ve been playing Psychonauts for a couple weeks and put it down and now I’m watching this episode. My Dad passed away a few years ago and my Grandma just passed away and hearing you deal with some of the same “mental baggage” brought me comfort. Knowing that I’m not alone and playing the same game, I’m going to finish it. (Haven’t seen your rating yet) I love your show and I WILL join your patreon. You’re not alone and I hope you get to keep doing what you love! Cheers from Cali!
It's not much, but you do get something for achieving Rank 101. If you re-enter your save file after beating the final boss in Meat Circus and use the Smelling Salts, you return to the Collective Unconscious where you get a special message from the developers :)
Yesss!!!! Ugh psychonauts has been my favourite game my whole life i've been waiting forever for you to do it and am so glad you have, i thought you would sometime soon since psychonauts 2 is coming out which i'm hyped as hell for so basically thank you for finally doing this game, i may like this game a little too much haha i go back and recomplete it every year and have done for the past 5 years now
One ofy favorite aspects of Psychonauts is that: in most 3D platformers, there isn't typically a reason given for the player's athletic ability. In Psychonauts, we're actually given a reason for Raz's platforming abilities.
That bit about your mind-scape was beautiful Jirard. You're such an awesome guy. I think my mind would be about a big sprawling ocean at first, going around collecting tons of Nintendo IPs and helping them out with a problem (finding Paper Mario and his partners in Rogueport, and help them fight off some X-nauts for example) then bringing them all to a castle and helping defend them from things from the outside world, stuff like corruption, hatred, jealous, and other negative emotions. It'd be a big massive battle where you could command any Nintendo character to do basically anything to protect them.
you probably wont read every comment looking for mind descriptions but here is mine: i would discribe my mind as a lone tower standing in a harsh sandstorm with sand constantly leaking into the tower. i am the caretaker of the tower wich sometimes feels 1000's of levels high. i clean up sand and organize all information inside the tower. the inside of the tower is a giant library, all my knowlegde scattered about with sand everywhere. if i wish to do anything my little me inside the tower needs to find a book about that 1 thing, while avoiding sand and racing to the spesific level in the tower that has said information. little my often panicks if the information takes too long to find. my relationships are also books inside this library, just another book among thousands. the people that bother or have bothered me in my live are often heard in whispers inside the sandstorm, making it worse. hope this was interesting for somebody :D
My sky’s yellow and my level would be a sketch book with beautiful scenery and twisted demons that would represent my horrible experiences that I’ve tried to bury behind a cheerful mask. Thank you Jirard for this opportunity.
What would your personal level look like and how would it be played?
Some dark room filled with games and a TV that adapts to the best way to play said game. You must complete every game 100%, no matter what.
My Psychonauts level? Mandy of Billy and Mandy, sitting on top of a scythe, a script in one hand, knife in the other, while a radio voice is telling me to walk at the _:36s every couple hours from 8-4. I have no idea how it would play, but that's the basic idea.
Mine would be like a water level, but deep sea water. It would be dark and you would move slowly. There would be a single point of light in the distance. Things will get in your way and you knock you of course. They will have off hit boxes so that even though you know you dodged it you still get hit. As you get closer to the light hands reach out to grab you, but they are pulling you up towards the light. You get there and wake up. Barely remembering it. Then you get on with the game.
There would be giant creative places, but after a little bit it would change
Signifying how I change my thoughts of different things and how my creations in Lego are always changing and how I can change feelings very fast.
Mine would consist of 3 areas,
A Big Arcade with my inner self indefinitely playing Video games in a big and suspiciously mech-shaped chair thing (similar to the Critics balcony-thing),
A medium sized animation studio / movie theater that isn’t exactly run well
And a destroyed school, COVERED in censors.
The level would mostly be about trying to turn off the monitor that’s distracting me so I can finally get back to helping the other 2 areas, which would involve going through the 3 areas to get pieces of a badge, with a mini-boss that is a rip-off of Mario.
After you get the badge ( I’ll put Electrokenisis as a reference), you have to confront the monitor at the top of the arcade and destroy it using the new ability.
This represents a time when I used to be quite the procrastinator / Video game fanatic. I stopped doing much of drawing and BARELY cared about school (let alone actually do my work). The monitor represents everything that distracted me during this time in my life (being in the arcade because that’s what I usually did). Luckily I’m past that phase, and now I’m doing fine.
Thanks Jirard for taking the time to sincerely talk about mental health.
Yeah. Seriously, that chart is an amazing way of detailing out what all of us experience in our own way. I've received help and got my own therapy. I lucky to be surrounded by a supportive family and me supporting them right now. I feel mentally stable thanks to them and me helping them. All I hope is one day that each individual could at least get to a point in life where there is this 'peaceful' feeling based on looking back at each good and bad experience and tell themselves, "Hey, I'm a good person, and I did good today for others."
It's a fear I share. My dad died because of Mental Dementia. I hope I haven't inherited that gene.
George Wilkinson damn I hope you are good right now
Gay
@@mackinblack shut the fuck up
The fact that the rank 101 achievement is titled "Math Is Hard" makes me think they forgot that the punching minigame gives you a rank during development.
@Tin Watchman that doesn't make sense. why would they have to pad playtime by one rank? I really think it makes more sense if they just forgot.
I have been a silent viewer for years and i just wana say Thank you for years of entertainment.
yes this guy has been going to work lately and you almost feel like you need to say something
Thanks for sharing your mind palace with us Jirard! Was a very special moment
I finally felt what Jirard had went through, after completing every FNAF game, (with the mountains) at that moment. Now of course, what will it truly look like for Jirard's level, if the Pschonauts 2 Development Team develops it?
I fucking love sherlock
Urban Kitsune Honestly I thought that was a Persona 5 reference lol.
@@bedazzlebub967 Kinda weird to just say that!
Fun Fact: The one who voices Raz is Invader Zim's voice actor, Richard Horvitz.
He's also the the captain or Sargent alien in destroy all humans game
his normal voice is so high it almost sounds like it isn’t his
That explains why is voice is so familiar to me
You can really hear Zim leak through when you go to the Reception Campfire and have Raz do the Coache's speech.
And Dag the Beaver, stupid EEE! Spooty spoot!
Just got to "This boulder represents my Mom" and before I watch any further I want to congratulate you on your courage.
Clicked for the review. Stayed for the uplifting mental health talk. Brought a tear to my eye.
"I am the Milkman my milk is delicious, special delivery today"
Welcome to the road crew
"My milk is fortified with what the world needs, what it deserves."
"You cannot handle my milk, traveller, my milk is only for the strongest"
@ALYSON MATSON Hello fellow road crew worker! Welcome to the road crew.
ENOUGH! IT'S TIME FOR ME TO PLUCK OUT YOUR EYES!
*HA! YOU CAN'T! **_THAT_** IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GOGGLES!*
If you think about it, The time that takes place between Psychonauts 1, The Rhombus of ruin, and 2 is only 3 days.
... what about that vr game
@@glitch5110 The Rhombus of Ruin is the VR game
@Zachary Erickson Having watched a youtuber play it, I'd like to think so - the gameplay is unique and interesting and takes advantage of the limitations of the hardware fairly well. I don't remember the story, but I don't think I was dissatisfied with it? It wasn't psychonauts 1 level, but that's okay - I'm pretty sure it wasn't meant to be much more than a connector between 1 and 2.
Zachary Erickson i played it, it’s basically a point and click game in vr, and the artstyle translates insanely well to vr. It’s by far my favorite vr experience I’ve had so far.
I think Rank 101 is legitimately just a mistake, the steam achievement is even called "Counting is Hard"
Your pfp is disgusting dude.
@@Nitrodino7875 Why? It's just a picture of Peridot.
"Math is Hard"
Oh Rank 101 is completely a mistake. they flat out admitted it, and then made fun of it with the Achievement.
Is it a mistake? Usually there'd be a line of code preventing the level/rank from counting past a certain number. Maybe it was initially a mistake and during beta testing they decided not to remove any figments that would have made the number exceed 100. Then again, DK 64 has 102%, but I'm sure that was intentional given the collectibles in the game.
MY FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME!! I COMPLETE IT ONCE A YEAR!!!
one that's neat two kaggie what are you doing here
Really? Once a year? You must be great at the game
A tradition
I bet you just react to someone completing it once a year.
@@DeftestAphid2 u must be really fun. I’m sure everyone enjoys your company and loves ya.
I just want to say that little explanation of how your psyche would meld in the Psychonauts world, was really endearing. It's always good to know what goes into your mind, and I'm glad you're being candid about it
The inside of Jirards mind contains thousands of potential ideas for future games to complete, none of which are Yakuza 0
Why not Yakuza 0?
Yakuza what now?
ಠ_ಠ
not anymore
OMG YES! Psychonauts actually gets attention! This game is so underrated!
I hate that everytime I bring up that game people think Im insane, because no one fucking remembers that game.
@@stevencooper1103 it's 5 dollars on PSN, I still don't see why a lot more people would ignore that price for a good game.
He should play Brutal legend that game gets no love
@@nikboyd8636 so true. Expect on Jack Black his channel. I guess why? :)
@@mikekazz5353 that's a superb price for such a true gem! Coincidentally, I found a pristine copy for the Playstation 2, when I visited my Local Book off today, I was so freaking excited to find it randomly while browsing the games. Now I can finally play it!
*Stands in the middle of the street plunging face with plunger* "I AM A COMMON WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN, I WORK IN THE SEWERS."
I’m sure it was tough opening up like that to us even when we didn’t ask. It takes guts. Thank you for being a role model
I never finished this game. That Meat Circus level brings a whole new meaning to meat sweats.
I love this game, but screw the meat circus.
I'm playing the game right now and found this video because I wanted to see what other people think about that last level.
I've enjoyed the game so far, but to me the meat circus is just bad level design and to me the controls don't seem to be precise enough for it.
@@harukiribati6669 Meat Circus is not very good...yeah
@@jetthejudge original ps2/xbox meat circus was rough to the point that when they re-released it on steam they ended up changing the level to be alot more forgiving, even the devs were like "this is too much"
Adventuring in the Amygdala
Hiking through the hippocampus
Sweet with psychonauts 2 coming I’m even more excited
@Dcard Dcardian it come out in 2020
probably later this year or 2020
I kind of doubt it’ll be good 🥺 the producer is an asshole but the game is a masterpiece
@@confusedpsyduck714 i dunno how to tell you this but making fun of gamergate and saying "fuck white supremacy" doesn't make someone an asshole. honestly it makes them a BETTER person.
Wow, this got real really fast. All the best to you, dude!
If you have VR, you should give Psychonauts in The Rhombus of Ruin a play. It's simple, but still very enjoyable
I really wish it wasn't VR only.
He could play it. But he'd have no reason to make a video about it. There's nothing to COMPLETE in Rhombus of Ruin other than the story.
This is now my absolute favorite episode of The Completionist. The thorough discussion of his own past and tribulations is heavily relatable, and the discussion of mental illness made it even more personal. Having a traumatic past, dealing with mental illness (granted it's a mild case), and struggling with existential crises makes me relate with this video heavily.
Behold, Earth-2's version of Persona 5, only less thieving and more roasting marshmallows with your brain.
Both games have such radically different interpretations of the mental world, but both bring it to life in an amazing manner
Still looking forward to the sequel and been awhile since I played this game!🎮
Thank you for sharing your level. I'll show you mine at Coxcon.
And thank you for talking about mental health.
This episode got suddenly real. In a very good way. I’m glad you decided to truly dive into this game and what it means instead of just complete it and talk about how fun it is. When you started on about your level, it really came to a head. Loss is hard. As I have dealt with the sudden passing of a sibling, you’re right. It never leaves. While with time it does get easy, it truly is always there.
“I am on the road crew. This is my stop sign.”
"Yes we are all on the road crew our backs are killing us"
Who is the milkman
"I am making a pie."
That personal mental health segment was beautiful. And using the fantastic Unravel soundtrack was the cherry on top.
My Grandma had Alzheimer’s disease, and she passed away pretty recently. I don’t understand what it is like to lose one’s own mother, but I do understand what it is like to lose someone to that disease, that corruption of the mind. It’s a scary thing to watch progress, and I’m glad you shared more about your recovery in this video. Keep up the amazing work, man. You are doing great.
Finally my Beard Bro completes one of my FAVOURITE games EVER!!!
Same here dude. 👍
hes not your beard bro
@@MizuFujimori not that it's just psychonauts is also one of my favorite games of all time. :)
@@MizuFujimori My dude then.
Dude, the part where you share your own level is so sweet and brave, and I really mean that as someone who has had to take a huge journey, and am still on this huge journey, of seeing therapists and of psychiatric appointments and medications. And I've gotten a lot better and more stable, and it's difficult but I'm a lot happier than I've ever been. And showing that vulnerability to express that introspection in your level design, that wasn't twisted at all, it was really brave and understandable. As someone who's life is centered around this, I really appreciate that.
It's been my dream that you'd complete this game for the show!! I'm so happy 😁
Im replaying this now after beating part 2. Such a wonderful and fun game. I desperately hope ee don't have to wait 16 years for another adventure, because of all Double Fines work, this is the best.
The game definitely feels like it's from 2005, it has the finicky control endemic of all 2005 platformers that aren't 3d Mario, but it doesn't hurt the experience, it isn't punishing or overly difficult.
I personally think that its one of the most important gaming IP's of all time, and I wish more people would play it.
Wow Jirard... Just wow. You are wholesome. Thanks for the uplifting speech! And thanks so much for completing my favorite game of all time!
How did I never appreciate the running away from a circus instead of to a circus. Genius
2 years later, gonna like my own comment, lol
And Psychonauts 2 is fucking DOPE, the only real negative I have is that it's over
Holy crap I subbed yesterday thinking it would be really cool if he did Psychonauts, then boom 1 day later here it is! It like I'm a damn wizard or something.
I hear nothing but good things about Psychonauts. Now I'm HYPE for Psychonauts 2
Gotta love remembering Shegor, Mr. Pokeylope the Turtle, and The Mutant Lungfish possibly all gettin it on.
This was the first game I played on my Let's Play channel. I really really love it. And really hope the sequel holds up to the first one.
I literally just beat this game and loved every second of it. Happy to see you play it on the show and so soon after I finished it.
Same actually
Loving the Unravel music during the "my level" segment ❤
Adam T That game and it's soundtrack are seriously underrated
8:09 You're mistaken, they were contemplating suicide
9:49 Boyd, not Floyd
nerd
@@lucass3485 been playing since it's release and proud
Jirard: I'm going to play the original Xbox version.
Me: *Has final level flashbacks*
(played on PS2 and PC care to fill me in pls)
@@mattglover560 I thought it was the same with the PS2 as well, but the final level was one of the most difficult and annoying levels ever. It was so bad that later versions of the game had it nerfed.
Huh, I never knew. I had the PS2 version but never really had that much trouble with the last level.
Even without the difficult gameplay, the Meat Circus is legitimately disturbing.
Lil Oly, his fucking bunny, and the Tunnel of Love can go to hell. The rest of the level is a fucking masterpiece tho.
The game itself was revolutionary. I'm glad it's getting a sequel
Me three. Soon!
That punching mini-game is the last thing I have left to complete this game
God, I wish the sequel lives up to this.
It's 2019 and the original psychonauts gets attention... What a time to be alive.
That was the most unexpectedly genuine and sincere moment when you shared your level. Instant subscribe. Thank you.
Man, you’re an inspiration. Cheers for staying so sincere and personable throughout everything this channel has experienced.
This game is just incredible, I want to pick a favorite level...but it is so difficult. Very creative and a fun platformer. Ah, maybe the milkman stage, or the whole "war strategy" level.
Thank you for including how you imagine a level based on your mind would work. I'm honestly not sure how mine would play, though I know its general themes would be trying to keep a fracturing family together while balancing with keeping myself taken care of.
Thank you for finally playing this game! One of my favorite games ever! Was waiting years for this review, made my day 100x better!
I've been wanting to see you complete this for years, ever since I first started watching the show, back when I found you through your Borderlands video. I remember mentioning it a few times, before thinking "He has to get to it eventually. This game is MADE for the Completionist."
Glad to see the time has come! Nice job, Jirard.
Jirard, you playing Psychonauts makes me so happy. Thank you for your content. It’s top notch and one of the only reasons I even watch TH-cam
Jirard I almost cried at the part when you were explaining your level
Im glad you reveiw'd this. It made me think about the current state of games today, the meaning behind them, and compare it to games of older titles. Gotta say theres been a clear downhill trend in terms of narrative in games.
My favorite part of that game will always be telepathically flopping your own brain around to solve a puzzle
So his level is making me cry like hell
Love you
Man.. that game had so much charm, this video makes me want to go back and complete it for Xrd time!!
sometimes your videos are great. and times like these they are amazing because you can connect with what you put together
Im so glad you finally covered this game and that you loved playing it since i grew up with this game and im also glad you took the time to reflect on yourself with your own mind which i can also relate to so thank you for that
When you were talking about your own mind level it was really obvious that you were a bit nervous and embarrassed about how personal it was. It takes a lot of courage to talk so openly about yourself and I just wanted to give you a kudos for putting that in the video. You didn't have to do that, the video still would have been great, but that part put it over the top and really made it personal. Great stuff Jirard.
one of the funny moments in Psychonauts was when ever you saw Ford's head appear out of Raz's ear because Ford smelled bacon.
My name is going to be in the credits of Psychonauts 2!
Nice!
@@SuperSecretAgentNein I didn't know Camp Whispering Rock had Wifi?!
Thank you I love that people still make Videos about this masterpiece
my personal level would be A world that’s full of thunderstorms, and people that follow you because they think you’re their best friend because i get really attached to my friends.
there would also be a small town with scary neighbors.
Ive never asked in the comments but Ive wanted this episode the entire time. Psychonauts is actually my favorite game. One of the few Ive 100%ed
ya know whats funny? I beat that minigame that haunted you without even noticing the issue you had lol. When you described it I was like I didnt do that but then the video kept goig and I was like, "nah Oh wait I did"
I really was hoping he’d say, “in order to get the full psychonauts experience, I took a tab of acid”
Personally, I found that punching minigame annoying, but it was the only reason I reached Rank 100. My "White Whale" with this game is getting all the Figments in the racing level. The place is so bright and colorful, the blasted things blend right in! I STILL haven't found them all.
Black Velvet Villa is my favorite level anyone else like it or any other level, milk man conspiracy was also good too.
Both my favorite levels. Milk Man Conspiracy for the wacky, insane level and just probably one of the funniest levels because of the G-Men. Black Velvet Villa because of the story, the design (it's one of the most beautifully designed levels). Shout out goes to Lungfishopolish though because it's really fun to walk around the little city as 'Goggalor'
At first I was surprised you decided to share your personal story, I've never seen someone share something like this in such a public space. But, I hope you know how brave you are! It means a lot to me that you shared that as someone with depression, thank you so much and I'm so glad that you've enjoyed one of my favorite games ever!!
The Steam version also has achievements. It is the definitive version in my opinion. I originally bought the Xbox version off Xbox's Marketplace but it had emulation graphical bugs on Xbox 360. Psychonauts is an underrated gem I played it back in 2012 when I was a teen, and it is one of the best platformers I've ever played. I am glad we are finally getting a sequel and that this game is starting to get recognition.
The PS4 version is pretty good too
Dude, that talk with the mindlevel around 13 min? Thank you.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
A reminder that we carry ourselves with us, that some things linger, and that we all summit our own damn mountains, is vital.
Keep kicking arse!
This is my favorite 3d platformer of all time. I've been waiting so long for this.
Jirard, regarding your "level"... I kinda smiled and cried at the same time. I love the way you are "open" and "human" to we, the viewers. Loved it. Keep the sweet job.
Please complete Brütal Legend another Double fine/ Tim schafer game and it's awesome!!!!!!!
This episode might be the best example of why I watch your channel. It illustrates perfectly why you are actually creating completely new content and not just "simply" completing games.
Seems like you found a way to go platforming on real life, using the game you are completing as a platform for expressing yourself and relating to real human issues, which to me turns what you do into a form of art itself much like many of the games you are playing.
As long as I can beat this game before the sequel comes out that will be enough to satisfy
I remember XPlay jamming this game down my throat when I was younger.
man, you are like a positive power in the world don't change, man GOD BLESS YOU!
Yo Jirard, I’ve been playing Psychonauts for a couple weeks and put it down and now I’m watching this episode. My Dad passed away a few years ago and my Grandma just passed away and hearing you deal with some of the same “mental baggage” brought me comfort. Knowing that I’m not alone and playing the same game, I’m going to finish it. (Haven’t seen your rating yet) I love your show and I WILL join your patreon. You’re not alone and I hope you get to keep doing what you love! Cheers from Cali!
So glad you guys did Psychonaughts! Fav title for sure, bless this content.
It's not much, but you do get something for achieving Rank 101. If you re-enter your save file after beating the final boss in Meat Circus and use the Smelling Salts, you return to the Collective Unconscious where you get a special message from the developers :)
That Unravel OST hit me so hard. Thank you so much for speaking out about your feelings.
Thank god you completed this game, one of my absolute favorites. I'm surprised it isn't as well known and reviewed.
Yesss!!!! Ugh psychonauts has been my favourite game my whole life i've been waiting forever for you to do it and am so glad you have, i thought you would sometime soon since psychonauts 2 is coming out which i'm hyped as hell for so basically thank you for finally doing this game, i may like this game a little too much haha i go back and recomplete it every year and have done for the past 5 years now
One ofy favorite aspects of Psychonauts is that: in most 3D platformers, there isn't typically a reason given for the player's athletic ability. In Psychonauts, we're actually given a reason for Raz's platforming abilities.
Who else can't wait for the sequel ?
Aww... C'mere and lemme give you a virtual hug, my dude. Thank you for sharing your mind with us. I got teary eyed.
Life truly is a journey with it's ups and downs, thanks for sharing your level
Words can literally not even remotely describe how happy I am that you did a video on this game. My day is literally made.
I was playing this game and nearing the end, this video pop up!
That bit about your mind-scape was beautiful Jirard. You're such an awesome guy.
I think my mind would be about a big sprawling ocean at first, going around collecting tons of Nintendo IPs and helping them out with a problem (finding Paper Mario and his partners in Rogueport, and help them fight off some X-nauts for example) then bringing them all to a castle and helping defend them from things from the outside world, stuff like corruption, hatred, jealous, and other negative emotions. It'd be a big massive battle where you could command any Nintendo character to do basically anything to protect them.
speaking of double fine, would it be possible to complete brütal legend?
Truly genuine this is why i come back to these videos Jirard isn't just a content creator he is a person
you probably wont read every comment looking for mind descriptions but here is mine:
i would discribe my mind as a lone tower standing in a harsh sandstorm with sand constantly leaking into the tower.
i am the caretaker of the tower wich sometimes feels 1000's of levels high. i clean up sand and organize all information inside the tower.
the inside of the tower is a giant library, all my knowlegde scattered about with sand everywhere.
if i wish to do anything my little me inside the tower needs to find a book about that 1 thing, while avoiding sand and racing to the spesific level in the tower that has said information. little my often panicks if the information takes too long to find.
my relationships are also books inside this library, just another book among thousands. the people that bother or have bothered me in my live are often heard in whispers inside the sandstorm, making it worse.
hope this was interesting for somebody :D
It takes a lot of courage to open up like you did, more so in front of the audience you hold. Proud of you, man.
Platinumed this game on my channel last year and I loooovvedddd it
My sky’s yellow and my level would be a sketch book with beautiful scenery and twisted demons that would represent my horrible experiences that I’ve tried to bury behind a cheerful mask. Thank you Jirard for this opportunity.