Hidden Gems - Psychonauts

I know this isn't a nintendo title, but I'll give my impressions on a very good game that deserves a lot more attention from everyone. I've been following this game since it was due out on the Dreamcast and since then has been looking for a publisher until Majesco picked up the title. The game in question is Psychonauts, a brilliant platformer out for PS2, Xbox and PC.

This platformer takes you to a summer camp for psychics as you play the role of Razputin, better known as Raz. As you progress through the game, you will unlock the potential of your powers as you gather items while being entertained by the various characters that populates the summer camp grounds. Among the powers you will receive are the power of levitation, combustion and psy blast. You'll need to use your various powers to solve puzzles and reach hard to get items. The visual theme is a bit moody, and even dark, but the humor and story are refreshing and well played out.

This game will keep you occupied for about 20-30 hours if you want to get all the collectables in the game, which isn't too hard, nor too easy. I did it with my dark TV and it was quite a challenge. The music and voice overs all goes well together to create a great atmosphere for the game. The controls are easy to master and the powers are controlled very intuitively. A lot of work has been put in this game and it truly shines. I give it a 5 out of 5 and recommends it to anyone who likes platformers. Play it now! :P