Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin
Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin | |
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Unreal Engine 4 | |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 Microsoft Windows |
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Genre(s) | adventure |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is a
Gameplay
Unlike the original Psychonauts, Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is not a
Plot
The story picks up immediately after the ending of
Raz awakens tied to a chair in the chamber Truman is being kept. Using his psychic abilities to explore the junk-filled ocean, Raz finds Sasha, Milla, Lili and Oleander trapped in Psilirium-induced hallucinations. After freeing his team from their hallucinations, Raz is pulled back into the chamber by Truman's kidnapper, the insane ex-dentist Dr. Loboto, who kidnapped Truman on the orders of a new client. By using a Psycho-Portal given to him by Oleander, Raz enters Loboto's mind. There, he fights a gigantic version of Loboto and enters his memories, where Raz learns Loboto was once a psychic himself, and his parents disapproved of his abilities and had him lobotomized. The process removed his psychic powers and drove Loboto insane, leading to his commitment at the Thorney Towers asylum.
After Raz exits Loboto's mind, Loboto seems to have a change of heart by releasing his team, but instead leaves Raz and the others and floods the base, which they barely escape from with Truman in tow. The game ends with the team flying back to their Motherlobe headquarters as Lili tells her father about their adventures, shocking him with the revelation that Raz is her boyfriend. Unbeknownst to the others, Loboto secretly hides himself in the jet's luggage compartment.
Development
The concept for Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin came about during the lead-up to the crowd-sourcing campaign for Psychonauts 2. According to Double Fine's CEO, Tim Schafer, they were looking to see what types of games they could develop with a virtual reality (VR) system, comparing it to the games they had made for the Kinect system earlier. Due to their recent focus on Psychonauts, the team agreed that a VR-based Psychonauts game would be a good fit, allowing the player to become immersed in the odd environments within the Psychonauts universe.[4]
It was announced on December 5, 2015 during PlayStation Experience. Sony funded the game's development.[5]
The game was released on February 21, 2017 for PlayStation VR,[6] after approximately a year and a half of development.[7] The game was released on Microsoft Windows on April 19, 2018 for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.[8]
Reception
Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin received average reviews from critics.[16]
The game was nominated for "Best VR Experience" in IGN's Best of 2017 Awards,[17] and for "Immersive Reality Game of the Year" at the 21st Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.[18]
References
- ^ Dave Tach (June 16, 2016). "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is a fresh take on VR and pillows as toilet paper". Polygon.
- CBS Interactive.
- ^ "Double Fine's "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin" - Pre-Alpha Gameplay". YouTube. June 14, 2016.
- ^ Andrew Webster (December 9, 2015). "Tim Schafer on the return of a cult classic: 'Soon all games will be Psychonauts'". The Verge. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ Stewart, Marcus (December 5, 2015). "Psychonauts VR Game Bridges The Gap Between The Original And Potential Sequel". Game Informer. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ Liz Finnegan (February 22, 2017). "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin Release Accompanied by Documentary". The Escapist. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- Gamasutra. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is now available on PC". Destructoid.com. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- Road to VR. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Devore, Jordan. "Review: Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin". Destructoid. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Sliva, Marty. "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin Review". IGN. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Cork, Jeff. "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin Review". Game Informer. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Butterworth, Scott. "Psychonauts In The Rhombus Of Ruin Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Feltham, Jamie (20 February 2017). "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin Review: A Middling Misfire". UploadVR. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- ^ "Best of 2017 Awards: Best VR Experience". IGN. Ziff Davis. December 20, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ Eddie Makuch (January 14, 2018). "Game Of The Year Nominees Announced For DICE Awards". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 26, 2018.