VR Game review“Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin

Henryhan
2 min readJun 1, 2024

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Hey everyone! I recently played a VR game called “Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin,” and I want to share my experience with you. As an international student who loves gaming, I found this game both fun and easy to understand.

In “Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin,” you play as Razputin, or Raz for short. Raz is a young psychic who can use his mind to do amazing things like move objects, start fires, and even see through other people’s eyes. The game starts right after the first “Psychonauts” game ends. Raz and his friends are on a mission to rescue their kidnapped leader, Truman Zanotto, who has been taken to a dangerous underwater place called the Rhombus of Ruin.

Screenshot from game play

The game is full of puzzles that you need to solve using Raz’s psychic powers. For example, you might use telekinesis to pick up objects or clairvoyance to see through the eyes of a fish to find clues. The VR controls are intuitive, so it’s easy to get the hang of using Raz’s powers. You don’t walk around like in some other VR games; instead, you jump from one place to another by looking at different spots or characters and clicking on them.

One thing I loved about this game is the world it creates. The visuals are colorful and quirky, which makes the experience really engaging. The characters are also funny and well-voiced, which adds to the charm of the game。However, there are a couple of things that could be better. The game is pretty short; it took me only about 2–3 hours to finish. Also, the way you move by jumping between places can sometimes feel a bit limited。Overall, “Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin” is a great VR game. It’s perfect for fans of the series and also a good introduction for new players. The puzzles are fun, the story is engaging, and the VR experience is well done.

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