PSYCHONAUTS

Format: Xbox, PS2, PC

Multiplayer: No Rated: Teen

What’s it about: Pint-sized Raz trains to become a Psychonaut – an elite psychic cop. While earning merit badges in clairvoyance and pyrokinesis, Raz uncovers a mad scientist’s plot to steal brains from the Psychonaut trainees. Raz has to literally get inside the scientist’s mind to stop the plan at its source.

What we like: The snarky dialogue – LOL hilarious, a rarity in video games.

What we don’t: Navigating around levels can be frustrating. If jumping isn’t doing anything, try punching through walls.

Best for: Those with really active imaginations or budding psychologists.

Hardcore gamers say: “Anyone just looking for a fun and whimsical adventure with a brilliant presentation and a fantastic story will find just that in ‘Psychonauts.'”

– GameSpot.com

We give it: (four stars)