10 Thought-Provoking Video Games That Haunted You For Days

6. Psychonauts

Sometimes you'll play through a 'cult' game and wonder what all the fuss is about; not possible with Psychonauts. It's a game that blends simple platforming elements with strong storytelling and humour to create a truly unique experience; the worlds and scenes within the game are unlike anything you'll see elsewhere. What Psychonauts does really well is create a series of characters who have their own personality quirks and flaws; this allows the worlds of their imagination to be highly unique and memorable with a variety of minor differences to reflect their personalities. For example, Milla's world is bright, colourful and a constant party. However, hidden away in a dark room (literally), there are some disturbing secrets about Milla's past that reflect on her history to show why she always seeks fun. It's situations and scenarios like this that have ensured Tim Schafer's vibrant, creative worlds are pleasing for the mind, leading to Psychonauts' enduring cult success. Plus, the hidden secrets and metaphorical meaning behind certain dreamworld events are something for your mind to chew over as you seek the truth behind these characters and their various instabilities. It seems like Tim Schafer could do a job moonlighting as a psychiatrist.