15 Reasons Why Psychonauts Is The Greatest Game Ever Made

3. Clairvoyance Is Awesome!

Not only is Clairvoyance a great tool for puzzle solving, it€™s also the best running gag in the whole game. Essentially, it allows Raz to perceive himself through the eyes of other characters, giving him a unique insight into how other people view him. For example, Bobby Zilch sees Raz as a punching bag; J.T sees him dressed as a cowboy; Maloof sees him as a mob boss; Lili (the romantic interest) sees Raz as a dashing prince with a rose. Not only are the insights hilarious, they also reveal a lot about the characters themselves. Coach Oleander sees Raz as nothing but an enormous brain, symbolising his desire to exploit Raz€™s psychic potential; Sasha Nein sees Raz as a younger version of himself, implying that Sasha recognises something of himself in the young cadet. Like the memory vaults, it€™s a great way to communicate important information without expressing it verbally. It€™s also incredibly funny.
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Formerly an assistant editor, Richard's interests include detective fiction and Japanese horror movies.