I played this level just last night! At first I was like "Oh great, a time limit. I HATE time limits! They stress me out and stop the game from being any fun!". Then I screwed up and ran out of time and... nothing happened. I didn't die or have to start all over again. I can't think of a better metaphor for my tendency to get all worked up over nothing. Anxiety is a self-inflicted bitch.

Compton's Cookoff: Social Anxiety was never this fun

Can we also just admire how well Raz has grown as a Psychonaut(or intern I should say) and asks for consent before entering Compton’s mind? It’s a nice little detail. He also makes sure Compton knows that it’s okay to take breaks before going into the next round. It’s really sweet!

My interpretation of the whole picking ingredients out of the vomit thing in the boss battle was a sort of metaphor for helping Compton parse his friends' actual opinions of him. The vomit is all the bile and hatred Compton thinks they hold for him due to his failures, and the ingredients, hidden underneath the vomit, are what they actually think of him. Those happy ingredients are opinions and comments that are much more positive and useful to him, but they're masked by Compton's insecurities and his idea that he doesn't deserve straight praise or positivity.

A fun(?) little detail is that you can see viking horns on the egg inside the Grulovian Drowned Egg, implying that the whole dish is supposed to be Helmut frozen in ice

I've had anxiety for years, and the "damned by faint praise" part was so relatable it made me wheeze with laughter. I can't even tell you how many times I've been "modest" because of my insecurities and refused to accept compliments. "Slightly better than a mouthful of nails" and "surprisingly acceptable" accompanied by gameshow fanfare is exactly how my every success used to feel. My own words were usually along the lines of "I didn't mess up as much as I could have" or "I didn't create a total disaster this time", accompanied with a half-hearted attempt at excitement or satisfaction, when the best I could do was relief that it's over. Therapy and medication has helped a lot since then.

Ran a quick google search out of morbid curiosity: Fun fact, the term “bees in the head” refers to someone that is restless and/or uneasy. Also the BEES! box art says “part of a complete mental breakdown” instead of “complete breakfast”

I love the fact that when you enter cassies mind and find those secret paper versions of the other psychic six compton is the most accurate it shows how well they knew each other

I'm not sure if you were already noted it implicitly, but it's cute to notice the BEES! cereal being "Part of a complete breakfast" and having such an insane calorie count. Compton understands that Cassie gives him energy and completes him, it's an extremely sweet little touch. :)

I'm pretty sure the animals Compton was trying to save were animals that were being tested on, as you can see bottles and syringes on the bottom left of the slide. Also the animals all being dogs, monkeys, and mice/rats would make sense if they were being used as test animals.

I LOVE this game's levels, and this one was one of my favourites. It's one of the shorter ones but it covers a lot with what it has. Also, what is it with the Boole family and being amazing? Compton and both his grandchildren are all huge favourites with the fanbase. Here's something I love about Psychonauts 2's new "common" enemies: you can learn a lot about the characters by which do and don't show up in their minds. Ford's mind is full of Regrets, the main villain has none outside of one segment representing an angry mob, the PSI King is almost entirely free of Doubts.... and Compton's mind (as far as I remember) has no Bad Ideas. This shows that he isn't the failure he fears he is. I completely agree about the time limit: the fact that it doesn't matter as much as it seems, but that you probably wouldn't know that on a first playthrough, is amazing symbolism for his anxiety. The sheer stress an on-screen timer causes has a lot of potential for symbolism. (Like, say, Pikmin 1's limited days enforcing the feeling of struggling to survive in an unfamiliar environment) Another thing I like about this level, though it's admittedly its least subtle symbolism, is the option to take a break to explore the level between each round, and the next round only starting at your own volition when you hit the button. Something I noticed about the visual style of the show is that, on top of the judges being puppets, the food audience also look artificial and the dishes you make are clearly fabric imitations and not real food. Everything's fake here, basically, and I wonder if that's indicative that Compton's fears are of his own mind's making. How I view the judges' vomiting is they're literal "bile-spewing critics". Finding the ingredients you need to defeat them within the vomit might represent Compton learning to find the good in other people's words amidst all the false negativity he attaches to them (represented by vomit and garbage). That's just my spur-of-the-moment theory though. Side note: I love Compton's comments at the end "this is why I usually get takeout", and the audience's cheesy sitcom laughter. Sometimes joking about your problems is a great coping mechanism, and the fact that he's confidant enough to do that at the end speaks volumes.

I kinda figured the reason the judges were goats was basically a pun on Goading with means to antagonize someone into action. It'd be fitting cuz the judges are in a way trying to force Compton into action after years of just hiding and avoiding but they're doing it in the most harmful way. If I read too much into the boss fight, I'd say it's how criticism only hurts if you view it as just an attack on you as a person rather than something to be picked apart and used to improve yourself. Yeah some people do mean to hurt you with words but some genuinely want to help you do better but social anxiety can make both people equally damaging. Also I'm pretty sure the place in the memory vault is supposed to be an animal testing lab, hence the terrible conditions and over abundance of different animals.

(Minor note: The Grulovian Drowned Egg being an egg is probably another joke related to the final antagonist. Just saying. Also, that egg thing in Oleander's mind really makes way more sense now, doesn't it?) There is another layer to Compton's mind that can only be seen by connecting it to another - naturally, it's Cassie's mind. Both stages seem to be thematically, narratively, and mechanically built to contrast each other. Compton's stage mechanics test your ability to multitask, making you engage with a variety of different mechanics at once. They take place in a self-contained hub that grows more complex, but is ultimately a single fixed space. It's also something you navigate more or less on your own until the end. Cassie's is a central hub with spokes that branch out in space, but all revolve around a single key mechanic - your Projection. You find new ways of applying that mechanic, which is having a companion that can do tasks for you. But while narratively the point is that Cassie, the ultimate multitasker, has trouble focusing and keeping herself together (literally), mechanically her stage is pretty focused. Isn't that interesting? The juxtapositions in play seem to revolve around Raz filling in things the two previously provided each other, their strengths complementing each other perfectly. When the team split, they both found themselves lacking that person who compensates for their greatest weakness, at the time they needed it the most, so they retreated into their fears and anxieties. Interestingly, Compton at first seems to think Cassie doesn't need him, and Cassie's projection room seems to portray Compton as the one who depends on her, but once their issues are resolved, they reach a sort of equilibrium through realizing that the opposite is sort of true to an extent - both of them need each other to bring out the best they can be. Equally interesting is the fact that a relationship so deep isn't portrayed as romantic in the same way Helmut and Bob's relationship is, as if to say - hey, a relationship can be just as intimate and significant as a romantic one without being one explicitly.

Compton also reminded me of issues with excessive dependency and some level of learned helplessness. He's convinced that he can't do anything without Cassie until Raz is able to take that place as his "helper" and remind Compton that he IS capable of independence.

I like the detail that you can see the Compton's sleeves and hands under the hand puppets before its revealed that this was all Compton doing this.

The "Doubt" enemy is depicted as purple goo. The goats vomit purple goo. Maybe Compton is overwhelmed with doubt when around others? Great video, lots to think about

yknow, here's a random detail i caught: since ford and otto are judges, compton's right there and cassie isn't, that would mean the three other original psychonauts aren't mentioned. however, that conviently fits into how many cooking stations are there. this does seem a little far-fetched, but during one of the recipes involving the blender, compton tells raz that he "lost an *arm* in there once" and that "once a *goat* tastes human flesh, it changes the relationship" because of these two rather strange remarks, i do believe that at least the blender might be a metaphor for lucrecia. sure, there's three other cooking stations and only two remaining psychics in this case, but i thought that line had some deeper meaning to it.

I love how at the end of the game Nick (or Gristol Malik) is in custody while Dr Loboto is allowed to escape. End game dialog would suggest Gristol is still delusional. I dare say the capture of Gristol allowed Loboto to feel safe again, ans sasha had no real reason to interrogate him anymore. If they do a follow-up, I'd love to see a mentally healthy, fully functional Loboto!

It honestly confused me why some people didn't understand the theme behind Compton's mind. Maybe it's easier to understand if one has experienced the same level of anxiety and low self worth...... *coughs I think your video sums up this level very well, and some things you've mentioned I haven't even thought about, like the whole "sacrifice" undertone and the probable reason behind the goat puppets. I just thought they were his favorite animal since they flock his mind after revisiting it 😅 One thing that I kinda felt when going through this level was a bit of self depreciation. Humor is given for Psychonauts, but knowing how this level was pretty much Compton's personal view on himself, I can't help but feel that the humorous parts were a bit too personal.

I also think its interesting that a required ingredient for the drowned egg was the cutting onions, considering it was a tragedy that resulted in many loses, both for grulovians, and the Psychic 6, so it's an interesting metaphor for "this was a very sad and tragic event"

my guess for the vomit food is that compton is realizing how capable he actually is. he CAN make something good out of a bad situation, just as he can make good food out of...goat...vomit. also something to consider. Boole's food is what defeats the bosses. nothing really gets better when raz cooks the food, because self esteem comes from the self, not from others.

My aunt has goats on her farm. She knew the myth of goats eating everything was a myth. However, she saw where it came from. Goats TASTE everything. They'll pick up wood, cans, burlap, anything they can fit between their teeth, and chew it for a few seconds. If it's not something they feel is good to eat? They just drop it. But it does give a photographer time enough to catch a goat gnawing on any random object.

I suspect the goat upchuck actually represents the toxicity of his internal critics, and getting ingredients is how you can sometimes find something worthwhile even in harsh self-criticism.

During my first playthrough of "Psychonauts 2", Compton's Cookoff instantly became one of my favorite levels due to how relatable it felt on account of my own struggles with intense anxiety and low self-esteem, the uplifting message at the end of Compton overcoming his fears, and how criminally catchy the music is (there are times when that "Family Feud"-esque music plays nonstop in my head for hours on end). When it comes to the idea of the next round of the cooking show not progressing until the player presses the button, I personally see it as representing a sense of procrastination. By playing on the player's desire to do a thorough sweep of the mind to get as much as they can as soon as possible, it reflects how a lot of people (myself included) deal with anxiety by busying themselves with various other tasks as a way of not having to deal with the source of the problem. One thing I'm a bit disappointed in is how Cassie wasn't one of the judges since he respected her as much as Ford, if not more (as seen by how the view that he's nothing without her is constantly brought up throughout the level), and how he only really started to go downhill once she left the Psychonauts, possibly signifying that Compton felt as though Cassie leaving was his fault and yet another failure to the list. Though what's ironic is how Compton feels as though Hollis is above him and his problems, yet as we see earlier in the game, she's constantly plagued with worries about the Psychonauts' funding. It goes to show how appearances can be deceiving.

14:50 about the time limit, I kept jumping in and out of the level to try to complete the first challenge as soon as possible, not realizing that I was probably acting just like Compton... I love this game

I honestly never knew the time limit wasn't really, which is kind of on point isn't it? An excellent analysis of a great and stressful level. I don't know psychology, but hearing someone with experience in the field give a discussion how well these levels are seemingly made. I kind of recognized some of the stuff you pointed out, the fear of judgement and social anxiety, but the stuff about the audience being happy to help because he was a celebrity and happy to get hurt for him... amazing.

Hi! Thank you so much for watching the video! Just so you know, there will be slight spoilers for the end of the game! Also, it’s been brought to my attention that it likely wasn’t an animal sanctuary like I mentioned but actually an animal testing facility! I didn’t notice some of the details in the memory vault (oops), but luckily it doesn’t really change any of the info in the video. Thanks to everyone for letting me know! :) Also, if you would like to avoid parts of the video that illustrate triggering imagery within the boss battle then you can skip scenes portraying this fight using these time stamps: 20:25 - 21:34!

another thing to note about the level's themes of judgement is the harshest judge of all is ourselves. like how all the judges are actually him the entire time. he was judging himself far too harshly that what gives anxiety its power. its one thing to not be on everyone's best side, exponentially worse if we're the ones driving the narrative of being judged as harshly as you said making even the most innocuous seem sharp and intense while draining our selves said energy being used for said narrative without even realizing the severe disadvantage

Game of the year and precisely no one and no thing on this planet can convince me otherwise.

I suspect, that oryginal idea for Compton was senses overload, but than this idea for "moved" to Helmut "Psy King", so creators had to come up with something new for Compton. At first I thought, that TV cooking show didn't match his personalty, but your video shown, that it did quite well. I apecially like the line about all eyes judging his every move.

Really cool analysis. I think the goats are there to play into the "goats will eat anything" stereotype, not the "goats are picky eaters" truth like you suggested. I mean, Truman's goat is even called Tincan Zanotto. It seems like Compton is mentally overstating how judgemental they are, when in reality they'll eagerly eat up whatever he's served.

Psychonauts 2 does an outstanding job showcasing the subject of mental health, they really put care into the sequel and it shows. With you going into further detail within the minds of the Psychic 6 and elaborating on their mental worlds describing their conditions shows just how real they feel. I would absolutely love to see more videos that delve within the minds of the original Psychonauts!

The goats may also be a reference to the Chimera. There's three "heads" that spit poison, and there's the whole goat theme. You also defeat them by overfeeding them, like how Bellerophon beats the Chimera by forcing pitch down the throat of the GOAT head. Bellerophon was known for being a Greek hero who accidentally killed a couple of people as well, like Compton and his family.

Thanks again for the time stamps! I loved the analysis, as usual! I wanted to point out something I really appreciated in this game; it's how Raz ALWAYS ask permission before going into someone's head. I remember in your video about the Milkman Conspiracy level, you joked about Raz invading his privacy when entering his head without asking, so the fact that he now always asks is really something that matter.

With vomit, I believe it can also resemble overwhelming doubt!! It is also goopy and purple, and heck, we even see Doubt enemy emerging from it! I think it suits Compton very well (Could've expressed more, but alas, my English is limited heh )

the detail about goats being picky eaters is so genius! please, you have to do more! id love a video on Bob's Bottles so much

Amazing video! Having had similar but not as extreme social anxieties, the meaning of this level stood out the most to me once I reached the end. I have to admit that one of my favorite images is when Bool holds up the dish confidently, finally working towards fighting back his anxieties, it almost brings me to happy tears every time. I also really love learning about psychology and look forward to your next videos!

The fact that you can see its his arms in the puppets from the very beginning! This game is truly incredible with its details!!!

I think that the goats using barf as a weapon is representative of how harsh they are with their words! Thank You for asking! Great video by the way! I thought that it was very educational! Have a great rest of you day, a great rest of your week, and a great rest of your month! :D!

I don't think it was an animal sanctuary; judging by the animals there, dogs, rabbits, rats, and monkeys, as well as a needle left on the table, I think it was an animal testing facility

I'm so glad you made a video on the game! Ever since I finished it I've been watching a lot of discussion videos and such on it as I just can't let go of the game. It left such an impact on me and was most definitely worth the long wait!

As someone who A: loves phychonauts, B: Has been diagnosed with social anxiety (and kins Compton) and C: Has been really interested in learning about phycology in recent years, I love this video. Hope to see more phychonauts :D

Compton's level spoke so much to me. I didn't even know about the timer thing, all I knew was I hate hate hate being timed in games and irl and I was scrambling just to put everything in order in time when it needed to. It all just meant pain to me, despite as you said that there wasn't any actual pressure or seriousness from the situation. In the past I've broken down so many times so that I might get help and make a stressful situation pass, but then I still couldn't deal with it on my own. I often want to cry for how *judgemental* I become of myself when I struggle to do basic things and feel pathetic that I can't just do them. I'm terrified a lot like this, and it's miserable 😖. Even worse when most people don't understand. I'm getting better at facing it all, but often when anything stressful starts to come up, I still want someone there to support me, even if it's just standing next to me as I do what I have to do. It's not fun 😔

Fun fact: that weird vomit seems quite similar to the waste the Doubts leave around when they apear or jump around. So even if you don't see them much in the level, they are a clue towards Compton's troubles.

thank you for your video. One my first play through I wasn't sure what comptons mind was supposed to represent. Some youtuber was suggesting it would also be a sensory overload or smth similar, but I always thought it was smth else. Besides the "voices" of the animals he wasn't overwhelmed by the other senses. So thank you for your video. I understand why I liked this level so much. It really portraits the this problem well. Hope you make more videos about psychonauts 2. Also the time limit having no effect makes much more sense now.

I think the purple bile is a representation of Compton's doubts in this final stage of the "show". Its the same color, consistency, and has the same effect as the slime from the Doubt enemies, so it could be his mind saying that, no matter how much he tries, he feels the others doubt him and/or his abilities, or that he doubts the intentions or meanings behind the Psychonauts words to him, particularly those he holds in high regard.

another thing that i love ahout this level is how compton at one point says:"cassy would've made it sooner..." or something along those lines. this line hits me because it underlines just how much cassip pia was important to him, she cannot be replaced in his mind!

Its kind of a shame this game didnt win any awards in TGA 2021. This game was an incredibly rare 10/10 for me

Psychonauts has this special talent of treating mental disorders respectfully and accurately, while being fun and goofy.

Compton is probably my favourite out of the Psychic Six, if only because I suffer from social anxiety myself. He seems such a gentle, reserved man, that you can't help but to love him. I love how you interpreted the dishes as varying challenges Compton experienced in his working life. It leads to an interesting conclusion once you get the pork involved: It's apparently related to the butcher knife pig, who is a celebrity within the family... but will eventually have to slice it up. This might be a representation of Compton's feelings for his own family of psychics... who are on the edge of being sacrificed in duty, just like Helmut was, and on his behalf.

rewatching the grulovian drowned egg recipe made me realize an outspoken egg, boiled in hot water - lucrecia and the deluge and an unruly onion, who’s been sliced to pieces - ford and his shattered mind makes me wonder if the other recipes have a connection to characters

it might not be intentional, but the first thing that came to mind when i noticed all his colleagues were represented by goats was the acronym goat, or greatest of all time, which could illustrate the high pedestal he puts his colleagues on, thinking they are more worthy of the praise he gets than he is

I call bullshit on the goat fact. I have two, and they eat plastic, glass, and metal for the hell of it. I've seen the effers eat LIVE LIZARDS.

"slightly better than a mouthful of nails" has become one of my favorite terms ever.

It’s also important to note that the Booles are all experts at zoolepathy, which means they can talk directly to animals. Which is why all of the animals piling on him and there being too many bees made him freak out. All of the voices all at once overwhelmed him

Great job explaining Compton's Condition and the goats 🐐 analogy. This is like my favorite level with the hilarious and emotional nature of it all. Good job here explaining the symbolism and social anxiety in all of us from this level.

I'm a bit late but I appreciate how Compton goes from being timid and quiet to soft and gentle. The volume is near identical but the tone is stronger. In being confident with himself, he's able to return to being calm and gentle with the other voices he experiences. Never too animated, but never too passive.

On top of your analogy of goats being picky eaters. It could also be a play on the phrase GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) to indicate that these 4 are the greatest Psychonauts whose opinion matters most to him.

This was great I'm gonna need more of these

I suffer from a form of social phobia. Mostly in manifests in smaller places with a lot of people. Examples include: Train cars, cafeterias, and the like. I can absolutely agree that while in these situations I keep my head low, if I have to speak, I’m quiet, and will actively avoid these situations. It also doesn’t help that I’m a very introverted individual as well as being on the spectrum. These things I feel while in these situations that normal people find, well, normal, only get to be more and more of a problem. I push through because I must. As upsetting as it can get to be, for me, I simply just have to deal with it myself.

I choose to interpret the mystery boxes oping after the level as Compton realizing the justifications he was using for his anxiety served no purpose and moving past it

something i dont see a lotta people talking about is the music choice. during the level, when cooking the meals for the judges, the music really got to my anxiety. it's loud, overwhelming, and stressed me out more the longer i spent time cooking. maybe its a personal experience but the music choice stood out a lot

this level of the game really spoke to me and I think you nailed breaking down why it did.

Thanks for the video Honestly, I found Compton's mind to be the hardest to make sense of. I wouldn't know why I could easily make sense of the traumas and complexes from Bob's mind, but thanks to your video I hope I can start to develop an eye for those sort of triggers that people might have.

Thanks for the analysis. While I got more or less what the mental worlds represent, this one was indeed a little bit of a puzzle for me.

I wish I had the time to show your videos to my therapist! She seemed really interested in Psychonauts when I talked about it and surprised it didn't trigger or bother me.

"animal sanctuary" I don't think that's what that is at all. Looks like animal testing facility to me.

Loved this video! Would love more on the series.

I feel the BEES! ad also speaks to Compton's fear that he was what pushed Cassie away from the Motherlobe, together with his fear of being blamed for it.

I just finished the game today and this was by far the most interesting video/article I came across! And even the comment section oh my gosh my mind is exploding by the creativity from the studio and all those people here. But what hits me the most? Thinking about my Ex-Girlfriend who has social anxieties. I understand it so much better now and would like to share it with her.. but rn isn't the right time I guess 😔 And some comments really well described the relationship between Compton and Cassie, that I just see her and me there urgh ;_; (even thought that I myself might have (had) excessive dependency) "hey, a relationship can be just as intimate and significant as a romantic one without being one explicitly." (from the comment section) I just hope that she and me might develop back to that.

I played through the game twice and I still didn't get this level. Just wrote it off as a weird shoehorned in gimmick. Now after watching this, I'm kicking myself that in retrospect, what you said makes so much sense! Thanks for this! Great work!

I wish I had a Raz in my life. But... honestly, I do. I’ve got a few of them. I love them, but it’s just difficult to allow people to help sometimes. To be honest and admit that my problems are real. I relate to Compton with the self isolation and the pressure to be something great. I haven’t reached my dream of being in the real life version of the Psychonauts (the animation or illustration industry), I’m at that point of imprisonment for “blowing animals up”, after losing my dogs and feeling rejected by my parents. But I see my next steps forward thanks to my brother. Everyday I will be battling this anxiety in my heart. It’s difficult to accept. But watching this video and playing Psychonauts is helping me understand that I can make it through the struggle. I can be successful and loved, even if I’m struggling with something that no one around me relates to. I’m going to be okay, even if I fail, and it will feel so good to at least try, despite the discomfort and tears. Maybe I’ll direct a beautiful cartoon one day, maybe I won’t. I’ll find a way to feel fulfilled and happy in whatever success I do get.

Just wanna say the Compton's mind is my favorite by playing I'm happy that you made this video ('cause I'm really bad in understanding metaphors and now I can know more)

Does anyone else see the huge coincidence that Compton's level involves cooking and he also takes place as a mouth later on

Great analysis! I identify so hard with Compton (I believe many of us here) I wish getting over these feelings and imaginary thoughts were as fun as this level hehe What a great therapist Raz might be in real world haha! =D

I just realized... the first dish, the grulovian drowned egg... An outspoken egg and an Unruly Onion, this first dish actually clues you into the twist early, the outspoken and unruly representatives of Grulovia aren't just any protesters, they're specifically Marona and Lazarus... the egg having a female voice wasn't some coincidence...

As someone who struggles with mental health this game made me appreciate things better. As games are my one true passion (aspiring to be a streamer) seeing a game show how mental issues can be perceived and also conquered gives me hope. i know as a game they arent perfect solutions but still the game does a good job of illustrating how they affect people just like me. Also big thank you to yo Thoughtbubble as I know you aren't someone who can fix each of us the viewers problems, learning and listening to your thoughts were very comforting if that isn't weird to say. I must also admit I am autistic so perhaps what I write isn't exactly how it was thought in my head lol

One thing I am wondering is: why is it a cooking show? My guess is that this is the kind of inner termoil that Compton goes through every time it approaches dinner time and he constantly views his own cooking efforts under the hypothetical lense of his peers.

I think it's interesting that on the "BEES!" cereal, instead of Cassie we have...Otto. Being chased by the bees. I guess Compton must not be much of a fan of his...

My favorite parts of this level is seeing raz improvise for the audience and give the praise to compton. Then by the third dish he's mustered enough confidence to say it himself. After all when you're feeling anxious about something alittle creativity can help.

Alright, my memory might be wrong, but I think the fact that Ford's "product" being accompanied by censors is just as significant and personalized as Cassie's being accompanied by bees. Going back and doing the extra completionist stuff, I think I remember hearing Otto Mentalis saying something about Ford being a jerk, and we do know that as leader, he might have felt it his responsibility to "help" Compton keep it together. He might have been hypercritical, which wouldn't have helped the anxiety. Ford might have been an external censor. Again, that's a lot of mights, all based off of a backhanded comment from Otto Mentalis, who I personally think has some ego stuff going on to begin with, but I think its still interesting, taking a look at their dynamic. Loved the video!

haven't watched this channel in a while, last time I watched mans was still in school, congrats on that degree!

The "goats eat everything" meme comes from the fact that they eat a lot of weeds like sandburrs. They're great gardeners.

Yesss yessss do them all

what I got from this level is compton used his anxiety as his medience and poison at the same time, he knew deep down his friends appreciated him, but his own expectations and fears constantly get the best of him. I remember someone said anxiety is the fear of unwanted outcomes and compton felt useless and trapped by his own doubts and insecurties.

I also like that when you play this mission the name of the eggs and stuff doesn't really mean anything but when you complete the game and play it again drowning an unruly egg has a different meaning

I know this probably won't be seen but if I can ask that the next psychonauts character covered is Maligula. I personally would appreciate it, I resonate with part of the concept of her, and these videos have helped me to understand myself better.

I both love and HATE this level. Love it because it's fun and the looks are interesting to see a cooking show in the mind is awesome. I hate it because THAT STUPID CLOCK IN THE FINAL PART (to get the final box tag) and the fact that may have threw some food off the edge of the area

I have a friend that's currently going through something similar and had once shut himself out of a friend group ours. I really want to show him this video but I need to convince him to play this amazing game first.

As someone with bad anxiety this level hit hard

yeah lord, my anxiety disorder messes up my body too it can make you have to visit the toilet so much because of stress, you'll be late for your appointment and then you get even more stressed out

Every time I see the clip where you slice the water melon I practically yelled at the screen to grab the figment

I guess the judges vomiting is technically an image about some potentionnal words they would throw at this guy (harsh words, insults, negative remarks, etc...).

Love this level. You can see how Raz has grown and asks for consent before entering a persons mind. Which one is next? Ford’s fractured mind? Psyking sensorium? Or Cassie’s collection?

One thing i saw mentioned in another video that may or may not ve related is that all the vomit you fight looks like the goo from the Doubt enemy type. Meaning that not only is Comptons mind covered in doubt but all the judges hurl doubt at him constantly.

So wait..the time limit was optional? Huh, I thought I sucked at the game but I managed to do all of them within the time limit without finding this out, albeit I also died on the second so the timer reset. Still, I find that mechanic both funny in hindsight because I didn't need to rush, and REALLY amazing because the level actually made me feel the same emotions Compton was feeling and I never considered that until this video and it makes perfect sense. God I love this game, I am glad I decided to just buy it finally and play it recently.

If you get the time slow ability it makes the obstacle course for the knife and the grater much easier.

Did no one mention that "Ram" it Down is a pun based on the word for a male goat?

if psychonauts was real, you would know that mental health problems would decrease by a whole ton. that's why I love this game, the ability to help with one's mental problems both physically and mentally

I kinda assumed the "animal sanctuary" might've been a testing lab? Though it doesn't really make a whole lotta sense in hindsight that he'd just be able to just crawl in through a window to an animal testing facility, but you could also argue that his break-in had to be more simplified to represent visually in one slide, and since it's a memory it isn't 100% accurate and is more of a representation of events how he remembers them.