Thanks for the second chance, Microsoft!

One of the great things about the new Xbox Originals program is that it gives low-selling titles a second chance. And if you buy one Xbox Original, make it Psychonauts. Don't pick up the original version, though: it was plagued with technical problem.

While the writing and narrative are done very well, the gameplay is also pretty good, too. All the different psychic powers are mostly fun to use, but some of them lack much use (Confusion and Clairvoyance are almost completely useless outside of the levels you get them in). Not only are the powers fun to use, the puzzles are also pretty original - I haven't played anything that comes close to replicating the puzzles in the Milkman level.

Psychonauts isn't perfect, though - there were times when the game seemed to be too difficult. Plus, the ending was kind of weak - after everything was all wrapped up, they created some more loose ends, turning the ending into a cliffhanger.

Those are minor complaints, though. It's too bad that a game this great got such poor sales. Still, if you're looking for a good Xbox platformer, then you should try this.