Behold, mere mortal, as yet another month stumbles toward us on this drunken pub crawl toward the end of the universe. Is that a little too morbid for you? Well, there’s some good news because PlayStation has announced September’s “free” games that you can claim and play, provided you’re an active PlayStation Plus subscriber. They will be available to grab from September 2.
This month’s headline game is Psychonauts 2, the 2021 sequel developed by Double Fine. While it does pick up minutes after the event of the original 2005 game, you don’t need to have played it to enjoy the sequel.
“Razputin “Raz” Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble,” says the PlayStation Blog blurb. “Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was rescued from a kidnapping, and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in headquarters. Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 serves up danger, excitement and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain.”
Next up we have Stardew Valley, the indie farming sensation that has sold *checks notes* more copies than there are grains of sand on every single beach across the Earth. Specifically, the last time we were given official sales figures it had surpassed 41 million copies sold.
“You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!”
Finally, we have Viewfinder, a first-person puzzle game where a camera is your main method of interacting with the world.
“Use an instant camera to challenge perception, redefine reality and reshape the world. View the world through a new lens in this charming and unique first-person puzzle adventure. Reshape a wealth of stunning environments through your instant camera’s viewfinder in order to solve a variety of mind-bending puzzles. Bring photos, paintings, sketches and postcards to life as you reshape reality and slowly uncover the surprising mysteries that lie behind this colourful world.”
How do you guys feel about this month’s selection of titles? Drop your vote below and let me know in the comments if you’re going to be playing anything. Personally, I’m kind of intrigued by Viewfinder. I missed out on Psychonauts 2, so I might give it a shot as well.