How Psychonauts 2 Uses Hollywood Screenplay Structure

The complete storytelling breakdown of Psychonauts 2 through the lens of a screenwriter. The game jumpstarted this channel and I demonstrate the screenwriting techniques used. Also, where the story falters and how to improve it, while throwing in some stupid jokes and memes.

Quick side note on the Aquatos: I stated they're a Slavic family, but that may just apply to the Grulovian part of them. Culturally, due to their travels, they seem all over the place and it's great attention to detail.

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Spoilers for the following movies:
The Godfather (1972)
The Matrix (1999)
Elf (2003)
Tropic Thunder (2008)

Music Tracks:
- Full Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQNt5OmHqCmufoIklS2yStP05_-dBB7jx&si=tTzgWnFHVb9CEdf4
- "Fighting The Avanc" by Darren Curtis @DarrenCurtisMusic
- "Unplugged from the Matrix" by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio

Thanks for watching!

Double Fine PsychOdyssey Documentary: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIhLvue17Sd70y34zh2erWWpMyOnh4UN_&si=BT6eZTDfTP13Zm_7

Referenced movies, shows and games in order of appearance:
Act One
The Menu (2022)
Snake In The Eagle's Shadow (1978)
Up In The Air (2009)
Falling Down (1993)
Nobody (2021)
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Dodgeball (2004)
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Therapists, Season 6, Episode 9
Adaptation (2002)
Judge Dredd (1995)
The Hobbit (2012)
Hell Or High Water (2016)
First Blood (1982)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Pawn Sacrifice (2014)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003)
Picard: The Next Generation, Season 3, Episode 1
Hot Fuzz (2007)
Act Two
Up in the Air (2009)
Wall Street (1987)
The Nice Guys (2016)
The Simpsons: "Mr. Plow", Season 4, Episode 9
Goldfinger (1964)
Twin Peaks (1990-91)
Adaptation (2002)
God of War (2018)
Hell's Kitchen (2005-present)
Dredd (2012)
The Godfather (1972)
Manhunt Unabomber: "Ted", Episode 6
Blade (1998)
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Gran Torino (2008)
Community: "Comparative Religion", Season 1, Episode 12
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: "Gun Fever Too: Still Hot", Season 9, Episode 2
Scarface (1983)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
The Matrix (1999)
Elf (2003)
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
Dexter: "Surprise, Motherf***er!", Season 7, Episode 12
Dexter: "Born Free", Season 1, Episode 12
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Act Three
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Memento (2000)
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Pawn Stars (2009-2018)
Hangover (2009)