Psychology of Psychonauts | Loboto's Labyrinth

[@evanraynolds8699]

7:19 skip here to avoid the abuse case

[@FluffyPrincess888]

This needs to be pinned

[@evanraynolds8699]

@@FluffyPrincess888 thanks

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

And pinned

[@evanraynolds8699]

@@GamingUniversityUoG this is my first pin. Thanks

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Weak.

[@Molonara]

As you play through the play through Loboto's Labyrinth, I noticed that in the "lobby" where Loboto's big painting is, there is a light/chandelier over the painting that slowly turns into the Gzar crown with each subsiquent ruturn to the lobby. I wonder if this was like the posters, in that the threat of Malik looming over Loboto became more prominent in his mind as Raz delved deeper? Or, was Loboto perhaps subtly trying to tell Raz and those involved who it was that he was so scared of, just not overtly because he felt he couldn't tell with words, like some part of his mind was trying to reach out for help?

[@benpowell-punmaster1214]

Good eye. I’ve always loved these details.

[@justalittleloser2482]

THATS SUCH A SICK DETAIL! i'd never noticed- thank you for sharing!!!

[@CamdenKaneakaNeptunesdaughter]

This makes too much sense

[@QuestionDeca]

I feel this is very on point so not much the say... except this: How easily Dr. Loboto folds to stronger minds, to abusers, probably fold back to a central figure from Raz's last intrusion on his mind, His Father. His first Abuser. It's also somewhat interesting that rather then the three well trained and experienced Psychonauts, only Raz was able to initially reach deep enough into Loboto's true mind to even get a glimpse of "the boss". A sign of trust? A lack of perceived threat? He does appeal to Raz after they are all expelled and is more open to him as he escapes.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I think it is partially the familiarity Raz has with him and partially the writers portraying him as a protege. I think an argument could be made that the others actively don't try to do some things because of moral issues. But I think most of it is casting our main character as the best of the best.

[@geoshark12]

@@GamingUniversityUoG the other thing is lobotto does have more trust of raz , as seen when he does choose to answer raz’s questions in his mind “ who are you protecting , “ “myself” isn’t a lie . And as you stated raz got lobotto’s moral compass back , his mind would literally assoate raz with said moral compass, and if we look at the mental constructs and how they attack , multiple times lobotto puts raz back in the relatively safe lobby while in the same instance kicking out one of the other psychonaugths Lobtto also seems to want to tell someone but can’t , and play the level almost feels like lobotto is subconsciously leading raz to what hes so afraid of without stating it

[@samvanroon5041]

Imagine if somehow Loboto manages to get the damage caused by his Lobotomy repaired, even with his brain damaged he was able to overpower and push back against multiple trained experienced psyconauts who were being assisted by two young prodigies with relative ease, his mental strength is beyond impressive, imagine what he could do with actual powers.

[@cannonballking7]

Loboto is much like a tooth-ache in many ways. He seems harmless, and at most is a consistent nuisance with occasional hits of harsh pain. Though despite that he is the start of something potentially much worse, and helps further infections fester underneath the surface. Also like a tooth-ache the creation of him was for the most part completely avoidable if proper care was taken, yet he is blamed and not his cause for the most part. Well enough musing, glad this series continues with the excellent sequel, hope you have a nice day and keep up the good work.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I like listening to these kinds of musings. Very apt comparison.

[@Claymann71]

'What if Lobato was a metaphorical mental toothache, emotionally & psychologically.' _Tim & Eric Mind Blown.gif_ That's good. That's very good. 👍

[@goldentriforce29]

It describes Loboto’s current state well. Can’t wait for Hollis’ mind. Will it be in one video or like Loboto’s mind split in two videos. Say no to abusers

[@Tengu125]

I really hope this franchise gets another installment some day. As much as I've loved the existing games, I don't feel quite satisfied yet

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Personally, I want to see a comic strip of True Psychic Tales. Use some of the plot lines in that as basis for a Psychonauts 3 story.

[@Claymann71]

@@GamingUniversityUoG Why not both? Pyschonauts is a game that changes the way I look & feel about Empathy, Apathy, & Therapy. Sociology & Psychology both. (The only other game that has clung to my mental psyche was Song of Saya. I cannot recommend the game, it has so much plot & story structure holes & there is the issue of the H-scenes, but I *always* skipped those. It's not the point of the Game. It's the 'relationship' between the MC & Saya that is. I learned about it from the Psychological Anime Portal after it came out. I compare it to House on the Borderlands meets Anime Tragedy / Love Story. It's a 8/10 game pushed to 12/10 by its soundtrack. Give it 15 minutes. If you don't find it intriguing, back out immediately. It's on that Junji Ito / Ju-On / The Thing / The Shining / Ex-Machina / Annihilation / Hereditary Level of Psychological Horror. Only 10 is hours tho. Rather short, in the world of Visual Novels / Games)

[@KaminoKatie]

I would like to see a prequel game ala Alice Asylum

[@mutanttepig4759]

They really should give Loboto a job at the psychonauts and give him a vacation for real after all the crap he's been through with them. He is a psychic after all.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

My hope is eventually they get him fully rehabilitated and a productive member of the team.

[@mbcodes18]

He also doesn't seem evil, more chaotic neutral. Both times he did evil things, he was just a henchman.

[@misterdonlon]

Excellent analysis as always! Particularly enjoyed how you connected Loboto's personality to a case of an abuse victim. I agree this presents itself periodically throughout his mind. Your ability to bring in your knowledge of psychology is impressive! It definitely is a testament to the work put into the game, but also your research as well. Great stuff! Can't wait to see more!

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Thank you so much good sir! I'm lucky that the writers did such a good job. Their vivid imagination and ability to present these topics makes my job easy.

[@TooRudeProductions]

As somebody who played the game back when the first one came out, I was so happy with the sequel and I really liked how Raz actually asked permission to go into peoples head, which seemed to trigger a certain group of the gaming community who seems to think that asking people for permission to do things to them is somehow cringe, very telling.

[@datwitchyswordfan]

Damn, imagine not liking that someone asks for consent to go into another persons mind. Very telling indeed…

[@discordlexia2429]

@@datwitchyswordfan That is a dumb thing to be upset about. Though, I don't blame Raz for taking initiative on the Thorny Towers inmates. The people he helps in 2 are just as damaged and in need of help, but are all at least *lucid* and can make that call. In 1, they weren't in touch with reality at all except perhaps Edgar Teglee and weren't capable of reasoned discussion. You always get consent from someone to do anything invasive unless they are in a crisis that prevents them from making a decision at all. But, if they're not capable, you have to take the initiative.

[@OdaSwifteye]

I don't remember people being upset about that but I'm going to assume you went looking for backlash so you found it. It must be nice to find miniscule problems and bloat them up, god forbid we pass off any gripe about a subject matter as an inevitability of human perspective that doesn't really matter.

[@needee5324]

I'm impressed. You managed to completely misrepresent and misinterpret the gripes other people had with the second game. I'm very proud of you. I've heard many people complain that Psychonauts 2 lost its "cynical edge" and that the game no longer tried to make humor out of the morally absurd. There were no more directly offensive jokes, morally questionable actions were always taken seriously and never played for laughs, and (as stated) Raz had to ask permission before entering someone else's mind or else "the game would've been promoting toxicity" or something. I should mention that I don't personally have a problem with Psychonauts 2 being less edgy or shifting its perspective in humor. I think the game is amazing and the story telling (the part I care about) is even better than the first game. That said, I can't stand people like you who so easily and readily misrepresent other people's criticisms because you didn't understand what they were upset about. There's nothing wrong with enjoying edgy humor and wanting it in stories they enjoy. It was present in the first game and it was done excellently. I don't blame people for missing it since it's so rare to see these days.

[@mbcodes18]

@@discordlexia2429 yeah, like, I don't think a man obsessed with conspiracy theories and thinking everyone is after him would accept some kid wearing goggles going inside his mind, no matter how much he wants it Fred would accept, although only once explained that this could help with the Napoleon problem. Edgar would probably be fine Idk about Gloria

[@blazlock7285]

Well, his trauma and his childhood history had him develop a type of dependency, it may not be a specific Co-dependency but in his possible perspective it is. He is easily manipulated because he uses his dentistry, or the surface skill he has of it, to answer the situations all around him and he follows to not be alone. Yes, he is a victim, but at times, act like he is the 'front' but the truth, was the tool used by others, yet he is successful and smart, as shown in the first game and how well he has conducted the kidnapping and brain swap in the title between 1 and 2.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Oh he definitely is very capable and intelligent at what he does. I'm curious to see how he would be when left to his own devices and not guided into action by others.

[@malcolmdarke5299]

As is the case with most people operating under repressive ideologies, he's a lot more dangerous than he would be if he was less intelligent. The question is whether or not he's cowed enough by the ideology or others operating under it (whether the fear and dependency are strong enough) to turn his intellect towards its goals - if he isn't then he's a danger to the ideology itself, as we see with his actions towards the end of Rhombus of Ruin.

[@TurtleKun]

The fact that these videos can make me fall in love with the psychonauts games even more is ridiculous! Incredibly well done!

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Glad to help with your love of the series! Good to hear you enjoy these.

[@DemiDarkoYT]

Oh boy, 6am. Time to binge this series again.

[@mattderogatory4068]

According to my phone, op made this at 4 am, and I agree with it

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Hope it's a good watch through! On my end it went up at 3am. Yay time change.

[@DemiDarkoYT]

@@GamingUniversityUoG Your videos are always a blessing to my sub feed. Love your work! 👍🏾

[@Archibald1705]

There's not that many videos on his backstory it's so good to see this more videos now

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Glad to be able to provide some much needed discussion. I find it incredible more people don't dive into this game.

[@maddycheeze]

Something I've been thinking about when it comes to Loboto is the fact that he was lobotomized. Now, to be fair, I don't know a lot about the after effects for the procedure (and would welcome further enlightenment on the subject), but what I do know is that the patients tend to be complacent and disinterested to a fault (for example, Honey Sugarman in Bojack Horseman), almost like they themselves are vaguely aware of their own existence, but not much more than that. The damage to the prefrontal cortex causes problems with essentially what makes a person a person. But Loboto seems to be an extreme exception to the rule, if he even follows it. His personality is flagrantly on display, and now that the Psychonauts have taken the steps to restore him, a process that I'm not sure is possible with the physical nature of a lobotomy, it makes me think that maybe he never really had one. It's more along the lines of that extreme learned helplessness that he may have experienced in the hospital. Basically, maybe he has the capacity to re-engage that part of his mind, and possibly even become psychic once again. He got his moral compass back, and if it really is just a case of a puzzle to be solved, then who knows what he could become

[@discordlexia2429]

He might have had a psychic lobotomy. Like, a sawbones psychic enters his mind and just smashes it up with Psi blast.

[@a-pathetic]

Ever since I saw the Psychology of Psychonauts on the original game, I've been waiting for your analysis of Psy 2! Beyond excited to see this.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I'm psyched to get into the sequel worlds too. Pun intended

[@blackdemonknight]

Loboto seemed to have sort of changed, as he's escaping he tells Raz he is a changed man but he can't stay as he left his kid back at camp, which is a surprise that he had a kid XD

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Saying he's a changed man is different than witnessing his actions. I hope we can trust him. I'd love to see a story where he is doing good.

[@magnusm4]

The latest issue of Sonic The Hedgehog issue #50 has a page with some seriously awesome dialogue I never thought anyone would be allowed to say in anything close to kids related: "Did he... Hurt you?" "... Yes." "repeatedly." "made me forget." "Made me happy it happened." "I HATE HIM!" Love the second to last line. Really put it into words what they make him feel.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

It's kind of sad how prevalent this is. I know people personally who fall into that pitfall. Getting them out again is tough.

[@ilregiallo4151]

There is one thing which I see like a missed opportunity in the franchise: the censors. I really would have like to see a different design for every mind. It makes sense to see them as bureaucrats in Sasha's mind, but making them looks always the same for every characters is a bit "unrealistic" (in the contest of a cartoonish videogame about the human mind). Probably giving them different designs would have required too much time and it could have confused the player.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I think they had French military hats for Fred's mind but other than some palette swaps they are all the same. I agree. It would be interesting to see a unique flair to each.

[@SenyiKimmo]

Loboto is one of my favorite characters of the entire series, I empathize with him so much and I genuinely hope he gets the support he needs to repair himself after the events of the game. It'll be interesting to see how you handle the shared trauma of the Psychic Six though, maybe a full breakdown for Lucretia's Lament; considering that the battle with Maligula broke everyone involved, and LL is where it all comes to a head.

[@legofan6559]

If there ever was a third game it would be nice to see loboto as an ally in the game because it is clear he has changed and maybe involve both characters from both games in one of those epic battles maybe sister the mind of some campers and Otto the only psychic 6 member we never enter

[@lou626]

Man loboto as an ally would be cool asf

[@tristarnova3454]

Given how crackers is seemingly able to use time bubble, maybe Loboto will be able to reteach raz time bubble, and maybe show him a new variation on it to allow them to speed up time too.

[@cadoized]

so excited to see the rest of the series!

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Can't wait to sit down and start working on our favorite gambler.

[@lou626]

Gaming university : Hey lou its 8 am! Time for your psychonauts: loboto's labhyrint video me: ok honey

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Haha wakey wakey

[@SplotchTheCatThing]

I love that the first thing we see of Loboto in this game is his absolute delight at the tropical vacation he thinks he's being offered. Haven't got the chance to play Rhombus of Ruin (and won't be getting that chance any time in the foreseeable future) but I really thought that it immediately gave the cartoonish cackling insane henchman from the first game a much-needed sense of humanity, and made me feel even a little bit guilty for using this interrogation technique that basically amounts to gaslighting him for "my" own goals.

[@somuchtocook9159]

As to bring up something about relationship abuse, a common thing that I notice when listening to therapists online is that abusers typically try to play with the emotions of others and typically infantilize a person to make them irrational and prone to outbursts, abusers also come up as trying to come off as superior, and will take advantage of your weaknesses

[@unrellated]

The actual confrontation with the mysterious abuser happens in a mental construct resembling his old lair at Thorny Towers. The place where he had been under Oleander's employ. His mind seemed to be drawing parallels to that experience. One point of interest is if you manage to glitch your way into a part of the tower that's supposed to be out of bounds, you can see his abuser completely unhidden. It's also mentioned after the fact that someone had set up mental booby traps in Loboto's mind to deter psychic espionage. Presumably, that's why the mouth-related elements are so openly hostile.

[@unrellated]

And something about Sasha's Office Construct, you can talk to the generic employees in the room you start in. They all say nothing but bland, corporate-related statements that don't seem especially thought-out. Lines like "I am fairly compensated for my work." or "My boss is tough, but fair." Because they're just vague abstractions of a person thought up for the sole purpose of being a collective of nameless extras to form the idea of a crowd. They don't have specific identities.

[@alatea3685]

Love your Psychonauts lectures. Keep up the good work.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Thank you! It's good to hear you enjoy these

[@dimensionwatcher5517]

Slight spoilers for those that haven't seen Psychonauts 2 or Psychonauts The Rhombus of Ruin. Though, if you're reading this, I'm going to guess you've at least seen one of the two. Just like how there are ways where a Psychic can loose their psychic abilities, like what Dr. Loboto experienced when he lobotomized, I wonder if there are ways for a psychic to regain their psychic abilities once loosing them. Perhaps if we get a Psychonauts 3 or a DLC to Psychonauts 2 (those options might not happen, but you never know), perhaps Sasha finds Dr. Loboto and brings him back, just to be sure that he's reformed before letting him go into the world. While Loboto is in the lab with Sasha, one of the machines malfunctions, sending something like a part of the machine, or maybe some chemical within the machine toward Loboto. It doesn't seem to harm him, but Raz can see several psychic abilities happening around any area Loboto is. When Loboto notices it after a while, he thinks Raz or Sasha is responsible for the psychic stuff going on around him and asks them to stop. Upon realizing that it's coming from himself, Loboto quickly falls into a panic attack, items in the room swarming around him as he looses control. The last time someone besides himself knew he had psychic abilities (his parents), they sent him away to get rid of the abilities. People knowing he has psychic abilities means being lobotomized in his mind and he doesn't want to go through that again. So Raz must enter his mind one final time to help him with the trauma he experienced after being sent away by his parents and help him regain control of his psychic abilities. Psychonauts 3 or a DLC for Psychonauts 2, like I said eariler, might never happen, but it's a fun idea I have.

[@simpleguy86]

As a fan of control i love that your videos start with that little jingle before each presentation. Also love your psychology of psychonauts videos

[@guillermocervisalmeron2209]

Thanks for all the videos so far and wishing see you soon on psiconauts 3 analysis

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

If we get a Psychonauts 3 I'll be all over it!

[@SnivyTries]

I really hope we do get a Psychonauts 3, or at least more continuation of the series, where we do explore and help Loboto through his multiple traumas. This series could be less Raz developing as a character...and more our character helping LOBOTO develop, letting him experience a Hero's Journey all of his own

[@LeatherIceCream]

Thanks for using the game OST again

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

You got it!

[@somuchtocook9159]

Honestly I think that since you mention abuse, I am going to say that a missing moral compass was in a sense representing his codependency on others, a lot of abusers will put their victims through all sorts of stuff to break down the ability to differentiate right and wrong, the ability to differentiate right and wrong on their own is considered the moral compass, the doubts and regrets and censors coming in this level represents the fact that we have been able to fully restore their ability to control the direction in their life, by restoring loboto’s ability to understand what is and isn’t acceptable behavior, the lobotomy in the previous game in memory might refer to a symbolic sense of losing the basic functions that make a human being, loboto was most likely a victim his whole life

[@staceytetzlaff2822]

I was waiting for this ! Thanks!

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

You got it!

[@Roz4628]

Yes! Been dying to see this video.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Don't worry I got your back!

[@sophieknowles4876]

Always a fun time watching these videos, especially because I actually come out of them having learned something. X3

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

That's good to hear! I try my best to bring awareness to some things while discussing these great games.

[@finn2718]

Love this stuff! Keep it up GU! Criminally underrated channel

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I appreciate your comment. Glad you enjoy the content!

[@rodan9773]

Well this Video is going to be a LABYRINTH of Mental Insight lol. Respect and keep up the epic work.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

It definitely will be haha.

[@soulbound2]

Yeeesss I love these vids can't wait for the next one in the series

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Good to hear you enjoy these!

[@treynash1405]

I couldn't agree more @Mister Donlon, our good doctor is something to behold.

[@willisrose9756]

So glad there's a video today.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Was a day late because of my procrastination but in glad it got out now.

[@poppunpresents]

Ooh! A new installment, and the day after my birthday no less (^.^) But I'm really excited for you to get into the second game, I actually just finished playing it to be fully caught up with everything and there's so much I'm looking forward to seeing your thoughts on. Having grown up with one parent getting her psychology degree, I really enjoy both the games being built with actual psychology concepts in mind, and that you take the time to really dig deeply into even the incidental characters, like the campers. Both trips into Loboto's mind were really interesting, and I agree with hoping there will be another game where we can see any additional progress he's made, as well as one other thing; he mentions in his post game dialogue that he has a child at the camp, and knowing what he's come from, it would be interesting to see how that's shaped his own relationship and whether he has or will break away from his parents' behaviour towards him....or maybe it was just what he thought would get him out the door.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I think it is a nod to a fan theory that has been around since the first game. No confirmation so I didn't touch on to it. That's cool though to see it through the lens of a parent who studied these things. Happy late birthday!

[@Nazo-kage]

There was the ending line by Dr. Lobato that he was going back to whispering rocks to pick up his son. I don’t know why, but that instantly makes me think the Bobby zilch might be his son. And thanks to the previous explorations through his mind might actually lied to the doctor being a better father. Something that at the end of the first game with the last seen with Bobby might hint that his dad wasn’t the best. And if it is in fact, Dr. Lobato we’ve seen why. Both from his past traumas. The fact that he’s always doing some sort of diabolical scheme for somebody else. Might even have something to do with the fact that Bobby’s teeth did not look to be in great shape.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I've seen two major theories for this. One is bobby and the other is D'Artagnan. Both have that blue shaded skin.

[@johnkapon8536]

Ive noticed a plothole in psychonauts 2 that has been bothering me. If every psychonaut wanted the normal Ford back, why didnt anyone try to fix his brain? If raz was able to do it then why couldnt professional psychonauts fix him?

[@twistedmyth5860]

Spoilers: He might not have wanted to be fixed. He broke himself out of guilt. And I'm sure to "properly" fix them they have to want it, even if they don't currently have the tools to do so.

[@ianraymo350]

@@twistedmyth5860 Ford made a concentrated effort not to be put back together and presumably only dropped his guard enough around Raz to allow them to put the pieces of his mind back together.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I've thought about this a couple ways. Yeah he didn't want anyone to fix him. But also he was down in the psitanium motherlobe for the most part. His mind able to push out any intruders. We see him do this the first time he pops up in the cafeteria. However, after he fully falls into his other personalities his mind isn't able to push Raz out anymore. The solution but be as simple as where he is physically at when the attempt was made.

[@johnkapon8536]

@@GamingUniversityUoG another thing that bothers me a lot, is that at the stage "fatherland follis" nick from the mailroom went to camp and found Ford (i guess because Ford was the key to reawakening...(spoilers)). BUT if you notice ford has psytanioum on his back (just like when he did in the end of psychonauts 1). So... When did that happen? Did nick find Ford just before Ford went to rescue raz? If nick found Ford with psytanioum on his back, then Ford wouldnt be a crazy person, as the ride describes him. Anyway, ive found a lot of unexplained stuff but i havent seen anyone talk about it

[@amirdarvish9679]

Thank you for the great content

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoy these.

[@erikfrommeyer2606]

Thus begins the journey into the minds of psychonauts 2. So excited CANT WAIT

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

It's perfect that we have the new editor just has we go into the sequel game. Makes sure that the quality is that much better for Psychonauts 2

[@toxictaro]

I love these videos, I never got the analogy of the two Lobato's. I just thought it was a wacky thing. Super cool

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Honestly it didn't hit me until I started writing the script for this lol

[@anxiousoptimism5517]

I like your analysis and references to psychology in these Psychonaughts.

[@JulanNoir]

So happy to see more Psychonauts!

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Good to hear you enjoy these!

[@Yacovo]

Thanks for the video.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

You got it!

[@Laura-zc6rm]

Another great video LETS GOOOO

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I feel the hype haha! Glad you enjoy these.

[@MikeBeanFox]

Ooooh!, I've been waiting for this since i've beaten the game!

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Hope it was worth the wait on this!

[@SuprAxton]

I really hope that we will be able to help Loboto in the next game if it comes out.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I think we just need one more visit to his mind to get him healthy

[@tristarnova3454]

Something tells me when we need to go into his mind for the last time to solve his final bit of trauma, it will be one of the last ones for the game, as we will need to help him cut his own strings as a puppet how works for those unwell, how wish to cause the world harm or otherwise, thus giving him the courage to not hide and lie about how’s the one behind it and allow him to maybe re unlock his psychic abilities, as for the psychic technique we could gain, given we are cutting his strings so to speak, I say it has to deal with cutting down deceptions to reveal the truth, not sure what to call it though.

[@samherken]

I hope we can see Loboto grow and heal. He's such a good and deep character.

[@jesternario]

Oh, I am looking forward to hearing what you have to say about the mysterious figure when we get to him. That guy is a trip and a half for sure.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I can hear the song in my head already lol. It won't go away!

[@jesternario]

@@GamingUniversityUoG #itwillneverleave

[@NashTheBlade]

I'm gonna guess that Lobotto's current abuser merely has just old fashioned Egotism, right?

[@KnoxCarbon]

Gristol Malik is a textbook narcissist

[@NashTheBlade]

@@KnoxCarbon The only question I can even ask is why was Loboto afraid of him?...I mean, after the events of Rhombus of Ruin, knowing full well that Loboto is a psychic...He could have asked Sasha Nein to return his abilities....My only guess is that Malik used his authority against him, siting as the long lost heir to the throne he could sic the Grulovian Secret Police on him or something to that extent

[@KnoxCarbon]

@@NashTheBlade Malik used the threat of Maligula to scare Loboto into keeping his mouth shut.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

So there has been a lot of discussion in the community about this considering Gristol is NOT psychic. Could just be a strong personality overpowering another. Unless there is something else going on we are unaware of.

[@NashTheBlade]

@@KnoxCarbon Question is how would Loboto know what a Maligula is

[@dubbacheezbugga5366]

I hope we see more of psychonaut’s 2

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Got a couple other videos lined up that the patrons voted on. Then I'll be back for Hollis' mind.

[@hatashi1239]

I always learn something with these videos, and it’s on some of my favourite games! When will the next one be?

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Sometime next month probably. Got a few videos that the patrons voted on first before getting back to the next one in the series.

[@hatashi1239]

If only I had money! I’d be on patron voting to have the next one ASAP 😂

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Haha I appreciate it. Take care of yourself first though.

[@dakotasan8719]

IT BEGINS! LET’S FACKING GOOOOOO! I gleefully await the video on the Psy-King’s Sensorium

[@FluffyPrincess888]

Absolutely. Let's go Jack Black

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Can't wait to get into that one. I've studied music for 20 years and know someone with synesthesia so it will be a fun one to talk about.

[@dakotasan8719]

@@GamingUniversityUoG I’m also curious how you plan to tackle Compton’s Cook-off. I’m still confused on how self esteem issues translated to his sensory overload

[@henryapplebottom7231]

Yay! (In reference to you covering the second game..... Not the...abuse.)

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I'm excited to get into the sequel too.

[@Nevict]

I am surprised by the amount of care that went into this game.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

It's the reason I love this series

[@dylanthomas385]

Please keep them coming your grate hope siers as future

[@AntonMonster]

Oh boy, I hope that they will make Psychonauts 3

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Same here. There is still so many stories to tell in this setting.

[@daltonwiltsey4815]

Can't waitnto hear about holis's mind

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I'm replaying her mind today to take notes!

[@daltonwiltsey4815]

@@GamingUniversityUoG cool beans And can you do fords mind in the order seen in the tomb of the sharkophagus

[@jesternario]

I looked up the name Cagliostro, and it’s the surname of an Italian adventurer and magician (in the actual magic sense, apparently). That can’t be a conincidence.

[@tonyhedgehogzamora6888]

I say this fits Main protagonist in My Hero Academia of his fear and Co-Dependency

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I've only watched a bit of MHA so I can't say much on this unfortunately. My buddy would be able to have this conversation better since he is a MHA fiend

[@tonyhedgehogzamora6888]

Ya know someone should write a fanfic crossover of the Psychonauts and MHA

[@Sandata64RD]

Thank you

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

You got it!

[@codyboise9989]

We all have fears that dictate how we act. I've had two notable negative encounters that still partly linger with me, but I'm grateful I have an almost towns worth of individuals in my corner. Also part of the problem atleast in my case because of my autism and relatively shortish stature, I have been harassed/victimized in the past, and me being a bit more emotionally elevated certain events and stimuli can amplify it. Also I think I have more doubts then regrets, not to mention atleast a decent amount of censors, I assume.

[@catherinewillows51495]

I’ve been playing psychonauts since I was Raz’s age and I LOVE these video’s❤️🤣

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I'm so glad to hear that! I wish I got into the series when I was younger. First played it in my mid 20s.

[@The_Guild_Mages_Forum]

psychonauts 2 lets gooooooooooooooooo

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I'm ready for more!

[@bearVshark100]

I hope Loboto's kid turns out okay.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Considering how wild his dad is, who knows.

[@Techhunter_Talon]

Can't wait for Psychonauts 3 to see what happens the following day after the events of Psychonauts 2. :P

[@maxleroux]

What I don't understand is how Gristol was able to mess with Loboto's head as much as he did. Was it with words alone or did he used one of Otto's gadgets? Hollis Forsythe said so herself that he's no even psychic, so how did he he do it? Looking forward to the two-part trip inside of her mind by the way. Any idea when that one's going to be available to the public? 🤔

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

That is a question I've been mulling over personally. It is possible Gristol simply scared him to the point of making a 'tormentor' mental construct. Or there could be a 3rd party involved. Who knows.

[@MySnugglePuppy]

@@GamingUniversityUoG Otto. I know this sounds crazy, but Otto just feels so off. He’s the only member of the psychic 7 whose mind we don’t explore, he never developed a serious relationship with another member like the others did (Bob and Helmut, Cassie and Compton, Ford and Lucrecia). And every mental version of Otto we see in the other psychic’s heads paint him as an egotistical jerk, showing they never liked him that much. Something feels off to me about how “Nick” was able to get into Truman’s office and bring him out, considering he was a non psychic mailman, and that Truman hated “Nick’s” guts. But there was one way into the office that didn’t require specific ID permission: Otto’s tunnels. Sure, “Nick” could’ve just figured out the code, but more critical evidence is how Lucrecia became a member of the psychic seven. The person who brought her was none other than Otto himself, whereas pretty much every other member was brought by Ford. This implies some relation between them. He also plans on mass producing miniature versions of the Astralathe, the very thing that started this whole mess. Sorry for sounding like Boyd here, I just hate Otto, and he is extremely suspicious.

[@mewt5358]

I really hope there's another Psychonauts game which explores Nick and loboto

[@The24thWight]

You mentioned a playlist but I cannot find it on the channel itself.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

It's currently labelled under "Psychonauts - Lecture" under the playlists tab. I'll find it and relabel.

[@The24thWight]

@@GamingUniversityUoG Many thanks.

[@psudodrake]

You have a DEEP review of games on a very cerebral level. You cover the Remedy-verse, and Psychonauts, but if I may make a suggestion for you on another very cerebral level: Play: "Hellblade, Senua's Sacrifice," and journey through a person's adventure who has a very HIGH level of Dementia. To me the game was very cerebral. The Logic puzzles, and the fact that literally everything in the game is totally in her mind from start to finish will give you cause for many episodes of reviewing various different aspects of the game and her trials. Also... it was rather easy to Platinum in the first run through. It might intrigue you at the game makers consulted with doctors and people actually dealing with dementia to get the fullest effect in the game. And this is an important suggestion if you play the game: Wear a headset. It is important to get the binaural audio that the game provides in order to get the full effect of the game.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Good to hear you enjoy the work on Remedy and Psychonauts. In regards to Hellblade, I have a playlist already up on the game. I think 6 videos in there. New content for the game is currently being edited!

[@jonaz7312]

I should really catch up on psychonauts. I'm just dropping likes and leaving these videos to avoid spoilers.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I'd recommend it. The games are incredible and come highly recommended.

[@davidgribble6313]

This comment is to help this channel in the algorithm.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I very much appreciate the assistance!

[@mitchellalexander9162]

But what to do about the immediate next Brain? Merge the Two Levels?

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Yeah in probably going to merge these two together. The reason loboto's were broken up is because they were two different themes.

[@lmclelland2172]

All the fucking psychological shit is awesome

[@EgregoreOffical]

ITSSSSS TIMEEEEEE

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

That it is haha!

[@borek92]

I'm in the process of playing through Psychonauts 2 and I wanted to watch these videos after I complete each mind but I see some references to "end of the game" in this one. Can I keep with watching the videos or do they contain spoilers ahead of the level that is the topic of a given video?

[@ajerjavec4723]

There’s one thing I wish you talked about the show how much control The Villain has over this mind The Psychonauts ruined everything vault has to be get by replay the game and unlike The coach mind where he is hiding his shame at other volts which just do show the abuse and stuff we want to forget this does not that shows how much control he has over the mind

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I believe that one is found using s mental connection of some kind. Don't recall if it is a dark thought or not.

[@ajerjavec4723]

@@GamingUniversityUoG it’s not dark thought you could go back to that by literally after the next mind but my point about how it shows how much control Nick has over Lobato still stats

[@CarelesslyShameful]

I'm still trying to understand his memo "You put the egg in the basket, and the old egg in a box, and the box in the ocean." If someone can explain this to me, it would be nice to have some insight on it. The only thing I find when looking for it is the old saying to not put one's eggs all in one basket.

[@somethingsomething1395]

The egg represents the brain. The old brain is the ceo of psychonauts brain, theyre saying to throw away his brain

[@CarelesslyShameful]

@@somethingsomething1395 thank you, took me a minute to understand but after reading again with the correct analogy, finally got it 😂👍

[@IxodesPersulcatus]

I'm predicting that Loboto will remove his shower cap of safety after sorting out his trauma and getting it under control and perhaps even join the Psychonauts. After all, nearly all of the prominent Psychonauts are deeply damaged individuals. Now this is reaching conspiracy theory levels, but: Perhaps he will replace Otto Mentallis

[@jesternario]

I don’t think there will be a fourth game in the series. But then again, I didn’t think there’d be a second. Or a third. So who knows🙂

[@sansfans4202]

Ah here is the video

[@blueberrymcphuckerson9821]

Ironically, trigger-warnings don't do shit except make the potential to cause anxiety worse.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Because then you're anticipating something instead of just being shocked by it. Taints the rest of the experience. One way to look at it.

[@AlexxxMYLSince2013]

Psychonauts 2 was a success not doing a thirt part would be a bad decision from Double fine

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Hopefully we wont have to wait as long. Want to play it before I'm in a wheelchair lol.

[@AlexxxMYLSince2013]

@@GamingUniversityUoG xD

[@lilylohmann614]

In my eyes he’s like a feral rat or raccoon. I know he bites, and he probably has rabies or some other horrific disease, but I want to pick him up and wash the garbage from the trash can he was hiding in off in the bathtub, no matter how much he screams like a cat being murdered. I can’t tell if I want to study him or give him a hot cocoa, and I think that’s neat

[@ajxx9987]

How did maligula even "bully" loboto?

[@FluffyPrincess888]

She didn't. Gristol used her image as a trauma and intimidation trigger.

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

He never met Maligula. The threat of her was instilled in hum by the games villain.

[@codyboise9989]

Gaming university: how do you plan of analyzing hollis's mind?🧠🎓🏥💭-----💭💡💥🎲❤🎰♣️💰🤯🤑👾🐙 Are you gonna do an analysis of her mind before and after raz meddled with her mind, or are you gonna do both in one? I imagine it will be a bit more complicated for ford cruller 🥓

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I wont know until I sit down to write Hollis's mind. But I intend to do it in one go. For Ford, yeah he is going to be split up into multiple parts.

[@codyboise9989]

@@GamingUniversityUoG I imagine, because the three prime facets of ford's personality each give a unique view and more fleshed out. Atleast you can take solace in you have options, and it will certainly be entertaining & insightful. I have no doubts about that.

[@Bone220]

Ummm... I think I suffer from co dependency... I have symptoms, but I don't remember any major abuse, only cases of "brotherly love".

[@staceytetzlaff2822]

what's next?

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Going into Hollis's mind next

[@cinnamonpumpkin7655]

But does he have A KID !!!???

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Either Bobby or D'Artagnan. No clue which.

[@KaminoKatie]

@@GamingUniversityUoG But who in the world banged Loboto?

[@hollowknightfan5938]

Gristol

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

Yep. I'm intentionally leaving it blank so these are released in a kind of spoiler free way.

[@hollowknightfan5938]

@@GamingUniversityUoG Is there gonna be a continuation to this but with spoilers?

[@mistahjenkins4826]

Kinda hate how the only images related to the Co-Dependancy cases you could find were clear examples of female victim-male abuser cases... Just shows that us male victims are still forgotten about and treated as nonexistant.

[@borek92]

I don't like how psychonauts were depicted in Loboto 's vault. Anarchy is not at all about what was shown in there

[@jazznakayama5939]

SAD

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

100% this guy needs a break.

[@SqualidsargeStudios]

Peace be with you all? How bloody pretentious.