It’s the ‘Back to the Future 2’ of video game sequels [Exclusive]

Psychonauts 2 is a video game sequel more than 16 years in the making.

There is no other game quite like the original Psychonauts. The quirky platformer sees players control a psychic boy named Raz, exploring other people’s minds to become a member of the titular organization. While the game flopped initially, it grew into a cult classic that has steadily gained a loyal following since 2005.

The game also ended on a massive cliffhanger where the leader of the Psychonauts is kidnapped. Developer Double Fine didn’t get the chance to continue that story until 2017’s VR game Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin, and now it’s happening in earnest with Psychonauts 2.

“I always thought of the ending as a Back to the Future ending,” Game Director Tim Schafer tells Inverse. “Spoilers: Back to the Future ends with him flying off in the DeLorean! But you could easily have a sequel. I…