the more i learn about psychology the more i discover the writing in psychonauts 2 is like actually based on leading modern psychology research
the way most of the boss battles within mental levels are representations of maladaptive coping skills or defensive instincts that developed for a reason (thats sympathetically explored) but they're hindering the person theyre trying to help and they need to be set aside, taught healthier behaviors or incorporated into the rest of the mind in a more harmonious way <33333