That includes former Psychic Six member Compton Boole, who players encounter once they’re permitted to leave the Motherlobe after finishing Hollis’ Hot Streak and reuniting with Ford Cruller. Compton’s mental palace may be much smaller than others in the game, although it’s densely packed with collectibles, offering two Nuggets of Wisdom, two Half-A-Minds, and two Memory Vaults to collect. Here’s where to find every single one.
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Nuggets of Wisdom
Similar to the Hollis’ Hot Streak level, finding the first Nugget of Wisdom in Compton’s Cook-Off will require players to have leveled up the Mental Connection ability to its max. After reaching rank 30, pour experience points into the PSI power to unlock the Advanced Mental Connection upgrade. Once that’s done, head to the blender and use Mental Connection to access the dark thought strands found behind the cooking station. It’ll lead players to the first Nugget of Wisdom.
Nugget of Wisdom number two can be found next to the Froggy Flipper. The player should follow the walkway of stoves leading up to the cooking appliance and look to the left just as they’re about to reach the top. The Nugget of Wisdom will be sitting on a platform with a slide leading back to the main stage. Jump across to secure the trinket.
Half-A-Minds
Both Half-A-Minds are actually fairly easy to grab in Compton’s Cook-Off. All players need to do is follow the story mission and complete the dishes assigned by the jury of puppet Psychonauts. Completing the first dish in the allotted time will unlock the first Half-A-Mind, and completing the second will unlock the other.
Memory Vaults
The first Memory Vault in Compton’s Cook-Off shouldn’t be too difficult to come across, with the fleeing safe hiding in plain sight. Head over to the base of the blender to find the vault sitting in the open area. Break it open to access a short story reel and add it to the collection.
As for the second Memory Vault, it’s located over by the Pork Chopper. Head to the pig-themed kitchen utensil and look to the left of its pull-back arm. The second Memory Vault will be on a slightly descended ledge attached to the platform. Break it and access the final story reel in the level.
With all six collectibles accounted for, players will be that much closer to reaching the coveted 100% rating on Compton’s Cook-Off. All they’ll have to do is hunt down the five pieces of Emotional Baggage hidden throughout Compton’s mind.
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It also adds another bunch of collectibles for players to grab, including a Nugget of Wisdom, a Half-A-Mind, and a Memory Vault. All three collectibles are scattered around Strike City, and will mostly require Raz to use giant bowling balls to reach them. So, where are each of the collectibles and how do Psychonauts 2 players acquire them?
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Memory Vault
The first item on the list is a Memory Vault, which can be found very early into Raz’s journey through Strike City. After entering Cruller’s brain and venturing down the giant entry ramp, players should turn right rather than heading down the mission path to the left. If they make their way around the core of the building, they’ll come across a hidden area. Sitting in the secluded area is the Memory Vault, which players will be able to smash open to get a reel depicting Ford Cruller and Lucy’s first date.
Nugget of Wisdom
Strike City’s one and only Nugget of Wisdom is found much deeper into the level. After crossing the “Joe’s” sign, Raz will make his way down a skyscraper and emerge on a rooftop with a turnstile on the opposite side. Look to the left and players will see some fans and platforms they can ascend to reach the building beside them. The new rooftop will house a pair of germs and a water tower. Climb the water tower using its two ladders and the Nugget of Wisdom can be found on top.
Half-A-Brain
The last collectible to snag in Strike City is a Half-A-Brain, which is located on the Construction Site just around the corner from the previous Nugget of Wisdom. The area will require players to pilot their bowling ball all the way to the top of the construction site to use a nearby polisher and open the turnstile to the next area.
On the third level of the site, they’ll need to use two girders to make their way across a gap. After they’ve done that, they’ll find the Half-A-Brain on a third girder to their right. With the Memory Vault, Nugget of Wisdom, and Half-A-Brain out the way, players will be able to focus on finding the area’s two pieces of Emotional Baggage and securing that 100% rating.
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