inFamous 2

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jun 7, 2011
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1309 Ratings

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  1. fathergod
    Jun 17, 2011
    5
    Liked it but didn't like it.. I is an improvement over Infamous but it lacked the excitement that the first did. I found I spent more time collecting shards and unlocking powers than actually playing the game. Having the militia, monsters, and ice soldiers fighting all at once around you really slowed down the game play. The damage counter was also aggravating to say the least..Liked it but didn't like it.. I is an improvement over Infamous but it lacked the excitement that the first did. I found I spent more time collecting shards and unlocking powers than actually playing the game. Having the militia, monsters, and ice soldiers fighting all at once around you really slowed down the game play. The damage counter was also aggravating to say the least.. Instead of taking away energy, u had to recover from combat for a few minutes. So you could almost get one shotted by a shotgunner… Expand
  2. Kunrya
    Jun 27, 2013
    7
    While I don't like the changes that they made to Cole, this is still a really good game. The secondary characters are better than in the first and the gameplay is still just as addictive.
  3. skim123
    Nov 4, 2011
    6
    They have a great concept to start with, but they didn't really take advantage of it. They could've really designed some creative, challenging missions using the powers and physics, but like most modern developers, they took the easy route and just filled their game with repetitive, mindless fighting sequences. Dozens of fighting missions just don't add up to a satisfying game for me. IThey have a great concept to start with, but they didn't really take advantage of it. They could've really designed some creative, challenging missions using the powers and physics, but like most modern developers, they took the easy route and just filled their game with repetitive, mindless fighting sequences. Dozens of fighting missions just don't add up to a satisfying game for me. I guess I just need to accept that this is the norm for video games now. Every game these days has to be dumbed down for 10-year-olds. The days of challenging games are over. Games no longer make you think or use strategy. The video game industry has devolved into a state of mindless button mashing.

    I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Infamous 2. I love the open world, I love the controls, and I love the powers. Moving around this open world is a blast. Unfortunately, that's about the only good thing about this game.    … Expand
  4. asdasd33a
    May 23, 2013
    7
    better than original but still too much unoriginal boring TPS gameplay.
    The powers could use some tweaking to be more fun
    boring boss battles and enemy design in general After a 12 hour SP campaign (with side missions) there is nothing else to do in the game world. some balancing issues like after finishing everything there is still not enough xp to buy all the powers and random one    better than original but still too much unoriginal boring TPS gameplay.
    The powers could use some tweaking to be more fun
    boring boss battles and enemy design in general
    After a 12 hour SP campaign (with side missions) there is nothing else to do in the game world.
    some balancing issues like after finishing everything there is still not enough xp to buy all the powers and random one hit ko on easy setting.    … Expand
  5. M9ki
    Jun 19, 2013
    7
    I hated it very boring and mindless agreed with @deathsmiles.Its like the new saints row coming out to much magic its like where did the game go....Sleeper game.
  6. RogerM
    Aug 13, 2011
    6
    I liked/enjoyed it, up to a point. I just finished the second run as I was aiming for platinum. That's the only motivation I had to go for the second run, as evil. The main minus is the gameplay itself. It's pretty much the same over and over. Besides, I really don't care for playing evil. It's against my personal values, even i a game. But I did it for the trophy, and then it turned out II liked/enjoyed it, up to a point. I just finished the second run as I was aiming for platinum. That's the only motivation I had to go for the second run, as evil. The main minus is the gameplay itself. It's pretty much the same over and over. Besides, I really don't care for playing evil. It's against my personal values, even i a game. But I did it for the trophy, and then it turned out I didn't get the "Hard" trophy due to some stupid game design. Playing on "Hard" when the game itself suggests it, isn't good enough. Well, I'm not playing it for the third time. I am ready to move on, and say R.I.P. to Infamous 2. I had some fun, but just about 6 worth of it.
    The user generated missions found around the maps are innovative. The quality varied, but it's a plus to the game.
    All in all an OK game , but not a must have, imho.    … Expand
  7. Marsellus
    Oct 27, 2013
    7
    Boring gameplay, a lot of good ideas but... Boring
    The story is... Boring and designed for teens
    Characters are cliches, open world and good graphic
    Not enough for me
  8. 2TonTongue
    Apr 7, 2013
    5
    My wife & I loved the first game great blend of sandbox with a compelling story. inFamous 2 is way too much of the former, not enough latter. It seems like, hours later, I'm still in a tutorial, getting-to-know-you phase. I might now play long enough to get out of it.
    As "fathergod" said, it seems you just collect shards, do the minor side missions, and that's about it. Plus, the game is    My wife & I loved the first game great blend of sandbox with a compelling story. inFamous 2 is way too much of the former, not enough latter. It seems like, hours later, I'm still in a tutorial, getting-to-know-you phase. I might now play long enough to get out of it.
    As "fathergod" said, it seems you just collect shards, do the minor side missions, and that's about it. Plus, the game is super buggy. Audio hasn't seemed to work properly the whole time I've been playing; cutscenes have frozen/crashed; and spots to activate missions often don't trigger the mission.
    How could a great company and a great franchise go this wrong in its second effort? And how could reviewers love it so much? I'm very disappointed. I may give it another try, but its time in my PS3 is numbered.    … Expand
  9. whitespider999
    Feb 27, 2012
    6
    The ign review sold me on this game. It seemed to do everything I wanted in this kind of game, and mechanically - it comes quite close. However like prototype and the original infamous, this game is repetitive and mindless more than it should be. And this makes the experience drag. In the end, it's just not all that special. The editor for user created content is a stroke of genius -The ign review sold me on this game. It seemed to do everything I wanted in this kind of game, and mechanically - it comes quite close. However like prototype and the original infamous, this game is repetitive and mindless more than it should be. And this makes the experience drag. In the end, it's just not all that special. The editor for user created content is a stroke of genius - however it's never really been used all that imaginatively either. The world design is probably the biggest highlight, as it's far less plain than prototypes extremely simplistic city - however it's very small and mostly a single visual note. The framerate in this game is also very choppy and removes some of the flowing momentum that you should be feeling.… Expand
  10. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2013
    7
    The first game was very good, using the powers was great but there was still room for improvement. There needed to be more variety in everything: buildings, game world, enemies, missions...
    Although the story feels a bit better here and there is a bit more variety, the game hasn't changed much. The minor control/camera issues the first one had are still here too. And a new annoyance has    The first game was very good, using the powers was great but there was still room for improvement. There needed to be more variety in everything: buildings, game world, enemies, missions...
    Although the story feels a bit better here and there is a bit more variety, the game hasn't changed much. The minor control/camera issues the first one had are still here too. And a new annoyance has arrived to: water. There's so much water in this world (Cole gets electrocuted when falling in water) it can get frustrating. You never loose much progress but still it's not fun.
    So I give this a 7 because there's not much improvement and it's actually a lesser game then the first in some ways. If you really loved the first game and can't get enough I do recommend it though.    … Expand
  11. skeith
    Sep 13, 2012
    7
    This game has improved alot from the original, but somehow, I like the first one better. Combat is big improvement, very smooth and fluent. Story is fine. This game has lost the feature of "parkour" and platform. I really liked the idea of jumping around on buildings, gave me very exciting moments in the first game. This game also has a little enemies. The bosses are not interesting. ForThis game has improved alot from the original, but somehow, I like the first one better. Combat is big improvement, very smooth and fluent. Story is fine. This game has lost the feature of "parkour" and platform. I really liked the idea of jumping around on buildings, gave me very exciting moments in the first game. This game also has a little enemies. The bosses are not interesting. For me, the first game is actually way better. This is not as good as the first one alright, but still it is a good game you should play. =)… Expand
  12. Zedben
    Apr 24, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The bluray/bluray game play functionality broke on my PS3 and of course the warranty was up. So I had to grab another one. I got Infamous 2 with a package deal. On my first run-through it seemed like a lot of fun. However, it does still have many of the same issues and bugs from the first one. I know developers can't read your mind, but when you are trying to run away from something (or a hoard of things) or are just on a timed mission, Cole constantly tends to grab on just about everything. At first it wasn't too annoying, but when the battles get more difficult with mobs that can kill you in one hit, it can be frustrating to latch onto a power line pole when trying to avoid a deadly projectile. The game scoops you in from the beginning and morality is started at the first mission. There are some loopholes for the fanatics of this series to nitpick, but the game play is still pretty fun. There is nothing like throwing a car at an enemy or using tether to leap large distances. As for the ending, I found the "bad" ending to be much better than the "good" ending. I have to give it to the developers on one thing, though. At least they didn't follow the new "2" Ex style push-a-button-for-your-fate-regardless-of-what-actions-you-took-to-get-there. Which seems to be more abundant in other games lately. Other reviewers say that it is contradictory in several ways to its predecessor, and it is in many ways. There are many loopholes and plot pieces that are just thrown in. It also doesn't have the same mystique as the first game. All-in-all, since I got it for free, it was a pretty good game. However, if you are on a tight budget, you might want to consider buying it used or borrowing it from a friend.… Expand
  13. Magnifico
    Mar 18, 2013
    7
    I just finished inFAMOUS and then played inFAMOUS 2, and after a while it started to get very repetitive. Although I love both games, the side missions could've been more interesting as after a while they started to feel like a chore.. but that's now if you want to platinum your games like me!
  14. hlygrail
    Mar 1, 2014
    7
    Hmmm. Disappointing to have what is otherwise an outstanding game, so damaged by the unrefined control mechanism.

    Cole wants to tightrope walk every bench, guard rail and planter box. But try and land on a catwalk from a rail... annnnnnnnnd, nope! Falling to the ground, thanks. Jump to a ladder? Nope. Jump past the ladder, annnnnnnnnnd fall to the ground, thanks. It seems the    Hmmm. Disappointing to have what is otherwise an outstanding game, so damaged by the unrefined control mechanism.

    Cole wants to tightrope walk every bench, guard rail and planter box. But try and land on a catwalk from a rail... annnnnnnnnd, nope! Falling to the ground, thanks. Jump to a ladder? Nope. Jump past the ladder, annnnnnnnnnd fall to the ground, thanks.

    It seems the control scheme is always thinking opposite of the player's action. When you want it to be precise, no "auto grab", or "auto balance", or "assisted movement" to be found. When you're in a hurry to move somewhere, Cole becomes fascinated with every parkour object in the environment right next to him, making for easy pickins by the enemies.

    There are at least several ways this could be easily addressed, with one being a "grab" button, or "grab" toggle to help the logic differentiate between what the player's general movement plan for Cole was. With a little more effort (like, are there NPC enemies shooting at me?), adaptive movement could have been built in, making this a virtually flawless gaming experience. Look to Nathan Drake on how to do game movement right.

    So, to recap: Game elements and general concept a 9 for 50%, game control a 5 for 50%, average rating a 7.    … Expand
  15. Cole123
    Jun 18, 2014
    7
    Infamous 2 for the PS3 is a solid entry in the franchise but brings nothing new to the table other than more powers and doesn't really improve much in story and map. The game is relatively small, the 100% can be achieved in atleast 20 hours of gameplay and there isn't really much replay value after the 100%. The game still features great graphics, great controls and the addicting factorInfamous 2 for the PS3 is a solid entry in the franchise but brings nothing new to the table other than more powers and doesn't really improve much in story and map. The game is relatively small, the 100% can be achieved in atleast 20 hours of gameplay and there isn't really much replay value after the 100%. The game still features great graphics, great controls and the addicting factor that makes the Infamous series great.
    Overall a good but forguettable game. Would i recommend it? Yes , if you're curious enough.    … Expand
  16. chrisjones914
    Mar 25, 2014
    7
    InFamous 2 is without a doubt an improvement over its predecessor... but that's not saying much! The story is much better and the morality choices play a much more prominent role. However, the biggest problem i still have with this series is that they make you out to be some unstoppable force that you just aren't. This series has so much potential and I honestly can't wait to get my handsInFamous 2 is without a doubt an improvement over its predecessor... but that's not saying much! The story is much better and the morality choices play a much more prominent role. However, the biggest problem i still have with this series is that they make you out to be some unstoppable force that you just aren't. This series has so much potential and I honestly can't wait to get my hands on Second Son because i feel that that game will be the answer to all of my complaints!… Expand
  17. rohbi
    Nov 2, 2013
    7
    Infamous 2! The action game that everybody seems to love on the Playstation 3! And it is a good game indeed. I was coming in expecting more of the same from Infamous 1 with a new story and setting and I was right. There is little new in the action department and you are basically doing the same thing from start to finish, what keeps you going is the ability to break away from theInfamous 2! The action game that everybody seems to love on the Playstation 3! And it is a good game indeed. I was coming in expecting more of the same from Infamous 1 with a new story and setting and I was right. There is little new in the action department and you are basically doing the same thing from start to finish, what keeps you going is the ability to break away from the over-serious story with silly characters and basically bring the New Orleans rip off of a city to it's knees with your awesome lightning powers! Destroying everything in sight and even using the new abilities that are introduced in the game is very fun and satisfying which is to say is my favorite thing about this game. The story is okay, but I feel that it takes itself too seriously and it is just a tad ridiculous at times but what can you do. I mean just like some other action-adventure games and movies out there you are playing as a bad guy masquerading as a good guy and it doesn't really matter if you go for the good or evil endings, Cole basically acts the same way. He doesn't really care about the people he protects, and even as good he really only cares about power. He is an anti-hero at his core no matter what; Zeke provides some good comic relief here and there on the other hand. I think that the first provided a better story with better fleshed out characters and combat all around; by the second half of the 2 game the combat in particular is lacking to say the least. You've got these monsters, ice guys, and the militia all fighting you and whoever came up with the idea that flood town would be a good idea for players to have fun in needs to be forced to play in it for 24 hours because it really is not that fun, it is more annoying. Overall, it is an enjoyable game despite being more of the same, the story is engaging but lacking in my opinion, but it is fun and that is what matters.… Expand
  18. ThePyroGunner
    Feb 24, 2014
    7
    Here's a review of inFAMOUS 2 in my opinion. BTW I didn't check for typos and grammar.
    I'm assuming you have already read up on what this game is about, so let's get to it. First off the story in the game is following the amazing story of the first game. In this game the story is more complicated. Cole must defeat the beast, cleanse the world of the plague, and confront a new enemy,    Here's a review of inFAMOUS 2 in my opinion. BTW I didn't check for typos and grammar.
    I'm assuming you have already read up on what this game is about, so let's get to it. First off the story in the game is following the amazing story of the first game. In this game the story is more complicated. Cole must defeat the beast, cleanse the world of the plague, and confront a new enemy, Bertrand. Unlike the first game, the story is more messy, unrealistic, and not everything is explained or makes sense. But that doesn't mean it isn't really good. Bertrand is a prejudice man who hates conduits, and want to kill everyone of them. He formed a militia to protect New Marais from conduits. Any conduit is considered evil to him. The game's map design shows a much brighter, happier place than Empire City. This seems to also reflect on the characters. Cole is back, this time w/ a new voice actor. The voice fits enough and you'll become used to it as the game goes on, and even like it more than the old voice. I think Zeke is awesomer in this game. Showing both a deeper emotional and comedy side to him. Other characters such as Dr. Wolfe and Kuo have great acting and characters. My biggest problem w/ this game is the character Nix. She is a swamp dweller who has fire powers. She is kinda evil, but she seems more crazy, like a psychopath. Later in the game her only cause for occasionally doing good is that she has swamp monsters that she thinks are her babies. Nix is an overall stupid character that doesn't fit w/ the other well acted and done characters in the game. I never felt like I should actually choose Nix's choice. The story seems too complicated and too silly compared to the tone of the first game at times. No spoilers, but the game has two different endings, both show the true peak of the brilliance of this game. Both are very emotional and extreme and they outcome that you may think would happen. This is where the amazing acting really shows as you see how the character's relationships have evolved over the course of the game because of your choices.
    The karma system is more black and white than it was in the first game. The choices don't seem as hard, expect for the final one.
    The powers are very fun and gameplay is always new and challenging. The upgrade system let's you have a wide expanse of fun powers to use. The new melee weapon the "amp" is much better than punching guys in the first game, and is quite fun to smack people to death.
    The game is open world and is fun to explore and find collectibles, do side missions, and mess around. The game has a lot to keep you interested after you finish the story on each side. There is the addition of user created missions, which can be fun but aren't as good as what comes on the disc, kinda just an extra thing to mess with.
    I have a lot of small problems w/ the game, things it's predecessor did better, but yet I think the game is one of the best ever made.
    I have become a huge inFAMOUS fan and loved the crap out of this game!
    Play this game, but play the first one first. If you don't own a PS3, buy one to play these games!
    Good job again Sucker Punch.    … Expand
  19. McCrumReviews
    Aug 12, 2014
    7
    I appreciate the creative story telling that Suckerpunch studios has put into this title, but I can't help but feel like I'm playing the same game as its' predecessor, "Infamous", and that it's a tad too long. Suckerpunch has improved the controls tremendously, however, and they've added an entire new selection of moves, including ones that involve fire and ice powers. Overall, it's a funI appreciate the creative story telling that Suckerpunch studios has put into this title, but I can't help but feel like I'm playing the same game as its' predecessor, "Infamous", and that it's a tad too long. Suckerpunch has improved the controls tremendously, however, and they've added an entire new selection of moves, including ones that involve fire and ice powers. Overall, it's a fun game, but not an entirely refreshing one.… Expand
  20. Shishka
    Aug 12, 2014
    7
    I really liked this game, the development of the first chapter. I think this game reduced a little bit the idea of decay that characterized the first chapter and I didn't really like your powers, but after all I liked the game a lot.
  21. AJY84
    Apr 4, 2018
    5
    This game is better than the original in terms of graphics, but sadly that's about it. Cole's climbing and his unavoidable wanting to stick to everything is cumbersome and beyond frustrating. Enemies once again continue to show up in territories that the player controls. This time around the side missions are a copy and paste fest of mini-boss fights. The first time you fight a Hive LordThis game is better than the original in terms of graphics, but sadly that's about it. Cole's climbing and his unavoidable wanting to stick to everything is cumbersome and beyond frustrating. Enemies once again continue to show up in territories that the player controls. This time around the side missions are a copy and paste fest of mini-boss fights. The first time you fight a Hive Lord or Titan it's fun. However, when mission number X has you fight your 50th one in a row because the developers lack originality... It gets old. These games to me anymore feel like an Eli Roth movie. They start out great, but halfway through someone on the team decides to make a really stupid decision that just ruins the rest of it.… Expand
  22. xRabia
    Apr 18, 2020
    7
    Metacritic forces me to write a seventy-five character review so that I can have my notes listed without searching game by game.
  23. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    6
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  24. TwoBe
    Aug 18, 2021
    7
    Better than the first one. What I love from these games is that they give the chance for the evil to triumph. You not only get the chance to play as the hero but the villain too and that's awesome.
  25. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Bu oyun ilk oyundan daha güzel ama yine de şehrin yaşamaması ne kadar güçlü bir karakter olsak bile zevk vermiyor.
  26. Nomax
    Jun 9, 2021
    6
    Игра конечно лютый проходняк даже для совего времени, сайд активности и механики скорей люто раздражают чем могут нравится, касаемо сюжета слишком все простенько и незамысловато, к концу прохождения уже хотелось выключить и больше не включать.Игра конечно лютый проходняк даже для совего времени, сайд активности и механики скорей люто раздражают чем могут нравится, касаемо сюжета слишком все простенько и незамысловато, к концу прохождения уже хотелось выключить и больше не включать.
  27. Emerald3ME
    Jun 17, 2023
    7
    Easily tied with Second Son for the best game in the series. Infamous 2 boasts many improvements over it's predecessor that you can only truly appreciate if you've played through the first game. Not to mention the welcome addition of in engine cutscenes that allow for better story telling than what was present in the first game.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#9 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 90
  3. Negative: 0 out of 90
  1. Thunderbolt
    Nov 28, 2011
    80
    inFamous 2 doesn't make many missteps. It may lack the polish and big name license of the recent Batman games, but for a solid and dependable superhero videogame, there aren't many more enjoyable and more consistent than this excellent superpowered romp.
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  2. Push Square
    Nov 14, 2011
    90
    Whether you're a fan of the first inFAMOUS or new to the series, the amount of gameplay and riveting story should please all. A few small tweaks to the Move controls would go a long way in improving the overall feel of the game but an absolutely fantastic and worthwhile title nonetheless.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 19, 2011
    88
    A very good superhero's sandbox. There's a lot fighting, but it's good fighting. A lot of replay potential. The level editor is a worthy bonus, too. [Aug 2011]
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