• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jun 7, 2011
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  1. Jun 14, 2011
    10
    inFAMOUS 2 is simply amazing ! It's a big fat diamond that should be in every Ps3 gamer collection, no...wait...It should be in every "real" gamer's collection. Technically it's also quite the achievement, if i may say so. Although the game may not run at 60fps, it often does feel that way. The game runs incredibly smooth and fluid, has no screen tearing, and no blur when you move theinFAMOUS 2 is simply amazing ! It's a big fat diamond that should be in every Ps3 gamer collection, no...wait...It should be in every "real" gamer's collection. Technically it's also quite the achievement, if i may say so. Although the game may not run at 60fps, it often does feel that way. The game runs incredibly smooth and fluid, has no screen tearing, and no blur when you move the camera fast to the left or to the right. inFAMOUS 2 is also much more colourful then the first one, which is a big plus imo, you just have to see the city for yourself to experience how amazing it is, and how fluid. The game also never gets dull, or boring, there's always something to do, to see, or to find. The chemistry and vibe that this game brings is also amazing. A big plus is also the soundtrack played in the game, it's in the background allot, and really makes the game more dynamic, and alive. There are only 2 things imo which inFAMOUS 1 did better, it was the original voice cast that was better, and Cole's appearance, he just looks to "clean" in 2, and he sounded more "raw" in the first one. These are the only things i can come up with, which were better in the first one. The game definitely deserves a 10/10 imho, and is the first game that came out this year that's in line for game of the year ! This game is the best open world / sandbox game i have seen or played this generation. Expand
  2. Jun 15, 2011
    10
    "inFAMOUS 2" has everything that fans could want out of a sequel to the original. With astounding design in every medium, fast-paced electric gameplay, and a epic karmic storyline that will astound and intrigue you 'till its conclusion, this game has now garnered my respect into being one of the best PS3 exclusives that the system has to offer.
  3. Jul 3, 2011
    10
    A tour de force, this is what I wished Crackdown 2 would have been like. It definitely improved on the first game, and introduced a host of new characters, with the ever present morality system to spice up the game a bit. Sucker Punch has delivered on something quite magical with this game, and I certainly hope they deliver another sequel or even a spinoff.

    Great job Sucker Punch, you
    A tour de force, this is what I wished Crackdown 2 would have been like. It definitely improved on the first game, and introduced a host of new characters, with the ever present morality system to spice up the game a bit. Sucker Punch has delivered on something quite magical with this game, and I certainly hope they deliver another sequel or even a spinoff.

    Great job Sucker Punch, you win the Million Pound Ham Prestigious Slice Ham of Brilliance Award.
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  4. Jun 16, 2011
    10
    This is a Phenomenal game and a vast improvement over the first which was also good but needed some polish. They removed some of the less stellar game play scenarios and added so much to the combat. The battles are intense and fulfilling and some of the environment is destructible too. Overall a top notch game.
  5. Jan 14, 2012
    8
    It's a fun game and I did feel like a superhero for the most part; Playing with all the powers was very cool. I would love to see this studio tackle a Spider-Man game or maybe an X-Men game.
  6. Jun 24, 2011
    9
    Good game, improvement over the first one ( and that one was already quite nice imo ). Enjoying every minute of it =)
    There are some minor tech issues I noticed like textures loading a bit too late, but that was when I was electro-grinding on some wires at a high speed. And it was like 0.5 seconds of blurry building so it really didn't bother me.
    Score :9 because of some floating point error...
  7. Jun 22, 2011
    10
    inFamous 2, in many ways, is the perfect sequel. bigger, better and more entertaining game. Now Infamous 2 was added to my personal favorites. Great game!!!!
  8. Jul 17, 2011
    9
    Great game, I was completely absorbed! I played through the campaign on evil in about 15 hours. The new powers are great and can quickly be changed through the use of the d-pad menu. One thing I missed from the first inFamous were the platforming scenes where you went underground to restore the power. I definitely think its worth a second play through to check out the other karma path inGreat game, I was completely absorbed! I played through the campaign on evil in about 15 hours. The new powers are great and can quickly be changed through the use of the d-pad menu. One thing I missed from the first inFamous were the platforming scenes where you went underground to restore the power. I definitely think its worth a second play through to check out the other karma path in the game. The ending is really gut wrenching but I won't spoil it. If you enjoyed inFamous then you really need to do yourself a favor and try inFamous 2. Expand
  9. Jun 15, 2011
    10
    This game improves on everything created in the original. It is phenomenal! The explosions are beautiful and the powers are fun and varied. The karma system adds a little thought to the gameplay and the story is engrossing. I highly recommend this game for lovers of the original inFamous.
  10. Sep 20, 2011
    8
    Infamous 2 was an up and down hill of a story, it started off fantastically and then it dropped off, til the point where i didn't even want to finish the game anymore, but then the game got incredible again... it followed this patter throughout the entire game, however the story itself is quite good, but even better is the fantastic array of powers that will surely make you feel "badass"
  11. Nov 11, 2018
    9
    Game: inFamous 2
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Sucker Punch Studios Publisher: Sony System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2011 Length of Playthrough: 15 Hours Total Score: 89/100 Value Score: 8.9/10 • Story: 9/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player Value: 9/10 Pros +Large
    Game: inFamous 2
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Sucker Punch Studios
    Publisher: Sony
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2011
    Length of Playthrough: 15 Hours

    Total Score: 89/100
    Value Score: 8.9/10

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Large open world with 4 sections
    +Morality system from first game returns (you can also gain +1 morality if you have a save file from inFamous 1)
    +Improved visuals and graphical design
    +Gameplay seems more fun and diverse when it comes to combat and exploration
    +More than 1 ending (depending on morality and choices made)

    Cons
    -Floor glitches and bugs like floating enemies
    -Camera can be annoying
    -Some fights can be super tedious
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  12. Nov 9, 2013
    10
    best super hero game ive play so much fun having just slogged my why through another mindless COD game Ghost this has been an amazing game. The free flowing movement around the city and super powers combined with open world setting works perfectly.
  13. Nov 10, 2012
    8
    inFamous2 is way bette r than one, even though 1 is fun. 2 has more powers and different karma have different powers. I would sujess u to buy infamous 2 instead of 1. but right now they had 3 combined together which is infamous1, 2 and Festival of Blood. and gonna be cheap if u buy the edition pack. the other 2 score that i didnt give is because i wasnt expecting Cole would die so i haveinFamous2 is way bette r than one, even though 1 is fun. 2 has more powers and different karma have different powers. I would sujess u to buy infamous 2 instead of 1. but right now they had 3 combined together which is infamous1, 2 and Festival of Blood. and gonna be cheap if u buy the edition pack. the other 2 score that i didnt give is because i wasnt expecting Cole would die so i have to take 2 scores away.....Good Job Cole we will remember u Expand
  14. Jul 6, 2017
    8
    Uno de los mejores exclusivos de PS3 sino el mejor, trata de un desecho de laboratorio con cara de Voldemort y con sus modales poseyendo varios watios de mas en sus manos. Tiene un amigo irrelevante llamado Zeke "el Zokete" pero este también tiene sus poderes como ser pesado, y en cuanto a su aspecto lleva unas gafas de protección por si se le salta una chispa y daña sus ojos su amigo delUno de los mejores exclusivos de PS3 sino el mejor, trata de un desecho de laboratorio con cara de Voldemort y con sus modales poseyendo varios watios de mas en sus manos. Tiene un amigo irrelevante llamado Zeke "el Zokete" pero este también tiene sus poderes como ser pesado, y en cuanto a su aspecto lleva unas gafas de protección por si se le salta una chispa y daña sus ojos su amigo del alma, Voldemort.

    Más personajes irrelevantes: Kuo lacaya de la NSA y embajadora de los poderes de hielo y Nix, una delincuente capaz de aguantar sexualmente hablando mientras un bosque entero arde en llamas y ella dentro, otra cosa sería su compañero... Tiene poderes eléctricos solamente.
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  15. Dec 12, 2021
    9
    This is the right way to do a sequel for sure! It takes everything good about the original and builds on it. The storytelling doesn't feel as rushed and even though the moral choices are a bit A/B, it still makes me want to go back and play through again.

    The only bummer is that the only way to play this on current gen systems is through streaming on PSNow, which is a terrible service.
    This is the right way to do a sequel for sure! It takes everything good about the original and builds on it. The storytelling doesn't feel as rushed and even though the moral choices are a bit A/B, it still makes me want to go back and play through again.

    The only bummer is that the only way to play this on current gen systems is through streaming on PSNow, which is a terrible service. If they ever decide to re release these games I would definitely be in!
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  16. Aug 23, 2022
    8
    Este el el primer juego de infamous que juego y me gusto bastante, me gusta el estilo de lucha y la historia me gusto, siempre eligo el lado bueno ya que no soy de los protagonistas malos (hay exepciones)
  17. May 20, 2013
    8
    It's still a good game. The graphics have significantly improved but everything's still the same. It's a different look for sure but it's still the same gameplay. It's still fun, though.
  18. Jun 27, 2011
    9
    The Play steep! Each owner PS3 must have her(it) in collections.
    The Continuation looks better original, опÑ
  19. Jun 14, 2011
    10
    Really good game! loved it from start to finish, a few little bugs and glitches like sometimes cole will get stuck to the ground and you have to mash the x button to get out but that was the only major issue i had and it only occurred a couple of times during a 10 hours plus experience. Graphics have been significantly improved from its predecessor, combat has also been polished more andReally good game! loved it from start to finish, a few little bugs and glitches like sometimes cole will get stuck to the ground and you have to mash the x button to get out but that was the only major issue i had and it only occurred a couple of times during a 10 hours plus experience. Graphics have been significantly improved from its predecessor, combat has also been polished more and of course lots more powers for cole to use on his enemies. The only other thing i can complain about is the camera, depending on where you are the camera can sometimes go a little crazy and that leads to a frustrating death, But the couple of issues i mentioned will be patched so i didn't reflect into the score, definitely recommend this game must buy for ps3 owners. Expand
  20. Jun 17, 2011
    10
    Infamous 2 is just pure amazing. Just pure amazing. This game is outstanding, it's definitely gonna be one of the contenders of Game of The Year 2011. The gameplay is great, it's fantastic. There are so many powers and they are tonnes of fun to use. Cole's powers are different depending when you are good or evil. They change and some of them are exclusive depending on you karmic rank. ColeInfamous 2 is just pure amazing. Just pure amazing. This game is outstanding, it's definitely gonna be one of the contenders of Game of The Year 2011. The gameplay is great, it's fantastic. There are so many powers and they are tonnes of fun to use. Cole's powers are different depending when you are good or evil. They change and some of them are exclusive depending on you karmic rank. Cole also uses a melee weapon known as "The Amp", it's amazingly satisfying to knock a bad guys face with it. Overall, the powers and the gameplay is amazing. Cole can also perform parkour and free-run, this makes exploring the environment heaps of fun!

    The graphics are great, much better than the first. They're more colorful and detailed and they just make the world seem alive with personality.

    The story is amazing, there are two endings depending on which side you chose to play as. Both of the endings are great and fans of the series like myself, will not be dissapointed. It takes many twists and turns and they're also emotional. Overall, Infamous 2 is a fantastic game, it's absolutely brilliant. This is a great inprovement from the first one and it's tonnes of fun! If you are a PS3 owner buy this game. If you're not a PS3 owner, buy a PS3 and buy this amazing game. My score: 11/10

    BUY THIS GAME.
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  21. Jun 13, 2011
    9
    As others have mentioned, Infamous 2 is very much like the original. If you played and enjoyed the first game, much of what was lacking has been improved. However, if you did NOT like the first game, stay away. For those NEW to the series, this is your typical sandbox game with a decent storyline. The quests are somewhat varied, but can get a bit repetitive towards the end. If you enjoyAs others have mentioned, Infamous 2 is very much like the original. If you played and enjoyed the first game, much of what was lacking has been improved. However, if you did NOT like the first game, stay away. For those NEW to the series, this is your typical sandbox game with a decent storyline. The quests are somewhat varied, but can get a bit repetitive towards the end. If you enjoy open world exploration then you shouldn't hesitate to give this game a try. Expect about 20-25 hours of game play if you avoid side quests, with about double that if you wish to end up near 100% completion. Expand
  22. Jun 13, 2011
    10
    Not much to say. If ,like me, you liked the first Infamous chances are you'll love the sequel. Improved in almost every aspect, you'll have a hard time putting down the controller. This game is definitely one of PS3's best offerings.
  23. Jun 14, 2011
    10
    This is an exellent game .....10 is better than the first game with new powers and new skills.
    The history is bery good and again and again you can choose between being famous or infamous
  24. Jun 15, 2011
    10
    What an amazing game. Sucker Punch did another excellent job on this title. There are 2 problems I had with this game. First is my second playthrough is boring. I played a good guy first and chose Kuo's power before being evil and choosing Nix's power. The story is the same except for the evil main/side missions. I wish they could have changed the whole thing with good/evil story ratherWhat an amazing game. Sucker Punch did another excellent job on this title. There are 2 problems I had with this game. First is my second playthrough is boring. I played a good guy first and chose Kuo's power before being evil and choosing Nix's power. The story is the same except for the evil main/side missions. I wish they could have changed the whole thing with good/evil story rather than just having to choose whether you wanna do a good/bad mission.

    All in all great game and another great game for your library.
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  25. Jun 15, 2011
    10
    Better than the original .Loved the first one. This is better. Free roaming in a huge environment is very fun to explore. The graphics and controls are highly improved from the first one. It's more polished than the first! Awesome game!
  26. Jun 18, 2011
    9
    A brilliant evolution of the first game. Better story, more refined controls and best of all new kick ass powers! I love the flying/hover physics in this game... I am only half way though but its a hell of a lot of fun. Considering how bad most superhero games suck, this game is one of the best in its genre so far.
  27. Jun 19, 2011
    10
    The first inFamous was one of the best games I had ever played. It was great in the pacing, size of the open world, and the story. This one takes everything that made the first great and made them better! The melee is great and the amount of powers that can be used is mind boggling. If you at all liked the first then this is a no brainer, get this game.
  28. Jun 20, 2011
    10
    Amazing game...i love every minute of it, no real complaints after 3 playthoughs

    very very sad evil ending :( speaks volumes for the dev to put give people that emotion over the game.
  29. Jun 25, 2011
    10
    Score (10.0) Fantastic game !!! One of the best in this year. Bigger, more colorful and much much better than first one. Absolutely fabulous must MUST HAVE for PS3 !!!
  30. Jun 25, 2011
    10
    Infamous 2 the name may say its infamous, but its famous for ps3 players! an awesome looking open world action game based on the best selling infamous this game has been one of my favorite games on the ps3 and I hope this franchise keeps going.
  31. Aug 30, 2011
    10
    inFAMOUS 2 is everything and more what I wanted from inFAMOUS 1. So glad I made this purchase, I am defiantly looking forward to what Sucker Punch has in store for their next IP.
  32. Jun 28, 2011
    10
    Absolutely great game!!! Sucker Punch studios improved everything of the first game and then some. Just played my first playthrough as a good guy, now it's infamous playthrough. Great Cinematics, good comic-book style storytelling. Absolutely recommend if you like open world type games. If you're into shooters, stick to COD 400, if not, definitely give this great game a shot!!!
  33. Jul 1, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Infamous 2 offrela gia collaudata giocabilita del primo capitolo aggiungendo principalmente un comparto grafico/tecnico di altissimo livelloin piu sono stae rese piu marcate le scelte che potremo effettuardurante la storia ,a seconda infatti di quali aiutanti sceglieremopotremmo aggiungere al nostro gia vario arsenale di potere il ghiaccio o il fuoco., la longevita risulta buona e anche il fattore rigiocabilita non e da sottavalutare, effetti sonori nella norma e finalmente un doppiaggio in italiano di livello, insommaa un esclusiva ps3 da avere per tutti i possessori della console sony Expand
  34. Jul 22, 2013
    9
    If you loved inFamous 1, then you'll love #2. If you didn't, then shut up; the inFamous series does not suck. The gameplay feels quite the same, but that's a good thing. You have the powers from inFamous 1, plus a ton of new ones. If you thought the story in #1 was awesome, wait till you see this one. This game holds a special place in the PS3 collection. (9.1/10)
  35. Jul 3, 2011
    10
    This is one of my favourite PS3 exclusive games. Anyone who loved inFamous needs this game. It improves on inFamous in every way. It's a comicbook superhero game done correctly and Suckerpunch should be praised for such an achievement. I hope Suckerpunch's next game is a good as this one.
  36. Aug 15, 2011
    8
    Although the leveling up system is smoother and feels more rewarding than the first game, the overall game feels much shorter and simpler. If not a completionist, you can beat this game in half a dozen hours as the story unfolds similarly to the first inFamous. Also, I hated being pigeon holed in the end to my final decision depending on my karma. Still, if a completionist like me, thereAlthough the leveling up system is smoother and feels more rewarding than the first game, the overall game feels much shorter and simpler. If not a completionist, you can beat this game in half a dozen hours as the story unfolds similarly to the first inFamous. Also, I hated being pigeon holed in the end to my final decision depending on my karma. Still, if a completionist like me, there is plenty to do to make this game worth your while and has plenty of moments that should make any comic book fan giddy with delight. Expand
  37. Oct 29, 2011
    10
    I was a great fan of the first inFamous and completed it twice (once good, once bad of course), and I am not at all disappointed with inFamous 2. The gameplay is basically the same, but now set in a city where even more things are climbable (pretty much everything is, actually), and which is more diverse and colourful than ever. There is a great array of new powers, some which areI was a great fan of the first inFamous and completed it twice (once good, once bad of course), and I am not at all disappointed with inFamous 2. The gameplay is basically the same, but now set in a city where even more things are climbable (pretty much everything is, actually), and which is more diverse and colourful than ever. There is a great array of new powers, some which are basically upgrades of original powers, some which are completely new and help you get around the city. Some really put a smile on my face using them to zoom around the city, which is a great thing to do. There is a lot to do in the city, especially now user-created missions are implemented. The characters are good, and there is even some rivalry around Cole which makes him more human. If you enjoyed the first one, you're going to have a lot of fun playing this one. If you haven't played the first one, go to that now and play this one right after that. Everything in New Marais is great to do, whether that is zooming and grappling around town with your electric players, combatting mutants and ice soldiers with electricity and rockets, saving innocent civilians from the evil Militia or rule the town with an iron fist yourself. Expand
  38. Aug 5, 2011
    9
    This is a great game. The trophies are worth playing the game again and again without any drag. Great storyline and surprises to boot. Great epic battles. The hard difficulty setting is not impossible and it is great fun and extends the length of the game. No boredom here.
  39. Jul 19, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. infamous 2 was definitely my most anticipated game this year as the first was so great. the second is even better in nearly every way. everything has been improved from combat to traversing to the powers and graphics. one thing that has been improved but still isn't perfect is the choice system. although there r 2 alternate endings and u get different powers depending on if your good or evil, most of the choices u make don't hold any significant weight. none of the decisions u make up to the last decision have any bearing on it. u can b good and still choose the evil ending or vice versa. even after choosing nix or kuo u can still choose to do good or evil missions so choosing between them makes no difference except for the powers you get. this was a disappointment but this is nonetheless a great game and a must buy if you got the first one. oh and there's user generated content which will give more gaming time on top of the long story mode (10 hours minimum if u complete twice) Expand
  40. Jul 21, 2011
    9
    I enjoyed this game so much that I started and finished it in a single sitting, my only complaint is the mortal choice system doesn't make much sense, so you either need to be maximum evil or maximum good to get the powers, so the "What would I do?" idea goes out the window, unlike in Mass Effect where I could be good, but if someone starts annoying me I could push them out a window, II enjoyed this game so much that I started and finished it in a single sitting, my only complaint is the mortal choice system doesn't make much sense, so you either need to be maximum evil or maximum good to get the powers, so the "What would I do?" idea goes out the window, unlike in Mass Effect where I could be good, but if someone starts annoying me I could push them out a window, I can't do that in inFamous because then I won't get the best powers. Expand
  41. Jul 30, 2011
    8
    This game is a definite improvement on it's already great predecessor. I love this game and it's User-Generated- Content is very interesting. I love it and hope they will somehow carve out a sequel.
  42. Jul 31, 2011
    8
    I think that inFamous 2, was pretty much just as good as the first inFamous.The characters are pretty good, the gameplay is improved from the first game, but I think that the plot was better in the first game.It´s pretty good in this one too, but it was better before. I also like the fact that you can be either good, or evil, and depending on which one you are, you will get aI think that inFamous 2, was pretty much just as good as the first inFamous.The characters are pretty good, the gameplay is improved from the first game, but I think that the plot was better in the first game.It´s pretty good in this one too, but it was better before. I also like the fact that you can be either good, or evil, and depending on which one you are, you will get a different ending.So this was a good game.One of the best games that have came out this year(so far) Expand
  43. Sep 15, 2011
    9
    Better than the first one in every single way. A must play for any comic fan or any sandbox fan. The story line is a little weak. The missions on the Evil side are not as imaginative as in the first one. At times it feels a little repetitive but other than that is a fantastic game like no other in this generation.
  44. Aug 2, 2011
    8
    Explosive as the first could not be. Infamous 2 brings back every single best thing of the first and mixes it with some innovations. The dark and dead city gives space for a colorful and alive New Marais. New powers helps you to have more and more fun. I said the game is explosive and I meant it. The battles are way more dynamic and, sometimes, harder than before. If you've liked theExplosive as the first could not be. Infamous 2 brings back every single best thing of the first and mixes it with some innovations. The dark and dead city gives space for a colorful and alive New Marais. New powers helps you to have more and more fun. I said the game is explosive and I meant it. The battles are way more dynamic and, sometimes, harder than before. If you've liked the first, don't waste time and BUY IT! Expand
  45. Aug 1, 2011
    9
    Just to start out Sly 2 Band of Thieves has always been the perfect gam for me, but Infamous 2 comes pretty darn close. There are so many similarities between the two because they were made by the same company, i love it so much. New powers help soo much in this game. user-generated content provides endless amount of gameplay. and a story that will blow ur socks off. i also love the newJust to start out Sly 2 Band of Thieves has always been the perfect gam for me, but Infamous 2 comes pretty darn close. There are so many similarities between the two because they were made by the same company, i love it so much. New powers help soo much in this game. user-generated content provides endless amount of gameplay. and a story that will blow ur socks off. i also love the new melee system. Gameplay: 9.5 Great new melee system, awesome new powers Graphics: 8.5 Not top notch, but a great improvement from previous game Sound: 8.5 I really like the old coles voice, but the new one is ok. Other cast is stellar Lasting Play: 9.5 Ugc is awesome, still wish they had multiplayer Expand
  46. Aug 6, 2011
    10
    This is a great game for all PS3 owners, I really enjoyed it. Some people are saying "It's so much like Infamous 1" Well it's really not. If you've seen some magazines and such, you'd know that Cole has a new look, new powers, a cool new sword, and meets some new friends. You can help one friend that makes bad decisions or another that makes good ones. Together, you try to stop the Beast,This is a great game for all PS3 owners, I really enjoyed it. Some people are saying "It's so much like Infamous 1" Well it's really not. If you've seen some magazines and such, you'd know that Cole has a new look, new powers, a cool new sword, and meets some new friends. You can help one friend that makes bad decisions or another that makes good ones. Together, you try to stop the Beast, a rampaging monster that destroys city after city state after state until he reaches New Marais, where Cole is. I have to say that this game is very good game, however I believe that there may not be an inFamous 3, sadly. The game is mostly easy, because your powers are much better now. Good luck on the game if you buy it! Expand
  47. Aug 21, 2011
    9
    More of the same but boy love all the new stuff. Rushing through the game experiencing all the new effects and stunts. Sucker Punch creating a brand new classic. cant wait now for infamous 3.
  48. Sep 8, 2011
    9
    Gameplay - 9/10

    Infamous 2 is third person open world action game set in New Marais. New Marais is a fictional city based on New Orleans. Your character, Cole McGrath, has electrical superpowers. You roam around New Marais using all of your availible powers to defeat all sorts of baddies. You unlock the ability to unleash different electrical powers depending on whether you choose to be
    Gameplay - 9/10

    Infamous 2 is third person open world action game set in New Marais. New Marais is a fictional city based on New Orleans. Your character, Cole McGrath, has electrical superpowers. You roam around New Marais using all of your availible powers to defeat all sorts of baddies. You unlock the ability to unleash different electrical powers depending on whether you choose to be good or evil. To use your powers, you aim using L1 and press a button to use the corresponding power. The camera zooms in and looks more like a third person shooter perspective. You have limited electricity to use your powers, but it can be recharged by draining the electricity from a nearby object. No spoilers here, but at a certain point in the game, you can obtain either fire powers or ice powers. Simply put, I love Infamous 2's gameplay. Aside from a few problems, it is nearly flawless. The problems include: the camera occasionally gets a little out of control and that the meelee combat feels a little wonky and bland. But, as far as gameplay goes, it is one of the greatest of this generation.

    Graphics - 8/10 (This section also includes sound and voice acting) Infamous 2's visuals are sharp and pretty. The environments are fairly varied for a game set in a city. The game runs at a steady framerate, and the animations are fluid and entertaining. The electrical powers light up the screen and are beautiful to watch. The sound is great. Cole's voice actor has changed from the original game, making him sound less pissed off and angsty than the first game, and it definately matches the less dark mood of Infamous 2 when compared to the original Infamous. Cole wouldn't be able to make the few jokes that he made in Infamous 2 if he still had the gravely voice from the first game. Overall, the other characters are voiced very well. The music does a very good job of immersing the player in the experience. The only problems I have with the visuals and the sound are that the visuals are great, but nothing that pushes the boundries of the ps3 and the same goes for the sound.

    Story - 9/10

    The story of Infamous 2 is simply fantastic. Like I said earlier, I will keep this spoiler free. It has happy moments, sad moments, and even a bit of humor tossed into the mix. The side characters, especially Zeke, were developed very well. Both the good and evil paths give slightly different stories throughout the game, but at the end, they give two drastically different endings. Both of them are extremely emotional, and one of them actually made me cry. The one gripe I have with the story is how black and white the karma decisions are. You can find out more about what I have to say here. It should be noted that the story is better enjoyed if you played the first game. This is hard to talk too much more about the story without spoiling anything, so all I need to say is: I thoroughly enjoyed Infamous 2's story, and you will too.

    Replay Value/Length - 9/10

    Infamous 2 will take you about 20 hours to complete all of the story and side missions, with about another 5-7 hours to find all of the collectibles such as blast shards and dead drops. You will definately want to play through the game again with the opposite karma, adding on another 25-ish hours. Also, there is a deep UGC mission creation tool. It allows players to make very complex missions, but it is very confusing and there is not real tutorial as to how to use it. There are a few good missions now, and I'm sure there will be more to come, but I doubt it will ever pan out as well as LittleBigPlanet's UGC community. Closing Comments

    Infamous 2 is one of my favorite games this generation, much less this year. It is beautiful, lengthy, it has a great story, and above all, it is tons of fun. This is one of the top reasons to own a PS3, and if you don't own a PS3, this should go on to your list of games to play if you ever pick up a PS3. Overall score - 9/10
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  49. Aug 25, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay has definitely improved in general since the previous game. However, melee combat is a bit sketchy with the camera and I found that the hero powers were much more useful/powerful than the infamous ones. The firebird technique loses all momentum afterwards and you can't use your thrusters afterwards. The ice launch, on the other hand, is great for getting around. The bolt stream is totally awesome as its like a machine gun but the scythe bolt pales in comparison.

    I was a little bummed about the music in the second infamous game. The music was so great in the first game but I barely heard any memorable melodies in the sequel. The motion-capture cutscenes are a welcome addition to the comic book style ones. The characters have great depth and interesting personalities. Honestly, I was a little disappointed with the endings as they left little chance for a direct sequel. The evil ending was very captivating and tragic and I was pleased how SuckerPunch's writers handled that.
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  50. Sep 1, 2011
    10
    I'll put this sweet and simple. If you like the first one, your going to love the second one. If you hate the first one. your going to hate this one.
  51. Sep 8, 2011
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the game so far, I'm a mission or two away from beating the evil campaign and the powers have been greatly enhanced, making getting around a lot more swift and just flat out fun. The new powers are definitely impressive and it gives you more freedom on combos to performed during combat. The connection with Cole is satisfying throughout the story.I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the game so far, I'm a mission or two away from beating the evil campaign and the powers have been greatly enhanced, making getting around a lot more swift and just flat out fun. The new powers are definitely impressive and it gives you more freedom on combos to performed during combat. The connection with Cole is satisfying throughout the story. Being able to choose his destiny gives more of a connection for sure. The story is also captivating and well thought out. The scenery is wonderful, the city looks great, textures are more than decent. Very satisfied with the money spent towards this game and the developers. I always like what Sucker Punch produces, I would highly recommend picking this title up. Expand
  52. Sep 25, 2011
    10
    I was absolutely blown away by the first inFamous actually in many ways it was the main reason I bought a Playstation 3 and when inFamous 2 came out I bought it day one but finished it way too quickly and when I did finish the game on Hard I was refused the hard trophy which was a bit disappointing but the game, story and the new powers are really good looking forward to the new DLC I doI was absolutely blown away by the first inFamous actually in many ways it was the main reason I bought a Playstation 3 and when inFamous 2 came out I bought it day one but finished it way too quickly and when I did finish the game on Hard I was refused the hard trophy which was a bit disappointing but the game, story and the new powers are really good looking forward to the new DLC I do love it when a game changes up the standard DLC affair new weapons and a few new mission but the Festival of Blood DLC looks to be quite exciting I cannot wait. Expand
  53. Sep 20, 2011
    8
    Decent game; the only problem I had was the fact that you could only use the Tesla missile when transferring electricity to another generator, it should've been a powerup.
  54. Sep 25, 2011
    9
    i'll be honest. i did not like the first Infamous. gameplay was boring and bleak. and the sewer levels were annoying and melee was clunky. but in Infamous 2 every thing is improved especially with melee as we are introduced to the awesome AMP and the acting/story/cutscene is top notch. with the single-player reaching around 15 hours first time on normal and both GOOD/BAD endings arei'll be honest. i did not like the first Infamous. gameplay was boring and bleak. and the sewer levels were annoying and melee was clunky. but in Infamous 2 every thing is improved especially with melee as we are introduced to the awesome AMP and the acting/story/cutscene is top notch. with the single-player reaching around 15 hours first time on normal and both GOOD/BAD endings are completely great. recommend this game as the new powers are incredibly fun Expand
  55. Dec 4, 2011
    9
    More powers. Not a bad story. More enemies. UGC will keep you hooked. Quite the game; go get it.
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  56. Oct 8, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I've ever played. It takes the flare of the first game and perfects it. It has a experience like no other. And a sad ending.(I'm still crying.) That's how good the game was Expand
  57. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Really just a great game overall. I mean whants better than shooting lightning stuff outta your hand??? NOTHING I love this game I played it at my cousins its just brilliant!
  58. Jan 9, 2012
    9
    A very solid sequel with some much appreciated changes. Remember the awful sewer levels from the first game and the make-or-break platforming? Yeah, that's all gone now. Instead, the focus is more on the combat. Shimmying up buildings has also been made loads easier with electrified poles, boosting powers, and the tether which makes you feel like Spider-man but with lightning. I alsoA very solid sequel with some much appreciated changes. Remember the awful sewer levels from the first game and the make-or-break platforming? Yeah, that's all gone now. Instead, the focus is more on the combat. Shimmying up buildings has also been made loads easier with electrified poles, boosting powers, and the tether which makes you feel like Spider-man but with lightning. I also really liked the reworking of Zeke's character from bumbling, annoying sidekick to someone who is actually useful. Also, hunting down blast shards is MUCH less obnoxious with the new Blast Shard Sense power. Basically, it's the first game but with new powers, a better story, and much more exciting combat. Expand
  59. Oct 22, 2011
    9
    infamous 2 : Great story , the gameplay is amazing , i loved new cole ,graphics and environments are great , strong step after infamous 1 , the multiplayer is good idea and amazing soundtrack and voice acting .
  60. Nov 8, 2011
    10
    InFamous 2 was an amazing sequal to the original game. There are many new upgrades and special powers to take down bad guys. The lightning strike is my favourite and it smashes it up! The story is much more thorough and both the good and bad story is great. There are many more enemies and different baddies to take down. I definatly reccomend this to anyone with a Playstation 3!
  61. Nov 6, 2013
    8
    This game was really fun, not groundbreaking by any means, but it is a lot of fun to run around an sandbox style city doing whatever you feel like. Graphics are pretty good, gameplay is really good, plot is good, but not as good as the first installment. Overall, I would say this game is on par with its predecessor.
  62. Nov 13, 2011
    8
    Recommended for fans of the original and / or super hero / action adventurer lovers. inFAMOUS 2 is a great action game that splices in elements of third person shooter and RPG story decisions. Sucker Punch does a good job improving the games fluent movement allowing players to travel smoothly in the game and definitely adds more depth to the characters this time around. My biggest issuesRecommended for fans of the original and / or super hero / action adventurer lovers. inFAMOUS 2 is a great action game that splices in elements of third person shooter and RPG story decisions. Sucker Punch does a good job improving the games fluent movement allowing players to travel smoothly in the game and definitely adds more depth to the characters this time around. My biggest issues with the game come from 2 things. The first being that while having the option to choose good / evil outcomes, the main character still comes off confused over his own personality. Even if you play 100% good, some cut scenes depict your character worrying about people, the next acting like a bad ass renegade who is better then everyone. It leaves a bland feeling that your story choices aren't having the effect you assumed they would. My second issue is with the bosses. The first game had power house type bosses unique to the game that felt like a Super Hero vs Super Villain fight. This game however recycles the majority of bosses over and over again in side missions and random encounters without changing or improving the fight mechanics of said enemy. Expand
  63. Nov 29, 2011
    9
    Infamous was my second first PS3 game, (my first being the force unleashed) and boy was I hyped up for it, and did it deliver? Hell yeah. It in fact became my favourite game of all time and when I finished it I naturally became hyped for a sequel, and when it was announced I screamed with happiness. The second it came to store shelves I went there and bought it, platinumed it. And how do IInfamous was my second first PS3 game, (my first being the force unleashed) and boy was I hyped up for it, and did it deliver? Hell yeah. It in fact became my favourite game of all time and when I finished it I naturally became hyped for a sequel, and when it was announced I screamed with happiness. The second it came to store shelves I went there and bought it, platinumed it. And how do I feel afterwards? Well now I'm really hoping fora sequel all right, but I think the developers (sucker punch) will do the same mistake like they did with infamous 2 and infamous 1, not in the game itself, but advertising it. They just gave away too much and it really made me go "meh" when I could have gone "Woah" if they wouldn't have said so much about the game in interviewes and all sorts. What I think lacked is that how many opportunities they had but they didn't fully use every single one of them. They could have made some groundbreaking moments in the game that would have really made the gamer excited to see what was coming but unfortunately they don't try as many risks as they did in the first game, and I think video game developers tend to do this a lot, the first game has to be groundbreaking, fresh, new so the public will like it, and when it comes to the second game they can't really risk it due to it might anger some people in the community, like how they decided to change Cole, fans went furios. But that's really what makes infamous 2 not be a masterpiece, it lacks that element of hard work, sweat and teers that the first game had. You felt like you were really playing "the start of something" when you were playing infamous 1, so sadly this really disappoints me. However, I still think this game is one of the best out there and a real refreshment for people who want to try out something new. A must buy from PS3 owner

    Infamous 1= 10
    Infamous 2= 9.5
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  64. Sep 14, 2013
    8
    I was surprised how epic the campaign was. Some missions were pure filler, but the high points felt like a real superhero adventure. The presentation impressed me, in awe of the lighting-effects. Overall, it was a fun ride. The music almost singlehandedly pulls the score up from 7/10 because it fit the feeling of the superhero so well. I didn't make sense of the story until after it ended,I was surprised how epic the campaign was. Some missions were pure filler, but the high points felt like a real superhero adventure. The presentation impressed me, in awe of the lighting-effects. Overall, it was a fun ride. The music almost singlehandedly pulls the score up from 7/10 because it fit the feeling of the superhero so well. I didn't make sense of the story until after it ended, because parts of it are revealed in collectibles. It was fun to try some user-generated levels, and even easily make my own surreal level. I'd say it's a great game if you expect a true 'American' superhero adventure, especially you like the idea of jumping around to scavenge collectibles in a city, which I found was good fun after the campaign. Overall, engaging and very well made entertainment. Not a system-seller of a game, but grand scale fun nonetheless. Expand
  65. Mar 15, 2012
    9
    Improves on the predecessor in nearly every department. The plot, the gameplay, the environments and the features make a very solid and much improved entry to the inFamous series, which I hope goes on from here to become the household name I know it can be.
  66. Apr 23, 2012
    8
    Infamous 2 does the original a lot of justice. The gameplay and graphics are much improved over the original. New Marais offers has a great amount of detail in it. Cole also feels a lot more powerful this time around. The story is strong and picks up right around where the first game left off. The ending should leave you satisfied. All in all, one of the best PS3 exclusives.
  67. Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Excellent game, it shows a maturity on Infamous saga, the controls are improved, the history is more interesting and the combat system is not longer boring as the first, the graphics are very good worked and finally its a very good ending at the waiting for the new generation.
  68. Jun 27, 2012
    8
    Cole MacGrath is really cool. For this, the game deserves an 8. The graphics have nothing very special, but the lightning effects, blur, explosions and stuff deserve 8. The sound and soundtrack amuse me. That's a 9 for the audio. The gameplay is good. Being an overpowered fella, being able to use eletricity in your favor and to choose between good and evil feels okay. But the side missionsCole MacGrath is really cool. For this, the game deserves an 8. The graphics have nothing very special, but the lightning effects, blur, explosions and stuff deserve 8. The sound and soundtrack amuse me. That's a 9 for the audio. The gameplay is good. Being an overpowered fella, being able to use eletricity in your favor and to choose between good and evil feels okay. But the side missions just sucks. They're quite always the same (not including the CGU online missions). Roaming free in New Marais gives nice possibilities to be good or evil, but picking blast shards is just boring. Big 8 for gameplay. Overall, inFAMOUS 2 is a nice game. It has nice characters and a fair story. It's a very original game Sucker Punch delivered for PS3 costumers. 8 for this game. Expand
  69. May 18, 2012
    8
    Great game. It can get repetitive like the first one, but they've made very fun additions to the game play (like being able to lift a car and throw it). Strong story, with strong characters. I liked how how you can create your own missions concept, because there really isn't much to do after you've beat the game.
  70. Jul 8, 2012
    9
    Brilliant. Just brilliant. Even though the story wasn't as strong as the original, what it lacks in story, it makes up for in the gameplay. The gameplay is identical to its predecessor with some minor tweaks but many more powers. New Marais looks and feels great as an open-world city for Cole to roam around in and the graphics overall are fantastic though some objects could have had betterBrilliant. Just brilliant. Even though the story wasn't as strong as the original, what it lacks in story, it makes up for in the gameplay. The gameplay is identical to its predecessor with some minor tweaks but many more powers. New Marais looks and feels great as an open-world city for Cole to roam around in and the graphics overall are fantastic though some objects could have had better textures. Cole earns new powers/abilities as the game progresses and it all depends on what type of person you want to be, good or bad. By the end of inFamous 2, i was left craving more. Expand
  71. May 30, 2012
    9
    This game was absolute mind blowing. Can point out multiple improvements since the first one, but can't exactly point out flaws. Those who give this game 0 have nothing better to do than look for attention. If it's not your type of game, then don't comment or at least give the game some credit for effort. If your a fan of the first game, then this is an absolute must buy. 9/10 since noThis game was absolute mind blowing. Can point out multiple improvements since the first one, but can't exactly point out flaws. Those who give this game 0 have nothing better to do than look for attention. If it's not your type of game, then don't comment or at least give the game some credit for effort. If your a fan of the first game, then this is an absolute must buy. 9/10 since no game is perfect. Expand
  72. Sep 17, 2012
    9
    Was really excited for this game. The game gives new interesting things to do and powers. The area still looks like a abandoned city which looks really bland sometimes but nevertheless great game.
  73. Sep 9, 2013
    10
    incredible game! love it so much you truly feel like you are controlling a badass suiper hero. the powers you unlock flow together beautifully for all different types of destruction. highly recommended series
  74. Dec 6, 2012
    10
    Come, on. If Yahtzee, a Game-Critic who rips popular game apart like Metal Gear Solid 4, can even place InFamous 2 on his Top 5 Game of 2011, what have you got to lose? I got it, and I cannot agree more.

    1. Graphics is more polished than the already brilliant InFamous 1. 2. Side-Characters are excellent, very good development. Zeke rulez! 3. Ending is superiorly satisfying. 4.
    Come, on. If Yahtzee, a Game-Critic who rips popular game apart like Metal Gear Solid 4, can even place InFamous 2 on his Top 5 Game of 2011, what have you got to lose? I got it, and I cannot agree more.

    1. Graphics is more polished than the already brilliant InFamous 1.

    2. Side-Characters are excellent, very good development. Zeke rulez!

    3. Ending is superiorly satisfying.

    4. The RPG Element is very diverse.

    5. Sandbox element is just...damn good!

    gO GET IT NOW!
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    Nov 18, 2012
    9
    Fixes a'lot of issues the original had, and increases the voltage meter 10 fold.
  76. Nov 29, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing with Cole again was a nice way to record how amazing was playing the first game. This game didn't lost quality it also gained. Choosing between Nix and Lucy Kuo was hard and in the when they revealed their real inside. The ending was so surprising who would say that Cole dies on the ending? I don't really like when a hero die in the ending, because it could end the series. Let's see maybe inFamous 3 would exist, who knows? Expand
  77. May 21, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing exists in Infamous 2 just because, and that's something developer Sucker Punch should be commended for. When combined with how well-executed just about everything in the game is, the overall package is one of PlayStation 3's best and a must-play for fans of the first game. Expand
  78. Dec 10, 2013
    10
    inFAMOUS 2 is an absurd evolution in relation to the first game, in terms of Gameplay, Graphics, Storyline. inFAMOUS 2 defenily have to be played for all people who played the first game of this amazing series
  79. Apr 25, 2013
    9
    This game took everything that made the first game so great and made it better. You have new powers, new places to explore and new unlockables. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the occasional wonky camera. However if you loved the first game, you'll love this as well.
  80. Feb 25, 2013
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The music, graphics, story, and gameplay are great. So missions aren't very memorable, but for the most part they are. This game is much better than the first, but I recommend you play the original first because it's also a great game. Keep it up Sucker Punch!
  81. Mar 2, 2013
    8
    inFamous 2 is an enjoyable game as long as it lasts that is It's a game that gets many things right yet feels a tad hollow at the end of it all One of the contributing factors to that is a lack of variety in the game Sure combat gets interesting and fun as the game progresses but you wish the same could be said about the side quests as well The plot is intriguing and quite good toinFamous 2 is an enjoyable game as long as it lasts that is It's a game that gets many things right yet feels a tad hollow at the end of it all One of the contributing factors to that is a lack of variety in the game Sure combat gets interesting and fun as the game progresses but you wish the same could be said about the side quests as well The plot is intriguing and quite good to be honest though the open world structure of the game doesn't quite compliment the plot very well and it somewhat dampens the sense of urgency that the plot so desperately relies on Still I'm going with a 7 out of 10 for Sucker Punch's inFamous 2 It's a game that you're unlikely to remember once you've seen the end credits through But it's a fairly enticing ride while it lasts Expand
  82. Mar 6, 2013
    8
    While inFAMOUS 2 has some shortcomings, they are dwarved by the exciting story, diverse powers and gripping gameplay. You won’t find any open world superhero sandbox as good as this, let alone many games in general as good as this. At about 15hrs per playthrough and with all the user levels, this game has huge replay value. Sucker Punch have outdone themselves, and I cannot wait to seeWhile inFAMOUS 2 has some shortcomings, they are dwarved by the exciting story, diverse powers and gripping gameplay. You won’t find any open world superhero sandbox as good as this, let alone many games in general as good as this. At about 15hrs per playthrough and with all the user levels, this game has huge replay value. Sucker Punch have outdone themselves, and I cannot wait to see what they have in store for the ever growing popularity of Cole McGrath.

    Trophy Difficulty
    Easy Medium

    Story 8/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 6/10
    Sound 7/10
    Lasting Appeal 9/10

    Read my full review at: http://playstationgamereview.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/infamous-2-revi-3/
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  83. Mar 22, 2014
    8
    This was a very good game. I was always an Xbox fan boy but i got a PS3 and I loved it. This game was very well done. What gets me mad now are fan boys who make accounts just to give it a bad review. I can say I am pumped for Infamous Second Sun
  84. Sep 23, 2013
    10
    Can't stress how much i loved this game. First thing i must mention is that they gave Cole a personality this time around, he isn't as stiff and quiet as he was in the first game. The voice actor change was definitely for the better and Zeke is still one of my favorite secondary video game characters. None of that stereotypical superhero BS, he drinks and swears like a human turned powerCan't stress how much i loved this game. First thing i must mention is that they gave Cole a personality this time around, he isn't as stiff and quiet as he was in the first game. The voice actor change was definitely for the better and Zeke is still one of my favorite secondary video game characters. None of that stereotypical superhero BS, he drinks and swears like a human turned power freak would still do. The games ending is one of few that actually got to me emotionally. Expand
  85. Nov 21, 2013
    10
    Only one thing can describe this game, excellent. The world is great, the story is great, the side missions are great, everything is polished and exemplary.
  86. Oct 2, 2013
    8
    I really enjoyed the first game, so most of the same pros and cons apply for this review. Imma make this short and sweet. If you liked the first game you'll like this one too. Some changes come in the form of setting and combat. For some reason someone decided to use a "battle stick" where you can conduct your electricity into it, while a cool concept, I still wouldn't pick it over yourI really enjoyed the first game, so most of the same pros and cons apply for this review. Imma make this short and sweet. If you liked the first game you'll like this one too. Some changes come in the form of setting and combat. For some reason someone decided to use a "battle stick" where you can conduct your electricity into it, while a cool concept, I still wouldn't pick it over your normal electric powers. The new setting is welcomed but it feels kinda blend compared to the original. One of my major problems is that cole has a new voice actor. I don't know why this happened but I didn't like it. other than that the design in this game just doesn't feel as good as the original but still as fun as the original. Must play. Expand
  87. Nov 2, 2013
    10
    If you don't like Infamous 2 it is hard to believe you like video games at all! It is awesome. Can't wait for Infamous Second Son!!! Sucker Punch is a Masterpeice
  88. Nov 14, 2013
    8
    Graphics: Environments looked great, so did the character design, although some characters look decent, and some of the environment looks decent. 8.
    Sound: Good voice acting, nice soundtrack, but rarely does anything ever stand out. 8.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is as fun and challenging as the first game. There are new powers besides lightning such as ice. The game feels a little too
    Graphics: Environments looked great, so did the character design, although some characters look decent, and some of the environment looks decent. 8.
    Sound: Good voice acting, nice soundtrack, but rarely does anything ever stand out. 8.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is as fun and challenging as the first game. There are new powers besides lightning such as ice. The game feels a little too similar to the first game but with some newly added features. The gameplay is mixed up a little, adding puzzles and different types of missions. Overall the game is excellent, and challenging. The boss battles were really fun, but I’d still say the first infamous had a much better last boss. 9.5.
    Story: The story is about getting enough power to take on the beast. There are still good and evil choices throughout the game, this time companions are in the mix, making it more interesting. The overall story isn’t as impacted as the first game but it still keeps your attention. 9.
    Lasting Appeal: The game is worth it if you bought this game expecting to do everything. I’d still recommend a play through of this game, and it does have more replay value for a second play through making different choices. 10.
    Overall Score: 8.9 out of 10.
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  89. Nov 19, 2013
    9
    Supera en todo al primer Infamous,es una compra obligada si o si,por jugabilidad,por los enemigos,por la diversion,porque te engancha desde el principio...en fin muchas cosas,como por ejemplo,mas poderes,mas graficos,un guion perfecto y una historia mejor que la primera,si jugaste al 1 y te gusto este t dejara sin palabras y mas visualmente con sus graficos y colores visuales,simplementeSupera en todo al primer Infamous,es una compra obligada si o si,por jugabilidad,por los enemigos,por la diversion,porque te engancha desde el principio...en fin muchas cosas,como por ejemplo,mas poderes,mas graficos,un guion perfecto y una historia mejor que la primera,si jugaste al 1 y te gusto este t dejara sin palabras y mas visualmente con sus graficos y colores visuales,simplemente un juegazo!! Expand
  90. Oct 17, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Different city, known world, known Cole and Zeke. I like first inFamous and this is the same but with better graphics and, I don't know how to explain, better "feeling". Expand
  91. Dec 22, 2013
    10
    Infamous 2 is my second favorite game of this generation. It's gameplay and story work so well that it makes you want more. Makes me extremely excited for Infamous: Second Son on the Playstation 4.
  92. Dec 26, 2013
    9
    When I first played infamous 2 I regretted purchasing it ,since I outplayed the first one...until I got new powers which just automatically got me hooked with the included User generated content you'll get tons of hours playing this game it never ends....can't wait for Infamous Second Son
  93. Jan 3, 2014
    9
    Infamous 2 succeeds the first in very high regards. The campaign is worth while, and side quests will keep things running. The graphics are among the most impressive on the PS3 showing off the system's hardware. The combat is fun, and all fits well. The UGC (User-generated Content) is the main reason you will come back to the game. Creating these missions are hard, but playing otherInfamous 2 succeeds the first in very high regards. The campaign is worth while, and side quests will keep things running. The graphics are among the most impressive on the PS3 showing off the system's hardware. The combat is fun, and all fits well. The UGC (User-generated Content) is the main reason you will come back to the game. Creating these missions are hard, but playing other peoples is a great deal of fun. If your a strong action gamer or gamer looking for UGC, Infamous 2 is a worthy checkout. Expand
  94. Jan 29, 2014
    10
    InFamous 2 is simply the best. It's just one of the PS3 Exclusive blockbuster. I'm very hyped about the new upcoming In-famous Second Son, i heard the critics said alots of good things about it. Can't wait to buy it on PS4 :D
  95. Mar 20, 2014
    10
    One of my favorite PS3 exclusives, I can't wait for Second son! The gameplay is fantastic, and the story is pretty cool along with the morality system making this a great, must have Ps3 game.
  96. Aug 3, 2014
    9
    Although it gets a little boring in the middle of the game, "Infamous 2" is an electrifying experience for teenagers and adults alike thanks to its freedom setup and vicious gameplay.
  97. May 8, 2014
    10
    inFamous 2 is a brilliant game. the 1st one was meh i mean like not bad. But this one is epic content is this game is so fun and some time hilarious like planet of zeke"s. I really think that this game is designed for comic book fans and i mean this game is just brilliant
  98. Oct 28, 2014
    9
    An absolute joy of a game and one of my personal favorite sandbox games or all time. The controls are just as smooth as they were in the first game; running around dodging enemy fire is exhilarating, as well as a much-improved upgrade system with more creative powers. You get abilities like shooting five electric bolts at once, creating a shield that restores your power, dropping hugeAn absolute joy of a game and one of my personal favorite sandbox games or all time. The controls are just as smooth as they were in the first game; running around dodging enemy fire is exhilarating, as well as a much-improved upgrade system with more creative powers. You get abilities like shooting five electric bolts at once, creating a shield that restores your power, dropping huge thunderbolts from the sky onto your foes, and the introduction of the AMP, a weapon you get at the start of the game that seams beautifully into regular combat (as opposed to other games where melee weapons quickly become useless) that deals huge damage and allows for the use of finishers (that, when upgraded, restore your power), electric grenades that bounce off of walls and stick to enemies, rockets that ignite targets... there's so many powers you can get in this game it's embarrassing. Top it off with one of the most compelling stories that has likeable characters and genuinely touching moments, and you have one of my personal GOTYs. Expand
  99. Aug 28, 2014
    8
    inFamous 2 is greatly improved from the first game, and is much more enjoyable. The open world is brilliant; packed full of things to do, with interesting side missions. The story is very compelling, with a great karma mechanic. The characters are relatable, and equally repulsive when necessary. A very involving story with great voice acting, which makes the game THAT much moreinFamous 2 is greatly improved from the first game, and is much more enjoyable. The open world is brilliant; packed full of things to do, with interesting side missions. The story is very compelling, with a great karma mechanic. The characters are relatable, and equally repulsive when necessary. A very involving story with great voice acting, which makes the game THAT much more interesting. However, the game has bad combat! It feels like a prototype, and is repetitive as HELL. However with a great open world, you'll be exploring instead, which is what makes the game so GREAT! Expand
  100. Dec 21, 2015
    9
    inFamous 2

    Game-Play: The game-play has been improve since the last game in many good ways with new powers and combat style and lets do not forget the excellent climb system all that things make the game less repetitive a problem that the original game had. Story:The story is great with very amazing and well written characters and some karma choices that affect the game and it is a
    inFamous 2

    Game-Play: The game-play has been improve since the last game in many good ways with new powers and combat style and lets do not forget the excellent climb system all that things make the game less repetitive a problem that the original game had.

    Story:The story is great with very amazing and well written characters and some karma choices that affect the game and it is a good reason for you to go back and play it again the story is about 11 to 12 hours long.

    Graphics: The graphics of this game are absolutely amazing. A very beautiful game.

    Notes: The world feels very alive and well crafted and the boss fights are amazing.This game is a masterpiece I recommend this game to everyone even at full price.
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 90
  2. Negative: 0 out of 90
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]