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. Madmaz
    Jun 27, 2011
    8
    Good game..in some ways its much better than the original, but in others it doesn't feel as exciting as the first one, with the first one I couldn't put it down , but this one I can take it or leave it doesnt "draw you in " like the first one..still a great game though but just short of being excellent., but it is fun and thats what gaming's about.
  2. Justinavery7074
    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.
  3. Mattaclysm
    Jun 16, 2011
    8
    Good sequel to one of the best PS3 exclusives. Graphics look even better then the first as do character models. Gameplay is still really fun and the story is interesting choosing different ways to deal with everything. Definitely a good buy for PS3 owners.
  4. LittleMeow
    Nov 6, 2011
    8
    I had a great time playing Infamous 2, if you are a fan of the first one, then you will enjoy this one too. Same game-play strategy, just a few new powers, and a pretty cool new story. The User-Generated Content missions can be fun as well, and get you some experience points for unlocking powers. If you haven't played the first one though, I would recommend that you do, or else the storyI had a great time playing Infamous 2, if you are a fan of the first one, then you will enjoy this one too. Same game-play strategy, just a few new powers, and a pretty cool new story. The User-Generated Content missions can be fun as well, and get you some experience points for unlocking powers. If you haven't played the first one though, I would recommend that you do, or else the story in inFamous 2 might get confusing.… Expand
  5. McAdooZ
    Jun 14, 2011
    8
    Great game. Did a fantastic job of improving problems in gameplay from first title and had a story every bit as enthralling. Great controls and gorgeous graphics make it a must-play for PS3 owners.
  6. verbose
    Jun 8, 2011
    8
    If you liked the first game, you will like this one as well. If you hated the first one, you will likely hate this one as well. The game plays very similar to the original game, but with some improvements in the combat system. This game is not mind blowingly different from the original, but the improvements are notable. This is a very solid and enjoyable game. There are minor issues inIf you liked the first game, you will like this one as well. If you hated the first one, you will likely hate this one as well. The game plays very similar to the original game, but with some improvements in the combat system. This game is not mind blowingly different from the original, but the improvements are notable. This is a very solid and enjoyable game. There are minor issues in this game. The camera is a hindrance in melee combat. It isn't always a problem, but occasionally you cannot see the enemy that you are attacking at all, and you will just be swinging at air, while the enemy has backed up and started shooting you, and you cannot see this due to the camera angle. I am not impressed with the voice acting for the main character in this game either. I much preferred the original voice for the main character. The only other thing is that the game is still fairly repetitive. It has added a lot more enemy types than the original had, and that is an improvement, but most of the sidequests are still carbon copies of each other. That said, this game is still a lot of fun for me. I will likely be playing it to the exclusion of other games for the next month or so.… Expand
  7. almir908
    Aug 5, 2011
    8
    Not a bad game. The story progresses nicely and the powers are nicely set and done. But the gameplay gets a little old towards the end. I can say it's a little repetitive for my taste. Still the gameplay, story, characters were nicely done. The music in this game is one of the best I've seen
  8. Chrono
    Aug 4, 2011
    8
    Whether its being a samaritan or ruling the city the choice is yours again in infamous 2 with the same concepts of the karma mechanic, you will have a blast with all the powers you can get from a basic grenade to giant ice shards blasting at your enemies.

    The story in the game is basically that Cole Macgrath (the main character) has to defeat a giant mutant called "the beast' it is    Whether its being a samaritan or ruling the city the choice is yours again in infamous 2 with the same concepts of the karma mechanic, you will have a blast with all the powers you can get from a basic grenade to giant ice shards blasting at your enemies.

    The story in the game is basically that Cole Macgrath (the main character) has to defeat a giant mutant called "the beast' it is basically his destiny whether you choose the good or evil side along the way he meets new allies and new enemies in a new area where i repeated earlier: rule them or protect them while trying to fend off "The Militia" a paramilitary group hired by "Joseph Bertrand III" who wants to exterminate the conduits.

    Gameplay wise this game has retained its old formula but with added powers and new powers meaning your lightning bolt from the first one is now called an "Alpha Bolt" you can unlock some of the powers by doing stunts retained from the first one but with a different structure, the melee system has also been changed with you getting a electric stick called the Amp you can pull of fancy when your "triangle" meter fills up.

    The graphic style in this game is great and that there are many places to explore whether from a southern style to a washed up flood town.. you might not be amazed at the graphics but its unique in its own way.

    VERDICT:
    8.0

    Length is long enough but there is user generated content adding more replay value however after you complete the story there isn't much to do but collect blast shards and dead drops from the last game which is easier to find this time.    … Expand
  9. Inuit_Dude
    Jan 8, 2012
    8
    this game is so much better than the original i have played a couple minutes of the 1st one and yet i still say this is better why because he does not squeak everytime he moves now! the 1st one i could not play because his pants or his bag or something would be squeaking everytime you move him. now im going to get on with my actual review this game is pretty good when it comes tothis game is so much better than the original i have played a couple minutes of the 1st one and yet i still say this is better why because he does not squeak everytime he moves now! the 1st one i could not play because his pants or his bag or something would be squeaking everytime you move him. now im going to get on with my actual review this game is pretty good when it comes to graphics,gameplay and the variety of missions the only thing i had a problem with was the voice acting it was pretty good but for gods sake could they not have found people that could speak properly i mean a couple of the main characters have really bad slurrs which can be annoying but wont make me stop playing the game all in all its great and worth it for most gamers i say this because there are some that will give up on this because there are parts that can be a little bit chalenging… Expand
  10. Rosco
    Jun 24, 2011
    8
    After the success of inFamous a sequel was inevitable. And 2 years on what do you know, inFamous 2 is here. The big question posed was could it improve on the original? In a word.. infact three; yes and no! I loved the original. It was fresh, badass and just fun. And whilst inFamous 2 maintains that I still feel that this was a missed oppertunity to propel inFamous into a householdAfter the success of inFamous a sequel was inevitable. And 2 years on what do you know, inFamous 2 is here. The big question posed was could it improve on the original? In a word.. infact three; yes and no! I loved the original. It was fresh, badass and just fun. And whilst inFamous 2 maintains that I still feel that this was a missed oppertunity to propel inFamous into a household franchise like the Uncharted's and co. The game picks up from where the first outing left off Cole, having killed Kessler heads of to confront the beast. Old favourites like Zeke return and a new assistant as such Lucy Kuo an NSA agent. A problem that inFamous 2 had for me was the story wasn't as engaging and failed to draw you as much as the original you feel the same the majority of way through and it lets down the impact of the twists and turns that come towards the end of the game which is a shame as depending on which kharma you build the ending is a clever and leaves questions over future outings. Regardless of that the gameplay is still as fun as ever, theres not been any huge surgery but there wasn't any needed in all honesty! One disappointment is the lack of new powers. The powers are basically an upgrade or am extension like ice slides, grenades nothing really fresh. The enemies in this game are a letdown compared to the first inFamous. Particuarly the big boss battles comapred to normal enemies was like chalk and cheese and you had three big ones that possessed a challenge. However inFamous 2 only really offers two big otherwordly boss battles, and whilst I grant you they are fun theres more approval to be had with the regular baddies. Visually there are some notable improvements in the setting and environment, its nothing overwhelming but is a step in the right direction. Overall inFamous 2 is a great game. Its bigger in many ways and you will have endless fun as Cole zapping enemy after enemy sliding or fyling from mission to mission but in comparison to its predecessor its not as much of an experience and I was left thinking what could have been. That aside its certainly worth a buy!… Expand
  11. sg1fan75
    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.
  12. Amit
    Jun 17, 2011
    8
    I want to give it a 8.5 but never mind.
    im about to finish it, amazing game, defently a 180c turn out on graphics and gameplay.
    infamous 2 needed a polish, on alot of things, and this game is clearly does the job. -More Living, Bigger City, best, you will spend like 3-4 hours or more by doing side mission/being in a city. -Gameplay & Graphics Improved By Alot, Seriously, as i mention.    I want to give it a 8.5 but never mind.
    im about to finish it, amazing game, defently a 180c turn out on graphics and gameplay.
    infamous 2 needed a polish, on alot of things, and this game is clearly does the job.
    -More Living, Bigger City, best, you will spend like 3-4 hours or more by doing side mission/being in a city.
    -Gameplay & Graphics Improved By Alot, Seriously, as i mention.
    -But, there is alot of bugs in the game, like FPS drops, camera problems, and more, and another dissapointment was the AMP, your melee weapon, 90% of the time you will not have any space to fight with it, and if so - you will get kicked in the ass.

    PS dont listen to DEATHSMILES, another xbox ****    … Expand
  13. cjeman
    Jun 25, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll admit it, inFamous 2 was just as fun as the first game. The introduction of the new melee combat and varying powers was a blast. The re-playability of the game is enhanced with the User Generated Content available but a little confusing (especially if you have MY patience). The reason though for the lower score is that the story is lacking incredibly. Instead of different twists and turns the story of the first game had, inFamous 2's plot was terribly straight forward and narrow. The antagonist Joseph Bertrand was ill defined and seemed tacked on as a character and was not as story driving as other baddies in inFamous 1. The gameplay is fantastic, fun, and revamped since Empire City, but the story is boring and mundane. Half the reason I did not like the story is that i predicted it from the first (a testament to its straight and narrow plot). All in all though, there is ENOUGH story for it to make since and the gameplay is fantastic enough for it to get a positive review. I love all of sucker punch's games, the characters they put in them, and the great and fresh gameplay they always bring since Sly Cooper.… Expand
  14. Sithlord4885
    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
  15. Paskill
    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.
  16. MAST3RHAX0R
    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
  17. MRayn
    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
  18. kitsoon
    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.    … Expand
  19. TrevZ
    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"
  20. Nocwat
    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.
  21. coldcalculated
    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.
  22. Spleen
    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
  23. mrnice
    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
  24. Mann0802
    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.
  25. Cartteros
    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
  26. sityoazzdown
    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.
  27. GamersLikeABoss
    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
  28. SilentINU
    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
  29. H360
    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
  30. EkDumKhiladi
    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
  31. DarrenMacNally
    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/    … Expand
  32. RagingCanadian
    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
  33. Steven0125
    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
  34. huss2215
    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.    … Expand
  35. grrrr
    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
  36. Brainstorm123
    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
  37. Bernolsven
    Jan 26, 2015
    8
    Graphics :8/10
    Powers System :8/10
    Map:6/10
    Plot:8/10
    Cutscenes:7/10
    Characters:6/10

    I prefer Prototype's super powers but InFamous have a more engaging storyline.
  38. notmichael
    Jan 31, 2015
    8
    This improves on the graphics and the combat system from the first game. The story suffers a little, and is completely inconsistent from the first game. The karma system is weaker too, your choices offer very little emotional impact compared to the first game (in this you'll receive encouragement regardless of what you do).
  39. LVeldhuizen
    May 17, 2015
    8
    Just as good as the first one with again a stunning story, a pretty fun open world and a lot of side missions to have with fun after completing the, once again, very good intriguing story.
  40. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    An improvement from the last game. Better game-play, controls, and a more engaging protagonist. It will suffers from a fairly weak story though.
  41. Empyrea
    Mar 29, 2018
    8
    I expected more from this game. I enjoyed more the first infamous although this time I only did a few extra missions, so maybe because of this I felt it was quite short. Also, I felt that some main missions were not really interesting. Another thing I didn't like was that you had different powers with the same buttons and because of this you had to go to the menu and change it. In theI expected more from this game. I enjoyed more the first infamous although this time I only did a few extra missions, so maybe because of this I felt it was quite short. Also, I felt that some main missions were not really interesting. Another thing I didn't like was that you had different powers with the same buttons and because of this you had to go to the menu and change it. In the first infamous you may had less things but it was easier to use them. Graphics are a little bit better than in the first one and you can appreciate more light. It's more colorfull. A good game but, in my opinion, the first one was better.… Expand
  42. Ragnamaxima
    Oct 15, 2017
    8
    inFAMOUS 2 is a great sequel that improves the original formula in a lot of ways. The combat and shooting is more fun than before, the mobility of Cole is greatly expanded and the new powers are really entertaining. However there are some issues. The karma system feels really underdeveloped in the story department, and the combat, although great, rally does not innovate much by thirdinFAMOUS 2 is a great sequel that improves the original formula in a lot of ways. The combat and shooting is more fun than before, the mobility of Cole is greatly expanded and the new powers are really entertaining. However there are some issues. The karma system feels really underdeveloped in the story department, and the combat, although great, rally does not innovate much by third person shooter standers. Still, this is a great exclusive for the PS3 and a emotional conclusion to Cole Mccragth´s adventure.… Expand
  43. sgthombre
    Sep 26, 2016
    8
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user.
  44. frederik1478
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    It is amazing how much the production quality has Improved Sometimes it can look like a PS4 game , But I think the game has lost some things Doesn't feel as satisfying as infamous 1, Plus I think the map was better in the first one I don't know about you but I like the New York style more than New Orleans , Still a PS3 classic don't underestimate it I just like the original one better
  45. RandomWhorie
    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.    … Expand
  46. Dragonfly44
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    It's much more enjoyable then the original but still doesn't feel all that great. 78/100
  47. Axemmela
    Jul 23, 2018
    8
    When I made my 6/10 review on Infamous 1, I was skeptical about playing Infamous 2. But after giving it a chance, it easily became my favorite game in the series, even surpassing Infamous: Second Son. Here’s why:

    The Story: While simple, I found it to be very interesting. I liked the characters, especially Kuo because of how her character changes so drastically from beginning to end.    When I made my 6/10 review on Infamous 1, I was skeptical about playing Infamous 2. But after giving it a chance, it easily became my favorite game in the series, even surpassing Infamous: Second Son. Here’s why:

    The Story: While simple, I found it to be very interesting. I liked the characters, especially Kuo because of how her character changes so drastically from beginning to end. The setting is sort of a stereotypical coastal town, but stereotypes don’t matter as long as it is executed well.

    The Morality: It’s a pretty bare morality system, but at least you have reasons for choosing to be good or evil, unlike in Second Son where it’s just kinda there for no reason other than carrying the legacy of the series forward.

    The Parkour: I don’t care for parkour. It’s usually the weakest feature in games that don’t have it as it’s main feature. The only game I have seen execute this correctly is Second Son.

    The Combat: Hoo boy. This is what brought the game from 7 to 8. It was a lot of fun to blast enemies with electricity. All of the abilities were balanced correctly, even the variants of them all. Some enemies do take a few too many hits to kill, but that can be solved by using grenades or rockets. The thing that really wins me over in the combat though is the melee. It is so satisfying to melee enemies into oblivion with finishers, because they all have a sense of spectacle and look like they cause a ton of pain.

    All in all, great game. Definitely deserves to be considered the best in the series.    … Expand
  48. Maarten95
    May 3, 2019
    8
    They improved the gameplay as well as the story from the previous game. I did wish they added side quests with more depth. They are still "get this thing or kill this guy", which is boring and made me lose interest. The main story however is exiting and added pressure. Overal I did enjoy infamous 2.
  49. elolugo
    Sep 22, 2020
    8
    Very fun game. Even to this day. All that karma system is great too. Played it to try it out before playing second son and it was worth it
  50. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    Flying was too fun in this game. Also the possibility to choose between good or evil is a nice mechanic.
  51. ningky
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  52. Borka
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Same as the first game. Great mechanics and abilities . New city, sunny San-Fransisco,which makes graphics much better
  53. Muismi
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    Infamous 2 es una clara mejora respecto de la primera entrega. Muchos aspectos del juego han mejorado como gráficamente, una elaborada trama, nuevos poderes y nuevas mecánicas, y todo ello ofrece un dinamismo superior al anterior juego. Con respecto al primer juego mejora mucho, pero ya en 2011 cuando se publica hay juegos parecidos en el mercado y por ello no destaca mucho. Aún así,Infamous 2 es una clara mejora respecto de la primera entrega. Muchos aspectos del juego han mejorado como gráficamente, una elaborada trama, nuevos poderes y nuevas mecánicas, y todo ello ofrece un dinamismo superior al anterior juego. Con respecto al primer juego mejora mucho, pero ya en 2011 cuando se publica hay juegos parecidos en el mercado y por ello no destaca mucho. Aún así, recomiendo jugar a este exclusivo de PS3.… Expand
  54. yangfanhong
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    inFAMOUS 2 is more advanced in multiple aspects including technical performance and game design.
  55. INU4SH4
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    In my opinion, while ranking the same on my list, Infamous 2 was quite the improvement to the original game. It does not only offer an even more fluid gameplay but it also offers a lot of new powers and possibilities reflecting your decisions in the story. Fantastic story and characters, brilliant gameplay that even surpasses the original's, and a quite impactful ending that will stickIn my opinion, while ranking the same on my list, Infamous 2 was quite the improvement to the original game. It does not only offer an even more fluid gameplay but it also offers a lot of new powers and possibilities reflecting your decisions in the story. Fantastic story and characters, brilliant gameplay that even surpasses the original's, and a quite impactful ending that will stick with you for a while.… Expand
  56. storygamer
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    inFamous 2 offers many innovations and is surprisingly good! The super hero setting works out great and gameplay, missions and open world are superb! It has some small flaws and is a bit short but it´s still recommendable!
  57. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Отличный пример супергероики в открытом мире, который показывает в какую сторону надо развивать такие игры
  58. Domdom21br
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    Coisa linda, a dublagem é muito foda, embora tenha sido difícil no início pra controlar a câmera, eu consegui me acostumar.
    Eu não achei que a história seja das melhores, porém a escolha de fazer o certo ou o errado é foda demais
  59. F3T1W
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    One of the best Action games about superpowers, choice, entertainment, amazing plot
  60. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 7
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.17
  61. chernandez31
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    Great game. I have to replay it. It was just very good all around. Could use a remaster.
  62. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    No wonder I consider ps3 the best console ever made! 80% of good console exclusive games are on ps3. ( I hate exclusivity, I would prefer that all games of all video games were possible to play on PC without the need for an emulator
  63. PaulaTLD
    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)
  64. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Juego igual de entretenido que la primera entrega, con una gran culminación de la historia.
  65. ColeEngo
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    The first game opened me to different genres, and the sequel only grew my interest in exploring what's out there.
  66. Jaidenbrkl1
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    Infamous 2 while it is a great game, it is DEFINITELY not as good as the original. But nonetheless, it had great potential to be a great sequel and it came out during a time when Sony was trying their damn hardest to surpass the Xbox 360 in sales and you know what, it did.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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!
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    6
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. gaminkid05
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    This game was honestly a disappointment. I don't want to say it was horrible, but it was not good enough for me to finish it. The first Infamous was one of my favorite games, but this one just couldn't come close to comparison. Visually, it looked ok, what I'd expect. The music was also ok. The plot, was weak and poorly explained however. It seemed as if the characters were super shallow,This game was honestly a disappointment. I don't want to say it was horrible, but it was not good enough for me to finish it. The first Infamous was one of my favorite games, but this one just couldn't come close to comparison. Visually, it looked ok, what I'd expect. The music was also ok. The plot, was weak and poorly explained however. It seemed as if the characters were super shallow, as if somebody tried to give them personality but failed. In Infamous 1, the characters were non-existant, which was frankly better. Overall, the presentation was........eh. Game play wise, I think it was somewhat less than average. There was hype about feeling powerful, but I didn't feel powerful at all. The controls were a bit sticky but passable. I didn't like the boss battles either, they were very generic and uninteresting. Lastly, Cole moved too fast, and I found it difficult to control him properly. The game was one of the biggest disappointments ever.… Expand
  95. Trailermon
    Apr 12, 2012
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, Let me start off on why I hated it.....

    Story Line:
    Ok, the Story line makes no sense what so ever! It was good at first and exciting but died when you got into the second city. And why was Sabastain wolf not mentioned in the first game, it is as if he was made up and he was! Not only that, but the ending sucks!!!! The beast is 10 times easier to beat than kessler was, and why is it that Sabastain would make a device that would kill all conduits, That makes no sense what so ever. And there is also a problem with conduits in that game, first off, Swamp creatures and Ice soldiers are not conduits, they were created by Joseph Betrand who is a conduit and that does not make them nesisarly conduits. So if Cole died, they would still exist! Hear is another thing, If they were conduits, do you know how many conduits there would be in that small area, there is more Conduits in that area than there are on earth!!! I mean really, there wern't even mentioned in the first game. And here is another thing, the ending was rushed and you can easily tell. I write and I know what it is like to rush something. Not only that, but how the hell is john the beast, Kessler didn't know that and if he did, he would have just killed john just to make sure the beast wasn't even made, and the beast was made by kessler since he created the ray sphere which cole destroys and that is what creates the beast, so how does that make sense. And another thing, the plague, the plague was created from the ray sphere and was not ment to spread, and how could it, even when everyone died at empire city and it was under Bio Contempt! And why would kessler want that!

    Game play: Ok, the game play was ok but was not fun. All power ups were just recreated or upgraded and there were only like a couple things and that was better thrusters, picking up cars, lightning tether, and Iconics. Not only that, but IGN gave it like 8.3 out of 10 since they said that the controls are messed up when you do melee, and they are! Not only that, but there are like millions of insta kills in that game and you can't even upgrade your health like in the first game! So it is just bad! And you can't really do anything about karma, there are barely any moments in the game where you can alter it accept for attacking people Trophies: Trophies are not as good as in the first game. Trophies in the first game made sense, fun, and explained, but in the second game, you just get them as you go along, and some are just stupid. One I was pissed at was beating the game on hard, first off, they only tell you to Finish it on Hard and yet they "Forget" to put in that you can't change the difficulty setting, so now I have to play the game all over again just to get it when I should have gotten it first!

    Overall, this game sucked and was a mockery of the first, I am just hoping that the comic makes more sense since they are making a comic book based on it!    … Expand
  96. voiders
    May 9, 2013
    2
    Bad game with bad story, worst graphics ever... The characters dont make sense.
    In portuguese i hate the dubbing, so horrible. I cant believe so many people like this game. The frist was worst.
  97. asfj
    Jan 27, 2014
    2
    Really a tough job to finish the game. One of the most boring game on PS3 I ever played.
    My feeling about the game is just spot as described in "deathsmiles"'s review. This game is just about running from a checkpoint to another and repeating beating similar gangs again and again in a very bland and lack-of-interactive small town. You even never expect combat inside buildings except in    Really a tough job to finish the game. One of the most boring game on PS3 I ever played.
    My feeling about the game is just spot as described in "deathsmiles"'s review. This game is just about running from a checkpoint to another and repeating beating similar gangs again and again in a very bland and lack-of-interactive small town. You even never expect combat inside buildings except in some shabby factories.
    These gangs are just stupidly standing on the corners of streets and waiting for you coming to trigger their script like robot.
    The idea of open world simply does not work in the game because such a flat city(sorry, a small town) will not ignite your any interest to explore, such as just crust of crap buildings no way to enter, only 3-4 very outdated car models also no way to drive, NPCs lack of emotion, meaningless side missions... All these give me a feeling that this town is like a piece of .
    Another thing makes me very feel wired is that the art style of the city seems like sth from a hybrid of med century and industrial era (but after all, it is a bit confusing that what the hell the era is the town in. The minimum is that the town is really shabby, lack of reality and diversity)..., but does the story happen on a modern era? This is too contradicted, isn't it?
    Yes, I know, because designing a more sophisticated and based-on-reality world needs more efforts on inspection in the real world like what Rock Star have to do, and also needs much more art and engineering job to digitize elements into game, lazy first for infamous' developer.    … Expand
  98. logmega92
    Apr 1, 2023
    2
    I just hate this game. After the first cutscene it just drops you in with not enough explanation to what's going on. I also think the gameplay is just flat out garbage. I feel like the lightning bolts should be mapped to R2 and L2. I refuse to beat the second part.
  99. deathsmiles
    Jun 15, 2011
    0
    Mindless and boring. Wait for an icon to appear on your in-game map, run to it, kill some bag guys by repeatedly tapping the same button, then wait for another icon to appear on your map, and then run to it and... you get the idea. That's pretty much all you'll the entire game, other than collect hidden shards that are scattered about the city, which aren't very well hidden. In fact,Mindless and boring. Wait for an icon to appear on your in-game map, run to it, kill some bag guys by repeatedly tapping the same button, then wait for another icon to appear on your map, and then run to it and... you get the idea. That's pretty much all you'll the entire game, other than collect hidden shards that are scattered about the city, which aren't very well hidden. In fact, they're pretty much out in the open, and all you have to do is click a button to make them appear on your map, then run to them and pick them up. Extremely simple, repetitive and stupid. Those that are giving this piece of crap high scores are either high themselves, or were dropped on their heads when they were kids. One of the worst games of all time. And one of the most overrated.… Expand
  100. UnKn0wn27
    Apr 24, 2012
    0
    It's disappointing and overall very frustrating experience! It's also copy and paste nothing really new! Just disappointing...It didn't make me finish it...
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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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