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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  2. Mixed: 132 out of 1309
  3. Negative: 49 out of 1309
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  1. ITZZZPERRY
    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.
  2. 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
  3. Victorvgps
    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
  4. BatFat09
    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.
  5. Krizuwe
    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
  6. 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
  7. Vertran187
    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.
  8. 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.
  9. Rabbie
    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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. iamDTS
    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
  14. 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
  15. McCorpse
    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
  16. TrollCraftTales
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    One of the best PS3 exclusives, the only reason I didn't give it a 10 was because of slight repetitiveness, but overall a great game... You are Cole Macgrath, delivery boy turned superhero (or villain). This is a game based on a moral choice system and over-the-top super powers... You progress through the game by doing Story Missions and Side Missions, and depending on your actions youOne of the best PS3 exclusives, the only reason I didn't give it a 10 was because of slight repetitiveness, but overall a great game... You are Cole Macgrath, delivery boy turned superhero (or villain). This is a game based on a moral choice system and over-the-top super powers... You progress through the game by doing Story Missions and Side Missions, and depending on your actions you will either become more good, or more evil... You enhance your powers through XP points, killing enemies, capturing the alive or sucking their soul out through their faces, it's up to you, but you get rewarded XP points for whatever you choose, which you can then use on upgrading powers, or getting similar powers, such as a more powerful lighting bolt attack... The game is full of interesting comic-book-esque cutscenes, and "dead drops" which are audio recording strapped to birds' necks, which are optional, but very interesting. inFamous 2 is a direct sequel to the ground breaking game inFamous 1, but there are many changes. The main character is modeled differently and has a different voice actor, and in game you have a new melee weapon called the "Amp" which is a dual pronged lighting rod device that you use to cave in the heads of many henchmen... Other than a few minor technical bugs, such as pop in textures, and sometimes a glitchy enemy, this game run very good. This game is very repayable and enjoyable from start to finish, I would highly recommend this game to anyone with a PS3.… Expand
  17. DGDrocks7
    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)
  18. Thebigdeal324
    Jul 6, 2013
    9
    I may be in the minority, but I actually liked Infamous 2 better than the first one. You start off the game with more powers, and I think the character and environments are more interesting.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Shortstack_519
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    An improvement on Infamous 1 game-play, and character wise. Story wise Infamous 1 triumphs. It has a great ending unlike the first one, and now I cannot wait to play Infamous Second Son. I would recommend it to anyone who has a PS3.
  22. gregthreet
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    I'm not entirely sure how you can't like inFamous 2, unless you are basing your review on the demo. It is by far the best open-world game I have played in all time. The way its story and world both react to your decisions is outstanding. The original inFamous didn't punish me for choosing the bad route, inFamous 2 does. It punishes you in terms of guilt, not power, which is very clever andI'm not entirely sure how you can't like inFamous 2, unless you are basing your review on the demo. It is by far the best open-world game I have played in all time. The way its story and world both react to your decisions is outstanding. The original inFamous didn't punish me for choosing the bad route, inFamous 2 does. It punishes you in terms of guilt, not power, which is very clever and really makes you feel as awful for choosing the quicker route to gaining the power to destroy the beast. I love this game. Especially its world which is full of dynamic events and user-generated content to keep you invested for longer.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 98ocarina
    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.
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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.

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    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
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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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