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. 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
  2. Joeshmo04
    Aug 1, 2011
    9
    Just to start out Sly 2 Band of Thieves has always been the perfect gam for me, but Infamous 2 comes pretty darn close. There are so many similarities between the two because they were made by the same company, i love it so much. New powers help soo much in this game. user-generated content provides endless amount of gameplay. and a story that will blow ur socks off. i also love the newJust to start out Sly 2 Band of Thieves has always been the perfect gam for me, but Infamous 2 comes pretty darn close. There are so many similarities between the two because they were made by the same company, i love it so much. New powers help soo much in this game. user-generated content provides endless amount of gameplay. and a story that will blow ur socks off. i also love the new melee system. Gameplay: 9.5 Great new melee system, awesome new powers Graphics: 8.5 Not top notch, but a great improvement from previous game Sound: 8.5 I really like the old coles voice, but the new one is ok. Other cast is stellar Lasting Play: 9.5 Ugc is awesome, still wish they had multiplayer… Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. baalsoptio
    Jul 26, 2011
    10
    I just got the platinum trophy for this game. It is REALLY fun, and an improvement over the original in every way. I loved the first one, but it was a bit too repetitive. The second one is less repetitive, more fun, with better graphics, better story, more powers, and better game play. Playing through the game twice to see the good and evil endings adds to the longevity of the game.I just got the platinum trophy for this game. It is REALLY fun, and an improvement over the original in every way. I loved the first one, but it was a bit too repetitive. The second one is less repetitive, more fun, with better graphics, better story, more powers, and better game play. Playing through the game twice to see the good and evil endings adds to the longevity of the game. The user generated content is a bit hit and miss, but there are some entertaining missions being posted by the Infamous community. Overall a really enjoyable experience and probably my favourite game of 2011 so far.… Expand
  6. Spawnah
    Jul 21, 2011
    9
    I enjoyed this game so much that I started and finished it in a single sitting, my only complaint is the mortal choice system doesn't make much sense, so you either need to be maximum evil or maximum good to get the powers, so the "What would I do?" idea goes out the window, unlike in Mass Effect where I could be good, but if someone starts annoying me I could push them out a window, II enjoyed this game so much that I started and finished it in a single sitting, my only complaint is the mortal choice system doesn't make much sense, so you either need to be maximum evil or maximum good to get the powers, so the "What would I do?" idea goes out the window, unlike in Mass Effect where I could be good, but if someone starts annoying me I could push them out a window, I can't do that in inFamous because then I won't get the best powers.… Expand
  7. Shahadot
    Jul 19, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. infamous 2 was definitely my most anticipated game this year as the first was so great. the second is even better in nearly every way. everything has been improved from combat to traversing to the powers and graphics. one thing that has been improved but still isn't perfect is the choice system. although there r 2 alternate endings and u get different powers depending on if your good or evil, most of the choices u make don't hold any significant weight. none of the decisions u make up to the last decision have any bearing on it. u can b good and still choose the evil ending or vice versa. even after choosing nix or kuo u can still choose to do good or evil missions so choosing between them makes no difference except for the powers you get. this was a disappointment but this is nonetheless a great game and a must buy if you got the first one. oh and there's user generated content which will give more gaming time on top of the long story mode (10 hours minimum if u complete twice)… Expand
  8. Atticas14
    Jul 17, 2011
    9
    Great game, I was completely absorbed! I played through the campaign on evil in about 15 hours. The new powers are great and can quickly be changed through the use of the d-pad menu. One thing I missed from the first inFamous were the platforming scenes where you went underground to restore the power. I definitely think its worth a second play through to check out the other karma path inGreat game, I was completely absorbed! I played through the campaign on evil in about 15 hours. The new powers are great and can quickly be changed through the use of the d-pad menu. One thing I missed from the first inFamous were the platforming scenes where you went underground to restore the power. I definitely think its worth a second play through to check out the other karma path in the game. The ending is really gut wrenching but I won't spoil it. If you enjoyed inFamous then you really need to do yourself a favor and try inFamous 2.… Expand
  9. IronGuy410
    Jul 11, 2011
    10
    Infamous 2 is one of the best games I've ever played. It's improved over the superb first game in every way. The graphics are far more colorful and detailed, the soundtrack is amazing, and the story is far more exciting and emotional than the first. The new powers that are available are fun to use, and thanks to these the city of New Marais is a blast to explore. Overall, Sucker Punch hasInfamous 2 is one of the best games I've ever played. It's improved over the superb first game in every way. The graphics are far more colorful and detailed, the soundtrack is amazing, and the story is far more exciting and emotional than the first. The new powers that are available are fun to use, and thanks to these the city of New Marais is a blast to explore. Overall, Sucker Punch has done what few companies have done before. They started an amazing story in one game and put two very satisfying endings to it in the next, without falling back on modern moneymaking traditions such as spin-offs or trilogies. The inFamous games are two of the best games on the PS3.… Expand
  10. jamzu98
    Jul 8, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. InFamous 2 is one of the greatest game on PS 3. It's contains lots of activities side missions and it is fun to play with cole's superpowers. It can be even better if some little problems could fix.

    briefly inFamous 2 is on of the best games on this generation!    … Expand
  11. SAVAGEHENRY
    Jul 7, 2011
    10
    I am baffled by people whom do not think this game is the best thing since milled flour. I am ASTOUNDED by the nature of this game in terms of the creativity and the tight tight tight game-play mechanics. This overall is much better than the original in terms of the classes of enemy you will face throughout the campaign, and the variability in enemy boss levels as well as the AI qualityI am baffled by people whom do not think this game is the best thing since milled flour. I am ASTOUNDED by the nature of this game in terms of the creativity and the tight tight tight game-play mechanics. This overall is much better than the original in terms of the classes of enemy you will face throughout the campaign, and the variability in enemy boss levels as well as the AI quality will keep you going back for more ass kicking antics. Cole is a bad-ass, and the characters are well fleshed out. There is a cut scene where Ziek and Cole are sitting watching the TV, I was laughing rather hard at just how good the motion capture lighting effects and composition was. It's incredibly difficult to fathom how much work this game took to make it this good. But DAMN it is certainly 11 good.… Expand
  12. Creativita
    Jul 4, 2011
    10
    InFamous 2 is yet another example of the technological breakthroughs slowly beginning to appear in contemporary games. Every aspect of a successful game is evident in final chapter of the Infamous series. Spectacular graphics, a well written and credible plot and qualitative game-play give you a gaming experience like no other. A credit to Sucker Punch and a masterpiece of gaming.
  13. dmonee
    Jul 4, 2011
    10
    It's just fun. One of those games that gamers love and critics pass on. I don't understand the phenomenon. This game rocks. there are some mission types that feel a little repetetive, but you will love it anyway and wish for more. The way you can approach battles from any direction using an array of powers that wreak destruction. Do I throw a burning car at the baddie? or do I smash itIt's just fun. One of those games that gamers love and critics pass on. I don't understand the phenomenon. This game rocks. there are some mission types that feel a little repetetive, but you will love it anyway and wish for more. The way you can approach battles from any direction using an array of powers that wreak destruction. Do I throw a burning car at the baddie? or do I smash it with my amp? or maybe I powerbomb from a rooftop stick him with a grenade, smash him into his buddies with my amp and watch them all explode!!! My only gripe is that even on easy mode it takes one to many hits to drop these guys.… Expand
  14. EDarkness
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    This is one of my favourite PS3 exclusive games. Anyone who loved inFamous needs this game. It improves on inFamous in every way. It's a comicbook superhero game done correctly and Suckerpunch should be praised for such an achievement. I hope Suckerpunch's next game is a good as this one.
  15. MillionPoundHam
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    A tour de force, this is what I wished Crackdown 2 would have been like. It definitely improved on the first game, and introduced a host of new characters, with the ever present morality system to spice up the game a bit. Sucker Punch has delivered on something quite magical with this game, and I certainly hope they deliver another sequel or even a spinoff.

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

    Great job Sucker Punch, you win the Million Pound Ham Prestigious Slice Ham of Brilliance Award.    … Expand
  16. AlnORTIZ
    Jul 2, 2011
    9
    When I got this game on opening day, I was pretty happy. When I started playing this game, I immediately got hooked and got even more happy! This is one of the PS3's best exclusives yet and is even stronger than its predecessor. The story has a comic book feel to it and the gameplay is amazing once once you start playing! If you have a PS3, you owe it to yourself to own this and the firstWhen I got this game on opening day, I was pretty happy. When I started playing this game, I immediately got hooked and got even more happy! This is one of the PS3's best exclusives yet and is even stronger than its predecessor. The story has a comic book feel to it and the gameplay is amazing once once you start playing! If you have a PS3, you owe it to yourself to own this and the first inFAMOUS.… Expand
  17. Vindiesel83
    Jul 1, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Infamous 2 offrela gia collaudata giocabilita del primo capitolo aggiungendo principalmente un comparto grafico/tecnico di altissimo livelloin piu sono stae rese piu marcate le scelte che potremo effettuardurante la storia ,a seconda infatti di quali aiutanti sceglieremopotremmo aggiungere al nostro gia vario arsenale di potere il ghiaccio o il fuoco., la longevita risulta buona e anche il fattore rigiocabilita non e da sottavalutare, effetti sonori nella norma e finalmente un doppiaggio in italiano di livello, insommaa un esclusiva ps3 da avere per tutti i possessori della console sony… Expand
  18. fallen1
    Jun 28, 2011
    10
    Absolutely great game!!! Sucker Punch studios improved everything of the first game and then some. Just played my first playthrough as a good guy, now it's infamous playthrough. Great Cinematics, good comic-book style storytelling. Absolutely recommend if you like open world type games. If you're into shooters, stick to COD 400, if not, definitely give this great game a shot!!!
  19. Nihuolos
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    The Play steep! Each owner PS3 must have her(it) in collections.
    The Continuation looks better original, опÑ
  20. 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.
  21. shinji626
    Jun 25, 2011
    10
    Infamous 2 the name may say its infamous, but its famous for ps3 players! an awesome looking open world action game based on the best selling infamous this game has been one of my favorite games on the ps3 and I hope this franchise keeps going.
  22. 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
  23. corleone1989
    Jun 25, 2011
    10
    Score (10.0) Fantastic game !!! One of the best in this year. Bigger, more colorful and much much better than first one. Absolutely fabulous must MUST HAVE for PS3 !!!
  24. 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
  25. Ishnax
    Jun 24, 2011
    9
    Good game, improvement over the first one ( and that one was already quite nice imo ). Enjoying every minute of it =)
    There are some minor tech issues I noticed like textures loading a bit too late, but that was when I was electro-grinding on some wires at a high speed. And it was like 0.5 seconds of blurry building so it really didn't bother me.
    Score :9 because of some floating point error...
  26. mrpoolman
    Jun 22, 2011
    10
    I cannot say enough good things about this game. I am in the middle of my second playthrough right now and I can safely say this is my favorite PS3 game. The gameplay is phenomenal, graphics are high quality, the story is rather good. There are lots of choices to make in this game and tons of side quests to keep you busy for days. Unlike in the original InFamous New Marais doesn't feelI cannot say enough good things about this game. I am in the middle of my second playthrough right now and I can safely say this is my favorite PS3 game. The gameplay is phenomenal, graphics are high quality, the story is rather good. There are lots of choices to make in this game and tons of side quests to keep you busy for days. Unlike in the original InFamous New Marais doesn't feel like the same boring buildings copy pasted over a map but each new area you unlock looks amazing and is fun to play through. The mission creator feature is a bit complicated to use but you can make a mission practically anywhere on the map, you can make anything from a race to a storyline you come up with all on your own.… Expand
  27. gamesnetwork
    Jun 22, 2011
    10
    inFamous 2, in many ways, is the perfect sequel. bigger, better and more entertaining game. Now Infamous 2 was added to my personal favorites. Great game!!!!
  28. Zenvo_ST1
    Jun 20, 2011
    10
    Amazing game...i love every minute of it, no real complaints after 3 playthoughs

    very very sad evil ending :( speaks volumes for the dev to put give people that emotion over the game.
  29. batlantern_87
    Jun 19, 2011
    10
    The first inFamous was one of the best games I had ever played. It was great in the pacing, size of the open world, and the story. This one takes everything that made the first great and made them better! The melee is great and the amount of powers that can be used is mind boggling. If you at all liked the first then this is a no brainer, get this game.
  30. Lux_Kayden
    Jun 18, 2011
    9
    A brilliant evolution of the first game. Better story, more refined controls and best of all new kick ass powers! I love the flying/hover physics in this game... I am only half way though but its a hell of a lot of fun. Considering how bad most superhero games suck, this game is one of the best in its genre so far.
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

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