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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  3. Negative: 49 out of 1309
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  1. SpoonGoggles
    Jun 7, 2011
    10
    Better than the original. Why fix what wasn't broken I always say. A fun and engaging combat system, the same characters you love and an Interesting story.
  2. Gamingking007
    Jun 7, 2011
    10
    Great game !!! Another exclusive to ps3 and again it's brilliant! The rest obviously have no taste if they insult this game!!!Thanks sucker punch!!!Wow
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. DumDumDugan
    Sep 29, 2011
    9
    People usually say that the sequel isn't as good as the original, but this sequel is bigger and better. It's nothing less than what I've come to expect from games developer sucker punch.The story is just as interesting as the first game and features a surprising twist that few will see coming. You have a new environment, new characters, new enemies and amazing new powers. They even addedPeople usually say that the sequel isn't as good as the original, but this sequel is bigger and better. It's nothing less than what I've come to expect from games developer sucker punch.The story is just as interesting as the first game and features a surprising twist that few will see coming. You have a new environment, new characters, new enemies and amazing new powers. They even added an amazing new creative tool allowing you to create your own levels and let people play them online. You can't really fault this game. the only reason i didn't give it a ten is because of some glitches that occurred (although there will probably be a patch to fix this). Overall this is great for fans of the first game and for fans of action games and sandbox games.… Expand
  6. Imran
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    A good addition in ps3 library.I enjoyed it more than previous game.Its more polished than previous one.The only problem that some times u feel same repetitive game play.But its OK as i m used to with Assassins creed which is also a kind of repetitive but good game as well.
  7. Heckom
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    In a few words, that game is amazing. Effects are great, control are great, graphics are very good and control feel almost perfect.

    The power you get are awesome, very addictive game.

    Verdict: get that game asap, this game deserve at least to be looked at as a goty contender
  8. Ps3blaze22
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    LMFAO @ xbox fanboy rating this AMAZING game 0 , This is an Amazing sequel! It Improves over the original. It The 2nd BEST game series this gen (Uncharted is 1st).. A little underrated too, i mean how can a game like this get an 7 or 8 while a **** game like call of duty gets a 9 or 10 , believe me.. you MUST buy this game.. Its really fun, the story is also AMAZING! You will really likeLMFAO @ xbox fanboy rating this AMAZING game 0 , This is an Amazing sequel! It Improves over the original. It The 2nd BEST game series this gen (Uncharted is 1st).. A little underrated too, i mean how can a game like this get an 7 or 8 while a **** game like call of duty gets a 9 or 10 , believe me.. you MUST buy this game.. Its really fun, the story is also AMAZING! You will really like Cole as a character.. I highly recommend this game to everyone with PS3!… Expand
  9. Psychotics
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I had a blast playing through this game. The concept is the same as the first one but yet it pushes forward on the typical superhero genre by bringin a charcter who outside or a cartoon series would not be though of as an interesting character. The powers you get are amazing and the story is very well driven and captivating. It is a must for anyone who would consider themselves a superheroI had a blast playing through this game. The concept is the same as the first one but yet it pushes forward on the typical superhero genre by bringin a charcter who outside or a cartoon series would not be though of as an interesting character. The powers you get are amazing and the story is very well driven and captivating. It is a must for anyone who would consider themselves a superhero nerd or fans of open world games… Expand
  10. selkies
    May 21, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. inFamous 2 is a masterpiece. It's hard to top the engaging, surprising story of the first inFamous, but this game comes very, very close with a story just as engaging. The game takes a very different and interesting turn by having you work together with other conduits, which I thought was really creative and it ultimately made for an awesome story in my opinion. The controls and mechanics again are stellar - the mechanics being even more tight than the first. The graphics in inFamous were already nice, but they went above and beyond and made the graphics absolutely pop out of the screen. I would recommend this game to anyone, it's great fun. Overall, this game took everything that inFamous 1 did right and improved even more on it - graphics, controls, mechanics, fun, all of that. The only thing that inFamous 2 came short on for me was the story. The story was very enjoyable and interesting, but inFamous 1's story was just a complete mind blowing experience towards the end.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. killerjayify
    Jul 19, 2012
    10
    I loved this game so much and still dom it is fun if not a bit short ill admit but i would highly recomend to anyone it has a great UGC mode that is easy to use but very fun so the fun never ends it takes about 8 hours for the story and they story is very powerful.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  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. Plasmaneedle
    Jan 25, 2014
    9
    Infamous 2 raises the bar in almost every way from its predecessor offering better exploration more choices a better combat system and a better plot. If you liked the original you will like this.
  18. Giar
    Jun 7, 2011
    9
    Loved the first one. This is better. Free roaming in a huge sprawling environment is very liberating. The graphics and controls are highly improved also. It's more polished than the first but does suffer in one respect. If you have played the first to death it doesnt have as much impact as it would if you approached the game as a nooby. That said thats the nature of a sequel. This timeLoved the first one. This is better. Free roaming in a huge sprawling environment is very liberating. The graphics and controls are highly improved also. It's more polished than the first but does suffer in one respect. If you have played the first to death it doesnt have as much impact as it would if you approached the game as a nooby. That said thats the nature of a sequel. This time around actions and choices ( good or bad) have direct consequences and the game can be played in a multitude of way. The ending also changes depending on your choice. It is also rumoured that a plethora of DLC is due for this game , ensuring far more lastability/replayability than the prequel. Good stuff.… Expand
  19. Watermelon789
    Jun 8, 2011
    9
    Actually a 9.75 , inFamous 2 is over the top high pumping action video game. You will be wondering over New Marais , exploring and doing whatever you want, tho thats the same concept from the first one, but this one feels more complete and better. The graphics looks great, the controls feels smooth and everything is well presented. Perfected and better .
  20. Inresurrection
    Jun 11, 2011
    9
    Very fun game - even better than the first. Great mission variety, smoother traversal (both in terms of the city design and Cole's powers), and excellent set pieces. Challenging, but rarely frustrating. Loved it.
  21. Chupwn
    Jun 10, 2011
    9
    Infamous improves upon the original. I didn't look at any trailers for this game, save for one (with a kickass tornado), and I dived into this last night. Having replayed the first one earlier that day to get reacquainted with the controls, the second one is the first with better graphics and very thoughtful improvements. I think the bad reviews might be coming from people who just gotInfamous improves upon the original. I didn't look at any trailers for this game, save for one (with a kickass tornado), and I dived into this last night. Having replayed the first one earlier that day to get reacquainted with the controls, the second one is the first with better graphics and very thoughtful improvements. I think the bad reviews might be coming from people who just got overhyped for the game.… Expand
  22. Karis83
    Jun 8, 2011
    10
    Great Game. I loved the first one but it was always lacking polish. This one adds polish and a lot of depth. You have much more options in terms of upgrades and the user generated content means you'll have endless levels to play.
  23. skeptic_owl
    Jun 9, 2011
    10
    Really really good game for what i have seen. I dont think the technical problems make the whole experience feel less spectacular than actually is, and we should take this game for what has proven to be, which is a really improved game based on an already great game but now with better graphics and enhanced gameplay mechanics. A must own!
  24. 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
  25. Jblack0928
    Jun 11, 2011
    8
    Ladies and Gentlemen, I am a huge fan of the first Infamous. It is easily the best super hero game of all time. With that being said, I was a little dissapointed by Infamous 2. Lets start off with the good. The set pieces are amazing, the powers are great from the start, the voice acting and action is phenominal. So if you like the first game I will tell you that your in luck and youLadies and Gentlemen, I am a huge fan of the first Infamous. It is easily the best super hero game of all time. With that being said, I was a little dissapointed by Infamous 2. Lets start off with the good. The set pieces are amazing, the powers are great from the start, the voice acting and action is phenominal. So if you like the first game I will tell you that your in luck and you will like this one. But lets get down to the brass tax. This game shorts the player in a few rather large ways. Starters the story, there was no emotional draw in any way. I felt the same by the end as I did the beginning which dont get me wrong by the time I got their a few twists and turns had sprung up. But with the first I was blown away on more than one occasion. Next the enemies, the regular baddies are fine with their ice powers and then the larger titans and so on but the big bosses are pretty much nowhere to be found. I will tell you that you will encounter 2 otherworldly bosses and that is it. The last had at least 3 with the promise of the beast that flat out lets you down in every way. I would like to have seen a little more back story on some new and interesting bad guys but instead we were shunned and left feeling like their could have beeen more. Which brings me to the powers. For the most part there was nothing new to add to the table. Every power was either an extension of an existing one or just a throwaway upgrade. For instance the ice powers, the ice jump, the ice grenade, the ice rocket, all just the same with a few popcycles tacked on to the after effect. I'll stop gripeing but I will leave on this note. By the end of the first game I felt like I had been through an experience, I got what I wanted and walked away with what I needed. This one just left me wishing for more. Great for a quick playthrough, but I would push for a buy.… Expand
  26. klinesmokerr
    Jun 7, 2011
    10
    This game steps forward in every conceivable way. Rather than spitting bile at negative reviews, I found myself wondering where the disconnect was coming from. The visuals are vastly improved and Cole moves forward as a genuine hero/villain through a massive amount of fun content. I have yet to wet my tongue on the user generated missions, but given the unbelievable content games likeThis game steps forward in every conceivable way. Rather than spitting bile at negative reviews, I found myself wondering where the disconnect was coming from. The visuals are vastly improved and Cole moves forward as a genuine hero/villain through a massive amount of fun content. I have yet to wet my tongue on the user generated missions, but given the unbelievable content games like ModNation and Little Big Planet have put forth I have to admit it makes me that much more excited.
    I am now playing through on my second play-through as a villain and the differences between the archetypes are solid. Trust me when I say that the vistas are gorgeous and I take particular issue with the comment by Decitron in terms of the controls. Simply put I feel like I have far more control and the game is fluid. I do urge you to ignore this one glaringly simplistic review he/she has put forth as it's an obvious attempt to break the mold or appear contrary for the sake of "trolling." I suggest you put some time aside and enjoy a game that introduces/reintroduces you to what a super hero or villain can be: amazing.    … Expand
  27. gta_manic
    Jun 7, 2011
    9
    Very much like the same game, which is great but thats not all it offers. With a new city, new clothes, new friends, and new enemies mean new powers as well. Combat is almost identical to the previous title and is just as satisfying and much like everything else is polished and tweaked to be better in subtle ways. The most improved aspect of the game has to be graphics, the first infamousVery much like the same game, which is great but thats not all it offers. With a new city, new clothes, new friends, and new enemies mean new powers as well. Combat is almost identical to the previous title and is just as satisfying and much like everything else is polished and tweaked to be better in subtle ways. The most improved aspect of the game has to be graphics, the first infamous was a great looking game in 09 but this is 2011 and this lives up to the expectations of AAA title. Really can't go wrong with this guy and if you finish the story, you can try out the new UGC .… Expand
  28. ArkonBlade
    Oct 21, 2011
    8
    the first infamous game was a pretty solid game the second is just the same . if you played the first one you will know what to expect . the game doesnt feel any differnt then the first outside of your in a new city , some new powers , and a new story. i wish they could have kicked it up a knotch but what we got is still a fun game. there are some fun boss fights.. the game is about 20the first infamous game was a pretty solid game the second is just the same . if you played the first one you will know what to expect . the game doesnt feel any differnt then the first outside of your in a new city , some new powers , and a new story. i wish they could have kicked it up a knotch but what we got is still a fun game. there are some fun boss fights.. the game is about 20 hours long which i think was actaully abit shorter then the first.. the nice thing is the story ends with this game so if you where worried this was gona be a series that dragged on for years no worries . i wish they would have made going good or evil abit more entertaining .still infamous 2 is worth buying if you liked the first.… Expand
  29. EMelo01
    Jun 10, 2011
    9
    This game is awesome. Its fun, addicting, looks great, sounds great. Its a great sequal to a great game. The new powers are fun and creative. And the story follows the first one nicely.
  30. 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.
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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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