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. rodericrinehart
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Even better than Infamous Second Son PS4, which I loved and played first. The graphics aren't as good as that, but they are terrific and the story and main character is even better.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Deturis
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    inFamous was a really great game but inFamous 2 is better than just great - it has better graphics, story, characters, more action great gameplay-replayability - if you have a PS3 console and you like sandbox action games then it's a must have for you!
  6. 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
  7. Dralen
    Jun 9, 2011
    10
    I would have probably given the original an 8.5/9 out of 10. But this...this is a massive step up from the original. First of all the graphics, you can really tell Sucker Punch have pushed the PS3 hardware, because the graphics are superb. The framerate issues that the original suffered from are completely gone. The story is really cool, like the first, and there are loads of sideI would have probably given the original an 8.5/9 out of 10. But this...this is a massive step up from the original. First of all the graphics, you can really tell Sucker Punch have pushed the PS3 hardware, because the graphics are superb. The framerate issues that the original suffered from are completely gone. The story is really cool, like the first, and there are loads of side missions and collection items to keep the hardcore happy too. The gameplay has also been polished, melee combat is just awesome now, really makes you want to fight all the baddies with your new toy "The Amp". Everything else has also been refined like movement and the powers. If you didn't like the original then you probably won't like this. However, if you didn't like the original because the graphics were pretty poor or the framerate issues put you off; then you should definitely buy this game! Fans of the original this should be a no brainer, because this game is most definitely a must buy.… Expand
  8. Boomzes
    Jun 9, 2011
    10
    Fans of the first inFamous will not be disappointed! This game is an absolute must play for fans of open world and action games. Not an Uncharted killer but still one of the best games to come out in 2011!!
  9. digiart247
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Finally got this game and WOW I can't believe this is what I have been missing. So many improvements over the original. I'll mention the new camera tweaks first. It makes running and melee much more cinematic and intense! I love the effect it adds to gameplay. Yes it can get in the wrong places sometimes because nothing is perfect, and in an open world game like this the camera is bound toFinally got this game and WOW I can't believe this is what I have been missing. So many improvements over the original. I'll mention the new camera tweaks first. It makes running and melee much more cinematic and intense! I love the effect it adds to gameplay. Yes it can get in the wrong places sometimes because nothing is perfect, and in an open world game like this the camera is bound to get hung up on something. easy to fix and to those complaining, don't you know the right stick moves the camera for you so you can manually fix it on the fly. Now gameplay. very similar but not a bad thing. if you played the first you can hop right back in and you have a good amount of your powers from the first game to get you right into the action. You new powers are awesome and they only get cooler and more powerful as the game progresses. I love the quick select menu for switching powers on the fly too, took a little while to get enough powers to use it and then a bit to get used to it, but once you do between different enemy types you will have your favorite ways to defeat them and you will be switching back and forth quite a bit. minor things I had to adjust to was your force push "blast" power doesn't deflect or throw back grenades/rpgs as easily. at first I thought it didn't work because you have to actually aim and hit them instead of just blasting away like in the first game. but traversal is just as fun and the new elements only help you move around the city faster! I hope for the next game though they adopt some sort of free run button that you can just hold like in AC because mashing x does get tedious and old. Graphics are better but not by huge margin. The world is designed better this time around and as a result is much more fun to explore, things like rpg smoke trails, explosions look improved and other things, like tentacle bug pods as an example, look great!. npcs/enemies look nicer too this time around, just about as dumb but look nicer. which brings me to enemies. I love the new ones. Nice variety with many different attacks and fighting styles, from guns to spit, from militia to monsters they are bigger, better and much more fun and challenging to fight! Way more diversity than the three gangs in the first game. Story is good and a list of new characters make their debut. The presentation and development of new characters is much better than the first I feel, but still not the best in the open world genre. They are good though don't get me wrong, not bad at all. Side missions are varied a bit more and I like how they added the good and bad side bits you can just walk up on and do really fast. those ones are repetitive with only four or so different ones depending on your karma but they are so fast and easy you don't mind doing them over and over. so story overall did it's thing and I enjoyed it, but not as much as I enjoyed just messing around in the really fun open world environment of New Marais. User Generated Content, AMAZING! now granted you will play cruddy or frustrating levels in UGC but it's made by people and so you have hundreds of new opportunities for different missions. The best part, you can make your own missions!! I am such a big fan of this type of stuff, from tony hawk in the old days making parks to LBP and LBP2 and now this!! I love creating my own characters and scenarios, this just adds to the replay value so much that I will be messing around in this game for a long time. The tools to make your own missions have learning curve, but if you are willing it is to me one of the best things an open world game has ever done! So in the end this is a must have for your collection and Sucker Punch has made the right choices for this series.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. FD3355
    Jun 14, 2011
    10
    Infamous2 cannot be matched by any other game... except the first one perhaps. :) Both games are 10's in my opinion and Infamous2 manages to feel different enough while retaining enough of the same to stay simply amazing.
  14. RezzaDee
    Jun 9, 2011
    10
    Amazing game, sucker punch deliver a perfect sequel that isn't repitave, the graphics are better, the map is big, the story is ace, and there are different levels to match your karma. Perfect improvement from the 1st although I love the first which is good from a sequel nowadays. Love my hero edition only downside is the 50%off infamous 1 code although I have it already and it's now freeAmazing game, sucker punch deliver a perfect sequel that isn't repitave, the graphics are better, the map is big, the story is ace, and there are different levels to match your karma. Perfect improvement from the 1st although I love the first which is good from a sequel nowadays. Love my hero edition only downside is the 50%off infamous 1 code although I have it already and it's now free with the psn welcome back pack. However for what this game offers and all the other extras in my hero pack, I'm not complaining. WELL DONE! Bout time the playstation shines again I have both consoles but my love is always with playstation.… Expand
  15. Pyro20000x
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    inFAMOUS 2 is one of the best open world games you will play this gen. The graphics, physics, voices and story make it a easy contender for GOTY 2011.
  16. Raksoris
    Nov 18, 2012
    10
    First game i bought with my Ps3 and it was just glorious.
    Despite not offering a "real" sandboxworld like GTA 4 its just great to run or better fly tjrough the streets and going on full ramapge.
    The game itself offers a great and deep story with actual choices that matter in the end.
  17. 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.
  18. gerryd
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    The game is absolutely brilliant. For the past 6 months games have let me down a lot and I just couldn't get immersed into a games world or relate to any character in any of the 10 or so games I've played since Christmas. Well Infamous 2 changed all that. The games great. Great story, beautiful world with lovely graphics and mind blowing powers. The game has some of the best enemies I haveThe game is absolutely brilliant. For the past 6 months games have let me down a lot and I just couldn't get immersed into a games world or relate to any character in any of the 10 or so games I've played since Christmas. Well Infamous 2 changed all that. The games great. Great story, beautiful world with lovely graphics and mind blowing powers. The game has some of the best enemies I have seen in a game ever. From enemies that have Ice powers that use an Ice jump to move around the city or summon Ice towers from underneath them to shoot you from high ground. There's also swamp monsters that come in all shapes and sizes and human militia that come with all types weapons ranging from shotguns to assault rifles and sniper rifles. You also have two companions that have super powers and they serve as your good and bad karma partners. I recommend this game to anyone who likes Open world games and great stories… Expand
  19. j0rv1d
    Jun 13, 2011
    10
    inFAMOUS 2 is everything and more what I wanted from inFAMOUS 1. So glad I made this purchase, I am defiantly looking forward to what Sucker Punch has in store for their next IP.
  20. Hydraulic
    Jun 11, 2011
    10
    This is a game that will make you think twice before making your decision, ESPECIALLY at the end. I'm incredibly amazed by how much emotion inFAMOUS 2 was able pull out of me. I never play any video game twice unless it has an amazing story and characters, something that will make me want to come back a second time.

    I played through the entire game with good karma, and to be honest, I'm    This is a game that will make you think twice before making your decision, ESPECIALLY at the end. I'm incredibly amazed by how much emotion inFAMOUS 2 was able pull out of me. I never play any video game twice unless it has an amazing story and characters, something that will make me want to come back a second time.

    I played through the entire game with good karma, and to be honest, I'm so scared to see what the other side of the coin looks like. But this game ends in such a way that it's impossible to tell what's next for inFAMOUS, but I guess we'll find out soon, I hope. inFAMOUS 2 surpasses it's predecessor in every way, and all I can do now is hope that Sucker Punch continues this amazing franchise!    … Expand
  21. moegooner88
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    a masterpiece that improves on its predecessor in almost every aspect, dont be fooled by the troll reviews, this game is a must get for PS3 owners, heck it's even my fav game this gen.
  22. HaVoK308
    Jun 10, 2011
    10
    I'll be brief...if you enjoyed the original you will absolutely love Infamous 2. It is truly a fantastic gaming experience and should be recognized as such. Sure some of the side missions are stale but that is a trivial complaint. Infamous accomplished what it set out to do...to make you feel powerful and it does it as good as any game on the market. Couple that with excellent gameplay,I'll be brief...if you enjoyed the original you will absolutely love Infamous 2. It is truly a fantastic gaming experience and should be recognized as such. Sure some of the side missions are stale but that is a trivial complaint. Infamous accomplished what it set out to do...to make you feel powerful and it does it as good as any game on the market. Couple that with excellent gameplay, stellar acting, and a good story you end up with Pure Gaming Goodness. What are you still doing here? Play the game!… Expand
  23. GoldenBears707
    Jun 11, 2011
    10
    Adding to Playstation's exclusives in 2011, inFamous 2 is the sequel to Sucker Punch's first endevour on the PS3. Now, this is the sequel and and it manages to become one of the best titles I've played this year. Picking up from where the last game left off, inFamous 2 requires some knowledge of the previous game, but you won't be left in the dark if you haven't done so. The game is openAdding to Playstation's exclusives in 2011, inFamous 2 is the sequel to Sucker Punch's first endevour on the PS3. Now, this is the sequel and and it manages to become one of the best titles I've played this year. Picking up from where the last game left off, inFamous 2 requires some knowledge of the previous game, but you won't be left in the dark if you haven't done so. The game is open and your free to do what you want. There are two paths to go down (good or bad) and each one comes out with differing results, so you will get replay value in that sense. The graphics are great for an open world game, with no pop ins what so ever. Misson variety is expanded from the first and no mission ever over stays its welcome.What really moved me through the game was its story. I have never beaten an open world game with 100% so quickly in my life. Not because its short, but because the story is driving the experience. Only issues really were the enemy variety and camera issues every once and a while. This game is amazing, and it pushes Portal 2 and LA Noire out of my top spot for 2011.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. GooGooguru
    Jun 11, 2011
    10
    Without a Doubt this is a Must have Game... there have been several games this year that i have loved and Infamous 2 is the Current top of my list... the Controls are tight and responsive.. The environments are varied and there is a ton more in the way of side quests to do this time around .. Sucker Punch has craft a great game GG
  26. akelz7
    Jun 7, 2011
    10
    If you liked Infamous, you'll LOVE... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Infamous 2. I loved Infamous. If you did NOT like Infamous, save your money. This game is a great mix between more of the same vs. innovation. Just my opinion, though.
  27. Amiganoid
    Jun 14, 2011
    10
    inFAMOUS 2 is simply amazing ! It's a big fat diamond that should be in every Ps3 gamer collection, no...wait...It should be in every "real" gamer's collection. Technically it's also quite the achievement, if i may say so. Although the game may not run at 60fps, it often does feel that way. The game runs incredibly smooth and fluid, has no screen tearing, and no blur when you move theinFAMOUS 2 is simply amazing ! It's a big fat diamond that should be in every Ps3 gamer collection, no...wait...It should be in every "real" gamer's collection. Technically it's also quite the achievement, if i may say so. Although the game may not run at 60fps, it often does feel that way. The game runs incredibly smooth and fluid, has no screen tearing, and no blur when you move the camera fast to the left or to the right. inFAMOUS 2 is also much more colourful then the first one, which is a big plus imo, you just have to see the city for yourself to experience how amazing it is, and how fluid. The game also never gets dull, or boring, there's always something to do, to see, or to find. The chemistry and vibe that this game brings is also amazing. A big plus is also the soundtrack played in the game, it's in the background allot, and really makes the game more dynamic, and alive. There are only 2 things imo which inFAMOUS 1 did better, it was the original voice cast that was better, and Cole's appearance, he just looks to "clean" in 2, and he sounded more "raw" in the first one. These are the only things i can come up with, which were better in the first one. The game definitely deserves a 10/10 imho, and is the first game that came out this year that's in line for game of the year ! This game is the best open world / sandbox game i have seen or played this generation.… Expand
  28. FatalExcursion
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    "inFAMOUS 2" has everything that fans could want out of a sequel to the original. With astounding design in every medium, fast-paced electric gameplay, and a epic karmic storyline that will astound and intrigue you 'till its conclusion, this game has now garnered my respect into being one of the best PS3 exclusives that the system has to offer.
  29. 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
  30. skelekey
    Jun 16, 2011
    10
    This is a Phenomenal game and a vast improvement over the first which was also good but needed some polish. They removed some of the less stellar game play scenarios and added so much to the combat. The battles are intense and fulfilling and some of the environment is destructible too. Overall a top notch game.
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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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