inFamous

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 26, 2009
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8.3

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  1. MAS360
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    This game was like playing a Marvel or DC comic book. I played this game because I got it for free through Sony and I do not regret playing it at all. Everything was done right in this game.
  2. SilentINU
    Nov 29, 2012
    8
    This game is like a shooting game but with thunders instead of guns, way more interesting in my opinion. One of my favorites on ps3. The story has a lot of choices and the ending is pretty cool. The powers and updates were very useful and the bosses were challenging especially the last one.
  3. Opinionatedhelp
    Feb 5, 2013
    9
    I played this game in a week when I was sick so I am pretty attached to it, so bare that in mind. I really loved this game. I wasn't expecting much as I knew next to nothing about it but when I started playing it was so addictive. It was really refreshing to see a new game with a new hero and the story, I found, was so satisfying. The game play combat and moving around etc was great,I played this game in a week when I was sick so I am pretty attached to it, so bare that in mind. I really loved this game. I wasn't expecting much as I knew next to nothing about it but when I started playing it was so addictive. It was really refreshing to see a new game with a new hero and the story, I found, was so satisfying. The game play combat and moving around etc was great, never any issues. The system of acquiring new moves was really good all dependent on that morality system everyone seems to be using these days. While the choice system is pretty black or white it is really fun and brings you into the game, it means you give your Cole his own sense of character which is good cause he needs it from somewhere. But the ending in terms of whether you are good or bad is very much similar so be ready for that but that in no way annoyed me as the ending was genuinely surprising and made me want to get the next infamous so bad... soo bad. So the story was great and original, the power and the way you obtain them was wonderful and it was really refreshing to be a super character in an open city. I really loved it and I don't think you will regret playing it. Sorry if I am wrong though.… Expand
  4. TheSqu7234
    Feb 18, 2013
    10
    Wow! I love this game! I have played a fair few ps3 games in my time, and this is by far my favourite.
    The story is unique, your a conduit named Cole Macgrath who can shoot lightning out of your hands and use hem to shock people or use it as a forcefeild to protect you from enemy bullets or as a kind of sniper rifle to knock enemies down from a far. In the story are many great missions    Wow! I love this game! I have played a fair few ps3 games in my time, and this is by far my favourite.
    The story is unique, your a conduit named Cole Macgrath who can shoot lightning out of your hands and use hem to shock people or use it as a forcefeild to protect you from enemy bullets or as a kind of sniper rifle to knock enemies down from a far. In the story are many great missions which will take you across three islands of Empire City and ,not spoiling anything, the story has a huge plot twist at the very end. The cutscenes are cool, the way you see them in a graphic novel sort of feel. The only downside to this game is the graphics which were a bit disapointing for the time and the lip sync is a bit off. But even still to sum it up in three words YOU NEED INFAMOUS! I give this game a 9.7 for its gameplay, powers, story and cutscenes. I know I'm a little late with this review, but I just put it up incase anyone hasnt played this marvel.    … Expand
  5. sonicfan7895
    Jun 15, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While waiting for the network closing in April of 2011 to end, Sony finally ended it two months later, and gifted players with two free games on the PS3. Of one of those two games, I got inFamous, a brilliantly engineered third-person shooter game created by Sucker Punch, the creators of the critically acclaimed Sly Cooper series. Using a unique style of influence (Karma) and the powers of electricity, protagonist Cole McGrath must figure out who gave him a mysterious package that decimated six square blocks of Empire City, and why he/she gave it to him.

    One day, Cole McGrath had to deliver a package to someone who was somewhere in Empire City (a depiction of New York state), specifically in the Historic District of the city. When the package was opened was opened however, Cole was in for the biggest surprise of his life. The package opened with a bang; a six square-block wide bang, that is. An electric explosion rocked Empire City, causing six-square blocks to be completely levelled and utterly destroyed. The rest I won't spoil, except for one thing: Cole gains the power of electricity.

    The gameplay mechanics of parkour and karma really help to drive the game towards perfection, even though the area does manage to attract Cole to everything he can grab onto (magnetizing ledges and such). The music (albeit boring after a short time, making you wish you could listen to your own music) is really good; making each individual track must've taken time and effort to help fit in with some of the situations in the game. Each area of Empire City is cleverly designed to challenge Cole with strengthening enemies and twists at every turn in the storyline. Overall, the game is great, but most games are better than their sequels; this game is no exception. 10/10!    … Expand
  6. Kunrya
    Jun 27, 2013
    8
    I loved this game from the start. Climbing around the city is thrilling to the point that scaling the junk tower actually nearly gave me vertigo. The storyline is entertaining (but not spectacular) while the gameplay and handling is nearly perfect. Great game all around.
  7. Error404
    Apr 15, 2013
    9
    Really fun game by sucker punch! Amazing powers, cool twist (not going to reveal) good characters (not bland at all) and finally, good graphics. Only bad thing is of the scenes with black tar, kind of annoying, but still a really good game! 9 out of 10!
  8. ArtanisDude
    May 31, 2013
    9
    One of the best PS3 games I've seen, stunning graphics, a complex storyline, and almost endless opportunities for gameplay. You can choose multiple paths to take, and although this game is very complex and seems difficult at first, the humor in it is what keeps you going. I recommend you guys turn on subtitles though, you can't always understand Cole talking, as his voice is so raspy andOne of the best PS3 games I've seen, stunning graphics, a complex storyline, and almost endless opportunities for gameplay. You can choose multiple paths to take, and although this game is very complex and seems difficult at first, the humor in it is what keeps you going. I recommend you guys turn on subtitles though, you can't always understand Cole talking, as his voice is so raspy and low. Overall, an amazing game that is very fun and enhanced. The fact that you can walk around and do almost anything you want is another great thing to add. I love this game. It's a lot like Assassin's Creed, Uncharted, or even Skyrim. A very awesome game, totally worth the money.… Expand
  9. Shortstack_519
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    Great story, great game-play. Who doesn't want to be a super hero/anti hero. Who is able to shoot electricity out of his hands. The minor characters were a of a disappointment besides the main antagonist. Zeke did not get his big break till Infamous 2. I really liked the set up of Infamous a normal guy gets gifted with amazing powers. Its truly a great experience.
  10. Chaos_Theory
    Aug 2, 2013
    10
    I have not had this much fun playing a game in quite some time. If you want to just kick back and actually enjoy a video game, then I would HIGHLY suggest this game.
  11. ImArtem
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    One of the best games on the PS3. Unique game experience which I recommend to have!!!
  12. raijumc
    Sep 6, 2013
    9
    This was an awesome game when it came out in 2009. It was an excellent sandbox, with cool graphics, tight gameplay, and a cool story. The game did have some problems including some glitches and repetitive gameplay, but all in all it was definitely a good 15-20 hr time sink.

    Graphics it had a cool artstyle with great looking character models, and the framerate was for most of the time    This was an awesome game when it came out in 2009. It was an excellent sandbox, with cool graphics, tight gameplay, and a cool story. The game did have some problems including some glitches and repetitive gameplay, but all in all it was definitely a good 15-20 hr time sink.

    Graphics it had a cool artstyle with great looking character models, and the framerate was for most of the time consistent when things got really hectic during combat.

    Gameplay All the controls felt good, during combat and roaming around empire city. The only problem i had was using the sixaxis during supermoves. Other than that the game had multiple side missions, along with main missions, and fun challenges. The only problem i had was that sometimes it felt like that a lot of the side content felt repetitive and rehashed.

    Audio This was excellent, the music was perfect during combat, and the voice acting for cole was perfect. He had the gritty voice that help portray his character in a unique way.

    Overall This is a pretty fun game, with some excellent level and free roam designs. Has a cool story with some cool graphics, and just running around the city being a superhero/ supervillian is a cool idea. The only problems i encountered were some repetitive side missions, and some inconsistent framerate when a multitude of things are happening on the screen, like multiple explosions.

    Since the scoring on this website goes up bye 1s, i gave it a 9/10, but to me this game is more like a 8.75/10. Just some more polish and different side missions would have helped it to be a even better game.

    Good job Sucker Punch    … Expand
  13. GamerDK2000
    Oct 13, 2013
    8
    dark,fun,open world,and you could throw electricity out of your hand as if that is not enough...good voice acting and great mechanics overall a masterpiece
  14. Steven0125
    Oct 2, 2013
    9
    This game grabbed me by surprise. I didn't think Sucker Punch could make another game better than Sly Cooper, but they did. I loaded this game up fully knowing this was an open world game, what I didn't expect is that it was gonna be a great new take on the genre. The powers in the game make it great to explore the map, they are also a good fighting mechanic. The upgrade system makes youThis game grabbed me by surprise. I didn't think Sucker Punch could make another game better than Sly Cooper, but they did. I loaded this game up fully knowing this was an open world game, what I didn't expect is that it was gonna be a great new take on the genre. The powers in the game make it great to explore the map, they are also a good fighting mechanic. The upgrade system makes you feel like you truly are an average person who is still learning how to use these powers. The moral choice system is also a nice addition as the story will have a different outcome depending on your choice of if you wanna be good and save the city or evil and bring it down. Minor complaints I found with the game. Maybe a glitch or two but nothing you won't look past or even notice at all. The game looks beautiful and feels alive as the people around you flee during your battles and notice you actions regardless of good or evil. The sound and voice acting is well done especially for the lightning effects. What was really well done was the way the story was told, this superhero/villain story is told in the form of comic book pages instead of actual cutscenes and I found that to be really cool. Overall, a must own console exclusive and a must play.… Expand
  15. altec101
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    A really great game it gives you a Grand Theft Auto feeling but an improvement of it because you have powers and basically has two games in it because you could choose to be a good guy or a bad guy. A really great game.
  16. Krizuwe
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    La verdad es un buen juego pero esta muy dificil,tiene demasiada adrenalina el modo facil y yo he jugado al profesional del resident evil 5 y se de lo que hablo,en fin,creo que podian haber cambiado ese aspecto,para las personas que quieren jugar a un buen juego y no sufrir si no quieren,bueno esa es mi opinion,creo que el proximo le ganara en todo y espero que asi sea ^^ por eso le doyLa verdad es un buen juego pero esta muy dificil,tiene demasiada adrenalina el modo facil y yo he jugado al profesional del resident evil 5 y se de lo que hablo,en fin,creo que podian haber cambiado ese aspecto,para las personas que quieren jugar a un buen juego y no sufrir si no quieren,bueno esa es mi opinion,creo que el proximo le ganara en todo y espero que asi sea ^^ por eso le doy este 8 y pues quizas sea menos de lo que se merece,pero creo que puede mejorarse en muchas cosas… Expand
  17. GantRants
    Nov 25, 2013
    9
    This game taught me the consequences of my choices and the story and gameplay was furthermore quiet captivating. The game was overall a stunning experience for me and I can't wait for their comeback in Second Son.
  18. grrrr
    Aug 25, 2015
    8
    I do not know why I was overlooking this game. I played demo and it did not impress me. Then I grapped it and enjoyed the whole game. Really good game.
  19. ITZZZPERRY
    Dec 22, 2013
    9
    Infamous is a great game. It starts off a little slow, but, not too soon later, it gets really good. The decision-making also masked the game more fun and interesting.
  20. glitch509
    May 6, 2017
    9
    One of the greatest plot twists in gaming history.
    And the game play - a fine art. I haven't had this much fun screwing around with lightning since Jedi Outcast. The controls are tight, the story is amazing, do not hesitate playing this game. You will not regret it.

    9/10 for minor technical glitches.
  21. ThePyroGunner
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    Here's a review of inFAMOUS in my opinion. BTW I didn't check for typos and grammar.
    I'm assuming you have already read up on what this game is about, so let's get to it. First off the story in the game is the best superhero origin story I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. Not just that, but the story is extremely good! Although the ray sphere and super powers part of the game is    Here's a review of inFAMOUS in my opinion. BTW I didn't check for typos and grammar.
    I'm assuming you have already read up on what this game is about, so let's get to it. First off the story in the game is the best superhero origin story I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. Not just that, but the story is extremely good! Although the ray sphere and super powers part of the game is not realistic, the world's response is. The government puts Empire City into quarantine and people go crazy. Major gangs form, and crime is uncontrollable. The game's map design and story elements really shows how this is a broken city. The voice acting is superb, although Cole's voice is quite gravelly, but it's not that bad for the tone of the game. Cole's best friend Zeke is awesome comic relief, although later in the game there is a more serious side to his character. Other characters are also well done. The best thing about the story is it flows and develops well and everything is believable and makes sense within the universe.
    The karma system is mostly black and white, but there are some realistic and hard choices, as well as some silly ones, like choosing what poster best represents you. Although karma affects the story it doesn't really affect the final outcome. By the way, (no spoilers) but that ending is the biggest and best twist I've ever experienced.
    The powers are very fun and gameplay is always new and challenging. The upgrade system works very well. You can upgrade powers differently based on if you are good or evil.
    The game is open world and is fun to explore and find collectibles, do side missions, and mess around. The game has a lot to keep you interested after you finish the story on each side.
    The only bad things I can say about this game are the graphics aren't the best and I've experienced a lot of glitches. So, not much.
    I'm not saying the game is perfect, no game is. I'm just saying this is the best game I have ever played and it is extremely well done. It is rare that we get games this good. It really disappoints me that these games don't have a bigger audience for how good they are.
    Play this game. If you don't own a PS3, buy one to play this game!
    Good job Sucker Punch.    … Expand
  22. Timeflows
    Mar 28, 2014
    9
    Incredible game that will be worth your time! Compare to the current games it doesn't look that decent but the game play will prove that wrong. The open world in Infamous is large and has many things to do, I fairly put in about 40 hours into the game and just finished half of the side missions and the story of the good side and it's only half way, there is also the evil side to play with.Incredible game that will be worth your time! Compare to the current games it doesn't look that decent but the game play will prove that wrong. The open world in Infamous is large and has many things to do, I fairly put in about 40 hours into the game and just finished half of the side missions and the story of the good side and it's only half way, there is also the evil side to play with. The game has great game play, great story and it will entertain you for a while.… Expand
  23. Homestuckyo
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. you play as Cole McGrath, a normal everday mailman (I think, haven't played it in a while) and you gain electric powers and get the choice to have positive karma or negative karma and you find out about a man called Kessler and you find out he's a future you. (That's as far as I've got) and it's a great game.… Expand
  24. dmasz91
    Jul 2, 2017
    8
    I loved the variety of powers in this game. The only thing is some of the cooler powers don't come along until near the end of the game. This game left me with a satisfied feeling which doesn't make me want to play the 2nd game in the series. This one was original on it's own. I had no clue it would be a shooter game with electricity otherwise I wouldn't have bought it, but it was still aI loved the variety of powers in this game. The only thing is some of the cooler powers don't come along until near the end of the game. This game left me with a satisfied feeling which doesn't make me want to play the 2nd game in the series. This one was original on it's own. I had no clue it would be a shooter game with electricity otherwise I wouldn't have bought it, but it was still a ton of fun. It did start getting a little boring climbing the buildings in a tedious kind of way, but it was a unique idea and didn't distract from the game in any way. I found myself loving the open world of this game from the beginning and was looking forward to playing it after work every day. Sometimes I'd have to stop and take a break, but once you come back to it, it becomes easier again. I loved jumping mechanisms. The game creators made it so that he can do a decent-spaced leap, which really enhanced the quality of the game. The boss fights were also very unique.… Expand
  25. camperuno
    Sep 8, 2014
    8
    Its a really good game. It was the first play station exclusive I played and it certainly didn't disappoint. While the graphics may not be up to par with what we have today, the tight and solid game play will keep you addicted its kinda like a toned down GTA with super powers IMO. Cole has a pretty interesting story either side you choose to go and each ending is pretty satisfying. If youIts a really good game. It was the first play station exclusive I played and it certainly didn't disappoint. While the graphics may not be up to par with what we have today, the tight and solid game play will keep you addicted its kinda like a toned down GTA with super powers IMO. Cole has a pretty interesting story either side you choose to go and each ending is pretty satisfying. If you have a PS3 console and don't own this game, you really need to go out and buy it.… Expand
  26. tommyboy247
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    This game is great, on of the best games on the Play Station 3, and one of the best things about this game is that you can be a superhero or super villain because through out the story you can save people or let them die, the story takes place as you being Cole McGrath, a delivery boy( or man ) and he gets an usual package, opens it and a massive explosion happens and kills or woundsThis game is great, on of the best games on the Play Station 3, and one of the best things about this game is that you can be a superhero or super villain because through out the story you can save people or let them die, the story takes place as you being Cole McGrath, a delivery boy( or man ) and he gets an usual package, opens it and a massive explosion happens and kills or wounds everyone near it, except for Cole who then wakes up with electric powers.
    The City of Empire City is so big and fun to explore and its alive too with cars on the street and people either praising you or attacking you depending on how you play the game, I forgot to mention that the city is quarantined due to the explosion causing a biological hazard which I wont spoil.
    The final thing I wanted to say is that this game has a great story through start to finish and some interesting side mission where you can help people but still in your own way,
    I would have given this game a 10/10 but I did have one problem with the game, the way Cole runs through the city sounds like someone shaking a bag of nails and its always like this through out the game.    … Expand
  27. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    More like 9.5. Overall an awesome game. Some minor flaws such as enemies half stuck in the wall after being defeated. What was most surprising is the fact that you can't mindlessly jump in the middle of a group of enemies and expect to win which is often the case for these types of games. While the the choices for karma are obvious it is really tempting to use the evil side. Game is reallyMore like 9.5. Overall an awesome game. Some minor flaws such as enemies half stuck in the wall after being defeated. What was most surprising is the fact that you can't mindlessly jump in the middle of a group of enemies and expect to win which is often the case for these types of games. While the the choices for karma are obvious it is really tempting to use the evil side. Game is really enjoyable and from what I heard there are different cut scenes for both sides. So far I have not encountered any major slowdowns and/or glitches. Really a must buy if you are a fan of the genre and even if you're not definitely give it a try.… Expand
  28. Roderik_21
    May 3, 2015
    10
    The story is very good indeed, game play as well. In my opinion, one of the best ps3 exclusive games out in the market.

    I have been playing it since it launched and I can´t seem to get bored while playing it.

    Over all a 10/10
  29. LVeldhuizen
    May 17, 2015
    8
    A very good open world title with a vivacious story and characters you really feel something for. Sucker Punch created a undestroyable franchise by making this game a real masterpiece. A must-play!
  30. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    Weak narrative and characters bring this game down a bit. I would still recommend it though.
  31. Legendkiller250
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fantastic plot is great as well as the powers side missions are alot of fun but theres alittle bit of small problems cole looks like someone thats evil aswell as his voice now the voice actor did a great job but he sounds more like someone thats evil what about if your good thouhg? and while on the topic of evil all the great powers are evil ones but then again if your evil you need to be strong theres not alot of great powers when your good alot of pepole are saying OH THE GRAPHICS ARE BAD look not all games have to have great graphics like call of duty or gta this was made years before them games so shut up 8 year olds anyways the best part is the fact that its one of the first games were being a hero is optional not many games are like that this is a must bye… Expand
  32. gdiego135
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Maybe now it's not to great (graphic wise) but when i beat Infamous my jaw dropped, the gameplay is a lot of fun, and the ending was phenomenal!!!! I definitely recommend you try this game out. If you choose to be a good or bad it's great the whole way, some side missions can be repetitive but the story is fantastic!!!! also if your choose to be good it can be a pain because the dumbMaybe now it's not to great (graphic wise) but when i beat Infamous my jaw dropped, the gameplay is a lot of fun, and the ending was phenomenal!!!! I definitely recommend you try this game out. If you choose to be a good or bad it's great the whole way, some side missions can be repetitive but the story is fantastic!!!! also if your choose to be good it can be a pain because the dumb civilians always get in the line of fire, but if you choose to be bad everyone wants to kill you so you need to be strong.… Expand
  33. MottledElm
    Jan 16, 2016
    8
    Very nice game. Mixture of adventure and FPS, mechanics take over territories like assassin's creed, varied gameplay and variety of moves that FPS dream, there is no shortage, however, bugs. Interesting game that also is about to stand alone.
  34. Blanche
    Jun 23, 2016
    9
    My first ever game on PS3 and damn did it take off to a brilliant start. It was completely new to me the way they did the story but it was engaging, dark and awesome in either extremes. The extremes were then translated outside of the main missions in terms of how you react to distress signals from civilians.

    You have to play through it at least twice to get a full understanding of the    My first ever game on PS3 and damn did it take off to a brilliant start. It was completely new to me the way they did the story but it was engaging, dark and awesome in either extremes. The extremes were then translated outside of the main missions in terms of how you react to distress signals from civilians.

    You have to play through it at least twice to get a full understanding of the story. Your character also developed differently, depending on which extreme you chose on each mission. You could really resonate with the pain the main character had as he tried to make amends barred in a hugely dark, urban, depressing yet fascinating environment. A sandbox environment that was pulled off really well. Taking control of districts by completing side missions which also added to the depth of playing this game the way you want to play it. The freedom is awesome. Graphically the game was fantastic. The characters each paid great dividends to really amp the story in an awesome way; this made them really interesting and memorable.

    There were also many different ways you could approach areas and complete certain missions in terms of the way you travel, the way you fight depending on your upgrades or whatnot weighted on either karma extremes. This made the game very fun for me because of the wide range of possibilities I could choose to act upon them.

    The only reason I would give this amazing game a 9, that delivered a completely different experience after transitioning from PS2 - apart from the self-explanatory graphic improvement - is because of time-to-time glitches that were slightly irritating from time to time and the ridiculous amount of shards you had to collect to fully complete the game! Way too many, I mean I eventually did it but man that took a while.

    To sum it up, awesome game. Would totally recommend to anyone that wants to go back to PS3 and start-up one of the older, classic great games of that generation.    … Expand
  35. Allan_M16
    Feb 10, 2016
    9
    Very fun and addicting game from Sucker Punch. Infamous draws you into the surroundings of Empire City and keeps you on the edge of your seat as you blast your way through the story. The visuals are amazing and I loved the amount of freedom you have in this game. Overall, it is a very fun game to play and is highly recommended.
  36. Empyrea
    Mar 19, 2018
    8
    Graphics are really good if you think that this game is from 2009. Gameplay is quite addictive. It reminds me a bit the Assassin'ts Creed and GTA but without driving and guns. I think this game can attract different kind of players. Voices in Spanish were good but it was difficult to follow the plot. Anyway, this game is defenitely a must have.
  37. Skepller
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    AMAZING game, one of my favorites when i had my old pal PS3, awesome electric powers + parkour + awesome lore! Don't have much more to say, a must-have, kinda classic, for PS3 owners!
  38. JakGLaDOS29
    Dec 30, 2016
    9
    Inviting and a load of fun. Graphics may be a tad outdated for the era, but the gameplay and impressive story seem to override this. Some may find the story a little unbelievable.
  39. frederik1478
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    My favourite PS3 games, it is amazing what the guys from Sly Cooper has done, Singing and performing is good, I would say that the only bedtime about this game in has not a stable frame rate
  40. Alvokun
    Apr 29, 2017
    8
    I remember well the time when inFamous was launched; it was kind of a revolution, since there were not too many sandbox yet (now there are).

    The storyline is interesting, but the best part of the game is clearly the system of gameplay. You can roam freely across the city while improving the powers and abilities of Cole. That is quite addictive, indeed. I think it is inferior to    I remember well the time when inFamous was launched; it was kind of a revolution, since there were not too many sandbox yet (now there are).

    The storyline is interesting, but the best part of the game is clearly the system of gameplay. You can roam freely across the city while improving the powers and abilities of Cole. That is quite addictive, indeed.

    I think it is inferior to [PROTOTYPE] in terms of fun, though. Some parts of inFamous are stupidly frustrating and not very well-planned.    … Expand
  41. KingofallHeroes
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    One of the best open world action games I've ever played. The free roaming was one of the best parts of the game. Not to mention the variety of different powers you get to wield throughout it. My only complaint being there weren't enough boss battles and a more convenient way to navigate throughout the three huge boroughs.
  42. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 6, 2019
    8
    "Infamous" is a superhero game that blends "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" with "Assassin's Creed". Developed by Sucker Punch, it's an open-world action title that is an absolute blast to play. While it's not a masterpiece, the game is better than "Prototype". If you liked the developer's "Sly Cooper" titles, than you'll love this. I would rate it with an 8.5 out of 10.
  43. ZuraSix
    Jul 30, 2018
    9
    This game truly is an open world master piece. The dark style comic book art segments are beautiful and really add to the emotional connection and atmosphere to the game. This game completely shreds the typical superhero game formula to shreds, and instead forms its own. You play as cole, a bike messenger who now has Electricity super powers due to an explosion that destroyed and plaguedThis game truly is an open world master piece. The dark style comic book art segments are beautiful and really add to the emotional connection and atmosphere to the game. This game completely shreds the typical superhero game formula to shreds, and instead forms its own. You play as cole, a bike messenger who now has Electricity super powers due to an explosion that destroyed and plagued all of Empire City. You have choices throughout the game; be a good doing saint and help the people, or be an Evil infamous villain who uses his power for his own selfish ways.

    PROs: Interesting Realistic Characters
    Fun satisfying gameplay
    Amazing progression system
    Beautiful Destroyed Dark atmosphere.
    Fitting Score.
    Gripping and mysterious story, that makes you want to do the side missions
    because of how intriguing it truly is.
    Amazing Story direction and comic book art cutscenes

    CONs: Frequent Glitches
    Performance issues
    Linear Black and white choices, no neutrality, only Good, or Evil.
    Awkward Character animations
    Some missions being repetitive    … Expand
  44. JHenrickson97
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    So, I had played inFAMOUS from the evening of Saturday the 14th of September to the morning of Thursday the 19th of September, and I played it again this month (as in December 2019 depending on when you read this review). It had some missions from the story mode that I find very difficult to beat through and I've been doing side missions. Is it fun? Here are my thoughts. Coming from a fanSo, I had played inFAMOUS from the evening of Saturday the 14th of September to the morning of Thursday the 19th of September, and I played it again this month (as in December 2019 depending on when you read this review). It had some missions from the story mode that I find very difficult to beat through and I've been doing side missions. Is it fun? Here are my thoughts. Coming from a fan of superheroes since childhood, who also sees this game as the Heroes (2006-2010) of PlayStation...YES, it's really fun to play. What a like about the cutscenes of this game is how it looked like it was made from a comic book. Which is funny because DC Comics had made a comic book series adaptation of the Infamous game which is why I thought Cole would've fit perfectly as a playable PlayStation exclusive character for Injustice: Gods Among Us, but nope, we got him in Street Fighter X Tekken for the PlayStation. Maybe it'll be cool to have Delsin Rowe or Fetch or maybe both to appear as playable PlayStation exclusive characters for the next Injustice game for the PS4 and/or the PS5 if Netherrealm Studios are planning on making one. I mean, Netherrealm Studios had Kratos in Mortal Kombat (2011) for the PS3, so why not? I'm not saying that they are doing that, I was saying that it would be cool if they do that. Anyway, I like how the story was made (which I rather not talk about here since this is a spoiler free review), especially the concept of the game which is why I should say it again, it's like the Heroes (2006-2010) of PlayStation. I had a fun time playing the game.

    P.S. The only issue I have with the game which I agree with gamers who have the same thing with this game are the glitches which I'll have to get use to, but aside from that, it's still fun to play. I totally recommend it.    … Expand
  45. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    8
    Action, Action, Action. Fun, Fun, Fun. If this game would just have some kind of Multiplayer.
  46. canceRnya
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    После какого-нибудь Прототипа играть в Инфэймос было одно удовольствие. Превосходная игра, не знаю к чему придраться или скорее не помню.
  47. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 29, 2018
    8
    A great game! A great way to start the inFamous series! A very fun game to play. Love the electricity powers you get to use in this.
  48. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  49. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  50. Reservater
    Mar 9, 2021
    8
    This game is truly one of the best games on the ps3, with great abilities, an interesting story, and gameplay, I would give it a 10 out of 10 if it wasn't for the sequels and expansions existing and the inconstant performance which should be more of a reason for this game to deserve a remaster with infamous 2 and festival of blood.
  51. JesterTRT
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    This game was great, I loved the story and combat and the character. The power system was a lot of fun. It could do without the collectible crap. But the game was still fun. I didn't care for the comic book like cut scenes, however. I would have much rather actual cut scenes. I felt it was too hard to be absorbed into the great story that was there with just the comic style cut scenes.This game was great, I loved the story and combat and the character. The power system was a lot of fun. It could do without the collectible crap. But the game was still fun. I didn't care for the comic book like cut scenes, however. I would have much rather actual cut scenes. I felt it was too hard to be absorbed into the great story that was there with just the comic style cut scenes.

    But the story was still good enough to keep me absorbed into the game. This was an awesome Sony exclusive.    … Expand
  52. ningky
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  53. Borka
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    The plot is quite easy ,but game play is very exciting. Moreover,2 ways in the game is a good idea ,because everyone gets his end
  54. Thejodjeremie
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    The story is great and the comic cutscene are cool. The gameplay is great. I especially love the karma system and how it affects the story, abilities, and how you look.
  55. Nomax
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Не скажу что здесь прям потрясающий сюжет, но играть было в удовольствие. Идет достаточно легко правда иногда напрягала боёвка.
  56. Jrson
    May 5, 2020
    8
    Very fun open world game. The plethora of skills you can use with you powers is very fun. The karma system is also a very novel concept. I liked it a lot.
  57. yangfanhong
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    A good open world action game with impressive story, though there are some details and technical problems needed to be improved.
  58. tondobondo
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    Played this game for the first time in 2021. Brilliant, full of action. God, those thunder drops
  59. INU4SH4
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    Fantastic super-hero game with extremely polished gameplay (although rarely a bit clunky) and a pretty good story to boot. At the time of release, this game felt it was ahead of its time. It felt like a shooter game reimagined and to this day I haven't found anything quite like this.

    Likable characters, good plot with different possible outcomes, and very satisfying gameplay and    Fantastic super-hero game with extremely polished gameplay (although rarely a bit clunky) and a pretty good story to boot. At the time of release, this game felt it was ahead of its time. It felt like a shooter game reimagined and to this day I haven't found anything quite like this.

    Likable characters, good plot with different possible outcomes, and very satisfying gameplay and exploration. If you own a PlayStation and you haven't picked this one yet, what are you waiting for?    … Expand
  60. YigidOx2
    Feb 14, 2021
    8
    The game that gave birth to the legend of the inFamous. 2 times better than Second Son. Elections are really difficult. It is not clear what will be connected to where. Apart from that, in Ps3 times, especially in Spider-Man games, are you a good hero or evil incident has been well handled. Still, it could be processed better. It's hard to get used to the gameplay. Other than that, whereThe game that gave birth to the legend of the inFamous. 2 times better than Second Son. Elections are really difficult. It is not clear what will be connected to where. Apart from that, in Ps3 times, especially in Spider-Man games, are you a good hero or evil incident has been well handled. Still, it could be processed better. It's hard to get used to the gameplay. Other than that, where the story is connected ... interesting? I think it's still a game for those with Ps3 to play.… Expand
  61. NxtDoc
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    inFAMOUS is a blast! Protagonist Cole McGrath is a great anti-hero, similar to Wolverine. But that's where inFAMOUS is great. You can also be a villain!

    Great gamellay, awesome soundtrack and sound effects. Infamous is a blast
  62. hector_bcn98
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    En cierta parte innovó muchísimo con el sistema de heroicidad, pudiendo plantear dos historias diferentes en un mismo videojuego.
  63. RomCa_99
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    así empezó mi apego por sucker punch, un juego muy entretenidísimo y una de mis sagas favoritas en ps3... WOW COMO PASA EL TIEMPO
  64. Giornogiovan
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Un juegaso de PS3 yo la tengo en 2021 y este juego tiene gráficos muy buenos, también es entretenido a más no poder, tiene mecánicas de parkour eficientes de vez en cuando se bugea pero se entiende por el año de salida. en el segundo juego ya no son tan evidentes estos errores pero 100% garantizafo
  65. JoseManuel10_
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Infamous an action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony
  66. inFAMOUSisGood
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    We've all heard it before, inFAMOUS's graphics sucks, no one will refute that, but that's not why it deserves a 9 out of ten. There are many reasons why it deserves a 9 out of ten, like it's great combat, awesome exploration and fun powers. By fun powers, I mean abilities like shockwave, static thrusters and induction grind, abilities which help exploration and help give combatWe've all heard it before, inFAMOUS's graphics sucks, no one will refute that, but that's not why it deserves a 9 out of ten. There are many reasons why it deserves a 9 out of ten, like it's great combat, awesome exploration and fun powers. By fun powers, I mean abilities like shockwave, static thrusters and induction grind, abilities which help exploration and help give combat versatility. By awesome exploration, I mean the fact that everything is climbable, which I loved, need to work on Cole's walking sound (traumatic flashback). Now where getting into the meat of it, combat, combat in inFAMOUS is down right awesome in every way shape and form. Stick to rooftops and gain a vantage point that will help with aiming powers like the grenades and rockets. Or do my personal favourite and enter combat by way of thunder drop, then back off to medium range, good enough to get headshots and shockwave those who get to close, walk forward as you fight and use the surrounding cars as explosions' for those too far or who cant quite hit. Then as enemy has been placed in a forced into a group, knock them on their backs with shockwave and either use grenades or lightning bolts to finish it. Those are two of the many approaches you can take to a battle, due to the near symbiotic relationship of climbing and combat, but now its time to get into difficulty, inFAMOUS's difficulty is near perfect for me, first and second playthrough I thought it would be too challenging to go beyond easy mode. Now on my third playthrough I'm playing on hard mode, bum rushing the enemy, and using the powers where the situation calls for. Used to think shockwave was useless, now it's my best friend. I used to spam grenades whenever possible, now I use them sparingly. Point I'm trying to make is that hard mode is great because it forces you to actually think in a combat situation instead of just mindlessly spamming megawatt hammers (lightning rockets) everywhere in hopes of hitting something. Sure hard mode is well, hard, and I die at least once every 10 minutes, but it's also where the game is the most fun. So in summary (ugh, PEEL what have you done to me) inFAMOUS has fun electrical powers that help add more versatility to both combat and exploration, awesome terrain that is completely climbable, combat that has many different approaches that don't just devolve to "different gun different fight". Then combining all those together with the perfectly crafted difficulty is just part of the reason why I think inFAMOUS deserves a 9 out of 10. Emphasis on part of the reason.… Expand
  67. BatmanTheNr1
    Oct 3, 2021
    9
    cooool game but damn it can get hard as hell, definitely one of the better exclusives
  68. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 7
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.00
  69. 666SitiS666
    May 31, 2022
    10
    игра прекрасна как сюжетом ,так и геймплеем. К сожалению такого нельзя сказать про последние части
  70. Jdotdeedot
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    A great game that has aged a lot. The gameplay and graphics don't hold up that well but it's great for it's time. Cole's electricity powers are cool but nothing too unique. A lot of the strongpoints of infamous comes from my own personal nostalgia. Playing this game as a kid was so awesome and I thought it was revolutionary at the time and I still think it is.
  71. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    A breath of fresh air for the superhero video game genre. Infamous, while suffering frame graphical and gameplay glitches, is a welcome addition to the PlayStation family.
  72. DanielGG91
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Muy disfrutable, infravalorado para mí al ser una IP nueva del estudio, pero en mi opinión merece la pena. Divertido, y con una historia enrevesada pero genial.
  73. ColeEngo
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    A fun game that I never expected to like as a kid and opened me up to trying different games other than COD.
  74. Jaidenbrkl1
    Apr 18, 2023
    9
    This game is extremely fantastic. Great gameplay, nice looking graphics, an addicting story, and overall, an great game that made Sucker Punch what they are today.
  75. KrOOb
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    A perfect gem. InFamous had everything. A great story, great characters with a great variety of enemies and history arcs makes this story special do the ps3 era. A nice combat with cool powers, and the karma system giving you another version of those powers to your favor. The melee combat was unimpressive and underwhelming. Its by far my favourite game of all time. I genuinely recommendA perfect gem. InFamous had everything. A great story, great characters with a great variety of enemies and history arcs makes this story special do the ps3 era. A nice combat with cool powers, and the karma system giving you another version of those powers to your favor. The melee combat was unimpressive and underwhelming. Its by far my favourite game of all time. I genuinely recommend this game. It's a masterpiece even today standards.… Expand
  76. FrankCreeper
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    A fantastic open world game with karma options and superpowers,gameplay nowadays is still amazing and story is absolutely unique with a fantastic character on both side (Evil Karma and Good Karma)
    The isnt aged very well nowadays but is still awesome to see and the amount of collectibles and secondary complete all experience of this amazing game
  77. TahaAxe
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    I finished the game and it was awesome the story and gameplay was very good, the reason I took 1 point because of the enemies on the roofs they were too many and they were shooting at me everywhere I went and it made me angry
  78. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. Love the choice based system of whether you want to be the hero and villain and there's a lot of moral gray area involved in these choices.
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#31 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#5 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#13 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 98
  3. Negative: 0 out of 98
  1. IGN
    92
    Cole's powers are cool, the graphic novel cutscenes are stunning, the story is intriguing, and the city is alive.
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  2. IGN AU
    86
    Most importantly, the movement and combat mechanics are fantastic, while the firefights (and the starring role of electricity) are a true spectacle. In this game the city is both your playground and your plaything, and you'll feel like a bad-ass.
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  3. IGN UK
    90
    While not wholly original, the game's blend of open world ideals with superhero powers is done with a verve that’s unsurpassed, and the mesh of platforming and freeform combat is uniquely satisfying.
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