inFamous

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

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  1. Infamous_Sucks
    Mar 9, 2014
    0
    Finally beat this game; and let me tell you, IT SUCKS. The concept and potential of this game are incredible, even the story isn't all that bad. The thing that destroys this game from the inside out is the difficulty level, and the fact that it takes itself to seriously. The dialogue animations are laughably bad, the voice acting is sub-par or average at best. The difficulty is unREAL. IFinally beat this game; and let me tell you, IT SUCKS. The concept and potential of this game are incredible, even the story isn't all that bad. The thing that destroys this game from the inside out is the difficulty level, and the fact that it takes itself to seriously. The dialogue animations are laughably bad, the voice acting is sub-par or average at best. The difficulty is unREAL. I beat the game on Medium difficulty and it left me ripping my hair out and screaming into my couch cushions. The bosses aren't that bad, its the regular henchmen who are tough as **** This is especially prevalent later in the game, when the enemies can take **** tons of damage; then dish out **** tons. Combine this with the worst balance i've ever seen in a game, and the most unrefined controls imaginable and you have the perfect recipe for **** THIS GAME". There is a special place in hell for the developers of this game. Shockingly enough Infamous Second Son looks ridiculously awesome, so i'm still going to try it out. But at the end of the day, **** THIS GAME...… Expand
  2. 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
  3. fateappointed
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    Story: 10 out of 10, Graphics: 9 out of 10, Fun: 10 out of 10, Controls: 8 out of 10, Ease to Learn: 7 out of 10, Length: 9 out of 10, Re-play: 8 out of 10, Value: 10 out of 10
  4. flax0174
    Jan 22, 2014
    6
    the game is set in a manhattan style area it think,it comprises of three main areas, three bosses, story and side missions, and an array of abilities and powers. the game for its time is quite good offering a karma system and reputation system, the cutscenes are portrayed in a comic book style, where the game really lets itself down for me is the controls, cole would stick to ledges andthe game is set in a manhattan style area it think,it comprises of three main areas, three bosses, story and side missions, and an array of abilities and powers. the game for its time is quite good offering a karma system and reputation system, the cutscenes are portrayed in a comic book style, where the game really lets itself down for me is the controls, cole would stick to ledges and other surfaces and is quite frustrating when you just wanna fall to the ground, you have to press the drop command dozens of times to get there,
    the aiming controls are awful and not very efficient, the enemies are just reskins of each other or defined by what weapon/attacks they use, the missions get extremely repetitive where you either escort prisoners, save or kill certain targets, race from point a to b, etc and no lie when i spent about 10 hours just on the first island and went to the second and it was so similar to the previous one i thought i was still there. Everything for me just got extremely repetitive, monotonous and tedious. sorry i really tried to like it, but just couldnt, the 2nd one far surpasses the original in every way.    … Expand
  5. BeatHour
    Jan 9, 2014
    7
    Average, bland game with no personality. Very buggy, doesn't make you feel powerful, voice acting is average to dreadful. Storyline is forgettable, and you can't skip it at all. There's no even a volume slider! At all. What is this, an IOS port? Constantly spawning enemies instantly dodge your electrical shocks, so combat feels like the game is trying to resist its own mechanics in lieu ofAverage, bland game with no personality. Very buggy, doesn't make you feel powerful, voice acting is average to dreadful. Storyline is forgettable, and you can't skip it at all. There's no even a volume slider! At all. What is this, an IOS port? Constantly spawning enemies instantly dodge your electrical shocks, so combat feels like the game is trying to resist its own mechanics in lieu of fun or challenging gameplay. Upgrades are just Metroid-vania type time wasters which don't really make your abilities more interesting, and progress on a two short trees based on your alignment. So, basically, the only choice you get, gameplay wise, is when to acquire your slightly upgraded abilities. Still, its a pretty fun game. Its just not something you'll want to spend a lot of time on. It plays like a mash between The Force Unleashed, Crackdown, and DC Online. The side quests are so bad, they might as well be MMO grind missions. I just found it to be a waste of time, and that the mechanics were designed to slow you down.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2013
    8
    It's an amazing feeling using these powers, and the controls are actually very good if you consider the possiblities. There are some issues though, it can get repetitive after a while because to many (side)missions are alike. Also minor enemies (conduits) get repetitive because there's not much variety. I would actually like to give this a 8.5/10, but after careful consideration betweenIt's an amazing feeling using these powers, and the controls are actually very good if you consider the possiblities. There are some issues though, it can get repetitive after a while because to many (side)missions are alike. Also minor enemies (conduits) get repetitive because there's not much variety. I would actually like to give this a 8.5/10, but after careful consideration between 8-9 I stuck with 8 just because it's repetitive after a while and also the open world could have been more "alive" and more variety in them buildings and such.… Expand
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. elitefour
    Oct 18, 2013
    6
    im sorry guys.
    but this game is so bored.
    there are no emotional characters
    the gameplays its so simple and boring
    the plot is absurd. i dont like this game
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Epicluko
    Sep 22, 2013
    7
    InFamous may have some character inconsistency and the missions may be slightly repetitive, but it earns huge bonus points for having a creative premise, truly awesome abilities, fantastic gameplay and an unforeseen twist ending that pays off. For any Playstation owner, this is a must-have!
  15. 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
  16. Vandal
    Aug 25, 2013
    10
    Fantastic game. Powers are released to you at just the right speed to keep things interesting.
    The ending is simply superb. I never saw that coming only played as hero and will go back to try as infamous.
    Do yourself a favour if, like me, you missed this when it came out and go and play this game.
  17. 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.
  18. JackCarver
    Jul 17, 2013
    10
    One of the best openworld-games in this generation. And also one of the best superhero-games. Interesting storyline, good graphics, cool gameplay, best openworld- this game is really great. One of my faivorite games on PS3, after Heavy Rain
  19. Thebigdeal324
    Jul 6, 2013
    8
    It took me a little bit to actually get into this game, but once I did it was a blast. Liked the powers, the story and that every choice you make in the game actually has an effect on the outcome.
  20. 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.
  21. TheRubixGamer
    Jun 21, 2013
    1
    This game is like a bad copy of Prototype and I didn't even like that game. The first thing I was hated was the city, I know it supposed to look horrible but it's just so dull it makes my brain melt out my ears. The main attack is really annoying because you just button mash and watch your enemies bounce around because the game has very little physics. The other characters in this game areThis game is like a bad copy of Prototype and I didn't even like that game. The first thing I was hated was the city, I know it supposed to look horrible but it's just so dull it makes my brain melt out my ears. The main attack is really annoying because you just button mash and watch your enemies bounce around because the game has very little physics. The other characters in this game are far more interesting than the character you play as and being forced to choose between good and evil got pretty boring due to the decisions being really bloody obvious. The controls are really annoying and the combat is JUST SO BORING...

    This game is massively overrated.    … Expand
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. impedido10
    Jun 15, 2013
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.Its one of my favorite games of all time (At least on Top 3 ,Maybe its even n.1) WHo cares? xD I say this because the everoment (I know it isnt spelled correctly) is just...top-moch 1010 its so dirty and dark...I love it and also it has GREAT story and AWESOME gameplay
  25. 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
  26. asdasd33a
    May 23, 2013
    3
    bland unoriginal and boring
    an open world with TPS shooting. bland super hero story and cookie cutter side missions
    the only good thing about this game are the graphics but that does not save the presentation from being boring.
  27. Justinavery7074
    May 20, 2013
    8
    It's a good game but not one of the greatest. The game got repetitive and I came across some glitches but it's a good game nonetheless. Good story, good voice acting, good graphics for its time.
  28. voiders
    May 9, 2013
    0
    Bad game with bad story, worst graphics ever... The characters dont make sense.
    In portuguese i hate the dubbing, so horrible. I cant believe so many people like this game.
  29. Syriamn
    Apr 28, 2013
    6
    I must to say that i haven't finished it yet but for what i've seen so far i think i can give an honest opinion. Good Original concept but after a couple of missions becomes repetitive...
    STORY AND CHARACTERS: The story doesn't hook you right in and it's not that interesting. The comic cutscenes are great though. Cole has this interesting feature to be able to choose to be hero or    I must to say that i haven't finished it yet but for what i've seen so far i think i can give an honest opinion. Good Original concept but after a couple of missions becomes repetitive...
    STORY AND CHARACTERS: The story doesn't hook you right in and it's not that interesting. The comic cutscenes are great though. Cole has this interesting feature to be able to choose to be hero or villain. I liked it.
    PRESENTATION: Great. The game looks and sounds great and the setting is pretty cool. It has that aftermath disaster look which is the point of the whole story.
    GAMEPLAY: Who wouldn't like to have the power to wield electricity on the tip of their fingers? Add to this the ability to climb like Spider-Man, glide in mid air and skate on railtracks and electrical cables. What's not to like?
    PROGRESSION: XP points traded on Cole's abilities and upgrades. Simple, unoriginal but effective.
    ONLINE: Unexisting but understandable.
    InFamous has great gameplay but after a couple of hours you end up climbing buildings and electrocuting bad guys. Don't get me wrong it´s not a bad game but it lacks something...    … Expand
  30. wightdeath
    Apr 20, 2013
    9
    i really enjoyed the game and the story was easy and fun to follow. i really loved the ending of the game and i would recommend it to every one. its one of those games you have to play two times to play both story arcs
  31. 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!
  32. KalanYamato
    Apr 10, 2013
    8
    An excellent action game that offers a ton of fun even in the beginning of the game (considering super-hero games with RPG elements tend to not be so enjoyable in early game). The story and it's presentation are not that good, though, right from the start it's confusing. Overall, it has amazing gameplay that offers a great challenge but a sub-par storyline, it could be so much better.An excellent action game that offers a ton of fun even in the beginning of the game (considering super-hero games with RPG elements tend to not be so enjoyable in early game). The story and it's presentation are not that good, though, right from the start it's confusing. Overall, it has amazing gameplay that offers a great challenge but a sub-par storyline, it could be so much better. Worth the 12€ on PS Store.… Expand
  33. Nijinsky
    Mar 12, 2013
    5
    One of the most overrated games of the generation. I didn't even actually finish it which is a real rarity for me, Once I have a game I generally complete it regardless of how good/bad it is. The morality system was completely over hyped in game reviews amounting to nothing more than a upgrade path decision without really bringing your choice home in any real way through the story. ExcuseOne of the most overrated games of the generation. I didn't even actually finish it which is a real rarity for me, Once I have a game I generally complete it regardless of how good/bad it is. The morality system was completely over hyped in game reviews amounting to nothing more than a upgrade path decision without really bringing your choice home in any real way through the story. Excuse me I meant so called story, a semi apocolyptic, quarantined city snore snore might be interesting if at an absolute minimum the characters aren't completely annoying. In game acting and casting has come on leaps and bounds this generation but not in this game. The open world is designed reasonably well in terms of layout but is entirely uninteresting to explore and collectables and side missions feel like a complete grind. Actually the main story path feels like a grind too. Compare to the likes of Batman and this really highlights the flaws on infamous.
    I'm really shocked at the review scores, I often buy games based on reviews and am rarely dissapointed to this level particularly wiht the almost unanamous critical acclaim.. does anyone else think this about this game or am I just wrong?    … Expand
  34. TheAgentBrandon
    Feb 25, 2013
    9
    I LOVE THIS GAME! The story is fantastic and the side quests are super fun to do! Sucker Punch made inFamous 10x better than Uncharted! If you're looking for a "must have" on the Playstation 3, BUY THIS GAME. It is fantastic!
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. BustedOnHer
    Jan 5, 2013
    8
    Infamous is pretty fun for what it is. I can't really say anything that everyone else hasn't stated. Controls and graphic were decent considering this is my first time playing it since it's release (just got a ps3 and the collection). The story is fairly legit, better than what I was expecting. I thought running around this city wrecking fools with the upgradable powers was pretty.Infamous is pretty fun for what it is. I can't really say anything that everyone else hasn't stated. Controls and graphic were decent considering this is my first time playing it since it's release (just got a ps3 and the collection). The story is fairly legit, better than what I was expecting. I thought running around this city wrecking fools with the upgradable powers was pretty. However, my biggest complaint was repetitive side missions. They were short, and not very time consuming so that was nice, so in a way, it evens out. I gave it an 8 because of the repetitive side missions and the annoying sound Cole's pants make the whole game.… Expand
  38. vahn
    Dec 10, 2012
    7
    I personally like this game: I love that you're a superhero for once; I like you can choose to be good or bad depending on both your decisions and your skills in battle; I also like that your skills changes depending on which way you choose. What I do not like, is the idea of, essentially, TO NEVER LET YOU REST A SINGLE MOMENT OF THE ENTIRE GAME! I really...REALLY hated that the game won'tI personally like this game: I love that you're a superhero for once; I like you can choose to be good or bad depending on both your decisions and your skills in battle; I also like that your skills changes depending on which way you choose. What I do not like, is the idea of, essentially, TO NEVER LET YOU REST A SINGLE MOMENT OF THE ENTIRE GAME! I really...REALLY hated that the game won't let you rest a moment and enemies will keep trying to kill you over, and over, and over, and OVER again!!! I was almost killed right when I woke up at the hospital, and when enemies would die, more would appear to replace them! However it's a good thing that you can shoot at them from the distance even though the controls are bothersome, but won't take long before you get used to it. However...WHY NO ENERGY BAR?! The idea of not putting an energy bar wouldn't be bad if the enemies wouldn't keep stalking the hell out of you and give you no rest, especially since this game isn't an fps, but an action, and even if not a bad idea in total in this game just ruins the experience, because you'll NEVER know when you're going to die exactly, not because of the colors fading, but because you're not gonna understand how much damage you're receiving, and in an free-roaming action game that information might be useful. This might be more of a rant, but as I said I DID like this game a lot: the fact you're a superhero is great, the powers are great and splitted in good and evil trees, the controls are loose but works just fine. I really couldn't stand the constant fightings in the street and the senseless idea of not giving you an energy bar...and if the energy bar isn't that much of an issue, the enemies will still be an issue and even if you try to escape, they all seem to be sniping with their rifles (no kidding, their aiming is very precise: you'll take more damage on the air than being on the streets). Maybe it's just my bad luck and I'm very sorry I couldn't rate this game higher: if you can pass over the flaws this game is going to be a lot of fun, but if you can't well I say..."if I want constant fighting to upgrade my skills in order to go on with the story and fight better, I'll play an RPG".… Expand
  39. Magnifico
    Dec 3, 2012
    9
    Who doesn't love to have the options of just going crazy on the baddies or the civilians/police.. and now we get to do it using the most electrifying moves ever invented. It takes a while to get all the powers, but that is when it truly gets entertaining. Having evil and good powers and endings make you want to play it over and over again.
  40. 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.
  41. 4DI
    Nov 18, 2012
    9
    A comic fan's super hero fantasy. Worth every penny.
  42. 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.
  43. HoodNation
    Sep 17, 2012
    9
    Pretty fun game. The story has nice twist at the end that none of us could expect. The game's difficulty gets more challenging which some people may not like but it was fine for me. Also, PLAY BOTH GOOD AND EVIL.
  44. befuzzled332
    Aug 20, 2012
    8
    Infamous is an amazing game with a huge twist at the end if you managed to avoid all spoilers given on it amazing gameplay and powers made me fell like i truly was playing a superhero. plentiful sidemissions to give any completionist plenty to do.
  45. Jouna92
    Jul 31, 2012
    8
    Very good game. Gameplay is very fun. Many cool and powerful powers The main story is good and there is many side quests. Negative things are the animations.
  46. peterphnguyen
    Jul 29, 2012
    6
    I'm going to be as honest as I can, I've heard so much positive feedback from this game, about the feeling of having actual powers in your grasps while you feel the emotion of the city desperate for a dictator or a hero. Yet, although the game started of well for me, the graphics aswell as the missions, began to slowly become repetitive. Although I've heard inFamous 2 is a lot better, theI'm going to be as honest as I can, I've heard so much positive feedback from this game, about the feeling of having actual powers in your grasps while you feel the emotion of the city desperate for a dictator or a hero. Yet, although the game started of well for me, the graphics aswell as the missions, began to slowly become repetitive. Although I've heard inFamous 2 is a lot better, the first game has just killed the series for me. I did feel like a superhero, and I did feel the power and the praise I begun to receive from the people as my good deeds begun to pay of, but I just didn't get into it. Maybe I got the game too late and have seen much better but although this may pass time and the game itself is extremely cheap, I do not believe it's worthy of anything more than a 7.… Expand
  47. skeith
    Jul 27, 2012
    9
    At first. I was thinking "meh, another GTA wannabe". This game turned out to be pretty damn good after I the fun 15 hours I have spent with. Sometimes the control in battles are abit frustrating, and the missions are repetitive, but still it is quite fun and the story is worth the time. if you own a PS3, play infamous, and I bet Infamous 2 is going to be better.
  48. aadms
    Jul 6, 2012
    5
    I had a hard time wanting to play this because the voice acting is so bad. I got it for free download from PS last year but had only just had the time to try it out. Open world is good. Characters are bad. Gameplay is made up of your clunky lighting powers that are inaccurate compared to the continous pop ups of gang members shooting at you. I could only put up with it for about fiveI had a hard time wanting to play this because the voice acting is so bad. I got it for free download from PS last year but had only just had the time to try it out. Open world is good. Characters are bad. Gameplay is made up of your clunky lighting powers that are inaccurate compared to the continous pop ups of gang members shooting at you. I could only put up with it for about five hours worth of game time before I deleated it from the PS3.… Expand
  49. skim123
    Jul 4, 2012
    8
    This is a spectacular game. Although this game recieved good reviews, it still did not get the scores it deserved. The best way I can describe it is "GTA with superpowers." It's a full open world city, and you can literally climb on anything and go anywhere. The movement and control are spectacular and it is a blast to jump from building to building and grind along power lines. The powersThis is a spectacular game. Although this game recieved good reviews, it still did not get the scores it deserved. The best way I can describe it is "GTA with superpowers." It's a full open world city, and you can literally climb on anything and go anywhere. The movement and control are spectacular and it is a blast to jump from building to building and grind along power lines. The powers are fun to use and the missions are diverse. This is one of my favorite games of all time. It rivals GTA 4 in terms of pure fun and freedom. I would say it it even better than Uncharted, because the world is much more open and you are free to go anywhere, as opposed to being limited to predetermined pathways (like in Uncharted). I only have 2 complaints. the animations of the pedestrians and side characters are pretty bad, but it doesn't really take away from the game, it's just a visual thing. Also, it would've been nice if the city were a bit larger.… Expand
  50. Tall_But_Short
    Jul 2, 2012
    9
    When inFamous started out, I was doubtful of what this game would turn out to be. Then as the story progressed I understood of why everything was happening and during the last cutscene, my mind was blown. It was genius. Anyways, without any spoilers, inFamous is a fun game as you take the role of Cole Macgrath and it is up to you to defend....or destroy your city. The choice is yours, have fun.
  51. gregthreet
    Jun 30, 2012
    8
    A fantastic experience throughout with only a few minor problems. If you want a game to make you feel like a massive badass, this is it. Its one of my favourite superhero games of all time. Enough said.
  52. tekneek344
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    I almost quit out of frustration after the first few missions due to the marksmen caliber accuracy of Cole's hobo adversaries but my superhero pride forced me to tredge on. After all, justice wasn't gonna fight for itself. After having contemplated trading the game in a few times early on, the story eventually picked up and gameplay started to kick ass as I unlocked new mission types andI almost quit out of frustration after the first few missions due to the marksmen caliber accuracy of Cole's hobo adversaries but my superhero pride forced me to tredge on. After all, justice wasn't gonna fight for itself. After having contemplated trading the game in a few times early on, the story eventually picked up and gameplay started to kick ass as I unlocked new mission types and abilities. I could air glide and sticky bomb mutant vagrants for days if I had to. The 2D watercolor comic cut scenes were wonderfully rendered , and helped create an atmosphere that appears as if it had been taken out of a genuine comic book. I'd buy a digital graphic novel version in a heartbeat. The story unfolds and concludes brilliantly, but I didn't care much for some of the supporting characters. Cole's GF was a **** and Zeke was a bag of douche, whose douchebaggery only intensified as the game went on. Voice acting was simply okay, save for Kessler's, who sounded delightfully ominous, calculating, and badass at the same time . While it starts off slow, InFamous doesn't take long to deliver and ends on a supremely satisfying note. It is the template most superhero games should strive for in the future.… Expand
  53. huffnat890
    Jun 8, 2012
    8
    Infamous is a truly great game that really makes you feel like a hero or villain with it's fun and intriguing gameplay. Yes you can be a hero or a villain which is largely decided through karma moments. These are fun but most of them are choices like throw acid in your mom's face while she's in a coma or bring her flowers. Choices like these rarely leave a room for any grey area but IInfamous is a truly great game that really makes you feel like a hero or villain with it's fun and intriguing gameplay. Yes you can be a hero or a villain which is largely decided through karma moments. These are fun but most of them are choices like throw acid in your mom's face while she's in a coma or bring her flowers. Choices like these rarely leave a room for any grey area but I still enjoyed it. You also get access to different powers depending on your karma level. The powers are always fun and are easy to control.The story is fun as well but largely relies on cliches until the last shocking twist (pun intended) that sets it up for the inevitable sequel. My only other complaint is the clunky platforming. Cole seems to enjoy missing ledges and falling 50 feet. The platforming in this game couldn't be much worse. The game is still a lot o fun and it's hard not to recommend for any PS3 owner.… Expand
  54. Kit-KAT
    May 22, 2012
    10
    Can I have my review deleted, please? Thank you, it is as follows:

    Thoroughly engaging on all levels, it excites the player with a good storyline, being able to forge your characters abilities/identities (like being able to pick certain missions and letting your actions speak for themselves with the guardian vs thug), and combining the dark, apocalyptic tone to enhance the good video    Can I have my review deleted, please? Thank you, it is as follows:

    Thoroughly engaging on all levels, it excites the player with a good storyline, being able to forge your characters abilities/identities (like being able to pick certain missions and letting your actions speak for themselves with the guardian vs thug), and combining the dark, apocalyptic tone to enhance the good video game design. I enjoy being able to play it on the PS3 and having it run smoothly with no stops    … Expand
  55. selkies
    May 6, 2012
    10
    inFamous is a fun, engaging, and refreshing experience. Everything in this game feels perfectly designed. The controls and overall movement/fight mechanics are spectacular. Huge battles and action are extremely well done, always fun. The only gripe I have with the mechanics is that later in the game when you're used to the controls, sometimes you'll find yourself latching onto things likeinFamous is a fun, engaging, and refreshing experience. Everything in this game feels perfectly designed. The controls and overall movement/fight mechanics are spectacular. Huge battles and action are extremely well done, always fun. The only gripe I have with the mechanics is that later in the game when you're used to the controls, sometimes you'll find yourself latching onto things like railings or building sides when you don't want to, becoming frustrating - but this is just a little tiny thing in the grand scheme of things. One more thing I didn't like was not being able to see objectives of the current mission you're on, but that was literally never a problem as everything is very clear throughout the game.

    Must-play game for PS3, plain and simple. One of the most engaging and awesome storylines I've ever seen in a video game, in addition to stellar gameplay. 10 from me.    … Expand
  56. borzy
    Apr 13, 2012
    5
    Poor storyline. Un-imaginative gameplay and dynamics that tantamounts to your regular shooter staples of singleshot - blast shot - grenade - sniper shot etc. Will give you something to do if you're bored, but don't expect to be "entertained" as such.
  57. Liquid_Blue7
    Mar 24, 2012
    9
    When this came out it was an instant classic and still is. Get and incredibly fun sandbox game mixed in with a superhero story that is anything but normal. In fact...this isn't even a superhero story considering how different it is. With a plot twist the size of Kanye West's ego (damn big), this game is amazing. Gameplay is its strongest suit. Still some pasts of the game areWhen this came out it was an instant classic and still is. Get and incredibly fun sandbox game mixed in with a superhero story that is anything but normal. In fact...this isn't even a superhero story considering how different it is. With a plot twist the size of Kanye West's ego (damn big), this game is amazing. Gameplay is its strongest suit. Still some pasts of the game are extremely annoying and the quests are fun...most of the time. If you have a ps3 this game is a must. Where else can you find something like this?… Expand
  58. Funkyfresh1017
    Mar 10, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a good game, just can be hard to get into. Its got fun moments, but the need to recharge powers can get old quickly. I personally had a hard time getting into it, and it occasionally felt like a chore to finish certain missions. However it also has great moments, and the ending is great (although their are two). Definitly rent it, i just personally didnt find it to be fantastic.… Expand
  59. AwesomeGamer
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    Great game! , I cant believe how some people gave this game such low scores! Its an AWESOME! game.. I recommend this game to every "REAL" gamer out there.
  60. Mohammad22
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    AMAZING FUN GAME! one of the BEST this gen.. A little underrated too, i mean how can a game like this get an 7 or 8 while a **** game like call of duty get 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!
  61. Ps3blaze22
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    AMAZING GAME!! one of the BEST this gen.. Really underrated too, i mean how can a game like this get an 7 or 8 while a **** game like call of duty get 9 or 10, believe you MUST buy this game.. Its soooo much fun, the story is also AMAZING! You will really like Cole as a character.. I highly recommend this game to everyone with PS3!
  62. Engineergirl80
    Feb 8, 2012
    8
    I enjoyed the plot and the moral choices continually more than I liked the gameplay which was good too. Some parts are more annoying than hard which makes me want to not pick it up again in a hurry. If I had nothing else to play this would be a really good game. But it doesnt vie for my time due to the inconsistent physics.
  63. platguy4
    Jan 10, 2012
    6
    Unfortunately this game was a bit of a dissapointment. Everything looks promising from the beginning with a mix of GTA style graphics and mission outlay combined with scaling the city in search of the numerous power upgrades and side missions. There is plenty of fun to be had with the game, and it provides a challenge and lasts for a decent ammount of time. However, the problems are soonUnfortunately this game was a bit of a dissapointment. Everything looks promising from the beginning with a mix of GTA style graphics and mission outlay combined with scaling the city in search of the numerous power upgrades and side missions. There is plenty of fun to be had with the game, and it provides a challenge and lasts for a decent ammount of time. However, the problems are soon evident and by the close of the game, the gameplay becomes tiresome and predictable. Sure there is loads to do but it mostly consists of doing the same thing over and over again (climb that building, survive a shoot out etc). Couple this with some seriously flawed controls, a daft morality system, and some predictable and rather silly enemies and the games high points are overshadowed by its shortcomings. Its definitely got potential but needs more variety and better execution - worth it now when its goin cheep but dont expect too much.… Expand
  64. bigbossluna
    Jan 9, 2012
    10
    Amazing game. Awesome storyline. Gameplay wise is fun and platforming is great (better than assasin's creed). Graffics are decent for a sandbox game with fascinating details everywhere. You will never see the ending coming, trust me.
  65. PQuinny
    Dec 30, 2011
    8
    Infamous was a fairly good game, the only problem I had with it was the characters. Cole, the main character, has no personality other than a gruff voice and a rather uninteresting dialogue. Zeke, Cole's best friend, has no purpose in the game other than to be a fat, lazy moron, that as one of the villians describes him as the 'Fat kid on the roof'. The Fed Moya is rather annoying, andInfamous was a fairly good game, the only problem I had with it was the characters. Cole, the main character, has no personality other than a gruff voice and a rather uninteresting dialogue. Zeke, Cole's best friend, has no purpose in the game other than to be a fat, lazy moron, that as one of the villians describes him as the 'Fat kid on the roof'. The Fed Moya is rather annoying, and Trish, Cole's girlfriend, just needs to be slapped. The game play was great however, and the story line was excellent. I would reccomend renting it first, but all in all the game was pretty good.… Expand
  66. coldcalculated
    Dec 16, 2011
    8
    Really solid game with alot to do in the sandbox environment. Playing as cole, with all of his powers is alot of fun. The game runs and looks beautiful. The gameplay is alot of fun and worth every penny. There could have been some variation in the side missions, it can become a bit tedious doing the same mission over and over again.
  67. Andrewunleashed
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    A great game with ridiculous re-playability. The gameplay is very enjoyable. The only let down are some graphical issues and animations. A nice addition to your PS3 indeed.
  68. ELYK95
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    FUN GAME! but let down by the wonky camera, and the poor controls. the story is great and is a much have for PS3 owners. This is the reason why PS3 kicks ass. Uncharted, killzone, infamous, LBP. they're all great. the powers that cole has are very cool and it never got boring. the 2nd time through tho i got a little bored, which is a shame b/c it is supposed to be played through twice.FUN GAME! but let down by the wonky camera, and the poor controls. the story is great and is a much have for PS3 owners. This is the reason why PS3 kicks ass. Uncharted, killzone, infamous, LBP. they're all great. the powers that cole has are very cool and it never got boring. the 2nd time through tho i got a little bored, which is a shame b/c it is supposed to be played through twice. still a great game looking forward to playing the 2nd one! :)… Expand
  69. Chrispy52x2006
    Nov 28, 2011
    8
    It's got the feel of Arkham Asylum with parkour and the ability to shoot electricity. The city is a bit redundant (Some locations are repeated on all three islands) as well as the side missions can be, but the free-flowing combat/controls is pretty tight. There was also some camera issues as well, but they were few and far between. The story gets better as it goes along; and a coupleIt's got the feel of Arkham Asylum with parkour and the ability to shoot electricity. The city is a bit redundant (Some locations are repeated on all three islands) as well as the side missions can be, but the free-flowing combat/controls is pretty tight. There was also some camera issues as well, but they were few and far between. The story gets better as it goes along; and a couple characters are kind of bland (Zeke and Trish - who happen to be the good guys), but overall, these don't take away much from the game.

    I did get this game for free (for the PSN Loyal Program/Fiasco) but it's well worth the current price.    … Expand
  70. snowsnows85
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    A very fun game with lots of energy and a twisted plot. Lots of weapon upgrades and plenty of enemies to destroy. Some of your friends are really your enemies. All and all an excellent game with replay value: Hero or Evil.
  71. tubajoe0
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    This is personally my favorite game for the PS3 and one of my favorites on any console. The story is very well developed and keeps you hooked the whole time. The power-ups are creative and just a lot of fun (especially when using said powerups to blow up cars). And best of all, since you completely control how the story goes (i.e. is he a hero or a villain, what kind of powers does heThis is personally my favorite game for the PS3 and one of my favorites on any console. The story is very well developed and keeps you hooked the whole time. The power-ups are creative and just a lot of fun (especially when using said powerups to blow up cars). And best of all, since you completely control how the story goes (i.e. is he a hero or a villain, what kind of powers does he have, etc.), this game has a TON of replay value. If you don't have it yet, it is more than worth it to check it out.… Expand
  72. gfppoy
    Oct 3, 2011
    9
    inFAMOUS is one of the best offerings PS3 has. (Good break from the extensively popular FPS games, too :). With powers of electricity, Cole MacGrath helps rebuild (or destroy) Empire City after a massive explosion has taken place (which, consequentially, gave you your powers in the first place). But what really turns inFAMOUS from a good game to a great game is the amount of freedom youinFAMOUS is one of the best offerings PS3 has. (Good break from the extensively popular FPS games, too :). With powers of electricity, Cole MacGrath helps rebuild (or destroy) Empire City after a massive explosion has taken place (which, consequentially, gave you your powers in the first place). But what really turns inFAMOUS from a good game to a great game is the amount of freedom you have. You can choose whether you want to be known by the citizens as a saviour or outlaw by the mere actions you take in your game. And the story changes to match the path you have taken. So if you have a spare $30 on you, invest it in something worthwhile ;)… Expand
  73. tylerkenobi
    Sep 27, 2011
    10
    maybe the best game for the current generations of consoles! But at least the game with the best and most intensive story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  74. BrunoLAli
    Sep 25, 2011
    10
    A beautiful comic book inspired super hero game the cutscenes are beautiful and the gameplay is fantastic the story is amazing and I shall say no more on it if you are considering getting this game by it if you don't have a Playstation 3 then you simply don't know what you are missing this game made getting the PS3 worth while.
  75. WesAdair
    Sep 19, 2011
    8
    A great game for the playstation 3, most likely one of it's best. The story is solid and the gameplay is fun, but it drags on at the end. which can be a little frustrating at times.
  76. laxleonidas
    Sep 16, 2011
    7
    It's good new brand in gaming world, but still need many work in every aspects. After all, the freedom and power of moving around city are good reasons to play this game.
  77. kitsoon
    Aug 25, 2011
    9
    This is the first game I played on the PS3. The moment game started I was blown away, hooked. I had lots and lots of fun playing this game. Moments throughout the game but especially the ending were just shocking. Most of the characters were really well fleshed out and developed. I also really like the comic cutscenes, they added a lot to the style of the game; the 3D animated ones weren'tThis is the first game I played on the PS3. The moment game started I was blown away, hooked. I had lots and lots of fun playing this game. Moments throughout the game but especially the ending were just shocking. Most of the characters were really well fleshed out and developed. I also really like the comic cutscenes, they added a lot to the style of the game; the 3D animated ones weren't too noteworthy. I also really enjoyed the soundtrack, it changed whether you were good or bad and it had a very industrial/city feel to it, tip of the hat to Amon Tobin. The side-quests are actually fun which I think is a rarity in today's games. I especially liked the parkour/timed satellite uplink missions. In retrospect, yes the karma system is a little flawed, it is very black and white, but that didn't detract from the fun I had playing both sides several times.… Expand
  78. spaque99
    Aug 21, 2011
    8
    This game is awesome. For some reasons, I completely overlooked this game when it came out. Thanks to Sony, I downloaded when it was given to us. I enjoyed almost every moment of it. Cole, the hero, is very cool. His powers are too and I could not wait to get the next one. There was good variety of side quests and would rarely end up doing the same type of quests over and over. PlayingThis game is awesome. For some reasons, I completely overlooked this game when it came out. Thanks to Sony, I downloaded when it was given to us. I enjoyed almost every moment of it. Cole, the hero, is very cool. His powers are too and I could not wait to get the next one. There was good variety of side quests and would rarely end up doing the same type of quests over and over. Playing both the main story and side quests simultaneously was the key to get most out of the game. I really enjoyed the storyline and can't wait to play the second game. I will definitely keep the game and might replay Cole to be infamous next time.… Expand
  79. eye4things
    Jul 29, 2011
    9
    It was like Assassin's Creed with better combat and climbing and a less interesting, modern environment (you might like modern cities--I prefer historic settings). I really enjoyed this game. The mechanics of climbing and fighting were solid, and there was a great deal to do and see. The open world felt vibrant and added to the immersion. It does not get a 10 from me for two reasons:It was like Assassin's Creed with better combat and climbing and a less interesting, modern environment (you might like modern cities--I prefer historic settings). I really enjoyed this game. The mechanics of climbing and fighting were solid, and there was a great deal to do and see. The open world felt vibrant and added to the immersion. It does not get a 10 from me for two reasons: 1) The story was a bit over-the-top and convoluted (still engaging), and 2) I wish they would have done something more creative and interesting than the standard boss battle ending of every level.… Expand
  80. Isaac
    Jul 20, 2011
    9
    To be honest, i'm a bit ashamed that I haven't played the game earlier as it is a jewel in the videogame industry. Getting it free from the ''Welcome back'' pack that sony offered, I set down to play the game without many expectations.Dear how was I wrong. Infamous is an action game that puts the emphasis on the ''action'' rather then faffing around. The game is so fun because there is soTo be honest, i'm a bit ashamed that I haven't played the game earlier as it is a jewel in the videogame industry. Getting it free from the ''Welcome back'' pack that sony offered, I set down to play the game without many expectations.Dear how was I wrong. Infamous is an action game that puts the emphasis on the ''action'' rather then faffing around. The game is so fun because there is so much to do and the game is so long. The story is rather subtle because, you know, it gets in the way of the ''blowing **** up'' part of the game. So what do you do the entire game? you electrify, fry and zap everything that's in your way. The missions are varied so you usually don't do the same thing twice. The dialog is simple enough and has it's charm. The comicbook style of the game is very cool and the characters are interesting. The fact that you can choose how to play the game(evil or good) isn't that importent, except that you get a few different powers and moves and the story barely changes. of course, it's stil a nice touch. The free roaming in the game is really fun and intuitive. I really think ''Sucker punch'' did a fantastic job with this game, just as they did with the sly games. So let's say bravo, and knowing Indamous 2 is out I'm planning to buy the game as soon as possible. Electric awsomeness.… Expand
  81. JDConspirator
    Jul 15, 2011
    9
    Superhero sandbox games have been given a super charged volt of electricity thanks to Infamous. With an impressive amount of content, a decent narrative, brilliant character development and stylish comic book cutscens, Infamous creates a stalwart landing as a PS3 exclusive. Yeah the CQC is clunky, the parkour is jittery if very responsive and enemies can show bouts of superhuman visualSuperhero sandbox games have been given a super charged volt of electricity thanks to Infamous. With an impressive amount of content, a decent narrative, brilliant character development and stylish comic book cutscens, Infamous creates a stalwart landing as a PS3 exclusive. Yeah the CQC is clunky, the parkour is jittery if very responsive and enemies can show bouts of superhuman visual perceptual awareness, which can result in teeth grinding deaths. But Infamous is so content rich and loaded with interesting exposition that it overcomes these faults by in large.… Expand
  82. Navelpluis1337
    Jul 11, 2011
    9
    A brilliant game that lets you choose if you want to be a hero, or one of the bad guys. The gameplay and the looks of the game are solid, and it is great fun to just walk/run/climb/hover through Empire City, whether you are saving or electrocuting its inhabitants in the process. Obtaining new powers is fun, and the XP system forces you to prioritize which you really need.
    Minor faults    A brilliant game that lets you choose if you want to be a hero, or one of the bad guys. The gameplay and the looks of the game are solid, and it is great fun to just walk/run/climb/hover through Empire City, whether you are saving or electrocuting its inhabitants in the process. Obtaining new powers is fun, and the XP system forces you to prioritize which you really need.
    Minor faults haunt this game though. For weird reasons I randomly dropped through the level or was able to climb on unclimbable objects. It is also hard to feel real sympathy for the characters, as they are not quite recognizable.
    Still, playing the game is great fun, and highly suggested if you own a PS3.    … Expand
  83. AlnORTIZ
    Jul 8, 2011
    9
    When I got this game over a year ago, I was amazed of what Sucker Punch would do other than another Sly Cooper. The pros of this game is the comic book type story, gameplay, and voice actors. The only real con is the visuals because they sort of lack some color to me, but this doesn't mean that the graphics look bad. Overall, this is one of the best PS3 exclusives to date and definitelyWhen I got this game over a year ago, I was amazed of what Sucker Punch would do other than another Sly Cooper. The pros of this game is the comic book type story, gameplay, and voice actors. The only real con is the visuals because they sort of lack some color to me, but this doesn't mean that the graphics look bad. Overall, this is one of the best PS3 exclusives to date and definitely check this title out.… Expand
  84. mattonify
    Jul 7, 2011
    8
    great game and truly addictive, I have had it since day one and still in 2011 it is one of my favourite games. I love the good or evil options and just think the story line is amazing. The replay value really boosts up the games score . MY fault for this game is that when you have done the story line 2 times there's not much else to do and you end up wandering around or skating intogreat game and truly addictive, I have had it since day one and still in 2011 it is one of my favourite games. I love the good or evil options and just think the story line is amazing. The replay value really boosts up the games score . MY fault for this game is that when you have done the story line 2 times there's not much else to do and you end up wandering around or skating into trains ( or is that just me). peace off.… Expand
  85. CD001
    Jul 5, 2011
    10
    Maybe a little late reviewing this as it's been out for a couple of years but I just picked it up on a whim from the PSN "Welcome Back" pack (it was therefore free, therefore nothing to lose). OK, lets start with the bad. It does look a little dated, the graphics are a little ill-defined and could use some better anti-aliasing. Some of the voice acting is a bit stereotypical/dodgy andMaybe a little late reviewing this as it's been out for a couple of years but I just picked it up on a whim from the PSN "Welcome Back" pack (it was therefore free, therefore nothing to lose). OK, lets start with the bad. It does look a little dated, the graphics are a little ill-defined and could use some better anti-aliasing. Some of the voice acting is a bit stereotypical/dodgy and sometimes the "grab onto anything" parkour movement system can be a little iffy, sometimes you can't grab something you want to because you miss by a half inch and sometimes, like when you're trying to dodge a bulletstorm by jumping off a roof... you'll grab an edge and end up full of lead.

    HOWEVER, everything else about the game is brilliant - the parkour movement system (other than the odd foible) works very well, you can climb pretty much anything - you're a free-runner who can leap off tall buildings without suffering injury AND you can shoot "lightning bolts" out of your hands... what's not to love! So it's a little dated now, playability-wise it's probably still one of the best games going - it's just, well, fun - lots of fun. Definitely a game every PS3 owner should have - I'd give it a 95, closer to 10 than 9 anyway :)    … Expand
  86. MillionPoundHam
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    One of the few superhero games, that actually made me feel all "giddy like a school girl". Infamous is also one of the few games that I replayed a few times, which I consider a shining recommendation of its brilliance.
  87. cjeman
    Jun 25, 2011
    10
    InFamous is one of my all time favorites. It is a great break from boring and repetitive FPSs. First, the gameplay: new, fresh, fun, and dang enjoyable. The karma system that can change your various electric type powers is neat and adds an incredible amount of depth with good/bad decisions. The story is one of the best I've ever had the pleasure to be a part of. From the protagonists,InFamous is one of my all time favorites. It is a great break from boring and repetitive FPSs. First, the gameplay: new, fresh, fun, and dang enjoyable. The karma system that can change your various electric type powers is neat and adds an incredible amount of depth with good/bad decisions. The story is one of the best I've ever had the pleasure to be a part of. From the protagonists, antagonists, and everywhere in between, the story makes you care about the characters and what happens to them. The plot has great twists and turns as you discover more about the world you, Cole McGrath, has been flung into. Sure there are a bit ends and odds that could be tidied up and a more innovative hand-to-hand combat system would be amazing, but this game bring the comic book genre into the new generation. A great game and a worthy buy.… Expand
  88. Moviebuffreview
    Jun 22, 2011
    8
    inFamous is an exciting open world game with a solid story, good moral choices that change the outcome of the ending, great controls, fun mechanics, and some good graphics. Some repetition does hurt the mission structure towards the end, and RPG enemies on hard difficulty are frustrating and tiring, but otherwise this is a great game that Playstation 3 fans should own!
  89. deathsgrin22
    Jun 21, 2011
    10
    Infamous is many things. It is fun. It is expansive. And overall, it is a great superhero game. Although it may be short for some, I thoroughly enjoyed playing both karmas all the way through. For those looking for a challenge, i would suggest hard mode. Only advice i can give is too watch how much power you have left and to get all of your exp before you finish the game for there are veryInfamous is many things. It is fun. It is expansive. And overall, it is a great superhero game. Although it may be short for some, I thoroughly enjoyed playing both karmas all the way through. For those looking for a challenge, i would suggest hard mode. Only advice i can give is too watch how much power you have left and to get all of your exp before you finish the game for there are very few enemies after you complete all the missions.… Expand
  90. Ligas
    Jun 19, 2011
    9
    Fun game to play. I liked this game a lot, finally a robust superhero game. Like most superhero games it gets old BUT, this is has the chance to choose whether to be a hero or a villain.
  91. Watermelon789
    Jun 13, 2011
    9
    Whether is the sandbox city or your electricity powers, inFamous is a top-notch game. I started with the sequel and noticed all the big improvements the second has compared to the first one. Either way Infamous is awesome, the story is compelling and interesting and pulls you to be focus on it. Since some of the flaws are based in the graphics ( a little to aged or bland ) the gameplay isWhether is the sandbox city or your electricity powers, inFamous is a top-notch game. I started with the sequel and noticed all the big improvements the second has compared to the first one. Either way Infamous is awesome, the story is compelling and interesting and pulls you to be focus on it. Since some of the flaws are based in the graphics ( a little to aged or bland ) the gameplay is great. I can't wait to get my hands on the comics. Get it now!!!… Expand
  92. Goppfather
    Jun 8, 2011
    8
    Im reviewing this 2 years after the game released mainly because I missed it the first time around. I got the game on the PSN welcome back program for free. I am a little blown away by how good the game is. The physics are near perfect, the story is solid and there are tons of time to be spend exploring Empire City. Anyone wondering which games to get on the PSN welcome back list, thisIm reviewing this 2 years after the game released mainly because I missed it the first time around. I got the game on the PSN welcome back program for free. I am a little blown away by how good the game is. The physics are near perfect, the story is solid and there are tons of time to be spend exploring Empire City. Anyone wondering which games to get on the PSN welcome back list, this should be your first choice if you haven't played it already. Very nice surprise 2 years later:)… Expand
  93. Nullblade
    May 26, 2011
    7
    Infamous is a great superhero game. Just understand that you are designed hero. If you get that and you like electricity as a power then, this is the game for you, otherwise you will hate this game. Really it comes down to that.
  94. NickLp1995
    May 21, 2011
    9
    Absolute masterpiece.. Engaging and surprising plot. Excellent and interesting characters. Graphics a little bit smudgy at times but still excellent. Nothing else to say..
  95. ArchaicSword
    May 17, 2011
    10
    I got a PS3 late in the generation (Christmas 2010) and was excited to pick up all the games I had missed with InFamous being very high on my list and it did not disappoint. After playing Prototype and Crackdown and other open world action games of this sort, I must say I enjoyed InFamous the most by far. The others are great in their own right, but if I had to choose one I'd go withI got a PS3 late in the generation (Christmas 2010) and was excited to pick up all the games I had missed with InFamous being very high on my list and it did not disappoint. After playing Prototype and Crackdown and other open world action games of this sort, I must say I enjoyed InFamous the most by far. The others are great in their own right, but if I had to choose one I'd go with InFamous. Incredible gameplay, great powers (wish for some more spectacular powers but that's just nit picking), great story and an amazing art direction as well. People compare Prototype and InFamous (and some throw Crackdown in there too) since they both came out around the same time, but they're both different games in how they handle and how they approach things and have positives in their own right. Infamous is very amazing and I for one cannot wait for InFamous 2 in a couple weeks!… Expand
  96. GamerKnightJ
    May 13, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game that is throughly enjoyable from start to finish, no matter what path you choose.
    In inFamous, you play a messenger known as Cole McGrath. After a freak explosion, which caused Cole to gain electrical related powers, you go on a journey throughout Empire City to find out the truth on why this happened to you. I really like the comic book layout when it is displayed through various cutscenes, as it gives a true sense that this is a 'superhero' kind of game. One of the main factors that I really liked was the whole Karma system. The Karma system throughout the game, is where certain decisions you make in the game, affect your appearance, the colour of your electrical powers and how characters react to you. Basically you can either be hated upon, or looked upon as a hero in the eyes of the stricken city. The Karma system gives more depth and realism to this sort of game. Instead of just being a straight forward game, where you just have to play as the 'hero', this game gives you the choice. You can help the citizens of Empire City or restrain or kill the citizens.
    For all of you that have a Playstation 3, this game is a must buy.    … Expand
  97. jb369
    Apr 22, 2011
    6
    I played this game with great hopes, after reading several good reviews from trusted websites and magazines. I was playing for the first hour with a smile on my face, enjoying the fact that this game was different from the rest of the games being released nowadays. However, after the first hour, I realized this was the only thing I liked about the game. The gameplay is tiring andI played this game with great hopes, after reading several good reviews from trusted websites and magazines. I was playing for the first hour with a smile on my face, enjoying the fact that this game was different from the rest of the games being released nowadays. However, after the first hour, I realized this was the only thing I liked about the game. The gameplay is tiring and repetitive, and the plot had no thickness to it that dragged me in and made me stay with this game until the end. Instead, I was sitting, regretting my purchase and wondering why this game had been given such high reviews. Other people may feel differently, but in my opinion, it wouldn't hurt to give inFamous a miss.… Expand
  98. ArkonBlade
    Mar 24, 2011
    8
    a pretty fun game of being a super hero in a huge city . theres some diversity in the missions never making them feel boring . some great boss battles alot of cool powers to use . decent voice acting and a fairly good story making this a pretty good game .controls also work pretty well. downside is missions may be good but not alot of extra stuff to do unless you wana find shards to givea pretty fun game of being a super hero in a huge city . theres some diversity in the missions never making them feel boring . some great boss battles alot of cool powers to use . decent voice acting and a fairly good story making this a pretty good game .controls also work pretty well. downside is missions may be good but not alot of extra stuff to do unless you wana find shards to give you more power which i do not like to do. i do not want to play hide and go seek in a game. also a few bugs and glitches like getting stuck in things and freeze ups although they are not very common . also i really wish cole could fly woulda been so much nicer to get around the city.still solid game and i like that you can go good or evil makes for atleast 1 extra replay .… Expand
  99. A1bert
    Mar 21, 2011
    2
    The graphics are good but the way u play is like Prototype u do the same thing over and over. And i hate climbing buildings. I like playing prototype better cause u do several things. I hate it.
  100. Inuit_Dude
    Mar 20, 2011
    0
    i could not play this game due to his squeky pants did anyone else notice his pants and how annoyingly loud they were why would they do that it really pissed me off
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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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