inFamous

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1533 Ratings

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  1. JamesC
    Jun 4, 2009
    9
    Great graphics, great animation, great sound, great gameplay. in FAMOUS is the first open world adventure on the ps3 but already i think it tops GTA. The vast collection of moves and choices required to progress help to create this game what it is and the final relevation on both endings will leave you wanting more.
  2. ViciousOne
    Jun 6, 2009
    9
    I was pleasantly surprised at just how much fun I had playing this game. I remember when I was younger and games used to get me so involved that I would beat them in just a few days and with this game, it was the same. I had trouble putting the controller down until the game was done even though I only wanted more when it was over. The controls are great, the graphics look nice, the I was pleasantly surprised at just how much fun I had playing this game. I remember when I was younger and games used to get me so involved that I would beat them in just a few days and with this game, it was the same. I had trouble putting the controller down until the game was done even though I only wanted more when it was over. The controls are great, the graphics look nice, the gameplay and missions were varied and enjoyable. Now I'm all set to play the whole game again on Evil and eagerly waiting any word on DLC or a sequel. I didn't expect so much from this game but it really delivered. There were things that could have made it better and have more replay value, but it was definitely great while it lasted. I really hope Prototype can at least be just as good if not better.… Expand
  3. JessicaH
    Jan 13, 2010
    9
    Infamous was the first game I finished for my PS3. I highly recommend it. Infamous has stellar gameplay; there are so many little features that make this game enjoyable. For example, instead of falling off a narrow rope (which happens in God of War), Infamous knows I want to stay on the rope. Infamous also understands that I do not want to walk off the edges of buildings/cliffs (which Infamous was the first game I finished for my PS3. I highly recommend it. Infamous has stellar gameplay; there are so many little features that make this game enjoyable. For example, instead of falling off a narrow rope (which happens in God of War), Infamous knows I want to stay on the rope. Infamous also understands that I do not want to walk off the edges of buildings/cliffs (which happens in Batman: Arkham Asylum); if I want off a building, I will choose jump instead of walk. There is also a mini-map on the screen at all time (in Batman you have to exit to a full screen map). The mini-map even shows outlines of the building shapes (very helpful), and uses up and down arrows to let you know if your objective/foe is above or below you. In addition to the story, there are optional side quests to keep things interesting. Although you can play through as evil or nice, there is nothing else in the way of replay value (aside from working towards trophies). The skills in Infamous were unlocked at a nice pace. I also liked that upon receiving a new skill, you were given a mission to complete so that you could get used to your new skill. Infamous definitely helped me improve my FPS skills with the PS3 controller (big change from mouse and keyboard!).… Expand
  4. DanielT
    Jan 7, 2010
    9
    The only reason why this is actually not on my list - which consists of games of a score of 8 or higher) is a stupid one: I don't have it. Or rather, it's in my house but it's not mine. InFAMOUS is an excellent superhero/shooter game that rivals Arkaham Asylum, with the exception of practically growing your own hero and deciding what he does. Ah, the delight of choosing to The only reason why this is actually not on my list - which consists of games of a score of 8 or higher) is a stupid one: I don't have it. Or rather, it's in my house but it's not mine. InFAMOUS is an excellent superhero/shooter game that rivals Arkaham Asylum, with the exception of practically growing your own hero and deciding what he does. Ah, the delight of choosing to save a baby or eat it... Wait, WTF?… Expand
  5. JonsonL.
    May 27, 2009
    9
    I see plenty of people bashing this game for minor technical glitches. If you focus on technical glitches, many games this gen are littered with them. Take a close look at the heavily praised Gears Of War games for example. They have their fair share of technical glitches, especially online, but they are good games so people look past it. If you have a strong focus on the negative when I see plenty of people bashing this game for minor technical glitches. If you focus on technical glitches, many games this gen are littered with them. Take a close look at the heavily praised Gears Of War games for example. They have their fair share of technical glitches, especially online, but they are good games so people look past it. If you have a strong focus on the negative when reviewing games then that is what you will find. Obviously there are visual glitches such as jagged lines and pop-in throughout the game. Glitches aside, I play on a 46" Sony Bravia HDTV and this is a very good looking game in full HD. The lighting effects and the textures are particularly well done. Also, the story is interesting and the comic book style cut scenes are beautifully done. While traversing Empire City what struck me is how fluid and intuitive scaling the entire city is. Cole can climb the way I wished that Altair could in Assassin's Creed. One thing I love is that I can jump off a tall building and land on a powerline far below if I aim correctly. I also like the fact that Cole can engage in a shoot out no matter what his position is. You can be hanging from the ledge of a building and still shooting reapers down below. The fact is, if Sucker Punch had created a game that was entirely derived from market research then we would have the same crap we have seen repeatedly over this current console generation. while playing Infamous I feel that I am playing a game that was designed first and foremost to be fun to play. I know that Sucker Punch designed this game, just as the Sly Cooper franchise, from the ground up with a fun gameplay experience being the main objective. They have achieved this admirably. This game plain and simple is fun as hell to play. That in my book is the most important factor in gaming. A job well done for Sucker Punch. I look forward to playing any future titles they release as well.… Expand
  6. RayI
    May 27, 2009
    9
    I'm not a regular gamer, but inFamous pulled me in and has been a lot of fun to play. Not perfect, but easy to pick up, with well-thought-out controls and plenty to do.
  7. SebastianW.
    May 28, 2009
    9
    This is a truly GREAT game. I played it over 14 hours now and have 46% of progress so far. that looks very promising. and if you think about it that you can play it a second time on evil... that is really good. the gameplay is really fun and the many different attacks and moves are totally awesome. there are story-missions, side-mission and side-side-missions... if you can call them that This is a truly GREAT game. I played it over 14 hours now and have 46% of progress so far. that looks very promising. and if you think about it that you can play it a second time on evil... that is really good. the gameplay is really fun and the many different attacks and moves are totally awesome. there are story-missions, side-mission and side-side-missions... if you can call them that way :D that gives you much playtime. and apart from that you can collect voicetapes that explain the storyline, and you can collect hidden power ups to gain you powers. the only downside are the 'not evertime' great graphics. at some locations you can really see that it is running at 720p with very sharp edges. but that doesn't stop it from being GREAT FUN to play. and if you are underground the engine begins to shine. the light effects are just beautiful to see. and the soundtrack is also very unique, never heard sounds like this. and bugs... only had 1 in 14 hours... not bad if you ask me... appeared after playing 6hours straight... going through the streets while going on the streets :D fell into nowhere and respawned at a hospital. one last thing: the spawnpoints a very well set and you won't get upset like in other games. i'm playing on hard and never had the feeling to be resetted to far away.… Expand
  8. MonsieurB.
    May 29, 2009
    9
    I wanted to rate it 9.5 but not possible and as there are no perfect games I won't rate it a 10. This is an action game that is a lot of fun. Been playing it for 2 days now and I really enjoy it. For the first time i'm even following the storyline which seems to be very interesting. This might be one of the first games I will play actually till the end. Is it the best game ever? I wanted to rate it 9.5 but not possible and as there are no perfect games I won't rate it a 10. This is an action game that is a lot of fun. Been playing it for 2 days now and I really enjoy it. For the first time i'm even following the storyline which seems to be very interesting. This might be one of the first games I will play actually till the end. Is it the best game ever? Probably not but it is one of the most fun to play.… Expand
  9. TomC.
    May 30, 2009
    9
    Great fun, only let down by pop ins and animations. Worth your hard earned cash!
  10. NurK.
    May 30, 2009
    9
    Great game. Haven't yet completed, but have played enough to say that this is an amazing game. The only thing that keeps it from being a 10 is that there a lot of times when you really don't know what direction you're being attacked from if you're not paying close attention to the HUD. I'm doing a "Good" playthrough right now, then will do an "Evil".
  11. TravisT
    May 31, 2009
    9
    Great game overall, some bugs but they take from the innovative and new gameplay. Any reviews below an 8 are obvious bias. Great story-line, gameplay, and great graphics especially since its an open-world game.
  12. billd
    Jun 11, 2009
    9
    Great fun. The game's missions don't get stale. I have played through the game twice now and the side missions are still fun to do. There is a lot of variety. The levelling up system is fun and force you to do the side missions if you want to max out the skills. The nice thing though with the variable missions is that getting points to upgrade your skills doesn't feel like Great fun. The game's missions don't get stale. I have played through the game twice now and the side missions are still fun to do. There is a lot of variety. The levelling up system is fun and force you to do the side missions if you want to max out the skills. The nice thing though with the variable missions is that getting points to upgrade your skills doesn't feel like grinding. This is a great game that everyone should try. If you are into sandbox games do not miss this gem.… Expand
  13. SammyR
    Jun 1, 2009
    9
    IinFAMOUS is a joy to play. It truly allows the player to feel like a super hero. The powers are exciting and the story is fun and keeps players wanting to see what happens next. It has plenty of technical issues, but surprisingly, none of them take away from the core experience. inFAMOUS is one of the most pure fun games I've played in years, and if you have a PS3, you owe it to IinFAMOUS is a joy to play. It truly allows the player to feel like a super hero. The powers are exciting and the story is fun and keeps players wanting to see what happens next. It has plenty of technical issues, but surprisingly, none of them take away from the core experience. inFAMOUS is one of the most pure fun games I've played in years, and if you have a PS3, you owe it to yourself to play this one.… Expand
  14. RudyD
    Jun 14, 2009
    9
    Excellent game. Takes a long time to complete and is very addictive. A little frustrating at the beginning since you don't start off with many powers but it just gives you great incentive to play and gain powers. Story isn't bad either.
  15. LexW
    Jun 14, 2009
    9
    The story is unsurprisingly gripping from the creators of the Sly series, and the frantic action and frankly kick-ass electrical superpowers make it hard to put down. The gameplay is exceedingly addicting, and the slightly repetitive side missions are made up for the new powers and upgrades that you get while completing them. Graphically it is very impressive for a sandbox game. Pop-in is The story is unsurprisingly gripping from the creators of the Sly series, and the frantic action and frankly kick-ass electrical superpowers make it hard to put down. The gameplay is exceedingly addicting, and the slightly repetitive side missions are made up for the new powers and upgrades that you get while completing them. Graphically it is very impressive for a sandbox game. Pop-in is at a minimum, and is really only noticeable when you're riding a train at high speeds. Choosing to be good or evil is a satisfying experience, and doesn't change the overall story enough so that the much hinted-at sequel will suffer from the karma differences. Despite all this, inFAMOUS does have its issues, including occasional glitches. I once saw a Reaper (the first enemies you see) that was caught in a falling animation and just looped through the same fall over and over again. I also fell through the world one time, but it didn't have much of an effect on the mission since checkpoints are sprinkled around generously. I highly recommend this game. It can be described as a shooter with electric bullets (that happen to come out of your and) with an open world and platforming elements. A very solid game that is well worth the cash.… Expand
  16. EddyT
    Jun 18, 2009
    9
    A very fun open world game. I've never really been into these kind of superhero type games but this game is very big. I think the mission variety is enough to keep it from being repetitive. The enemy types may be few but the combination create more of a challenge.
  17. AnonymousMC
    Jun 3, 2009
    9
    This metascore of 85 is a complete insult to this game. I expected the game to be good, but I was completely surprised by how good it actually was when I got it. Not once did I think the game was getting too repetitive. Even though you go through the underground substations many times, you never get tired of it because each time you get a kick ass power. The graphics and cutscenes areThis metascore of 85 is a complete insult to this game. I expected the game to be good, but I was completely surprised by how good it actually was when I got it. Not once did I think the game was getting too repetitive. Even though you go through the underground substations many times, you never get tired of it because each time you get a kick ass power. The graphics and cutscenes are completely amazing. I love the graphic novel style cutscenes. And the story of this game is beyond words. I have never bonded with a video game character since MGS4. You feel every consequence of the decisions you make. The emotional load you take when you decide to save or kill your girlfriend is incredible. You actually feel like you need to avenge her death if she dies.

    While there are a few bugs here and there, it's nothing serious. The replay value of this game is mind-staggering, if you beat the game as a hero, you can play all over again as a villain and with a different story.

    9.4/10    … Expand
  18. JordeeM.
    Jun 4, 2009
    9
    Excellent anything under an 8 is pure robbery for this game, looks amazing, plays great, must buy. Moving through the city is a blast.
  19. TimS
    Jun 7, 2009
    9
    There are plenty of side missions which vary the gameplay and graphically it is quite impressive.The amount of people giving this game a bad score would lead you to believe otherwise,but they are mostly coming from people who feel Prototype will be better,yet there is only 1 review 2 days before its release?Anyhow,pick this game up as the parkour is entertaining,you can give this game There are plenty of side missions which vary the gameplay and graphically it is quite impressive.The amount of people giving this game a bad score would lead you to believe otherwise,but they are mostly coming from people who feel Prototype will be better,yet there is only 1 review 2 days before its release?Anyhow,pick this game up as the parkour is entertaining,you can give this game multiple playthroughs,and the comic book style really does a great job as representing this as an opriginal comic book superhero game.Buy it and support another great dev in sucker punch.… Expand
  20. AnonymousMC
    Jun 9, 2009
    9
    i've just finished my "good" play though and i'm on to my "evil" one. the glitches do not take away from this game at all, as they are few and far between. there aren't many toys in this sandbox...but i'm having a great time looking for all the blast shards. item collecting is usually so mundane. anyway, excellent game! no ps3 owner should go without at least renting it.
  21. CT
    Jul 3, 2009
    9
    Pretty good game. enjoyed it. having a choice in your destiny is nice - being good or evil. I think its one of the better sand box games that came out on the PS3. Liked it better than Prototype, which I have too, the story, the controls and the graphics was just better. but not to say that Prototype was horrible - you get to kill & destroy everything in your path in that one, inFamous was Pretty good game. enjoyed it. having a choice in your destiny is nice - being good or evil. I think its one of the better sand box games that came out on the PS3. Liked it better than Prototype, which I have too, the story, the controls and the graphics was just better. but not to say that Prototype was horrible - you get to kill & destroy everything in your path in that one, inFamous was just the better game. it seem a more complete sand box game experience, though it can get a little repetitive after awhile, but no less a great game. That's just my opinion.… Expand
  22. MelvinS
    Aug 12, 2009
    9
    This was among the better games I've played during this generation of consoles. While it definitely wasn't perfect, it managed to do plenty of things right and overall provided an enjoyable experience (which is what you should be looking for in a game.) Sure, things got a little tedious after awhile and even though the side missions were somewhat varied they end up being the This was among the better games I've played during this generation of consoles. While it definitely wasn't perfect, it managed to do plenty of things right and overall provided an enjoyable experience (which is what you should be looking for in a game.) Sure, things got a little tedious after awhile and even though the side missions were somewhat varied they end up being the same thing over and over again. I was willing to overlook the flaws to see this gem for what it really was. This, Dead Rising and No More Heroes were games with flaws that ended up being great somewhat because of them.… Expand
  23. JuanC.
    Jan 27, 2010
    9
    InFamous is one of the best PS3 exclusives of all time. Sucker Punch has came with an interesting concept that you can decide to be a hero or a villan in the game. The story is also great as the way how you control your actions in the game, affects the story of the game. Another take is the variations of the powers that you can test with. After you beat the good side, you'll InFamous is one of the best PS3 exclusives of all time. Sucker Punch has came with an interesting concept that you can decide to be a hero or a villan in the game. The story is also great as the way how you control your actions in the game, affects the story of the game. Another take is the variations of the powers that you can test with. After you beat the good side, you'll definitely be playing again to try out the evil side. I suggest that all PS3 users give this game a try.… Expand
  24. DavidL
    Nov 29, 2009
    9
    I liked this game alot, finally a robust superhero game. I like that you can choose to be good or evil and the robust graphics. It has some graphical bugs and such though, which keeps me from giving it a full score. Totally worth buying!
  25. DominicM.
    May 26, 2009
    9
    Excellent game, not without some flaws, but great story, fun gameplay and many side missions keep this game entertaining. I cant wait for the sequel for them to get those flaws ironed out!
  26. CameronL.
    May 27, 2009
    9
    My only complaint is the pop-in distance, plus the repetitive environments/character animations. The lightning effects are superb and i am yet to run into any lag. Cole can be nicely maneuvered up buildings but, will cling to objects when unwanted. Character voices seem very grim, which fits the theme of the game i guess. The game shows its ties with the "Sly Cooper" series even further My only complaint is the pop-in distance, plus the repetitive environments/character animations. The lightning effects are superb and i am yet to run into any lag. Cole can be nicely maneuvered up buildings but, will cling to objects when unwanted. Character voices seem very grim, which fits the theme of the game i guess. The game shows its ties with the "Sly Cooper" series even further with the comic style cut-scenes which is are very pleasant to watch. The combat is as polished as it can get, allowing you to use different powers on command. NPCs interact with the environment seamlessly. Citizens will search through the garbage and go window shopping, taking pictures of you showing off. Gang members will run through the streets shooting at windows and the innocent, or will be getting in a occasional fight with another gang. The game is complete with 300 collectibles, 2 different paths of missions, and side missions. All of which add extended replayability. I highly recommend this game to others.… Expand
  27. NickR.
    May 27, 2009
    9
    I haven't had this much fun in a game for a while, last game was Fallout 3. This is similar fun, but a very different and almost fun I remember having playing games when I was a kid. (30 now)
  28. TylerH.
    May 27, 2009
    9
    Its a fun game. Not perfect, graphics are well done, but could have been better in certain areas. Some definite repetition, but its integrated well enough with the plot and your powers to be completely tolerable. Environment is great with everything climb-able, fantastic cut-scenes, and a pretty good plot for as far into the game as i am. 3 islands, each fairly large. This is a definite Its a fun game. Not perfect, graphics are well done, but could have been better in certain areas. Some definite repetition, but its integrated well enough with the plot and your powers to be completely tolerable. Environment is great with everything climb-able, fantastic cut-scenes, and a pretty good plot for as far into the game as i am. 3 islands, each fairly large. This is a definite must-buy, if for whatever reason afraid about purchasing, at least give it a rent... or you'd be missing out on a truly fun game.… Expand
  29. mikew
    May 27, 2009
    9
    Excellent game with excellent controls the reveiwers giving this masterpiece less then it deserves are garbage the fact is its a great game thats a blast to play.
  30. [Anonymous]
    May 28, 2009
    9
    OK I have played the game and I loved it. But the people marking it down because of what? The controls are not inverted? You can change that via options menu as always. A dull city, Its had an explosion in it! People arn't going to be happy and there's not going to be rainbows everywhere. Still great graphics, great gameply, its repeatable and fun
  31. RobC.
    May 28, 2009
    9
    The game revolutionizes open-world platforming by letting you scale and climb any structure with seamless and rewarding controls. I've had more fun just running around InFamous from roof-to-roof than I've ever had driving around Liberty City in GTA4. Brilliant Sucker Punch!
  32. GamerX
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    A VERY fun open world game. Could get some of the powers a bit quicker as I felt really gimped going from the demo to the actual game. Not as many options of other things to do like in GTA4 is the only reason for me this isn't a 10.
  33. JonahS
    Jun 22, 2009
    9
    I was expecting to like this game, but not as much as I do. I want to play it when I can, and think about playing it when I am not home. When I was at BestBuy the other day to buy a movie, I found myself on the game aisle flipping through the gamebook for inFamous, just reading about the things I have already done! I have been kinda bored with all games in general, but this title I was expecting to like this game, but not as much as I do. I want to play it when I can, and think about playing it when I am not home. When I was at BestBuy the other day to buy a movie, I found myself on the game aisle flipping through the gamebook for inFamous, just reading about the things I have already done! I have been kinda bored with all games in general, but this title completely woke me up. I haven't even left a game review on this site before being inspired by this game. P.S. not obsessed, just enthusiastic.… Expand
  34. DavidA
    Jun 6, 2009
    9
    This is one of the best games to be released on the playstation 3 for quite some time. The free-roaming is such a great feel, and with being able to climb buildings, jump across to other buildings, upgrade and gain new powers, it's a unique and fun game and kicks spider-man in it's behind! It has a great story-line that has a nice little twist which I only guessed right at the This is one of the best games to be released on the playstation 3 for quite some time. The free-roaming is such a great feel, and with being able to climb buildings, jump across to other buildings, upgrade and gain new powers, it's a unique and fun game and kicks spider-man in it's behind! It has a great story-line that has a nice little twist which I only guessed right at the end of the game in the final boss battle. The fact that it has a morality rate (karma) of being good or evil will change the outcome of the game and changes your powers completely and makes you at least play the game twice to get a feel of being good and then evil. It's good how each karma status gives you different effects on your power upgrades, such as good being able to give you energy and health, and evil being more destructive. inFamous also includes a nice set of trophies that aren't silly things like killing 500 pedestrians and killing 1000 enemies, but more like completed all stunts and traveling on a train for 2km, etc. It also has trophies as you progress through the story line, a set for being good and set for being evil. I would say it only has one flaw, and that's not being able to go inside buildings, the whole game is set outside, but it would of been better to be able to go inside buildings and trash the place instead of just blowing up cars. I would have definately given this game a rating of 10 if it included being able to go inside buildings.… Expand
  35. Gene
    Jun 9, 2009
    9
    I've been playing InFamous since it first came out and I still play and enjoy the game very much. There's a lot to do in InFamous, and yes, it may get repetitive, but almost every open world game is. Everything from GTA4, to Saints Row and yada yada. What makes Infamous really stand out is the story, the ability to choose between good and evil, and the different powers you can I've been playing InFamous since it first came out and I still play and enjoy the game very much. There's a lot to do in InFamous, and yes, it may get repetitive, but almost every open world game is. Everything from GTA4, to Saints Row and yada yada. What makes Infamous really stand out is the story, the ability to choose between good and evil, and the different powers you can unlock by choosing your karma. The battles are amazing and the enemies can be very challenging at times. All in all, I thought InFamous was a very well done game and I'm sure I'll be enjoying it for quite a while.… Expand
  36. GregNahay
    Jul 11, 2009
    9
    9.5! In Hd this title really shines. Unlike titles like Prototype that have no substance to the atmosphere and look like they take place in a flat textured vacuum inFamous gives a better sense of distance and height than any other game I can think of. Add to that a great story and an in depth leveling system with meaningful options and you have the best single player game of 2009 to date
  37. SamIr
    Jul 26, 2009
    9
    An impressive game which in my opinion should be seen as a standard for any developer trying to create an open world superhero game. Fighting enemies is very fun because the main character acquires many awesome electricity based powers, such as Shock Grenades which cause massive explosions and stick to enemies so that they become the center of the blast, Megawatt Hammer which is a power An impressive game which in my opinion should be seen as a standard for any developer trying to create an open world superhero game. Fighting enemies is very fun because the main character acquires many awesome electricity based powers, such as Shock Grenades which cause massive explosions and stick to enemies so that they become the center of the blast, Megawatt Hammer which is a power that lets Cole fire electricity orbs that act like rockets and by the end of the game he can create a lightning strike from the sky which can kill any enemy when they get into contact with it. He also gains powers which help him traverse through the whole city in the game faster, such as the induction Grind which lets him grind on rail tracks, wires and the like. I've been able to enjoy the game very much but there are a few problems with it. Like for example, the game has no new game+ option so you can't complete the game and restart from the beginning while retaining all your powers. After completing it you're left to explore the city and complete the side missions, get all the dead drops and blast shards, assuming you haven't done those before completion but most of the side missions aren't very fun and trying to acquire all the dead drops and blast shards get boring real quick. All in all, a very fun game with impressive features such as the karma system and fast climbing feature. I'll be looking forward to the sequel. Great work, Sucker Punch.… Expand
  38. FuzzyMan
    Aug 28, 2009
    9
    WTF? Why is this game getting bad scores from critics? What they think that [Prototype] is better? HAHAHA. inFAMOUS can beat Prototype with a stick and not be ashamed of it. The game has a much better storyline with a twist at the end that'll make you go OMG. The gameplay is superb. It takes a lot of cues from Assassin's Creed and Crackdown and improves upon them. The result is WTF? Why is this game getting bad scores from critics? What they think that [Prototype] is better? HAHAHA. inFAMOUS can beat Prototype with a stick and not be ashamed of it. The game has a much better storyline with a twist at the end that'll make you go OMG. The gameplay is superb. It takes a lot of cues from Assassin's Creed and Crackdown and improves upon them. The result is that you can climb almost anything in Empire City. Also Empire City has got to be the most fun sandbox world ever created along with Oblivion and San Andreas. Cole's powers are cool whether you're heroic or infamous. This game does have some repetition problems with its sidequests, but don't all sandbox games doo? Even GTA IV does. Fantastic game, ignore the 84 score it should at least be an 89. Job well done Sucker Punch!… Expand
  39. ChadH.
    Aug 3, 2009
    9
    I gave this game a 9. Sad, but true. It's a fun game with a lot of entertainment value. You constantly grow in the game despite reptitive quests, and it's that growth that makes the game fun. It's always entertaining creating new ways to dispatch your enemies through a mixture of old and new powers. Just pisses me off that this game which should clearly be a 7 at best is I gave this game a 9. Sad, but true. It's a fun game with a lot of entertainment value. You constantly grow in the game despite reptitive quests, and it's that growth that makes the game fun. It's always entertaining creating new ways to dispatch your enemies through a mixture of old and new powers. Just pisses me off that this game which should clearly be a 7 at best is forcibly a 9 or 10 in comparison to the pure junk that's developed these days. Fortunately this game is one of the few that's come out in recent years that you won't have to grind your teeth while forcing yourself to finish it in order to justify the 60 dollars you spent purchasing it.… Expand
  40. JosefH
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    I haven't enjoyed a game this much since I played Jak 3 for the Playstation 2. The story-line is brilliant, and perfectly executed, with plot-twists everywhere, and the ultimate decisions (known as 'Karma Moments') where you decide between good and evil, Hero and villain. The game's problems come in small glitches. I'm unsure why they happen, but invisible walls I haven't enjoyed a game this much since I played Jak 3 for the Playstation 2. The story-line is brilliant, and perfectly executed, with plot-twists everywhere, and the ultimate decisions (known as 'Karma Moments') where you decide between good and evil, Hero and villain. The game's problems come in small glitches. I'm unsure why they happen, but invisible walls pop up every now and then, and your dodge button is your "run to cover" button, so often has you simply putting your back up against a car instead of dodging bullets, but the gameplay is almost perfect parting these flaws. Every mission, and every power is extremely well designed. More problems come from the cut-scenes. The animations are fairly poor, and the voice acting at certain points seems incredibly rushed. However, Cole McGrath's voice (voiced by Jason Cottle) is brilliant throughout the game, and the comic-style sequences more than make up for the poorly animated in-game cut-scenes. Overall; the game has a great playing system, and great storyline, but there are a few technical bugs which do tend to annoy me. I'd give the game a 95%, which I should round up to a 10, but I'm not going to.… Expand
  41. JohnG
    Jan 23, 2010
    9
    Infamous is a great game that shows that superheroes can make good games. Paired with an unbelievably good story and style this game is a great one. The only flaw would be hitches in the climbing system.
  42. JonathanK.
    May 27, 2009
    9
    A masterfully done, exceedingly fun superhero sandbox game. Probably one of the best sandbox games I've played in a long time (I liked it much better than GTA IV) The controls are amazingly responsive, platforming in every game should be this fluid. The combat is fun and there are several ways to handle any combat situation (the game rewards you for being creative). The story is a A masterfully done, exceedingly fun superhero sandbox game. Probably one of the best sandbox games I've played in a long time (I liked it much better than GTA IV) The controls are amazingly responsive, platforming in every game should be this fluid. The combat is fun and there are several ways to handle any combat situation (the game rewards you for being creative). The story is a little lackluster, but the immersion is there. As perfect as it seems at first glance, I do have a few complaints. First off, sometimes the motion animations are a little wonky, this isn't a huge deal but sometimes I wish Cole would just stand up straight. Some of the sound effects (namely the running sound effect) are also a little... odd, especially the footsteps sound effects (which unfortunately you hear all the time). Those complaints are very forgivable and only skindeep. My biggest beef with the game is it penalizes you for playing realistically. Upper level skills are unlocked via the karma system, which only has 2 options, play as a saint, or play as the devil. If you try to take the middle road the game slams you by not letting you unlock the highest rank abilities. While that might not be a problem for some, for me it kind of hurts the immersion of the game. In one mission I might want to kill the guy who just called me a terrorist, but that doesn't mean I want to kick puppies later on, however the game gives you no choice if you want those amazing shock grenades. There should be an option to be neuteral and still be a badass. Those flaws aside, the game is ridiculously fun to play. The side missions are diverse and plentiful (and fun to boot) the story missions can be challenging at times but overall the game is at a pretty low-moderate difficulty. A very fun game none the less, if you have a PS3 you won't be disappointed buying this game.… Expand
  43. EvanS.
    May 27, 2009
    9
    There isn't that much thats technically impressive with this game, but I just cant put it down. Tons of fun.
  44. KyleT.
    May 27, 2009
    9
    I can't say how I'll like the ending or the remainder of the story, but after 9 or so solid hours of playing, I can say that inFAMOUS has bumped Crackdown a notch down on my "superhero sandbox" games list. Although the power leveling system isn't as robust and interesting, the format of the game has really kept me going. I agree that a few of the side missions are a bit I can't say how I'll like the ending or the remainder of the story, but after 9 or so solid hours of playing, I can say that inFAMOUS has bumped Crackdown a notch down on my "superhero sandbox" games list. Although the power leveling system isn't as robust and interesting, the format of the game has really kept me going. I agree that a few of the side missions are a bit tedious (following the courier comes to mind), but what game HASN'T had tedious side missions of some sort? The replayability is a tiny bit above Grand Theft Auto 4, with a whole set of new missions for an "evil" playthrough, Cutscenes, while sparse graphically, are still interesting and fit the story perfectly. The "comic book" feel is really prevalent and I enjoy it thoroughly. Combat and controls are EXCELLENT. While still challenging when thirty people are shooting at you from surrounding rooftops, it's easy to feel like a superhero when you do a charged drop on a group of bad guys and spin around shooting bolts of electricity everywhere. Incredibly satisfying too. Honestly, I'm a bit wary of people who have rated this below a 7.5. Not that I don't believe that they have their own opinions, but out of all of them, Eurogamer is the only site that has had any sort of justification other than "I don't like it, it sucks" generalities and various nitpicks. The 60 is just unforgivable.… Expand
  45. RandyO.
    May 28, 2009
    9
    Excellent open world game that gives you the feeling of being a true superhero.
  46. KameronF.
    May 28, 2009
    9
    With only a couple of minor flaws, this game delivers absolute fun, comic book style.
  47. GaryR
    Jun 12, 2009
    9
    Fantastic game! Didn't expect the game to have so much depth, but it will reward even the most casual of gamers. The story is average, keeps you going. The main draw for this game is the opportunity to go anywhere in an amazing 3D environment. It seemlessly blends intense action and free running to create a unique feel. The different abilities of the main character are easy to use Fantastic game! Didn't expect the game to have so much depth, but it will reward even the most casual of gamers. The story is average, keeps you going. The main draw for this game is the opportunity to go anywhere in an amazing 3D environment. It seemlessly blends intense action and free running to create a unique feel. The different abilities of the main character are easy to use with some of the stunts being difficult to master but rewarding. This would be a 10 if there was an online mode, however in it's absence you'll only really get the shelf life out of tihs one. Definitely worth full price to experience this.… Expand
  48. BarryC
    Jun 15, 2009
    9
    I was pleasently surpirsed by just how good this game is, a solid and, at times, imaginative set of gameplay mechanics (I defy anyone not to love the electric rail grind and static thrusters...) make this game genuinely fun to play. The difficultly does ramp up from about half way through onwards, forcing you to get good with all the abilities present, but apart from one or two dodgy I was pleasently surpirsed by just how good this game is, a solid and, at times, imaginative set of gameplay mechanics (I defy anyone not to love the electric rail grind and static thrusters...) make this game genuinely fun to play. The difficultly does ramp up from about half way through onwards, forcing you to get good with all the abilities present, but apart from one or two dodgy abilities, they all work well. The story works well also. I do have a couple of complaints with the slightly cartoonish, repetitive enemies, but I believe this has always been Sucker Punch's style, and it doesn't take much from the overall quality of the game. Highly recommended, and definitely a contender for my game of the year currently.… Expand
  49. BigTonesAUS
    Jun 17, 2009
    9
    Great title, lots of fun and the story is like a great comic book. Graphics are a little on the lower end of the Ps3 spectrum. Audio and voice acting are done very well. Controls are easy to pick up, all though the auto grab can get a little annoying. All in all a solid title.
  50. Tomw.
    Jul 12, 2009
    9
    I wanted to use the title Infamous sucker punches Prototype,but since i haven't played Prototype i'll try not to jump to conclusions,even if it does look like a piece of crap. Infamous surprised me,i thought i wouldn't like it but far from from it. You play as solid snake soundalike Cole Mcgrath,who is apparently american even though his name is clearly irish.Anyway the I wanted to use the title Infamous sucker punches Prototype,but since i haven't played Prototype i'll try not to jump to conclusions,even if it does look like a piece of crap. Infamous surprised me,i thought i wouldn't like it but far from from it. You play as solid snake soundalike Cole Mcgrath,who is apparently american even though his name is clearly irish.Anyway the idiot accidently blows up the whole city,after being given a package to deliver,in which he fails to notice is in the shape as a bomb. He gains superhero like powers from the explosion,in which you can decide whether to use for the good,or for the bad,in other words be a goody two shoes and help others,or be a selfish bastard and blast everyone and everything in your site. Its great that you have a choice,but what pisses me off is that what it means,is that you need to play through the game twice,in order to get the full use of the story. Which is ok for most gamers,but not for me,See i'm not a great gamer im ok,but im the kind that will die eight times in one mission,just to work out what to do,lets just say im a trial and error gamer. I love the story,especially the twist at the end when Cole turns out to be really a women....well there is a twist but not that. Its a bit of a wrong start for me,i call myself the HarshGamerCritic but the first review i give,i'm not harsh at all,oh well. One thing that annoyed me,is once you have saved the game whenever you put the disc in to play again, there's no start menu so it just loads from the ps3 main screen, all the way into gameplay,which i wasn't aware of when i played it for the second time,i put the game in the console,went to the toilet with the game manual since i was still getting used to the game controls,so obviously i was shocked when coming out of the toilet,to see cole getting his irish ass handed to him by a bunch of reapers. That's the only thing i can really moan about,well apart from Cole's fat annoying fat friend Zeke and his ugly girlfriend trish,who was unfortunately dropped from a high storey building by kessler,in which i could have saved her but why would i,its not like she even gave Cole any sex since the explosion selfish bitch. Not much to say about Infamous apart from,im sitting with my ps3 sixasis dualshock 3 controller in my hand waiting for Infamous 2 so hurry up SuckerPunch,i haven't got all year.… Expand
  51. jokercrow
    Sep 2, 2010
    9
    Never before I felt like a city, in a video game, is that alive. The NPCs in inFamous seems emotional, more real than ever before. I never been able to hurt them or leave them dying (while not in combat) knowing that I have the power to save them. Plus, the control is intuitive, answer fast and is fun to use. The city is huge, does not lag and is beautiful. But above all, running onNever before I felt like a city, in a video game, is that alive. The NPCs in inFamous seems emotional, more real than ever before. I never been able to hurt them or leave them dying (while not in combat) knowing that I have the power to save them. Plus, the control is intuitive, answer fast and is fun to use. The city is huge, does not lag and is beautiful. But above all, running on buildings, throwing cars at bad guys and saving citizens is awesome. The only things keeping it from perfection, is a little repetitiveness and the electric only super power types. After beating the game once, as a good character, I never been able to make it to the end as a bad character. First of all, I felt bad killing the NPCs, witch isn't a bad thing, but I also felt bored pretty fast. So if you like sand box or super heros, or action/adventure games, inFamous is a great choice.… Expand
  52. kenstarkun
    Aug 12, 2010
    9
    Infamous is one of those games that's so fun that you can forgive it for all of it's flaws. It has a cool story and the navigation mechanics make it quite fun to leap around the city. I've yet to have a better time playing a sandbox game than the experience I had playing infamous, and I cannot wait for the sequel.
  53. rodericrinehart
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    Even better than Infamous Second Son PS4, which I loved and played first. The graphics aren't as good as that, but they are terrific and the story and main character is even better.
  54. 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
  55. baalsoptio
    Nov 12, 2010
    9
    Infamous really blew me away with how fun it was to just run around the city climbing everything, leaping off the highest buildings, grinding on the power lines. TONS of fun to play. The only complaint I have with this game is that the missions were SO repetitive. They were still fun, but some more variety would have made this game perfect. The story is good, the cut scene art is cool,Infamous really blew me away with how fun it was to just run around the city climbing everything, leaping off the highest buildings, grinding on the power lines. TONS of fun to play. The only complaint I have with this game is that the missions were SO repetitive. They were still fun, but some more variety would have made this game perfect. The story is good, the cut scene art is cool, and the voice acting is decent. Graphically it is pretty good, although there are some problems (for instance as you ride along on the train there is a ton of pop in, and in spots there is framerate issues). Overall the game is really fun to play, hunting around for blast shards is lots of fun, and the 2 different endings gives it good replay value. A solid '9', and it gives me high hopes for the sequel.… Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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..
  62. 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.
  63. DGDrocks7
    Aug 15, 2014
    9
    I remember getting this for free as part of the "Welcome Back" program on PSN as an apology for the PSN outage in 2011, along with being offered other titles. If you didn't choose this game. then shame on you; you just gave up a good opportunity to experience this great game for free. Now you better go and find this game. Seriously, this is a great PS exclusive. It has the darkestI remember getting this for free as part of the "Welcome Back" program on PSN as an apology for the PSN outage in 2011, along with being offered other titles. If you didn't choose this game. then shame on you; you just gave up a good opportunity to experience this great game for free. Now you better go and find this game. Seriously, this is a great PS exclusive. It has the darkest superhero/villain story I've had ever experienced. You are Cole, a ordinary delivery boy who got superpowers after an usual freak incident. Now you have powers which you can use to either help or hurt others. Karma moments are frequently black and white, and there's just one that is grey and grey, but I won't spoil it. As you may know, it's an open-world game, and I love those games. Your powers are fun to use, and it plays like a third-person shooter, only that you use lightning instead of guns, which to me, is a good thing. Did I mention there's a whole universe for the inFamous games?… Expand
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. IlanXD
    Apr 4, 2014
    9
    InFamous is a PS3-exclusive, open-world action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch, of Sly Cooper fame.

    Story: A take on the superhero genre, InFamous is set in the fictional Empire City, in which a massive explosion causs the rise of superpowered beings known as Conduits. Cole MacGrath is one of the people who turned into Conduits. Armed with electirc abilities, Colde must deal    InFamous is a PS3-exclusive, open-world action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch, of Sly Cooper fame.

    Story: A take on the superhero genre, InFamous is set in the fictional Empire City, in which a massive explosion causs the rise of superpowered beings known as Conduits. Cole MacGrath is one of the people who turned into Conduits. Armed with electirc abilities, Colde must deal with the threats on the city in the forms of three Conduit factions, led by the aging Alden Tate, the deadly Sasha, and the mysterious Kessler. Now, he can choose to be either the city's savior, or its greatest enemy. - InFamous tells an amazing story of a man with superpowers who can decide if he wants to be a hero, or a villain. While the first half of the story is very good, the second half is simply outstanding, packed with emotional tones and enjoyable action mixed together so well. The characters themselves are well-written as well, from protagonist Cole to his BFF Zeke to the antagonists. 9.5/10.

    Graphics: InFamous uses an in-house engine. Honestly, the game is somewhat inferior to other 2009 titles such as Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2. Thankfully Cole's powers look so good and the city, while a bit too brown and grey, is very well-designed. 8.5/10.

    Sound: Top-notch voice acting alongside matching soundtrack done by the joint effort a five-man team. Some of the sound effects are rather hit-and-miss. 9/10.

    Gameplay: Think of GTA mixed with super-powers of thunder and lightning. Throughout the game Cole will learn and upgrade more abilities. For the most part, it work, great. The boss battles are fun and well-designed to test the player. Platforming works very well and is easy to execute. There are, however, some AI problems, and the city itself feels somewhat lifeless at times, compare to GTA IV and AC2. 9/10.

    Lasting Appeal: Story is 20+ long and has good/bad paths, so players can replay the game at least twice. There's a lot of side stuff to do after the main quest is over. Plus, it's just fun to be dicking around in Empire City. 10/10.

    Verdict: Powered up with huge playground, enjoyable gameplay and powerful story, InFamous is a superb title in Sony's PS3 family, and a must-own for sandbox-genre or comic book fans.
    Final Score: 9.2/10    … Expand
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. 4DI
    Nov 18, 2012
    9
    A comic fan's super hero fantasy. Worth every penny.
  75. 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
  76. 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!
  77. 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!
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. PessimisticMan
    Apr 5, 2014
    9
    Infamous is an amazing game that had never really been witnessed before when it came out. It blends a wonderful combat system with cool characters and an unforgettable choice system. One of my all time favorite games, and one of my all time favorite series.
    PROS:
    +Original at it's time, and it still does the concept of superhero better than any other game out there. Not even the    Infamous is an amazing game that had never really been witnessed before when it came out. It blends a wonderful combat system with cool characters and an unforgettable choice system. One of my all time favorite games, and one of my all time favorite series.
    PROS:
    +Original at it's time, and it still does the concept of superhero better than any other game out there. Not even the Spiderman 2 game can touch this.
    +Wonderful, delicious, and juicy 3rd person combat. While ducking into cover can be a pain, it never dims down in terms of action and overall insane intensity - it also flows pretty smooth.
    +Writing, it's off-the-wall! While Trish is without a doubt the most dull of all the characters, you're exposed to the hilarious and somewhat charming Zeke, the crazy and lustful Sasha, the bias and hateful TV people/"The Voice of Survival", the old insane and broken Alden, and the star - the intimating agile hero and/or anti-hero: Cole.
    +The moral choice mechanic: it is wonderful! While some games like Paper's Please do it more subtly, Infamous also has an unforgettable and, in my opinion, better moral choice system. You way out the pros and cons of the choices you make in your actions, and you get the choice between being selfish and benefiting yourself while hurting others, or taking a hard hit to protect and save the innocent civilians.
    +You get the vibe you're in a hopeless environment - one that is barely standing and needs hero to carry it, or a villain to bring it all-the-way down. The people in the quarantined city say things like "I was only supposed to be here a day," or "help, I can't find my daughter!" It delivers a feeling of eeriness and despair.
    CONS:
    -Some missions are so difficult it leaves you scratching your head saying, "what idiot came up with this level."
    Must buy. If you don't have a PS3, buy one just to play this!    … Expand
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. tondobondo
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    Played this game for the first time in 2021. Brilliant, full of action. God, those thunder drops
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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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