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. JoseManuel10_
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Infamous an action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony
  2. inFAMOUSisGood
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    We've all heard it before, inFAMOUS's graphics sucks, no one will refute that, but that's not why it deserves a 9 out of ten. There are many reasons why it deserves a 9 out of ten, like it's great combat, awesome exploration and fun powers. By fun powers, I mean abilities like shockwave, static thrusters and induction grind, abilities which help exploration and help give combatWe've all heard it before, inFAMOUS's graphics sucks, no one will refute that, but that's not why it deserves a 9 out of ten. There are many reasons why it deserves a 9 out of ten, like it's great combat, awesome exploration and fun powers. By fun powers, I mean abilities like shockwave, static thrusters and induction grind, abilities which help exploration and help give combat versatility. By awesome exploration, I mean the fact that everything is climbable, which I loved, need to work on Cole's walking sound (traumatic flashback). Now where getting into the meat of it, combat, combat in inFAMOUS is down right awesome in every way shape and form. Stick to rooftops and gain a vantage point that will help with aiming powers like the grenades and rockets. Or do my personal favourite and enter combat by way of thunder drop, then back off to medium range, good enough to get headshots and shockwave those who get to close, walk forward as you fight and use the surrounding cars as explosions' for those too far or who cant quite hit. Then as enemy has been placed in a forced into a group, knock them on their backs with shockwave and either use grenades or lightning bolts to finish it. Those are two of the many approaches you can take to a battle, due to the near symbiotic relationship of climbing and combat, but now its time to get into difficulty, inFAMOUS's difficulty is near perfect for me, first and second playthrough I thought it would be too challenging to go beyond easy mode. Now on my third playthrough I'm playing on hard mode, bum rushing the enemy, and using the powers where the situation calls for. Used to think shockwave was useless, now it's my best friend. I used to spam grenades whenever possible, now I use them sparingly. Point I'm trying to make is that hard mode is great because it forces you to actually think in a combat situation instead of just mindlessly spamming megawatt hammers (lightning rockets) everywhere in hopes of hitting something. Sure hard mode is well, hard, and I die at least once every 10 minutes, but it's also where the game is the most fun. So in summary (ugh, PEEL what have you done to me) inFAMOUS has fun electrical powers that help add more versatility to both combat and exploration, awesome terrain that is completely climbable, combat that has many different approaches that don't just devolve to "different gun different fight". Then combining all those together with the perfectly crafted difficulty is just part of the reason why I think inFAMOUS deserves a 9 out of 10. Emphasis on part of the reason.… Expand
  3. BatmanTheNr1
    Oct 3, 2021
    9
    cooool game but damn it can get hard as hell, definitely one of the better exclusives
  4. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    A breath of fresh air for the superhero video game genre. Infamous, while suffering frame graphical and gameplay glitches, is a welcome addition to the PlayStation family.
  5. Jaidenbrkl1
    Apr 18, 2023
    9
    This game is extremely fantastic. Great gameplay, nice looking graphics, an addicting story, and overall, an great game that made Sucker Punch what they are today.
  6. TahaAxe
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    I finished the game and it was awesome the story and gameplay was very good, the reason I took 1 point because of the enemies on the roofs they were too many and they were shooting at me everywhere I went and it made me angry
  7. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. Love the choice based system of whether you want to be the hero and villain and there's a lot of moral gray area involved in these choices.
  8. JamesM
    Jun 2, 2009
    8
    A very well done game. Story and morality systems are a bit off but the platforming and powers are fun and the sandbox combat works well.
  9. ChaseL
    Jan 1, 2010
    8
    Great Game. High quality graphics and fun gameplay. Like most superhero games it gets old BUT, this is has the chance to choose whether to be a hero or a villian. Highly recommend it
  10. DawnM
    Dec 4, 2009
    8
    Fun game to play. The mix of powers seem to work pretty well together as well. It can get frustrating at times with odd camera angles and animations, but overall a good game.
  11. HalninetH.
    May 29, 2009
    8
    Very good game, not the most original, but the most fun I've had in an open city since crackdown.
  12. MaximusN
    Nov 1, 2009
    8
    Good game, but graphics and animation are terrible!
  13. PCat
    May 31, 2009
    8
    Infamous does not stray from its genre but remains a stand-alone game among its peers. It is great looking, and sound editing is fantastic, and the story is above mediocrity but below greatness. The gameplay feels like a mix of Crackdown and Assassin's Creed. It feels as if it was made to be fun, and is until the repetition sinks in. If you have a PS3, don't hesitate to pick Infamous does not stray from its genre but remains a stand-alone game among its peers. It is great looking, and sound editing is fantastic, and the story is above mediocrity but below greatness. The gameplay feels like a mix of Crackdown and Assassin's Creed. It feels as if it was made to be fun, and is until the repetition sinks in. If you have a PS3, don't hesitate to pick this title up. 8.7… Expand
  14. JustibR
    Sep 3, 2009
    8
    I loved this game, I even reviewed it. I gave it a 8 out of ten, and that's only because it got a bit repetitive and had some glitches and small power limitations to work out. Other than that I love this step away from Sucker Punch's Sly Cooper series and glad to see something worth the money these days.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. MagmaWalrus
    Sep 9, 2010
    8
    Great game. Cole is an awesome character, and the story is great too. The gameplay is also well done, and the wide variety of powers to learn are all well executed and fun. The voice acting is stellar. The graphics are good. The only thing I was let down by was the ending but it was still a great game, and I can't wait for part 2.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. Tubie
    Oct 23, 2010
    8
    Great game here, you can spend all your playtime just rampaging through the city or just follow the excellent story quests. This is one of the few games that actually pull the GTA style openness while managing to remain fun and engaging.
  21. Spartan111
    Jan 13, 2011
    8
    The game is well done even though still far from perfect.Let me start by saying that the powers and combat aswell as the way you get across the city feel and look amazing. The game is also long and has many side missions and the ending is very good. But the setting is very dull and boring, telling the story in a comic type of way didnt pull me into the story and the story wasnt veryThe game is well done even though still far from perfect.Let me start by saying that the powers and combat aswell as the way you get across the city feel and look amazing. The game is also long and has many side missions and the ending is very good. But the setting is very dull and boring, telling the story in a comic type of way didnt pull me into the story and the story wasnt very intriguing as a whole except for the end. The music was,nt very good either although music for this game wasn't very important. The way the AI ran and acted was very goofy and can be greatly improved. The graphics are decent but again not the AI. and lastly every good action game needs good boss battles and this games boss battles were scarce ( like 3 ) and werent very good at all. The games powers, abilities and ending were the best parts and I hope the rest is improved for the next game. 8.5/10.… Expand
  22. Reaperville
    Nov 4, 2010
    8
    great game , i prefer the sandbox type games where you dont have to stick to a story line or be on a timer, played through the game as a good guy, however on the second run i played as the evil guy and it was alot more fun, the weapons were better as the evil guy as they did much more damage and it was easier to level up......
  23. RezzaDee
    Feb 22, 2011
    8
    Now i am a BIG inFamous fan but alot of these reviews will be from the inFamous vs prototype war. inFamous is a great game, the side missions were a bit boring after you do a few of them but the graphics were not great tbh ok NOT great, and there should be a few more things to do after you complete the game. If your good then build a mansion or something with a flying car, and if your evilNow i am a BIG inFamous fan but alot of these reviews will be from the inFamous vs prototype war. inFamous is a great game, the side missions were a bit boring after you do a few of them but the graphics were not great tbh ok NOT great, and there should be a few more things to do after you complete the game. If your good then build a mansion or something with a flying car, and if your evil then build a castle with a flying carpet or something (lol joke you get the point though) but WTF have they dont with inFamous 2 so far, Cole has gone down in age? he died? krauser? and the graphics look the same....ill have to wait and find out.… Expand
  24. tomsa
    Dec 10, 2010
    8
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  25. SalarymanDaishi
    Dec 21, 2010
    8
    A surprisingly deep and addictive take on sandbox gaming. Plays well, tells a genuinely good story, and entices for a second playthrough. A bit glum and repetitious for its own good but overall, quite an enjoyable experience.
  26. Ruiseart
    Jan 1, 2011
    8
    Didn't know what to expect stepping into this game. After about an hour of play I found myself seeking out the optional side missions to extend the game. Also...pretty cool that the player really struggles with the choice of whether to be "good" or "evil". A solid title that makes me long for part 2.
  27. 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!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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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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