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. Positive: 1,217 out of 1533
  2. Mixed: 252 out of 1533
  3. Negative: 64 out of 1533
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  1. FranciscoRomero
    May 29, 2009
    10
    This game is way better than crackdown and is more enjoyable it has perfect controls which anyone good or terrible at games could control unless you really suck. very good story and good powers plus alot of freedom to do what ever you want. i liked this game alot and i enjoyed playing both good and infamous side of the game. its recommended. again SONY didnt disapoint like Killzone 2This game is way better than crackdown and is more enjoyable it has perfect controls which anyone good or terrible at games could control unless you really suck. very good story and good powers plus alot of freedom to do what ever you want. i liked this game alot and i enjoyed playing both good and infamous side of the game. its recommended. again SONY didnt disapoint like Killzone 2 another great SONY exclusive. i wonder when microsoft will come out with an atleast mediocre exclusive not their boring good for nothing exclusives like crackdown.… Expand
  2. TomW.
    May 29, 2009
    10
    AMAZING GAME! This game is a combination of GTA IV, Assassins Creed, and Bioshock A MUST HAVE!
  3. CodyB.
    May 29, 2009
    10
    Well, I usually wait until I finish a game to give my opinion, but I am about 2/3 the way through and overall I have to give this game a 9.5 mainly because when I'm not playing it, I can't wait to do so. It is repetitive but what game isn't. At least it mixes up the missions enough to kill the staleness of it. The cool thing is, is all of the different ways you can complete Well, I usually wait until I finish a game to give my opinion, but I am about 2/3 the way through and overall I have to give this game a 9.5 mainly because when I'm not playing it, I can't wait to do so. It is repetitive but what game isn't. At least it mixes up the missions enough to kill the staleness of it. The cool thing is, is all of the different ways you can complete every sede and main mission. This is in the top 3 of the PS3 library.… Expand
  4. MurrayW.
    May 29, 2009
    10
    The reason I give this a 10 is to balance out all the people who gave it low scores (you are entitled to your opinion even if it is wrong). I really think it is a 9. This game is awesome and anybody who gives it a bad review didn't play it long enough. The controls are near perfect. The only problem is when it sucks you to an object that you don't want to grab onto. I also agree The reason I give this a 10 is to balance out all the people who gave it low scores (you are entitled to your opinion even if it is wrong). I really think it is a 9. This game is awesome and anybody who gives it a bad review didn't play it long enough. The controls are near perfect. The only problem is when it sucks you to an object that you don't want to grab onto. I also agree with an earlier review that states that enemies are way too accurate from long range. You have to put at least 10 hours into this game to give it a fair review.… Expand
  5. ScottL.
    May 29, 2009
    10
    STUNNING!!! (pun intended)
  6. StevoA.
    May 29, 2009
    6
    Thoroughly disappointing game. For an open end sand box game, there's really not a lot to do outside of playing the same missions over and over again. This reminded me a lot of Assassin's Creed. There's really nothing to do. The story missions are the meant and potatoes of this game but when you've designed an open world, shouldn't there be more to it than Thoroughly disappointing game. For an open end sand box game, there's really not a lot to do outside of playing the same missions over and over again. This reminded me a lot of Assassin's Creed. There's really nothing to do. The story missions are the meant and potatoes of this game but when you've designed an open world, shouldn't there be more to it than what's here? Also, the moral choices you make are absolutely pointless and simple. They did nothing to change gamePLAY. Yes, you get different powers whether you're evil or good, but the gameplay is the same so you really never feel any consequence to either choice you make. The game is a blatant rip off so many games some of which weren't that good to begin with (Assassin's Creed). Fun for a few hours but not worth a trip to drop $60 bones plus tax for.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. KameronF.
    May 28, 2009
    9
    With only a couple of minor flaws, this game delivers absolute fun, comic book style.
  9. 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
  10. RandyO.
    May 28, 2009
    9
    Excellent open world game that gives you the feeling of being a true superhero.
  11. MatthewI.
    May 28, 2009
    10
    Well my vote is actually 9.5 but there is no option for that so i will round up. This game is extremely fun to play, but what would be even more fun is if there were different heroes you can play with, for example a physic or a flame bender or something.
  12. SamK.
    May 28, 2009
    10
    The game is just amazing, the gameplay is just as fun as i hoped, superpowers are awesome, the graphics are incredible and the city look changes depending on your actions, the game has great physics, and much more that i hoped it would have. It even went beyond my expectations with all these touches suckerpunch added in, like when i run though a puddle electricity jolts through it, same The game is just amazing, the gameplay is just as fun as i hoped, superpowers are awesome, the graphics are incredible and the city look changes depending on your actions, the game has great physics, and much more that i hoped it would have. It even went beyond my expectations with all these touches suckerpunch added in, like when i run though a puddle electricity jolts through it, same happens when you swim and who ever is near gets hurt, You can suck electricity from anything electrical and once you do the object must recharge. The enemies look great, and game is challenging. Who ever gave this a bad review is obviously a fanboy.… Expand
  13. RolandN.
    May 28, 2009
    10
    loved it from the start, where you ran in the crater and the rest was totally awesome, i just wish there were more choices to some of them. xD
  14. VitaliV.
    May 28, 2009
    10
    More like 9.5. Overall an awesome game. Some minor flaws such as enemies half stuck in the wall after being defeated. What was most surprising is the fact that you can't mindlessly jump in the middle of a group of enemies and expect to win which is often the case for these types of games. While the the choices for karma are obvious it is really tempting to use the evil side. Game is More like 9.5. Overall an awesome game. Some minor flaws such as enemies half stuck in the wall after being defeated. What was most surprising is the fact that you can't mindlessly jump in the middle of a group of enemies and expect to win which is often the case for these types of games. While the the choices for karma are obvious it is really tempting to use the evil side. Game is really enjoyable and from what I heard there are different cut scenes for both sides. So far I have not encountered any major slowdowns and/or glitches. Really a must buy if you are a fan of the genre and even if you're not definitely give it a try.… Expand
  15. BrentL.
    May 28, 2009
    9
    Great game overall, if you can get pass the first hour and a half. The powers upgrade well, the good and evil moments are well spread out threw out, boss battles are fun without being too easy. The only problems are that the gangs are too good at aiming at far distances (which isn't necessarily a bad thing) and the platforming can sometime get annoying when you don't want to Great game overall, if you can get pass the first hour and a half. The powers upgrade well, the good and evil moments are well spread out threw out, boss battles are fun without being too easy. The only problems are that the gangs are too good at aiming at far distances (which isn't necessarily a bad thing) and the platforming can sometime get annoying when you don't want to climb but it forces you to, only sometimes though. Overall the gameplay and graphics are great, the story and ideas are good, only the in game voice acting is below par, but the cut scenes are well done. And by the way, did anyone else notice the three low scores before the game ever came out, fanboys should get over it.… Expand
  16. 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!
  17. [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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Mitch
    May 27, 2009
    6
    It's a solid game, but I think that I had more fun with Crackdown. But I'm still playing it, so that's gotta be a good thing, huh?
  21. StephenH.
    May 27, 2009
    10
    This game is completely addicting in every way. There is little repetition that does not harm the game in any and the combat is seamless and exciting. the story seems to good enough for an actual comic book hero. Nothing wrong with this game.
  22. JoshK.
    May 27, 2009
    10
    You get to choose between good and evil through karma actions. You can climb and scale EVERY building in the entire game! Many people will post 1's or low scores on this game just because they can't accept that the PlayStation 3 has a killer exclusive on it's hands. The controls are great, COMBAT IS FLAWLESS. The games is Breathtakingly Beautiful. All the Characters animate You get to choose between good and evil through karma actions. You can climb and scale EVERY building in the entire game! Many people will post 1's or low scores on this game just because they can't accept that the PlayStation 3 has a killer exclusive on it's hands. The controls are great, COMBAT IS FLAWLESS. The games is Breathtakingly Beautiful. All the Characters animate Gorgeously. The lightning looks fantastic. I really can't stop saying how great this game is the Explosions are over the top and Phenomenal Anyone who passes this game up is foolish because I give this game a 10/10… Expand
  23. BryanF.
    May 27, 2009
    10
    Perfectly constructed video game, its the kinda game that kids will be in school thinking about going home to. And I personally look forward to going home from work as is haha, but now I also have another great game to look forward too. And my wife and dog and all that other stuff :P
  24. 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)
  25. 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
  26. AnthonyR.
    May 27, 2009
    10
    This game is addictive and fun, period. It isn't perfect in terms of graphics and some controls, but the sheer joy I get playing it makes up for this. To me, that's what makes a great game: something you think about playing even when your not.
  27. BobS.
    May 27, 2009
    10
    Great just plain great.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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