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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  3. Negative: 64 out of 1533
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  1. LeeA
    Jun 10, 2009
    10
    This is a top notch game. Well thought out story line combined with excellent graphics and game controls that result in the very best sand box/super hero game to date IMO! What few flaws this game presents are minor and are easily lost in the shadow of the action and fun that this game brings to the table.
  2. AndrewP.
    Jun 4, 2009
    10
    inFamous is amazing, every aspect is done masterfully by Sucker Punch. This is the most orignal super hero games to come out in a long time. (maybe of all time) You must buy this title if you own a PS3 now!
  3. DaleP
    Jan 2, 2010
    10
    Know what? This game is freaking incredible! Anyone who doesn't like it lacks imagination. The controls are superb, the story is cool and not over-involving, the powers are great and interact well with the dual shock controllers, and the enemies are just smart enough to piss you off! The city belongs to YOU in this game and you can choose what to do with it. Sure, you can die, but Know what? This game is freaking incredible! Anyone who doesn't like it lacks imagination. The controls are superb, the story is cool and not over-involving, the powers are great and interact well with the dual shock controllers, and the enemies are just smart enough to piss you off! The city belongs to YOU in this game and you can choose what to do with it. Sure, you can die, but you are alot tougher than almost any game hero or villain, which is exactly what your choice is to be! inFamous deserves ***** (um...that's 5 stars)… Expand
  4. JavierR.
    May 26, 2009
    10
    Amazing game... birth of a new Hero... or antihero?
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. DanielR
    May 27, 2009
    10
    If you don't buy this game you are nuts. One of the best super hero games period. Another AAA title for Sony.
  8. 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
  9. TB
    Jun 17, 2009
    10
    After completing the game I recommend it to everyone. The story is really cool and all I can say is if I could pre-order the 2nd one now, I would. This game does not get old or repetitive, fun on hero and infamous karma modes and is truely a challenging game. If you own 1 game for your ps3 let it be infamous. I am really confused about the low ratings that some people are giving it, After completing the game I recommend it to everyone. The story is really cool and all I can say is if I could pre-order the 2nd one now, I would. This game does not get old or repetitive, fun on hero and infamous karma modes and is truely a challenging game. If you own 1 game for your ps3 let it be infamous. I am really confused about the low ratings that some people are giving it, honestly argueably the best game I have played on my sega, ps1, gamecube, ps2 or computer. By the way avoid spoilers cause the story rocks.… Expand
  10. JaymesB
    Jun 10, 2009
    10
    Lets be honest, is inFAMOUS the best game ever? NO! Is it in my top ten? Definately. I've played this game through 3 times at this point and still cant put it down. The powers are fun and well balanced, the story captivating and enriching, the graphics though a little rugged at times still well polished for all the hustle and bustle of whats going on on screen. Only a couple Lets be honest, is inFAMOUS the best game ever? NO! Is it in my top ten? Definately. I've played this game through 3 times at this point and still cant put it down. The powers are fun and well balanced, the story captivating and enriching, the graphics though a little rugged at times still well polished for all the hustle and bustle of whats going on on screen. Only a couple complaints and their all nitpicky such as, why cant I fire between rails or throuh a banister of sorts? The city could be bigger and last but not least the cutscenes do tend to take away from your well earned viewing. The comic book feel is definately neat but a full fledged cutscene showing some of the reveals in this game would have been sweet! The decisions are almost tough to make sometimes and I got more than nervous when playing through the negative side knowing that this action was going to push trish(coles GF) further and further away. I would say definately plenty of bang for you buck and saying that you strive for the Platinum trophy youll invest at least a solid 75 or so hours into this game. Trophy not included still at least 34 to 40! GET IT… Expand
  11. JosephD
    Jun 22, 2009
    10
    An enjoyable experience from start to finish. Yes, there are flaws, but the pure joy of playing outweighs any con.
  12. JefferyM
    Jun 22, 2009
    10
    Cannot get enough of this game. Just beat it on the bad karma and am going back again for the good! Perhaps the game is a bit repetitive at times, but those times are far and few between. Amazing story, nice graphics, smooth controls, and a fun factor of epic proportion are just a few of the reasons why I must recommend this game to anyone!
  13. ChrisH
    Jun 23, 2009
    10
    This game may not be the best looking, though the art and detail show a lot of love, it may include tons of bugs like lock up, clipping through, and a free floating frame rate. It may have all these issues and it still remains my current favorite PS3 game. I find the play fun, the story interesting, and the world compelling. I may actually give it a 2nd play through just to do all the bad stuff.
  14. MattL
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    Great PS3 games! the kind of game that makes me happy to have chosen the ps3! Nice visual, not the greatest but very fluid, the action is very nice, I usual HATE platforming but the controls make it so easy that I actually found myself enjoying the building climbing/ wire gliding; jumping like a pro after only a few minutes ! Great game!
  15. Thatperson
    Jul 1, 2009
    10
    I have to say...This kicked ass. The game looks great for an open world title, complete with textures that look less like textures and more like 3d surfaces. Cole's animations look great, if a little bouncy...but the real meat is the gameplay. A delicious combination of shooting, platforming, and open-world freedom makes this game truly a cut above the rest. I notice that I have not I have to say...This kicked ass. The game looks great for an open world title, complete with textures that look less like textures and more like 3d surfaces. Cole's animations look great, if a little bouncy...but the real meat is the gameplay. A delicious combination of shooting, platforming, and open-world freedom makes this game truly a cut above the rest. I notice that I have not touched the story yet. That is not an oversight; the story will keep you enthralled and engaged throughout the game...and the final revelation...well, you just have to wait for that. So what are you waiting for? Go buy it!… Expand
  16. DaveH
    Jul 5, 2009
    10
    This game was fantastic -- Sucker Punch did an excellent job creating an engrossing story and a great open-world environment. Very fun, good learning curve, solid graphics -- an all around great game.
  17. tobyk
    Oct 12, 2009
    10
    Its a great game. there is no denying that: huge, varied and interesting. The moral choice system is played well here, with crowds either assisting you in your fights and cheering you on, or pelting you with rocks and screaming at you. the pseudo-flying glider ability is very well placed, along with the ability to 'ski' along electric cables and train tracks. the only issues I Its a great game. there is no denying that: huge, varied and interesting. The moral choice system is played well here, with crowds either assisting you in your fights and cheering you on, or pelting you with rocks and screaming at you. the pseudo-flying glider ability is very well placed, along with the ability to 'ski' along electric cables and train tracks. the only issues I have are with the climbing system and people animations. the climbing system is not really flawed, but you tend to get bogged down climbing and jumping endlessly. when you are up there it is great fun, but until then... and finally, the people animations are laughably bad, with people running like drunken spastics and talking like ridiculous anime characters. but these are minor flaws: a brilliant game.… Expand
  18. ColeP
    Nov 22, 2009
    10
    Awesome gameplay, sick powers, and excellent story and characters. This is one of the best games I have ever played, and also one of the most fun. One of the only flaws is the lack of additional game modes..would love to have an unlimited number of baddies to fry. Excellent game, everyone should check it out. I don't see how you could be disappointed.
  19. EcoJ.
    May 26, 2009
    10
    This game is absolutely awesome. Cole's powers, the way you play, the liberty you have to do things. Believe me, it's awesome.
  20. BobS.
    May 27, 2009
    10
    Great just plain great.
  21. RyanW
    May 27, 2009
    10
    Easily the best "super hero" game. Great freedom, rpg light elements and just fun all around to play as good and have the abililty replay the game evil.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. ScottL.
    May 29, 2009
    10
    STUNNING!!! (pun intended)
  25. 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
  26. HansS.
    May 31, 2009
    10
    I've been playing this game for more than 25 hours now, and all I have to say is; this game is pure fun, it gives me the same feeling many other classics have given me before. It's a great experience to play this game. It's not perfect, so 10 is not for being perfect but for it being the awesome experience it is.
  27. DerekF.
    May 31, 2009
    10
    Amazing game, there are a lot of missions to do but you can choose to stick with just the main missions. Lot's of power ups and powering up your powers. Graphics are an 8.5 at best but the game play makes up for it in gold. You can easily climb anything without fear of falling off and eventually fly! Reason for my giving it a 10 is because it's pure FUN!
  28. AvatarB.
    May 30, 2009
    10
    Why is this not getting better reviews? It's an unqualified masterpiece that will have you up til 5am not having realized where the time has gone. I thought it looked lame until I tried the demo; and the full game blew me away. I'd go so far as to say it's probably the single best game on the PS3. It takes what's great about GTA and Crackdown, polishes them and removes Why is this not getting better reviews? It's an unqualified masterpiece that will have you up til 5am not having realized where the time has gone. I thought it looked lame until I tried the demo; and the full game blew me away. I'd go so far as to say it's probably the single best game on the PS3. It takes what's great about GTA and Crackdown, polishes them and removes the bad bits, and then adds a layer of Super Metroid and Symphony of the Night on top - the quest for powers and exploraiton and the usage of those powers to go further all linked together. This game is a AAA masterpiece.… Expand
  29. ThomasM.
    May 30, 2009
    10
    This is a fantastic game. While it doesn't do anything new or innovative, what it does do is mold a very fun open world game, with super powers with some difficulty and the choice to be good or evil and actions within the game can change. The game isn't perfect, far from it, but this is a solid title and exclusive for Sony users. It has some cool additions and reminds me a This is a fantastic game. While it doesn't do anything new or innovative, what it does do is mold a very fun open world game, with super powers with some difficulty and the choice to be good or evil and actions within the game can change. The game isn't perfect, far from it, but this is a solid title and exclusive for Sony users. It has some cool additions and reminds me a little of spiderman 2. Games are meant for fun, and this game is so fun I haven't stopped playing it since I bought it. Very addicting.… Expand
  30. TommyK
    Jun 10, 2009
    10
    I really had my doubts about this game after playing the demo, but god was that doubt misplaced. After finishing it with all side quests done and most skills unlocked (didnt get the melee because the lightning power is just so great i couldnt help using it) in ONE sitting, i went to bed, slept 6 hours, then started it anew going for evil. Writing this, all i can think about is how much I really had my doubts about this game after playing the demo, but god was that doubt misplaced. After finishing it with all side quests done and most skills unlocked (didnt get the melee because the lightning power is just so great i couldnt help using it) in ONE sitting, i went to bed, slept 6 hours, then started it anew going for evil. Writing this, all i can think about is how much fun this game has to offer, wich in my opinion is rare, as i find most game "entertaining" rather than "immensly fun" and i cant wait to dive back in Cole's shoes.Collecting "dead drops" add to the storyline in a unique and amazing way, blast shards arent a chore to collect unless you ran past every single one and want the trophy after you finish the game. What i do feel is missing on the other hand is the split in the story when you play as good vs evil, it doesnt really have THAT big of an impact on it, except for some parts wich i wont spoil, and playing evil, might not make a difference in a relatively "good" dialogue from Cole. But the sidemissions are relatively varied, as you get new ones from time to time, but the some goes on throughout the game wich can be a bit tedious (im looking at you "counter-surveillance) and i wish i could give a 9.5 because of that. But the game itself seems more about "here have these powers, now go have fun and do whatever you like" wich i found incredibly liberating, compared to games like gta iv wich gives you the same premise, but annoys the hell out of you with that god awful phone ringing all the time "where are you, get over there now, i have a job for you, bla bla bla". Then there are those who say "it sucks because after your done theres nothing else to do!" well how many games do you get lots of new content to do after you complete the game thats not repetitive and uninspiring? And should that Cloud over the fact that you just completed a game that had amazing gameplay, intuitive controls (ok so gliding should have been X+X so you could use lightning and such easier while flying) fluid storyline, amazing characters that really got my attention, i even stopped to listen to those propaganda shows on tv every time, great graphics, and inventive narrative? i rest my case… Expand
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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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