inFamous: First Light

inFamous: First Light's a game for Second Son lovers. It has some graphical issues. No, inFamous: First Light isn't an open world game but it has got the feeling.

Unfortunately First Light does not bring inFamous to a higher level, but it is entertaining nonetheless. The story and the characters in the game are not really great, but the gameplay in the new Battle Arena makes up for it. First Light is alright, just not fantastic.

First Light follows the Second Son formula without trying anything really new. It still reveals itself as an enjoyable, but watered down, experience.

It's just a pity Fetch doesn't break from Second Son's tired mission design a little more. [Nov 2014, p.91]

Its successes drown out its flaws. [Nov 2014, p.112]

On one hand, revisiting Infamous’ Seattle with neon powers feels a bit samey, and the game’s mission and sandbox structure is starting to show its age. On the other hand, First Light is still damned good entertainment value for the price, and has enough storytelling and technical chops to grab the player.

First Light works because it trims off the fat, leaving behind an engaging story and breakneck gameplay that will appeal both to returning patrons and first-time customers.

All merits of Second Son are present here but also all the same weaknesses. It ends quickly and may even become monotonous but thanks to arenas and constant challenges, the Fetch’s journey earns highly important extra force.

For those who played Second Son, this first DLC has something more to add on a narrative standpoint, but less to say when it comes to the gameplay.

inFAMOUS: First Light is simply more inFAMOUS; if you enjoy the games then we recommend you pick this up, however if you’re not a fan then First Light won’t change your opinion in the slightest.

It's entertaining, but it doesn't add anything new besides the combat arenas. We recommend it to hardcore inFamous fans or people who haven't played any game of the franchise yet and can use this as a cheap entry point to it.

Infamous: First Light provides a bite-sized experience, a mere sliver of Second Son. It mirrors that games main themes and focuses on the best of its powers, but is let down a little by its bfrevity.

After everything is said and done, Infamous: First Light is a solid standalone expansion to a great game, but because there weren’t any risks taken, it ends up being an uninspired adventure.

Infamous: First Light is everything Infamous: Second Son should have been, it's just too bad it only arrives now, in this anemic form.

What First Light does is take the best slice of Second Son, repackages it in a new story with some extras, and asks for just over a tenner to take it for a spin.

If you liked Second Son, First Light is a decently priced alternative to taking on the older game's campaign a second time. If you haven't played Second Son yet, though, at around 40 bucks now it's clearly the better deal.

It focuses the best power set from the previous game and cuts out all the extras. The Neon-powered Fetch is a charismatic character, but her story is a standard tale of loss and revenge. If you really want more Second Son, it's worth a go; if not, you can skip it.

Infamous: First Light is at its best when it's iterating on and riffing on Second Son. In many ways, the abbreviated length of First Light makes it a better bite-sized package. It's more linear and less surprising than fans might expect from the series, but exploring this world as Fetch is just as fun as it ever was.

in FAMOUS: First Light is a good DLC with an interesting story and a bunch of arenas for a horde-like gameplay. The Fetch adventure is smaller than the one we already played in Second Son, but the balance is much better. If you liked the original game, you'll enjoy with this DLC.

inFAMOUS: First Light is never going to set the world alight, but if you’ve been gagging for more of Sucker Punch’s superhero series, then it will fill that hole until a full sequel charges onto store shelves.

First Light is an enjoyable but dull DLC. It's enough stating that competitive online arenas are more challenging and fun than story mode.

If you have played the Second Son then Abigail’s trials from the First Light will seem boring and crumpled. Otherwise the First Light will form a wrong impression about whole inFamous series. It would be the best choices for Sucker Punch do not try to squeeze out dull storyline, but offer a set of maps with corresponding trials in the form of common DLC. [Oct 2014, p.91]

It’s more of a DLC than a real stand-alone product. Fetch is likeable and the game evokes some pleasant memories of Second Son, but I had no desire to stay in virtual Seattle any longer than I needed to finish the 3,5 hour long story. [Nov 2014, p.56]

First Light is a disposable DLC, a simple addition of a handful of hours only useful to learn more about the story of Fetch and give us a curious back story. However, it's unable to offer that something extra that really makes the difference.

First Light struggles to display any new ideas. [Issue#153, p.120]

Instead of giving us a lengthy story of a great character (Fetch) Sucker Punch offers an interesting albeit short campaign, packed with a bland and boring arena mode.

Infamous: First Light takes an interesting, flawed character and does nothing with her. Even at $15, it’s a vapid, empty, wasted opportunity. At least the combat is still fun, though.

This standalone prequel is a nice touch for fans of Second Son, but there’s absolutely nothing within to entice series newcomers to jump in.

For us, nothing in First Light ever really stood out. It's well polished, but plays it so safe that there wasn't anything to really love or hate. Perhaps using it as a taster before investing in the full fat Second Son experience is a good idea.

A bit to short and with all the good and evil options removed, this is more like a beginners guide to Infamous rather than a much needed stand alone DLC.

First Light's greatest achievement is in creating one of the first interactive star-making turns.

A satisfying stand-alone, even if the play time is short and the activities are repetitive and not unforgettable.

First Light is an adequate diversion for fans but unlikely to dazzle anybody else.

Given Second Son's greatness, I had hoped for something more than a time-waster, but this Infamous has no bite.

The visuals are excellent, the fights are explosive. But in terms of storytelling or enhancing the gameplay this add-on can’t keep up with the quality of Second Son.

It's beautiful, but a little empty. [Issue#249, p.60]

Relatively generous in size and scope, but being Second Son in miniature only helps to highlight what a hollow spectacle the game is.