inFamous: Second Son

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 21, 2014
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,118 out of 4171
  2. Mixed: 745 out of 4171
  3. Negative: 308 out of 4171
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  1. Playstationsuck
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    Runs bad on PlayStation more trash games on this console then any other avoid
  2. geweth
    Nov 18, 2022
    0
    add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSNadd the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!!add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!! add the ability to change PSN region!!!… Expand
  3. BOWi
    Nov 4, 2022
    4
    Aged poorly. The last arc (last couple of missions) rob the player from the freedom because we are forced to use specific powers. It's also waves after waves of enemies, mini-bosses, and even BOSSES (plural). It's as if the final arc had been developed be a different team.

    The story is poor too. Seriously, don't put this game at the top of your backlog. I uninstalled "First Light" and I    Aged poorly. The last arc (last couple of missions) rob the player from the freedom because we are forced to use specific powers. It's also waves after waves of enemies, mini-bosses, and even BOSSES (plural). It's as if the final arc had been developed be a different team.

    The story is poor too. Seriously, don't put this game at the top of your backlog. I uninstalled "First Light" and I won't even play it. (prequel)    … Expand
  4. McCivciv
    Sep 5, 2022
    1
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  5. MadnevBro
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Играю с 1996. Много всякого повидал, но это одна из худших игр, в которые я играл.
    Повторяющийся геймплей, корявое управление, тупой сюжет, идиотские персонажи. Позорное пятно на репутации плейстейшн.
    Остерегайтесь этого ужаса.    Играю с 1996. Много всякого повидал, но это одна из худших игр, в которые я играл.
    Повторяющийся геймплей, корявое управление, тупой сюжет, идиотские персонажи. Позорное пятно на репутации плейстейшн.
    Остерегайтесь этого ужаса.
  6. Azragodnanref
    Oct 9, 2021
    2
    I was honestly expecting a lot, since I was a fan of the first two chapter of inFamous. But really, this version doesn't come close to the McGrath storyline, gameplay, and overall feeling of grandeur. For me, this was a experimental project from SuckerPunch to test the PS4 graphics, which are amazing at most points except when sometimes it is really dark and even hard to distinguish.I was honestly expecting a lot, since I was a fan of the first two chapter of inFamous. But really, this version doesn't come close to the McGrath storyline, gameplay, and overall feeling of grandeur. For me, this was a experimental project from SuckerPunch to test the PS4 graphics, which are amazing at most points except when sometimes it is really dark and even hard to distinguish.

    The gameplay is boring. Through the game you end up gaining really boring powers and the actions are only slightly different between the powers so it ends up being really repetitive. So instead of having one super cool power like lighting and improving it, you end up with different boring powers which do the same basically. The boss fights are embarrassingly bad. The game is frustrating to play, since the firing powers are almost the only way to kill the NPCs (melee is super bad). The storyline is short and zero intriguing. I am very disappointed of the game and should not be included on the inFamous series.    … Expand
  7. tommydlbass
    Sep 19, 2021
    4
    This game aged really bad and the game is overall the worst of the saga. The story is not good and the main character feels very distant to the player, and the gameplay got stuck into the ps3.
  8. iihackerii
    Mar 2, 2021
    3
    This game is nothing like infamous !!!!!! Garbage textures , poor shadows even though my brightness is set to highest! , repetetive full of stupid side missions!!!!!! Really bad game and i mean it , frustrating gameplay. Slow upgardes ,No good city design , no skycrapers like the 1st infamous (the prison) so many unused abilities , game feels mixed with stuff that doesn’t fit the storyThis game is nothing like infamous !!!!!! Garbage textures , poor shadows even though my brightness is set to highest! , repetetive full of stupid side missions!!!!!! Really bad game and i mean it , frustrating gameplay. Slow upgardes ,No good city design , no skycrapers like the 1st infamous (the prison) so many unused abilities , game feels mixed with stuff that doesn’t fit the story !!!! I hated the time i spent beating this game although i loved the first infamous game , this is nothing compared to it. The identity of the game is slowly vanishing!… Expand
  9. Fortunaa
    Jan 5, 2021
    3
    Прототайп на минималка переоцененный шлак прошёл через силу хорошо что не покупал
  10. joao_mrodrigues
    Oct 26, 2020
    4
    A fisica do jogo me incomodou bastante, não me senti preso pela historia sequer um segundo, não curti as batalhas, não gostei da vilã também e a minha expectativa com o game era alta.
  11. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    One of the weaker Sony games. Plot is incredibly plain and weak, gameplay is borderline average and characters are annoying
  12. hughanderson
    Oct 1, 2019
    4
    Just boring......................................................................
  13. George_PAOK
    Oct 19, 2018
    2
    I played it for 30 minutes and then I deleted it.So boring. I heard that now with the release on PS4 is better and I wonder how bad game it was without the improvements?
    Anyway for the records the game came to my library because i am a psn plus member and it was a free game. Lucky me, i did not pay it.
  14. majidpaygah
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    the worst game in the world and mimic of god of war rememberme castlevania life is strange and has a bad story
  15. BluePopCorn0O6
    Mar 12, 2018
    1
    Writing so bad it promotes exactly what Nate Fox hated.
    Something big about the game is how you "free" zones, right? Well, stop to think about it. The DUP is like a mega police for conduits, and they bring out security. They got loads of outposts to stop people and take them, but it mostly works. In Infamous 1 the game basically starts with a gang gunning people and you have to stop them.    Writing so bad it promotes exactly what Nate Fox hated.
    Something big about the game is how you "free" zones, right? Well, stop to think about it. The DUP is like a mega police for conduits, and they bring out security. They got loads of outposts to stop people and take them, but it mostly works. In Infamous 1 the game basically starts with a gang gunning people and you have to stop them. In Second Son . . . . There aren't really gangs. Sure, there are the dealers and those mafia guys, but there isn't really anyone like the gangs in Infamous 1, or the ice conduits in Infamous 2. The city is sealed tight, sure, but it is probably safer than real Seattle. Give it a year and after "freeing" a zone I bet there are double the number of dealers and mafias. The normal policeman in-game are as tough as wet cardboard.
    If the player chooses to be good . . . He is doing good. If Delsin could be a part of the DUP everyone would love them and be more cooperative. They would just need to be more nice to people and people would kiss the ground where they walk for healing sick people and crushing crime.
    And, if the player chooses to act evil, it just shows WHY the DUP was there to begin with - showing that they should have been even tougher. It shows why people should support the DUP and enlist to to stop those mass murder loonies.
    Graphics are nice, music is Ok, combat is nice, but the story is so dumb and bad written that the game makes me feel like fighting WITH the DUP than AGAINST the DUP. Also, **** Reggie. He is a ****    … Expand
  16. EvilAlpacino
    Oct 18, 2017
    2
    Do you want to feel lonely? Do you want to be in a large city, but be the only one there? If so, then this game is for you.

    For it's beautiful looking cityscape and location, this is got to be the most lonely depressing place to be in. There is no one to interact with unless you're battling a set of enemies. What's the point of a nice looking game when there's nothing to do in the    Do you want to feel lonely? Do you want to be in a large city, but be the only one there? If so, then this game is for you.

    For it's beautiful looking cityscape and location, this is got to be the most lonely depressing place to be in.

    There is no one to interact with unless you're battling a set of enemies.

    What's the point of a nice looking game when there's nothing to do in the game beside the required battles?

    Want to go to a place where no one will find you? Then get this game by all means. Just wasnt for me.    … Expand
  17. Taka35
    Feb 22, 2016
    0
    Infamous represents all that is wrong with the current AAA videogame model: it's epic, but superfluous; its main game mechanics are shallow and boring; its plot is full of Hollywood clichés and, in the end, it feels more like a marketing tool than a real effort to provide gamers with something meaningful and with value. I completed this blah-fest in only 5 hours, I have no idea why it hasInfamous represents all that is wrong with the current AAA videogame model: it's epic, but superfluous; its main game mechanics are shallow and boring; its plot is full of Hollywood clichés and, in the end, it feels more like a marketing tool than a real effort to provide gamers with something meaningful and with value. I completed this blah-fest in only 5 hours, I have no idea why it has a user rating of 7.8.… Expand
  18. jmart0031
    Jan 30, 2016
    1
    A measly 17 main story missions takes less then 10 hours to 100% game. Only decent things in this over rated games is the graphics and how you can travel about Seattle. Only 3 or 4 more moral decisions to make that change your under developed leveling up system. First product I ever returned because of how unsatisfied I was. Side missions are soo very repetitive, simple, and boring. EvenA measly 17 main story missions takes less then 10 hours to 100% game. Only decent things in this over rated games is the graphics and how you can travel about Seattle. Only 3 or 4 more moral decisions to make that change your under developed leveling up system. First product I ever returned because of how unsatisfied I was. Side missions are soo very repetitive, simple, and boring. Even though is it rated around 80 and most say it is the best ps4 under rated game that is why i purchased it but it is awful and 80 is way way way too generous. Flat out a completed disappointment… Expand
  19. Ashbelthor
    Jan 20, 2016
    3
    inFamous Second Son is a tech demo for the PS4. I can hardly think of this game as a labour of love from the developers. It just feels like some out of touch executive was the main force behind it all.

    Graphics-wise, it's very bland. There's facial mo-cap like in L.A. Noir, and some skills are flashy and all. But the city is very bland and you see the same enemies and citizens all over.    inFamous Second Son is a tech demo for the PS4. I can hardly think of this game as a labour of love from the developers. It just feels like some out of touch executive was the main force behind it all.

    Graphics-wise, it's very bland. There's facial mo-cap like in L.A. Noir, and some skills are flashy and all. But the city is very bland and you see the same enemies and citizens all over.

    There's no re-playability. The story is filled with plot holes, and is just very uninteresting and uninspired.
    Protagonist is a whiny little stereotypical teenager that you can't connect with on any sort of level.
    Side missions are a chore. Choices in this game are a complete joke - 'evil' choices make no sense.
    The worst part is you can't skip the story since it's tied to how the game loads (no blank loading screen just playing the game). To be honest, having to sit through it again - I'd rather just have a loading screen.

    Combat can be a bit interesting, but definitely not a game seller - especially when it's so un-challenging.

    The 'Red Faction: Guerrilla' progression in the game is dated and feels forced on you.

    The gimmicky graffiti sections just seem to add to your distaste with Delsin. I bet no one thought it was a good idea except for that executive producer that read in some 90s magazine that kids like graffiti. On that note - I'm surprised this game doesn't have skateboards.

    Honestly, if you get this game for free with your console - then who cares right?
    But this isn't worth your money. Don't be fooled by other reviews. I have no idea who are these 2000 people that thought this warranted a high score...    … Expand
  20. ANTI-COMMIE
    Jan 14, 2016
    4
    When I first watched the trailer I thought. OMFG! This is going to be an amazing spectacular game. This is the kind of story we need. Second son had everything to be an awesome game. But critical thinking isn't allowed. This seems to be written by a 13 year old kid. Actually this is a pretty much a watered down Politically correct PG-13 GAME. This game calls you stupid since theWhen I first watched the trailer I thought. OMFG! This is going to be an amazing spectacular game. This is the kind of story we need. Second son had everything to be an awesome game. But critical thinking isn't allowed. This seems to be written by a 13 year old kid. Actually this is a pretty much a watered down Politically correct PG-13 GAME. This game calls you stupid since the beginning. when Augustine leaves without arresting Delsin. There isn't a good villain and the establishment created isn't scary enough for you to feel that you have to fight against. Another serious flaw is that you're jumping here and there and sometimes there's no reaction of the passers by to get to the point that I exploded the ground close to some passers and them didn't even stop drinking their coffee. Like infamous 2. We saw some guys strolling around while monsters were wrecking the **** out of the city. This is just ridiculously stupid.… Expand
  21. bwin12
    Aug 14, 2015
    2
    Very repetitive. You are not fully in control of your character with jittery gameplay yet are expected to kill hundreds of DUP agents(guys in breaking bad style chemical suits). After 2 hours of repetitive gameplay I was thoroughly annoyed.
  22. Mega2k8
    Jul 19, 2015
    2
    This game is worse than buying a wii u.. Story plot is some of the worse writing I have seen and the game is just boring and grey... Graphics are alright but does not save it
  23. ps4sucks-pc-ftw
    Jun 14, 2015
    4
    This game starts off well, visually impressing you and the way it is made gives you hope that Sony has put up a good exclusive for once, but then the the limitations and repetitiveness push over you, meatslapping your face with anger until it burns and gives you skin damage. Sony failed again to deliver greatness. All the obese gamers won't last long to finally experience something decent enough.
  24. Ludbig
    Apr 25, 2015
    3
    An open world game with a lifeless open world, weak story, lack of enemy variety, worthless sidequests, lack of interesting things to do and a short storyline. Infamous: second son is a step backwards from the excellent infamous 2 in nearly every way.
  25. InsanelySane
    Mar 11, 2015
    4
    This game will likely divide people - it'll get praise from younger gamers, I suspect, and those who like light playing in a sandbox semi open world with easy superhero powers without much effort or worry about story or character development...

    It'll get lower marks from gamers like me - gamers who cant stand being made hostage to cutscenes you cant skip (replayability would suck to    This game will likely divide people - it'll get praise from younger gamers, I suspect, and those who like light playing in a sandbox semi open world with easy superhero powers without much effort or worry about story or character development...

    It'll get lower marks from gamers like me - gamers who cant stand being made hostage to cutscenes you cant skip (replayability would suck to have to sit at the mercy of the forgettable dialogue but even first time playthrough was painful having sit through these scenes - and my gaming time is limited as it is).... characters you'll find wanky (try-hard skater bro down with the system yo lead character isn't inspiring) and yet surprisingly empty cliche'd personalities throughout... and gameplay mechanics I found felt they lacked punch and weight, simplified game mechanics in general which can work when other elements hold it together. In Infamous Second Son I found myself rolling my eyes, not caring, going through the motions..

    If the concerns above would irritate you, this game wont hold your attention and wont get better as the game progresses. You'll be sighing and thinking you could be spending your time doing something better with your life.. never a good thing if a game does that to you from the start...    … Expand
  26. Blackout542
    Mar 1, 2015
    4
    While beautiful, Desmond feels liked a heavily nerfed version of Cole. Often lacking any real meaningful special abilities. Smoke and Neon both feel around 50% as powerful as lightning. If you want to be a badass, don't pick this up, for the first half of the game you will be getting torn to shreds by automatic weapons and are forced to hit generic enemies 4-6 times for a kill. I playedWhile beautiful, Desmond feels liked a heavily nerfed version of Cole. Often lacking any real meaningful special abilities. Smoke and Neon both feel around 50% as powerful as lightning. If you want to be a badass, don't pick this up, for the first half of the game you will be getting torn to shreds by automatic weapons and are forced to hit generic enemies 4-6 times for a kill. I played and LOVED the first 2 games, the pathetic lack of content, and no content creator means this game has little to no replay value.… Expand
  27. HeyCruelWorld
    Jan 11, 2015
    4
    My score is for the visuals of the game, wich are nice. The game itself.. Well. I tried the first one, the second and this. I just can't like this, it's one of the worst games i played in 2014 together with WATCH_DOGS and Destiny.
  28. hiddenpheonix
    Jan 10, 2015
    0
    Obvious marketing plants rated this game.
    Can't skip the cutscenes in case you had any interesting in replaying the evil side
    can't skip the tutorial
    Many many logic holes in the plot
    story is meh and racial questionable with only two races are characters
  29. murdersto56
    Dec 11, 2014
    4
    Worst game in the series, it feels like it is set in an entirely different universe to the first 2, in every aspect. There is a massive step back in gameplay, you are given multiple boring super powers instead of 1 fleshed out/ good power. The game world is very boring and I often walk through streets with no NPCS or vehicles. But what really killed the game for me is the fact it isWorst game in the series, it feels like it is set in an entirely different universe to the first 2, in every aspect. There is a massive step back in gameplay, you are given multiple boring super powers instead of 1 fleshed out/ good power. The game world is very boring and I often walk through streets with no NPCS or vehicles. But what really killed the game for me is the fact it is boring, repetative and has none of the qualities of previous games in the series. The game just feels really dead in comparison to the last 2, no returning characters, no interesting quests, a boring/short main story, the list goes on. I will give the game credit for its impressive graphics and sound/music. Even though the graphics are realistic , they are very grey and have no colour, in the end they make the game look very dark and depressing.… Expand
  30. AndyPatterson96
    Nov 14, 2014
    4
    A terrible storyline punctuated with annoying characters and infuriatingly bland and repetitive gameplay make Infamous Second Son one of the worst and most dull sandbox games I've played in a long time. This is not a good launch title by any means and a massive step down in the series.
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 90
  3. Negative: 1 out of 90
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 28, 2014
    80
    It definitely isn’t one of those games you talk about years after its release, but it showcases PS4’s capabilities well and in contrast to Killzone: Shadow Fall also does something else – guarantees fun from the beginning till the end. [CD-Action 05/2014, p.58]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 16, 2014
    80
    Fun romp, beautifully rendered and executed. Fantastic superpowers make up for the lack of depth. [Issue#241]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    87
    inFamous: Second Son is not a bad sandbox game at all! Serves as an interlude while waiting the heavy hitters to arrive. [Apr 2014]
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