inFamous: Second Son

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 21, 2014
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  1. GreenMachineG
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    inFamous: Second Son is an amazing game. It was one of the first titles I grabbed for my new PS4 and I couldn't have been happier with it. Fun open world, with a lot to do. Great story. The customization of superpowers adds something special to this game, and I loved the protagonist of this game. Definitely worth your time!

    9.0/10
  2. BEAST_193
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    its simply amazing!!! no words to describe it , it runs super smooth all the time , the story omg its so touching :') for me. It actually made me cry if you played in the good side of course.
  3. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Great story, gameplay and graphics. What else can you ask for in a game? If you own a PS4, this game is a must buy. And if you don't own a PS4, it's definitely worth getting one just to be able to play this game. It's that good.
  4. mgaleano
    Dec 28, 2015
    8
    I am not very sure if I can post in Spanish,but where we go:
    Estuve esperando por mucho tiempo poder tener un buen juego exclusivo de la PS4, y me encontre enamorado en los hermosos graficos de Second Son y su AI. No puedo evitar nombrar que la "historia" , por asi decirla, tiene un final abierto (esperamos no ser decepcionados con "Third Son" jajajaja,.. que mala broma), pero por sobre    I am not very sure if I can post in Spanish,but where we go:
    Estuve esperando por mucho tiempo poder tener un buen juego exclusivo de la PS4, y me encontre enamorado en los hermosos graficos de Second Son y su AI. No puedo evitar nombrar que la "historia" , por asi decirla, tiene un final abierto (esperamos no ser decepcionados con "Third Son" jajajaja,.. que mala broma), pero por sobre todo hay una tendencia demasiado grande entre la eleccion de "vida" que toma el personaje principal, siendo extremadamente malo o extremadamente bueno dependiendo de tus elecciones a lo largo de la campaña. Particularmente me hubiese gustado un tono un poco mas sombrio, que no todo sea o NEGRO o BLANCO, un poco de gris por asi decirlo.
    Por sobre todo y en conjunto es un buen juego, con hermosos graficos, no tantos bugs y con un componente online algo pobre; pero con un buen gameplay en general.    … Expand
  5. stephenwright97
    Mar 18, 2016
    8
    inFamous Second Son's Delsin split opinions at launch. Some were put off by his arrogance, whilst others - myself included - enjoyed his distinct personality. Either way, the ever-present Troy Baker does a fantastic job of bringing to life our hero (or villain) who avoids joining the long list of predictable video game protagonists. Crafting a more memorable lead character was necessaryinFamous Second Son's Delsin split opinions at launch. Some were put off by his arrogance, whilst others - myself included - enjoyed his distinct personality. Either way, the ever-present Troy Baker does a fantastic job of bringing to life our hero (or villain) who avoids joining the long list of predictable video game protagonists. Crafting a more memorable lead character was necessary for the inFamous franchise, given the forgettable Cole McGrath of the series' previous outings.

    As for the game itself, the structure follows a sort of procedural upgrade system. For the most part, the story simply directs you to new upgrades and powers whilst introducing some memorable characters along the way. Despite this seemingly repetitive choice of game design, the new abilities - whilst mostly being alterations on their original counterparts - always just about do enough to keep things fresh. Switching between them and upgrading them on your own accord gives a great sense of freedom to play the game mostly how you want to within the preset constructions. In this respect, collecting blast shards is essential if you want to improve your powers, and so scavenging collectibles actually has a meaning and doesn't just act as a factor of longevity as it does in most games of this ilk.

    All that said, I did initially have qualms with the core combat system. At first I couldn't get on with the reticle; it felt like I couldn't be as precise as I would have liked with my long-range powers, but over time I developed a knowhow and became accustomed with the multiple variants on the numerous combat options. In the end, the array of choices at your disposal when in combat are what keep said mechanic from growing stale.

    The story is predictable in places and you'll occasionally roll your eyes at the cringy script, but for the most part it keeps you intrigued and you'll grow to see Delsin as a more human character at important plot points during the tale, nicely contrasting with his otherwise 'couldn't care less' attitude toward life. What's more, whilst most games would settle for a single storyline, inFamous Second Son - much like the inFamous games that came before - allows you to play as a hero or a villain and the publics perspective of you will alter respectively. This feature could have been invested in a bit more as in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter what your peers think of you - they won't inflict any real impact on you either way, but it is a nice idea if not one that has been fully realised yet after three games in the series.

    Alas, the point I was getting around to is that, having completed the game as a Hero, the game has provided me with an incentive to go back through it again as a Villain; to see how certain scenes would play out if I had made different choices, and developers Sucker Punch ought to be commended for that somewhat unique approach to game design.

    They might also be commended for the handful of taxing boss battles that take place in the game. Sure, they often take on a classic boss battle approach i.e. the boss performs the same moves in a routine and you have to work out how to exploit that, so some would not be too psyched about this element of the game and I can sympathise with that. Personally however, I usually felt that the bosses themselves provided enough motive to want to take them down, meanwhile the aforementioned varied combat system did enough to keep me mixing things up and testing new approaches. Regardless, the bass battles are unlikely to be one size fits all in terms of preference, but given the rest of the game's consistent quality, I think most players will be able to overlook that.

    All in all, inFamous Second Son is an enjoyable romp that provides some unexpected twists, meaning it just about stands out in the crowded sandbox genre. Lacklustre side missions offer no real incentive to return to the game and the combat can take time to get to grips with, but aside from that Second Son offers a beautiful take on Detroit with a bizarre fiction and refreshing gameplay mechanics that keeps you entertained from start to finish, if not fully enthralled.    … Expand
  6. RyuFujiwara
    Apr 15, 2016
    8
    Graficamente el juego fue una virgeria, con un sistemas de fisicas bastante atractivos. El gameplay esta cuidado aunque no es perfecto. La variedad de poderes se agradece y aporta diferente jugabilidad al titulo pero por contra sus misiones secundarias son todas iguales y pueden hacerse muy monotonas. Un gran titulo para el primer año de vida de la consola. Si lo analizara a dia de hoy suGraficamente el juego fue una virgeria, con un sistemas de fisicas bastante atractivos. El gameplay esta cuidado aunque no es perfecto. La variedad de poderes se agradece y aporta diferente jugabilidad al titulo pero por contra sus misiones secundarias son todas iguales y pueden hacerse muy monotonas. Un gran titulo para el primer año de vida de la consola. Si lo analizara a dia de hoy su nota sería mas baja aunque no por ello deja de ser un gran juego. Muy recomendable.… Expand
  7. HTGamer
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. inFamous: Second Son is a superhero action game which is somewhat let down by some design choices and the fact that it was essentially a launch title for the PS4.

    Story: it is a sequel to the previous 2 games, but not a direct one, as Cole (RIP) has been replaced by Delsin Rowe, who is a far more likeable character, a young man with a passion for life (and his powers). Delsin is a mutant (or, in inFamous language, a Conduit) who can copy the power of other mutants by touching them. Delsin's brother Reggie is the usual big brother who worries about his young brother, and Augustine (the main antagonist) is a mutant who wants to protect mutants from humans by... arresting (!) and imprisoning (!) them. The story isn't anything great or original, but it is good enough (and short, too), with messages about Big Brother, racism and family. As with previous games, the player can make choices (good karma and bad karma) in crucial moments in the story, but it's nothing too different between good karma and bad karma, so no Mass Effect or Dragon Age branching dialogue/choices here.

    Gameplay: Delsin has access to 4 different powers smoke, neon, video (my favorite) and concrete (whereas Cole only had access to electricity). Each power is somewhat different, but 90% of the move set is the same across all of them. Smoke is more of an all-around power, neon is about speed and Max-Payne-style slow-motion aiming, video lets you fly and summon angels, and concrete is more about brute force (but you gain it at the very end, and don't have enough time to practice and enjoy it). The game is structured around missions in an open world, the map is divided into areas (districts), and features both story missions and side ones (which are the same for every district, like finding a secret agent or shooting hidden cameras). Your aim is to complete the story, and drive the DUP (some kind of Police) out of every district of the city by doing side missions. When you power up Delsing (which is done by collecting shards across the map), you will enjoy traversing the city in super ways! Also, your actions determine your karma (good or bad) and unlock different perks for your powers.

    Not everything is great, though. As I said, it is essentially a launch title, and the game suffers a bit as developers Sucker Punch had to ready the game in a short time and optimise it. There are no game breaking glitches or bugs (like Assassin's Creed Unity for example), but gameplay is somewhat more limited than in inFamous 1/2. Cole had more moves at his disposal, and the map was bigger (I 'd say about 2 times bigger), and that reflects the time the game lasts (I beat the game and all side missions in around 8-10 hours, in contrast with the 20 hours it took me to beat both previous games).

    Graphics: the game is simply beautiful and colorful, in contrast to previous inFamous games which were too dark for my taste. The lighting model is awesome. Character models are top quality, especially in cut-scenes, and motion/performance capture is fantastic. It runs at 30-40 fps, but you can lock it to 30 fps and experience no judder in a 60 Hz TV. Finally, you can freely pause the game with L3 and open up Photo Mode, which lets you position the camera as you please and take screenshots (which you can then transfer to a PC and do whatever you want with them).

    Sound: dialogue and special effects are great. The soundtrack is meh.

    All in all, inFamous: Second Son is the best superhero game there is. Buy it and enjoy it. And if you want more, there is the stand alone (no need to own inFamous: Second Son) downloadable inFamous: First Light which stars another character, Fetch, with her neon power.    … Expand
  8. Milo14CL
    May 23, 2016
    8
    Un buen juego, muy buena duración y rejugable, es entretenido y los graficos son buenos. Lo malo es la historia, la cual no es mal, pero es bastante simple, podría ser mejor.
  9. GunsofLiberty
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    Well what can I say, this game is a brilliant PS4 exclusive, it does everything right, the graphics are cool and superb, the sound is also quite brilliant. I like the music in the game, and the voice overs are top notch. The gameplay is brilliant with super cool powers backed up by a great story.

    Graphics - 10
    Sound - 9
    Gameplay - 9.5
    Longevity - 9
    Story - 9
  10. Wolf4642
    Jun 27, 2016
    9
    I really really liked this game. The open-world side of it was really fun. I loved the ability to choose good or evil. This game had me playing for a couple hours at a time. I liked the story, but some parts of it could have been better. Overall, this game deserves a solid 9/10
  11. MasterRiley
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    inFamous: Second Son is a very fun and beautiful looking open world game. The story is surprisingly good for an open world game. The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is fun and addictive.
  12. FilemonBR
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    Incrivel jogo, divertido ao extremo, escolha lado bom ou ruim e aproveite, graficos bonitos no ps4, ele foi totalmente dublado em pt-br, se voce tem um ps4, eu recomendo
  13. TheGreatDustyCZ
    Aug 5, 2016
    9
    One of the BEST super hero games you can play. In comparison to the two previous titles, it isn't so over overflowing with content, but it doesn't matter, the game is still fun to play and i think it is even better than the two ones. And that graphics and design are pretty awesome, including mocap, One of my favorite PS4 games.
  14. CricketofLocust
    Aug 8, 2016
    10
    Out of all of the Infamous games, Second Son is by far the best. The introduction of the sarcastic trouble-maker, Delsin, revitalizes the series from the slump that it had fallen into and brings humor and entertainment to a dark series that definitely needed it. Delsin's ability to use the abilities of others, is brilliant and gives the player multiple ways to enjoy the game. The characterOut of all of the Infamous games, Second Son is by far the best. The introduction of the sarcastic trouble-maker, Delsin, revitalizes the series from the slump that it had fallen into and brings humor and entertainment to a dark series that definitely needed it. Delsin's ability to use the abilities of others, is brilliant and gives the player multiple ways to enjoy the game. The character development in this game also tops the series and many other games with higher metacritic ratings. The only real sad about is that only one DLC was released and it was a stand alone game where you can play as a different character.… Expand
  15. Hopper7
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Few games are able to get me to play them all the way through these days. Infamous: Second Son is so good I played through it many times. Not just the required two times to see the story play out with both positive and Negative Karmic reactions. But after I scoured the game for everything I could possibly get I started over. Made a new save file on the hardest difficulty because I didn'tFew games are able to get me to play them all the way through these days. Infamous: Second Son is so good I played through it many times. Not just the required two times to see the story play out with both positive and Negative Karmic reactions. But after I scoured the game for everything I could possibly get I started over. Made a new save file on the hardest difficulty because I didn't want to be done playing it. The different powers are fun to discover and play around with, and eventually master. Had a blast playing this game, can't wait for the next one.… Expand
  16. xvvolf
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    When I first purchased Infamous Second Son, I played a few hours of it but then moved on to something else. I decided to re-visit it recently and start over again, and I'm glad I did. While the first time I played it I got bored easily, the second time I had an absolute blast playing it all the way to the end. I even started a new game to see how playing with 'bad karma' goes.

    For a    When I first purchased Infamous Second Son, I played a few hours of it but then moved on to something else. I decided to re-visit it recently and start over again, and I'm glad I did. While the first time I played it I got bored easily, the second time I had an absolute blast playing it all the way to the end. I even started a new game to see how playing with 'bad karma' goes.

    For a game I stopped playing after a few hours originally, I would rank it in my top 5 favourite games to date. It's just mindless fun and seeing as it's only $20CDN (although usually less than $15 on sale), it's well worth the price.    … Expand
  17. GoodApollo88
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    Second son is by far the best in the Infamous series. A far more charismatic protagonist and a vast collection of powers make this game so much fun. The graphics are outstanding and the city of Seattle looks great. It was a joy to navigate across the skyscrapers of Seattle with Delsins abilities. The controls are slick and smooth and makes combat very satifying. Also obe of the firat ps4Second son is by far the best in the Infamous series. A far more charismatic protagonist and a vast collection of powers make this game so much fun. The graphics are outstanding and the city of Seattle looks great. It was a joy to navigate across the skyscrapers of Seattle with Delsins abilities. The controls are slick and smooth and makes combat very satifying. Also obe of the firat ps4 games to make good use of the Ps4 wireless controller. The game could be a tad longer but then that doesn't really matter as its still fun during a second playthrough.… Expand
  18. Skepller
    Sep 15, 2016
    9
    Great game. Awesome fire (i know, technically smoke), neon and "video-game" powers, a hell of a improvement on the, already awesome, "parkour" system and awesome graphics, better than a lot of games now, 2 years later! If you have a PS4 and you liked the other 2 games on the PS3, this is a must have, and even if you didn't have a PS3, try it out, the odds is that your gonna like it, it's aGreat game. Awesome fire (i know, technically smoke), neon and "video-game" powers, a hell of a improvement on the, already awesome, "parkour" system and awesome graphics, better than a lot of games now, 2 years later! If you have a PS4 and you liked the other 2 games on the PS3, this is a must have, and even if you didn't have a PS3, try it out, the odds is that your gonna like it, it's a very good game, one of the few that i had the disposition to get my platinum trophy!… Expand
  19. egk
    Oct 14, 2016
    8
    infamous second son is one of the greatest games i have ever played on the ps4. I love the infamous series they are pretty awesome games. the games game tag is that being a hero is optional. i would say the greatest super-powered superhero games. And i recommend it for those that have a ps3 or a ps4
  20. moranche
    Nov 1, 2016
    9
    An excellent game! Awesome game play, good graphics and a good story. You get engaged with the characters so quickly the map is a good size and so realistic. If you are a trophy hunter it's a relatively easy platinum.
  21. destinyfan1
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    Since it was a montly free ps plus game i have played the game a lot and that's 2 months ago
    positive
    + fun open world to unleash your powers upon + character development + well written story + pretty good main character but not stunning good + solid graphics + gameplay is fun negative: - I wish there were more powers ,because they get repetitive after a while - loses its fun    Since it was a montly free ps plus game i have played the game a lot and that's 2 months ago
    positive
    + fun open world to unleash your powers upon
    + character development
    + well written story
    + pretty good main character but not stunning good
    + solid graphics
    + gameplay is fun
    negative:
    - I wish there were more powers ,because they get repetitive after a while
    - loses its fun factor towards the end
    conclusion:
    Infamous :the second son is a great game ,but loses its flare towards the end because of repetivety ,and that holds it back from being a masterpiece    … Expand
  22. Rustaman
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    The game is stunning graphics and scenery, storytelling, and outstanding production scenes. Dynamic and spectacular battles with gradually increasing complexity. Really liked the game! Recommend!
  23. DmitryV
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    Перепрошел на пс5, игру пропатчили улучшили визуал , игра смотрится потрясающи даже в 2022, и геймплей шикарент! Рекомендую!
  24. DjaySuzi
    Nov 26, 2021
    8
    The gameplay and characters were so fun and interesting I just wish we knew more about them and the world they live in. This games sets itself up for a franchise that is sadly (over 7 years later) never capitalized on. It was even more fun than the original. Hopefully one day they pick it back up and continue to build on this character.
  25. heartbreakerRU
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    хорошая игра про сверх способности у пацанчика, хорошая боёвка, графика, есть право выбора развития личности.
  26. G0dnezzz
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Данная игра вызвала у меня смешанные,с одной стороны хорошая графика,геймлей,использования возможностей DualShoke 4,но с другой слабая сюжетная линия.Данная игра открыла для меня такую студию как Sucker Punch.Все же я от нее получил больше положительных эмоций чем негативных.Данная игра вызвала у меня смешанные,с одной стороны хорошая графика,геймлей,использования возможностей DualShoke 4,но с другой слабая сюжетная линия.Данная игра открыла для меня такую студию как Sucker Punch.Все же я от нее получил больше положительных эмоций чем негативных.
  27. Millymolly
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра, с великолепной графикой, сюжетом и главным героем. Обязательно проходить на разные концовки.
  28. jc18241
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    This is the most beautiful looking game I have played since Last of Us on PS3. The scenery and colors are amazing looking. The game play is great as well. It has humor and hardship.
  29. MrBaconz
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    The best parts about this game are the graphics, the explosions, the action, and the graphics. The graphics really show what next-gen (current-gen now) have to offer. If you want a game to show off your new PS4 to your friends, this is it. The game play works very well in my opinion. The game is responsive, and it's a very enjoyable experience to blow up everything the D.U.P. has to offer.The best parts about this game are the graphics, the explosions, the action, and the graphics. The graphics really show what next-gen (current-gen now) have to offer. If you want a game to show off your new PS4 to your friends, this is it. The game play works very well in my opinion. The game is responsive, and it's a very enjoyable experience to blow up everything the D.U.P. has to offer. But this gets old after a while. You start to just do the same things over and over again. This is InFamous Second Son's largest problem, repetitiveness. Very similar missions and tasks are repeated many times. While I never got completely bored of the game, it became more of a chore towards the end. When playing a game, you should not want the game to end, you should want to keep on coming back for more. Story wise, this game is kind of a letdown. There was a lot of potential, but it wasn't fulfilled. At the very beginning, the game does a great job of setting up Delsin and his companions. The middle of the game has a loose story, but most of the time all you know is that you need to blow something up, or catch someone. If the middle of the game had more cut scenes, this could have been avoided, but almost all of the cutscenes are at the beginning, with a few towards the end as well. I know I have said it already, but the environments are absolutely beautiful. Seattle seems alive, but at the same time, very dull. There are many characters roaming the streets, but none of them are very smart, using the same animations and dialogue over and over again. This takes away from the realism of Seattle. There aren't very many memorable locations either. This creates an unmemorable experience for a lot of the game. The powers that Delsin uses look absolutely amazing and are a blast to use. Learning new abilities are what keep me coming back to the game, which makes the game difficult to play more than once. So far I've only played the evil side of Delsin. While there are minor changes on the good side story wise, there are very few power wise. Generally, everything is the same. This makes the game a one time play through, until you have forgotten some of the story and feel like playing again. The main story probably takes about 10 hours to complete, not including side missions. For some, that may not be worth $60. If you are a big fan of open world superhero games, want something to show off your new PS4 with, or just need a game to play on PS4, you will probably enjoy this game. I fit into a couple of those categories, which is why I gave InFamous Second Son a 9/10.… Expand
  30. Luke_sufc139
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Infamous Second Son is a must have for your Playstation 4. Its beautiful graphics and extremely smooth gameplay. (I won't spoil the game and will only talk about Delsin)

    The main protagonist Delsin Rowe who is played by the terrific actor in Troy Baker is known to what he calls himself a "power sponge" who can absorb powers from other conduits which adds more choices as to how you can    Infamous Second Son is a must have for your Playstation 4. Its beautiful graphics and extremely smooth gameplay. (I won't spoil the game and will only talk about Delsin)

    The main protagonist Delsin Rowe who is played by the terrific actor in Troy Baker is known to what he calls himself a "power sponge" who can absorb powers from other conduits which adds more choices as to how you can play this game in an awesome, fun and kick ass way and the colours you see from these new powers are spectacular to see and make Cole's electricity seem boring. The story does seem a tad weak but it is interesting enough to keep you intrigued and there are some good emotional moments found at the latter stages of the game.

    I found the main protagonist, Delsin to be a funny and awesome character who at times can get on your nerves but overall is a great character because unlike Cole he embraces his powers (although not at first) and loves the things you can do similar to you, the player.

    Moving on to the side missions on this game they have new and interesting missions not seen in previous games and though some are very cool and i loved the stencil missions which uses the controller in an awesome and new way, most do tend to get very repetitive but they are not particularly frustrating so i personally didn't mind them.

    Summary:
    The brilliant and cool new powers in this game awesome and extremely fun and kept me wanting to play the game into early hours of the morning but the much more intelligent AI make this game still very challenging at times especially in the boss fights which i felt was important for balancing reasons, story is good enough for your to enjoy and invest yourself in, The new side mission are cool but somewhat repetitive, the graphics and location and something new and awesome that your eyes will have never seen before and flying round the city and beating challenging enemies with your powers and with spectacular colour has never been so fun. Overall 9/10
    Negatives: (Slightly lacking story, repetitive side missions)    … Expand
  31. heatforce
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    So far I love the game. I am a huge fan of the series so I am biased but I can genuinely say infamous second son is the reason I bought a ps4. The positives:
    game play is smooth, the particles are beautiful, I noticed zero clipping, the frame rate did not drop (it is 30) even during chaotic fights, the AI is intelligent and very mobile (DUP soldiers especially) and finally the powers are    So far I love the game. I am a huge fan of the series so I am biased but I can genuinely say infamous second son is the reason I bought a ps4. The positives:
    game play is smooth, the particles are beautiful, I noticed zero clipping, the frame rate did not drop (it is 30) even during chaotic fights, the AI is intelligent and very mobile (DUP soldiers especially) and finally the powers are diverse.

    the negatives:
    diverse side missions that effected karma in the first two games have been really stripped down to like two or three in second son, the enemy variety isn't as good as the first two games in which you had to combat multiple factions. I second son you have: the DUP, drug dealers, cops, and gangsters. The last three are no where near as dynamic to fight as the DUP, however, there are times when you are fighting the DUP plus one more two of the other groups so that makes it more interesting. My last negative has to deal with one of the powers, the last one you get ( before dlc anyway). The last power feels stripped down compaired to the others. There have even been cases of animations errors with this particular powerset. Hopefully sucker punch will improve on it with patches and even dlc.    … Expand
  32. Wyrdmaven
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    The first game, for me, that shows what the PS4 can do, at this early stage of the console's life with a lot of promise...and questions...to come. But Second Son is a great game for play-ability, an engaging story with witty and smart writing and very well done cutscenes that'll have you rubbing your eyes in the realism of the facial expressions, even if characters do still move likeThe first game, for me, that shows what the PS4 can do, at this early stage of the console's life with a lot of promise...and questions...to come. But Second Son is a great game for play-ability, an engaging story with witty and smart writing and very well done cutscenes that'll have you rubbing your eyes in the realism of the facial expressions, even if characters do still move like they've had a stroke sometimes.

    The Infamous series has been an equal mix of the ambitious and the pedestrian, and SS is no real exception to that. Let me splain. First off, we've got to the 3rd game in the series and the protagonist may actually have an excuse to have the parkour/free-running skills that the bike messenger of the first game was supposed to have, but not really. Just like, for example, Assassin's Creed II is to have you believe Ezio didn't need any real training to do most of what he does in AC II, then the Infamous games just get you right into the action. Second Son is light on the tutorial part as well, which is welcome, but it still has to do the whole "see, he can get around the countryside like a Tomb Raider, see?" and there is a VERY brief moment of panic from Delsin Rowe when he first gets powered up, then he quickly sees the advantage of what he's got now and cool, we can move on. What is also contrived is when and how Delsin acquires new powers and upgrades as well as blast shards, which just so happen to be the same things from the first two games, but they appear here from a totally different method. These are arbitrary game design decisions to get you powers when they want you to, but to also let you get a few powers in quick succession so you can have a good time playing the game. What I'm getting to is the game never lets you forget i'ts a game, but at the same time wants you to care about the story, the characters and immerse you in the environment. But some issues with gameplay do hinder this ambitious objective.

    First off, the free running/parkour stuff is a bit loose and not as fun and smooth as the first two games for some reason. I don't remember having this much trouble getting around Empire City or New Marais. In fact, the (spoiler) neon power of just running up buildings and the smoke power of using vents almost seems like a fix for this issue as much as fun elements. Also, fighting enemies, of which the variety is low, seems awkward and hurly burly. Some enemies can launch themselves out of nowhere to slam into you and the environments are often so BUSY with civilians, cars and other detail in the background it's often hard to pick out enemies in the scrums, especially if you're paying as Good and want to not kill the peeps. Some attacks that stun enemies can help with crowd control, but again, these attacks as well as the BIG attacks you earn for karma streaks seem like solutions to problems as much as an enjoyment.

    Ironically once of the biggest issues is the level of graphical detail and lighting. Quite a bit of the game takes place mid-afternoon...although since it's also an open world game, meaning you can spend dozens of hours with time basically frozen (another contrived element in Infamous rather than day/night cycles...it's an open world game, but in which certain story sections take place a certain times of day/night, which has never worked for me in this series) ...but with heavy shadows, that creates a dim, muddy palette in which some enemies are just shadows. Also, how much realism should we have in these next-gen games? I'm sure the Devs appreciate the "meh, too short, I'll wait until it's $30" stuff I've seen out there. But I'm wondering if the level of detail, which in this game is pretty shocking, I mean this game is a labor of love people, and the bar is set very high now...but I'm wondering if things like lighting and level of detail in the sense of saturation of objects isn't getting in the way of making a great video game.

    All that relative nit-picking out of the way, the game is great fun, the power options, letting you choose different powers pretty much on the fly most of the time that do have some uniqueness to them, the level of immersion that is here, the interesting characters, the tagging, the voice acting, just the sheer effort that went into this game, etc. This is a great game, maybe not the "have to have PS4 now" game it wanted to be, but a success with just a few issues to keep it from being a 10 for me.    … Expand
  33. 113mac113
    Mar 21, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this entry in the infamous series. Amazing graphics and smooth fps are just examples of how amazing this was. The 4 powers used in the game were original and fun to use. Combat is fun but annoying at times and the story was pretty predictable but the gameplay was outstanding. Really great game. reccomended for all PS4 owners… Expand
  34. Skiman
    Mar 22, 2014
    8
    THIS REVIEW IS NOT ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF. We all know it looks great. Seattle's open world looks good. The story is a bit bland. It doesn't get me invested into Deslin. The fighting starts to get a little boring. Ya the powers are cool and look great but how many times can you do the same moves? I can't compare it to the other infamous games because I didn't play those. It's openTHIS REVIEW IS NOT ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF. We all know it looks great. Seattle's open world looks good. The story is a bit bland. It doesn't get me invested into Deslin. The fighting starts to get a little boring. Ya the powers are cool and look great but how many times can you do the same moves? I can't compare it to the other infamous games because I didn't play those. It's open world but not open world GTA5. You can go anywhere but you don't interact with the people all that much. You can kill them and they will run away. I just feel like something is missing. Not sure what. Overall it's a good not great game.… Expand
  35. JakeV23
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    This game in my opinion nailed Next gen requirements. The visual effects from rain drops, to lighting, and even seeing reflections in the puddles on the ground are nothing short of breath taking greatness. It truly showed off beautiful art styles and design that you will not see in many games. The story did a great job at bringing infamous back to life and I felt more connected to DelsinThis game in my opinion nailed Next gen requirements. The visual effects from rain drops, to lighting, and even seeing reflections in the puddles on the ground are nothing short of breath taking greatness. It truly showed off beautiful art styles and design that you will not see in many games. The story did a great job at bringing infamous back to life and I felt more connected to Delsin from his witty sarcastic charm. The bonus content in the Collectors edition which gave you brief insight to how the conduits survived was welcomed, but felt a little short and craving for more development. So let us get right to it.
    The Good:
    Great story kept you looking forward to the next mission and power, unraveling what was the next step.
    Beautiful graphics. Any of the people who say Titan Fall has better graphics are talking bananas to pineapples. You can't compare the two because they are on different scales.
    Amazing powers, each felt unique and tailored to using in different circumstances or using whatever is readily available.
    Character Development was spot on and gave you a feeling of caring for what happen's to group like you did in the other 2 games.
    I personally enjoyed the fact that side missions blended together with the game allowing you to complete everything without truly realizing it.
    The bad:
    The parkour jumping system seemed a little buggy and broken at times really frustrating and eventually it just seemed better to use a power to get to the top of a building.
    The side missions were a little repetitive as far as what to collect how to clear areas and what not.
    The Cole Legacy missions felt short and a little rushed made it hard to engage in the story when you got cut off at the knees so quickly.
    Frustrating that when you absorb a power and are almost done that if you get hit you would lose everything and have to try again.

    Verdict Overall a great game and really enjoyable. Will definitely help people get their fill of Infamous while waiting for a possible third game. A must buy for fans of the series and for PS4 owners.    … Expand
  36. DangerousRift
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    I didn't really play the first games in debt mostly due to cole's character being pretty bland for me this guy is a complete bad ass regarding his actions and you shaping his destiny sorta as a good or evil dude just like the previous games. I want to play this one a lot more than the other versions of infamous because of the story the side missions seem pretty bland and pointless and takeI didn't really play the first games in debt mostly due to cole's character being pretty bland for me this guy is a complete bad ass regarding his actions and you shaping his destiny sorta as a good or evil dude just like the previous games. I want to play this one a lot more than the other versions of infamous because of the story the side missions seem pretty bland and pointless and take up time I do like that its easier to get shards within the map though and how easy the map is to comprehend they could've went more in debt with character customization I'm only on 23 percent completion so I have a lot more to go but the game looks really good and its something that will definitely have to taking up some time to play I'm only giving this game a 9 due to the lack of side mission in deftness but overall the game is amazing and can last a while due to its story alone.… Expand
  37. KinjoTakemura
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, where do I begin? There's not much negative to say about this game. Reviewers are nitpicking over the story for what? The main character of the story, Delsin, is an average skater, BMX, extreme sports, rebellious/happy-go-lucky kind of guy. You wouldn't love him. You wouldn't hate him. The story is good enough to get the player immersed into the game. The detail and graphics are sheer eye candy. The detail and shading in the lighting will definitely catch your eye. Get your hands on this game and use a "karma charged" power and you'll see exactly what I mean. The side missions get more difficult with each one completed and the enemies vary in number so the repetition factor is kept to a minimum. These are the types of games that showcase the Playstation 4's capabilities. My only problem with the game is fast traveling. There should've been more fast travel points built in and that's the only negative thing about the game. This game pushes the ps4, but not even close to it's limit. If you have 60 bucks to waste, waste it on Infamous Second Son.… Expand
  38. Will_Ross18
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Infamous: Second Son is a Masterpiece if comparing it to Watch Dogs, hands down I enjoyed my time more playing Infamous then I did Watch Dogs. From the very beginning to the end I wasn't disappointed , The main character in Infamous Delsin Rowe is so much better then Aiden Pearce, I liked the cockiness of Delsin which made him a really sweet superhero or villain to play as. Another cool thing about Infamous is you could pick how your story went either becoming a hero, which you do good things or becoming Infamous in which you do bad things and become a villain. I also really enjoyed the powers you could become in the game which made it a ton of fun to play with the awesome gameplay. Infamous: Second Son is also the best looking Open world game I've ever played, with a beautiful recreation of Seattle, which was pretty sweet that they decided to make it Seattle. The Story in Infamous Second Son is very good with lots of compelling points and emotional points, especially when Delsins brother dies. Overall if you have a PS4 you absolutely have to game this game! Its amazing!… Expand
  39. pixypolly
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    InFamous: Second Son is a must-have game if you own a PS4. I bought this game at the same time with Watch Dogs, but I ended up finishing this one first. Sharp and stunning graphic worthy of next-gen console, smooth actions, and great facial expression. Story is great and comic book style presentation has been beautifully designed to, shockingly, outdone its predecessor. Reputation of goodInFamous: Second Son is a must-have game if you own a PS4. I bought this game at the same time with Watch Dogs, but I ended up finishing this one first. Sharp and stunning graphic worthy of next-gen console, smooth actions, and great facial expression. Story is great and comic book style presentation has been beautifully designed to, shockingly, outdone its predecessor. Reputation of good or evil you gained in the game actually--I'm not going to say craft--alter your ending slightly. (As well as trophies you get. So, If you aim for perfect achievement, you're gonna have to play it twice at least.)

    Only downside is the game is short. I've finished it within 2 days--side missions and all. But, hey, quality over quantity, right?    … Expand
  40. Road_Dogg
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Infamous was a better experience to me than Horizon Zero Dawn and Uncharted 4 (this game is a little bit boring).
    It's fun to play, have nice skills upgrades and isn't boring to pick up the collectables.
  41. scarecrowman175
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    Picked up and started playing inFAMOUS: Second Son last night and thus far have logged roughly 7 hours into the game. If you've played an inFAMOUS before, you'll undoubtedly love inFAMOUS: Second Son. Graphically the game is gorgeous. The textures, particle effects, lighting, colors, they all flow and look crisp and really make you feel like you're watching a movie. The storyline thus farPicked up and started playing inFAMOUS: Second Son last night and thus far have logged roughly 7 hours into the game. If you've played an inFAMOUS before, you'll undoubtedly love inFAMOUS: Second Son. Graphically the game is gorgeous. The textures, particle effects, lighting, colors, they all flow and look crisp and really make you feel like you're watching a movie. The storyline thus far has been great, with the only knock I have against it is that it seems to be moving a bit fast, but again I haven't beaten the game and am roughly halfway through, so perhaps just the beginning is a bit rushed. They also made great use of the touchpad, which thus far hasn't really been utilized with other games. You use the touchpad to drain energy, spray paint, gather shards, and other tasks that you will regularly be doing. The voice acting is great (I mean, when hasn't Troy Baker been great?) and atmosphere is awesome. If you get a PlayStation 4, this is the game to get.… Expand
  42. Tegamal
    Apr 9, 2014
    8
    inFamous: Second Son has a great story, looks incredible, and is a lot of fun to play. If you enjoyed the previous games, you should really enjoy this one, but even if this is your first inFamous game, you shouldn't be left in the dark, story-wise.

    While I'd love to give this game a perfect 10, it isn't. It's a little short, not as many powers as they hinted at before it's release, and    inFamous: Second Son has a great story, looks incredible, and is a lot of fun to play. If you enjoyed the previous games, you should really enjoy this one, but even if this is your first inFamous game, you shouldn't be left in the dark, story-wise.

    While I'd love to give this game a perfect 10, it isn't. It's a little short, not as many powers as they hinted at before it's release, and even on Expert difficulty, I thought it was a bit easy. I still recommend playing it.    … Expand
  43. squall
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    I really like this game. The gameplay is fast, fun, smooth. and exciting. i was kinda worried that all the powers you would get would all be the same but with a different skin, boy was i wrong all the powers feel very different from each other. Other developers should really take note of what sucker punch did with the controller this is exactly how it should be used everything from theI really like this game. The gameplay is fast, fun, smooth. and exciting. i was kinda worried that all the powers you would get would all be the same but with a different skin, boy was i wrong all the powers feel very different from each other. Other developers should really take note of what sucker punch did with the controller this is exactly how it should be used everything from the light bar to the speaker was used perfectly i had some worries about the touchpad but i think this game proves how well it can be used. The story is the only thing i'm a bit disappointing by (though the gameplay more than makes up for it) it wasn't all the great honestly but most of the dialog was absolutely amazing. Finally the game does look beautiful.… Expand
  44. hybrid213
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    Don't come into this looking for Last Of Us level storytelling. Come to inFamous:SS for comicbook-like narration that doesn't take itself too seriously and fun, addicting gameplay that will keep you hooked. Beautiful animation/character models, fluid action, and a real sense of power tie it all together. Highly recommended.
  45. WagnerPaivaBr
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    Now, that is a masterpiece and a remarkable game to have in the PS4 library.
    The first two Infammous were very good actually, with amazing graphics and pretty fun gameplay, but never were regarded as the best PS3 titles
    This INFAMOUS SECOND SON in other hand is the best PS4 game yet, with the best graphics and gameplay yet. A must have for sure.
  46. DarthMadMatt
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    Don't trust reviews that say "could of", really? you say could of?. Don't trust reviews that say doesn't make you feel super powered and they HAD to run away. If you HAD to run away, sorry but you are playing COMPLETELY wrong .....You deserve it! Ive only had to run away when I used poor tactics. Right tool for the right job. Period. Stick by my 9
  47. Connorsauras
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    Personally not enjoying the previous entries in the franchise, i was hesitant about picking this game up. However the massive hype Second Son received convinced me to buy it; and it was worth every penny.
    This game excels in almost every way: great combat, stunning visuals, diverse and original powers, and truly interesting characters. There are small flaws in this game, such as not being    Personally not enjoying the previous entries in the franchise, i was hesitant about picking this game up. However the massive hype Second Son received convinced me to buy it; and it was worth every penny.
    This game excels in almost every way: great combat, stunning visuals, diverse and original powers, and truly interesting characters. There are small flaws in this game, such as not being to interact with the world around you much. However that is a flaw many open-world games have and it is not big enough of a problem to detract you from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    This flagship title is a prime example of what to expect from this console in the future, all PS4 owners should own this game.    … Expand
  48. DrKhao
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    Smooth action. Outstanding Graphics. The game is just fun to play. I got lost with in an hour with side objectives and clearing zones. The emotion in the facial reactions is outstanding. I generally felt bad after a few evil choices and actually started going with the good choices. Is the game a perfect 10? Well, no, the combat can be a little jumpy. The story is predictable in someSmooth action. Outstanding Graphics. The game is just fun to play. I got lost with in an hour with side objectives and clearing zones. The emotion in the facial reactions is outstanding. I generally felt bad after a few evil choices and actually started going with the good choices. Is the game a perfect 10? Well, no, the combat can be a little jumpy. The story is predictable in some areas. Over all I just enjoy playing this game. Great addition to any library.… Expand
  49. YoSahop
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    This game gives the user free will to do whatever they want with progression. Worth the buy. The WOW factor makes you want more of the game. The side missions help keep you occupied. The ability to utilize the controller with the game shows the console off in so many ways. This is next-Gen.
  50. Arthur_BE
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    Amazing graphics, a lot of fun, good characters => if you have some money aside for games, inFamous Second Son is the one you have to buy...........
  51. davor
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    I played the first 2 inFamous games on the PS3 and I loved them. The two didn't really have much different when it came to game play. I was excited to see the new inFamous coming onto the PS4. Seeing clips it looked amazing! I started seeing the reviews and a bunch of complaints about how there's not really anything new. I beg to differ, it's not night and day different, but it's enoughI played the first 2 inFamous games on the PS3 and I loved them. The two didn't really have much different when it came to game play. I was excited to see the new inFamous coming onto the PS4. Seeing clips it looked amazing! I started seeing the reviews and a bunch of complaints about how there's not really anything new. I beg to differ, it's not night and day different, but it's enough for me. It feels just like what I'm used to and what I was expecting, but enough added in to give it a fresher feel.

    I also thought why are people complaining about a game that stays true to what it is. Heck we're used to all these things that are always the same. People always drink the same brand of the same pop, they make a new one and you might try and like it enough, but you'll go back to what you like and know. Also applies to games, Mario games, a lot of them are generally similar, Pokemon, every one I've tried to play are actually exactly the same except for added monsters and maybe it being in colour now.

    So at the end of the day, this game is a must play on the PS4. The story isn't as great as the original, but it's still good. Graphic and effects are fantastic and it plays really well. I'll come back to it again soon, have to play the evil side and on harder, and probably again some other time in the future when I want to go crazy with super powers though a city.    … Expand
  52. Azingbo
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    If you love the Infamous world then this is for you. You will not be dissapointed.

    The game presentation is stunning.Its classic Infamous game play and that's why I love it. The formula of openworld exploration where you can be the hero or villain and stamp your mark on the environment with a kick-ass story line too boot. The formula is not broken and certainly did not need to become    If you love the Infamous world then this is for you. You will not be dissapointed.

    The game presentation is stunning.Its classic Infamous game play and that's why I love it.
    The formula of openworld exploration where you can be the hero or villain and stamp your
    mark on the environment with a kick-ass story line too boot. The formula is not broken and
    certainly did not need to become something it wasnt.

    The only slight difference is this time the story feels like it has more relevance and its a
    much more personal progression.

    Love it. Buy this game for 10+ hours of fun and guaranteed addiction.    … Expand
  53. Wawacoffee89
    Mar 25, 2014
    10
    When people buy a ps4 and they ask themselves; "god there's no games to play", and then this game comes along, it makes everything much better. This is solely one of the reasons why ps4 is a strong system. The graphics alone make this game one of the most visually beautiful games I have ever witnessed, and I'm a Final Fantasy fan lol. This game is awesome! For the first couple hours youWhen people buy a ps4 and they ask themselves; "god there's no games to play", and then this game comes along, it makes everything much better. This is solely one of the reasons why ps4 is a strong system. The graphics alone make this game one of the most visually beautiful games I have ever witnessed, and I'm a Final Fantasy fan lol. This game is awesome! For the first couple hours you are going to be just using his moves and for the hell of it, using them because they're so fun to use especially his karma special moves. The 3 powers you get in the game get better and better as you progress through the game. Im not gonna give anything away so i will have to say to just play it. Its worth every penny. On top of everything, the replay valueis high because if you go good karma or bad karma on many of the story quests the game changes and your MOVES DO TOO. A must play for ps4 owners! Enjoy!! :)… Expand
  54. qwertyuikjhgfds
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    the graphics and gameplay are where this game shine....best graphics so far on ps4 and the first game i really enjoyed...the story is okay and delsin is likeable as well....varied powers are a big plus to the game although i find that smoke and neon are the best of the four...fun side activities as well....first great game for ps4
  55. bobofango
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    Just spent the weekend beating this game and all I can say is WOW. THis game is truly amazing. I can't understand how any of these bad reviews can say "graphics are ok" or "gameplay is ok". These people are obviously NOT playing the same game. Why are people saying the AI is bad???? I thought they were pretty good. Story is gonna be subjective but I enjoyed it. I knew beforehand thoughJust spent the weekend beating this game and all I can say is WOW. THis game is truly amazing. I can't understand how any of these bad reviews can say "graphics are ok" or "gameplay is ok". These people are obviously NOT playing the same game. Why are people saying the AI is bad???? I thought they were pretty good. Story is gonna be subjective but I enjoyed it. I knew beforehand though that it could never top the story or Cole and Kessler.

    All the bad reviews here are a shame since this truly is a good game and much better than infamous1. There is absolutely no reason why anyone should compare this game to Titanfall. Anyone who even mentions this game in the review can automatically be discounted and labeled as an XBox fanboy. Metacritic should really have some kind of authentication for people who have actually played and owned the game.    … Expand
  56. metalam
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    I enjoyed the first two for the superhero action and gameplay, but I wasn't a big fan of the story or Cole McGrath. This game resolves all that by giving us a brand new and more likable guy in Delsin Rowe, and a more intimate and simpler story in the overall Infamous world. The action is better than ever, especially once you unlock the neon powers. Getting around the city in previous gamesI enjoyed the first two for the superhero action and gameplay, but I wasn't a big fan of the story or Cole McGrath. This game resolves all that by giving us a brand new and more likable guy in Delsin Rowe, and a more intimate and simpler story in the overall Infamous world. The action is better than ever, especially once you unlock the neon powers. Getting around the city in previous games became tedious because of lengthy building climbs, and having to follow rail lines that didn't always lead where you wanted to go. Now with neon powers you can just run from one side of the city to the other including up the sides of buildings. Makes the action much more satisfying.… Expand
  57. Averix_
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Not sure why anyone doesn't like this game. Graphics are amazing, story is good, the powers are all well done, and the replay value of doing the other karma mode push this title high up the list. The episodic content from the infamouspapertrail site also adds to the experience. The only downside is the side missions can be a bit repetitive after you clear nearly all the districts. That'sNot sure why anyone doesn't like this game. Graphics are amazing, story is good, the powers are all well done, and the replay value of doing the other karma mode push this title high up the list. The episodic content from the infamouspapertrail site also adds to the experience. The only downside is the side missions can be a bit repetitive after you clear nearly all the districts. That's the only reason this gets pushed down from near perfect. Already spent a whole weekend playing and going back at it again tonight. Very well done. Gamer tag: Averix
    (All reviews on consoles should be forced to include gamer tags to verify actual playing of a game and root out fanboy stupidity.)    … Expand
  58. SylviesRabidDog
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Colors are vivid, sharp graphics, seamless game play, engaging characters, good voice acting. The option screens are a bit clunky to navigate through and I could use some more zoom-in in my zoom-in, but overall this game does what it is supposed to do, which is highlight the power of the PS4. I disagree with those who claim it's mundane or repetitive. There are enough options and elementsColors are vivid, sharp graphics, seamless game play, engaging characters, good voice acting. The option screens are a bit clunky to navigate through and I could use some more zoom-in in my zoom-in, but overall this game does what it is supposed to do, which is highlight the power of the PS4. I disagree with those who claim it's mundane or repetitive. There are enough options and elements to make the first play-through awesome and the second one good.… Expand
  59. DJPMTL
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Let's start off by being honest...inFAMOUS: Second Son is not the greatest game ever made as some want you to believe...It is also extremely far from the worst game ever made (Ride to Hell: Retribution holds that distinction). What inFAMOUS: Second Son is however, is a game with more or less the same mechanics that were present in the first two games on the PS3 with an updated story andLet's start off by being honest...inFAMOUS: Second Son is not the greatest game ever made as some want you to believe...It is also extremely far from the worst game ever made (Ride to Hell: Retribution holds that distinction). What inFAMOUS: Second Son is however, is a game with more or less the same mechanics that were present in the first two games on the PS3 with an updated story and vastly updated graphics. Instead of the very bland and gravely voiced Cole McGrath we get the snarky douchebag Delsin Rowe. At first i wasn;t the biggest fan of Cole's or Delsin's for that matter but just like the first two games you grow to love them with your choices in the game. The story at it's surface isn't anything special. Once you start to dig around and collect the dead drops in the combination ARG/in game "Paper Trail" mission i found myself wanting to know more about the D.U.P. and their involvement with Curden Cay (The prison that the captured "bio-terrorists" are sent to). Over all it would get a 7 from me but is boosted by the inclusiuon of an amazing mix of ARG and in game missions.
    So at the end of the day:

    Pros:
    Your choices, while simple, do affect the story so at least 2 play throughs are needed
    Delsin is a much more entertaining character than Cole
    "super" moves are satisfying
    ARG elements mixed with in game missions feels fresh

    Cons:
    Frame rate issues when everything is exploding on screen
    Story overall doesn't feel as good as I1&2
    The occasional glitch    … Expand
  60. robinzvak
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    czech Krásně vypadající hra, hratelnost je dobrá, vedlejší úkoly jsou úplně na jedno brdo a bez nápadu. Story není žádná sláva, ale určitě nic hrozného, lepší průměr. Na jedno zahrání super hra.
  61. trav1sr
    Apr 20, 2014
    9
    This is the kind of game where a low score just baffles me. It's so extremely well made, it looks fantastic, it runs super smooth all the time, the controls are flawless and so easy to utilize and learn. The city is just a giant playground to do as you please...and obliterate the DUP while you're at it. The side missions are kinda 'meh', though.

    Overall I think it's the kind of game    This is the kind of game where a low score just baffles me. It's so extremely well made, it looks fantastic, it runs super smooth all the time, the controls are flawless and so easy to utilize and learn. The city is just a giant playground to do as you please...and obliterate the DUP while you're at it. The side missions are kinda 'meh', though.

    Overall I think it's the kind of game where it's difficult to 'hate'. At least to me. Pretty easily the best game on next-gen thus far.    … Expand
  62. illage2
    Apr 23, 2014
    9
    Had a right blast with this game, frame rate, graphice are all top notch. The morality system has once again been implemented perfectly. Voice acting is absolutley brilliant and the powers are creative, Neon, Smoke, Video and Concrete powers. These powers are original to this game.

    The enemy AI is also no push over in this game. Each fight is a tough battle, as different enemies will    Had a right blast with this game, frame rate, graphice are all top notch. The morality system has once again been implemented perfectly. Voice acting is absolutley brilliant and the powers are creative, Neon, Smoke, Video and Concrete powers. These powers are original to this game.

    The enemy AI is also no push over in this game. Each fight is a tough battle, as different enemies will employ different tactics, and each enemy requires different tactics to defeat.

    The only reason I gave it a nine was lack of a "New Game+" mode like other Infamous Titles had before this. Why this was ommited from the game remains to be seen, and it affects replay value quite a bit.    … Expand
  63. teenbat
    Jun 5, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh, Second Son, how you toy with me. I have a love hate relation with the game. On one hand, it is the best looking game on consoles, so much so that I wouldn't be surprised if screen caps are confused with images from high-end gaming PCs. On the other, the story was very meh. It's not as grandiose as the previous two (or even three, if you count Festival of Blood) games. That's not to say it's bad, but the story could have been boiled down to a few missions, making room for a much more inFAMOUSy story. Anyway, let me just write down some, uh, "bullet-points", sans bullets. The characters were good, but of the five or so supporting characters only one was fleshed out much, but even then, it wasn't enough to make me care much when that character died. Double spoilers, it's Reggie. Abigail "Fetch" Walker held a lot of promise; she lived on the streets of Seattle with her brother, and both were "taken in" by a gang of drug dealers. They both got addicted, she killed her brother using her neon powers while in a drug-fueled rage and decides to take out her anger on the drug dealers that use Seattle as their stomping grounds. Good, dark back story that is not yet a cliche, but will be soon, thanks to Breaking Bad. Sucker Punch had a chance to use this character and make her great, but they didn't. A few "drug busts" later and you don't see her again until the end of the game. Another side character was Eugene Sims. He could have been good too, a withdrawn kid who discovers he has powers a year after his mother, a senator, votes to give money to the DUP. Harsh, and could have had good family dynamic issues... But no. Sucker Punch makes him a gamer, and a very typical, weird, virgin-type gamer... Which makes you wonder, does Sucker Punch not realize that this is the person that their game is supposed to appeal to? Good job alienating the people who adore you.

    Now, the dialogue, on the other hand, was fantastic. Every character felt believable in the moment, and the voice acting at its WORST was good, and throughout the game peaked at an 11.

    Content... Now here is where the game was really polarizing. The (story) missions were really good, and they all had about the perfect length. Switching to the other foot, the side missions were terrible. Every "district" had the same missions, cut and paste, verbatim, over and over again. (Get the point?) The side missions were things like "look at this picture, find the person in the crowd, then subdue/kill them before they escape." That would have been fun maybe three or four times. After the twelfth time, it was just ridiculous. There was of course the two side mission sets that were more "story" oriented. These were Cole's Legacy (available with only the Limited and Collector's editions) and Paper Trail, which tried something new by letting you look at evidence on your computer to decipher clues about the crimes that had taken place. Nice idea, but I got sick of it after getting off my PS4 and onto my PC two or three times. Too bad it makes you do it six times in order to get... Not a new, awesome paper power, but a paper bunny mask. Yay.

    The atmosphere was at its best near the beginning of the game when it was dusk and very foggy. After that, the city felt dead. Sure, there were people walking around who would occasionally take pictures of you and say things... But there were very few ambient sounds, and the cars are the same Hotwheels that drive in a perfectly straight line and don't dynamically alter their paths to go around obstacles, and the drivers never get out of the vehicles, taking everything in stride.

    Gameplay was kind of hit or miss. (Skip this next part if you know what I am talking about.) In the first two games, X was jump. And only jump. This allowed to press X multiple times to scamper up walls to the next handhold. Second Son turns the X button into the glide button as soon as you're in the air, so when climbing buildings, if you press X multiple times, you'll just glide in place. They "balanced" this by making Delsin (the main character) scamper up walls already with a single press of the X button, but this just makes timing awkward. X, wait, X, wait, X; rather than XXXXXXXXXXX. Bad move. The reason they did this (the glide was originally on R1) was so they could use all of the shoulder buttons for different attacks. R1 is heavy missile type attack, R2 is normal gun type of attack, L1 is special, like grenade or invisibility, and L2 is zoom (for those really difficulty moments when you need the FOV to be 85 instead of 90. The Circle button used to be for cover, but now it does dash. This means, obviously, NO COVER. It also makes things awkward when you try to drop down from a ledge, because the Square button is drop...

    Some redeeming factors... Camera mode. That's about it.

    OK, the game's good, but it's just not as good as the first two (or three...). Something that would have made the game better... UGC. Yep, I said it.

    5000 characters already!!!    … Expand
  64. IlanXD
    Apr 3, 2014
    9
    InFamous: Second Son is the third title in the InFamous series developed by Sucker Punch. A PS4-exclusive, Second Son is not the fully-realized evolution many were hoping, but it's still a blast of a sequel.

    Story: Set seven years after the good ending of InFamous, in SS Conduits are now called Bio-terrorists and being hunted down by a unit called DUP. Delsin Rowe is a young man who    InFamous: Second Son is the third title in the InFamous series developed by Sucker Punch. A PS4-exclusive, Second Son is not the fully-realized evolution many were hoping, but it's still a blast of a sequel.

    Story: Set seven years after the good ending of InFamous, in SS Conduits are now called Bio-terrorists and being hunted down by a unit called DUP. Delsin Rowe is a young man who discovers he is a Conduit with the rare ability to absorb the powers of other powers. Now, alongside his brother Reggie, Delsin heads over to Seattle in order to confront DUP. Without spoiling too much, SS's story, for the most part, delivers the heights of the previous games. Unfortunately, the script can be sometimes too cliched or jarring, and I'm mostly talking about some of Delsin and Reggie's conversations. Delsin himself is a good character, although he sometimes suffers from slow development. As for the game's ending(s) - well-done! Story: 8.5/10

    Graphics: Using an in-house engine, SS is BEAUTIFUL, both in design and animations. Sadly it doesn't use the PS4's full potential and the face animations could have been done better. Score: 9.5/10

    Sound: The soundtrack was composed Nathan Johnson, and most of its pieces use guitar, which bloody fits the mood and style of SS's setting. Voice acting is also great with Troy Baker doing a fantastic job as Delsin. 9.5/10

    Gameplay: Let's cut short the good things before moving to the bad/mixed things: InFamous SS is fun and easy to play just like the previous games, and each of the powers Delsin obtains throughout the story is so bloody enjoyable to dick around with. Now with that said, let's move to SS's three biggest issues: 1) The powers - while each power is fun on its own, it's a missed opportunity to not be able to mix two or more abilites to create a new type of attack, but sadly InFamous SS doesn't realize the full potential of Delsin's character from a gameplay perspective (although, still, as I said: each power on its own is still awesome); 2) The moral system - after all this talk about morals, SS's moral system doesn't realy add to the whole game... basic good/evil choices that never grow into something meaningful. 3) The city - while Seattle is a really beautiful place to look at, it feel somewhat lifeless compare to GTA V's Los Santos. There are also some AI problems, but the good gameplay elements taken over from the first two games lead me to give the Gameplay section a solid 8.0/10.

    Lasting appeal: There's a lot to do in SS, including the good path story, bad path story, side missions and just dicking around in Seattle with the cool and stylish Neon powers. Cole's Legacy DLC also add some time to play. 9.5/10.

    The Verdict: InFamous: Second Son is not the revolution the InFamous franchise was hoping to, and it's status as a sandbox game is somewhat below the standards set by GTA V several months ago. It is, however, an amazing game in its own right and a must for every PS4 owner.
    Final score: 9.0/10
    Alternate Recommendations: Prototype 2, Saints Row IV, GTA V and Batman Arkahm Knight (once it'll be released).    … Expand
  65. sityoazzdown
    Mar 27, 2014
    9
    best infamous to date. it's just fun as heck, and the gameplay was so smoove and fluid; the graphics are top notch. The new characters in this game was refreshing from the serious/take-care of buisness type characters like cole mcgrath. delsin actually kinda reminded me of nathan drake with his humor in this game. The diverse power were very fun to use and the story was good, not abest infamous to date. it's just fun as heck, and the gameplay was so smoove and fluid; the graphics are top notch. The new characters in this game was refreshing from the serious/take-care of buisness type characters like cole mcgrath. delsin actually kinda reminded me of nathan drake with his humor in this game. The diverse power were very fun to use and the story was good, not a masterpiece but good with real likeable characters. The only downside to this game was it's a bit short imo, I beat the story and cleared out all side missions in about 17 hours (repititive side missions also, but simple and easy where I had the drive to do all of them), but this is definately a game everyone should pick up, because it showcases the ps4 capabilities, and is fun as heck.… Expand
  66. heegs
    May 25, 2014
    9
    Great intro into next-gen for me. Graphics were quite nice, even on my 1080i tv, especially the lighting elements. Gameplay is fun as well, once you get the hang of where and when to use your different powers. The only two things holding this game back: poor camera angles (especially when you're surrounded by trees) at times and less than stellar AI from time to time (there are instancesGreat intro into next-gen for me. Graphics were quite nice, even on my 1080i tv, especially the lighting elements. Gameplay is fun as well, once you get the hang of where and when to use your different powers. The only two things holding this game back: poor camera angles (especially when you're surrounded by trees) at times and less than stellar AI from time to time (there are instances where hiding behind a piece of cover high above the enemy will preclude them from flanking and allow you to pick them off 1 by 1). That said, still a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience that validates your decision to pick up a PS4.… Expand
  67. JohnWitten
    Apr 18, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Condensed]

    It is great to see a sequel that sheds many of flaws of the original two games and even gains a new perspective through protagonists and powers without fully forgetting where the series has come from and how far it has gone already. I’ve been particularly happy with the Infamous series over the years, and this game was definitely one of the better ones in my honest opinion. Not only did it look wonderful but the controls felt tight and the overall aesthetics were pleasing and impressive through and through. I loved the choices presented to players as well as the options in response, coupled with the narrative itself and the vivid characters. Truly a wonderful start for the next generation, and a graphical masterpiece in both setting and particle effects in explosions, fires, and powers.

    Concept: Explore a realistic setting in a possible future as a super powered conduit named Delsin Rowe, battling the oppressive DUP and fighting for freedom and equality.

    Graphics: It’s the little things and the attention to detail that really make the experience, but the excellent animation work pulls it off as well.

    Sound: The soundtrack and voice work are both excellent, although the soundtrack pulls the experience along better than the one-liners and humor do.

    Playability: Not only is it fun and enjoyable, but highly usable and playable to boot. The makings of an excellent experience if there are any.

    Entertainment: Highly entertaining as an adventure and as a story go, for not the first or second, but the third time in a row.

    Replay Value: Moderate.

    Overall Score: 8.25    … Expand
  68. Alexy
    May 7, 2014
    10
    The best PS4 game yet. I enjoyed every single detail f the power. Well balanced, story is good enough, graphics is awesome. The side missions did not bore me, too.
    The best possible way to feel a super hero or villain on any platform.
  69. AsboXFlemzo
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    Here what your need to know. If you never player infamous games this is a great start. Lovely graphics very basic and 1/3 the size and verity of the others. If your a fan like myself prepare to was 8hours beating near 100% of the game feeling utterly disappointed, only one mission in the game has any impact at all...the last one. The game is good, just forgettable, repetitive and hollow, aHere what your need to know. If you never player infamous games this is a great start. Lovely graphics very basic and 1/3 the size and verity of the others. If your a fan like myself prepare to was 8hours beating near 100% of the game feeling utterly disappointed, only one mission in the game has any impact at all...the last one. The game is good, just forgettable, repetitive and hollow, a hd tech demo. Sucker punch has shown that they truly aren't a top tier developer like naughty dog or rockstar or bethseda. Sucker punch is pure bland and unimaginative. Same game 3 in a row, giving us new texture and saying its different isn't different.… Expand
  70. Steyraus
    Apr 2, 2014
    9
    Apart from a few small issues this is the most fun I have had in a game in a long time. First off they haven't done anything overly new here they have mainly revised and perfected things we have seen before. The city and world is beautiful but a bit bland and the NPC AI is a bit dumb. Where this game hits it out of the park is the gameplay, its a hell of a lot of fun from start to finishApart from a few small issues this is the most fun I have had in a game in a long time. First off they haven't done anything overly new here they have mainly revised and perfected things we have seen before. The city and world is beautiful but a bit bland and the NPC AI is a bit dumb. Where this game hits it out of the park is the gameplay, its a hell of a lot of fun from start to finish and start again. The movement and attacks are smooth and weighty with colours and flashes that hypnotize you. It isn't long for a open world game, but for me that was a good thing as I haven't finished an open world game since Assassin's creed 2 and that took me over a year. The fun in these games usually runs out long before the ending. Sucker Punch have found their stride and I cant wait to see what they do next.… Expand
  71. TheCatalyst1
    May 2, 2014
    9
    Infamous Second Son is an extremely polished game. You can tell with every intricate detail within the world that Sucker Punch put an immense amount of effort to bring you the best experience in an Infamous game. The gameplay is smooth, and the powers are diverse enough to cater to different play styles. This is what gaming is all about. Forgetting that piece of plastic in your hands andInfamous Second Son is an extremely polished game. You can tell with every intricate detail within the world that Sucker Punch put an immense amount of effort to bring you the best experience in an Infamous game. The gameplay is smooth, and the powers are diverse enough to cater to different play styles. This is what gaming is all about. Forgetting that piece of plastic in your hands and having good old fashioned fun. The story is great too. It could be better and longer though. The character development was lacking for the supporting cast and I found myself only caring about the main character, Delsin, and his older brother, Reggie. Overall, this is a great installment in the Infamous series. You do not need to have played the previous two games to understand the plot. But if you have played the others like me, there are some really interesting references to the previous games. Worth every cent. This is definitely a buy for all PS4 owners, and not because there is a drought in games, but because it is such a great game.… Expand
  72. Just_a_Jumprope
    Mar 24, 2014
    8
    Second Son is a strong, but imperfect, PS4 debut of the Infamous franchise.

    Where the series has excelled before, Infamous continues to impress, with large-scale battles between superhuman characters across beautifully detailed cities. The visuals of Second Son are surprisingly advanced from the first two Infamous games on PS3, and are arguably the best yet out of any PS4 game. The    Second Son is a strong, but imperfect, PS4 debut of the Infamous franchise.

    Where the series has excelled before, Infamous continues to impress, with large-scale battles between superhuman characters across beautifully detailed cities. The visuals of Second Son are surprisingly advanced from the first two Infamous games on PS3, and are arguably the best yet out of any PS4 game. The depth of the particle effects are obvious from as soon as you use your first superpower of smoke, and continue to amaze with each following superpower unlock.

    The powers themselves are a mixed bag. They're fun to use in combat situations, are very visually impressive, and thematically diverse (without going into heavily spoilery content, the second elemental power you unlock is the ability to weaponize neon lights found across the city). They are not, however, particularly diverse in terms of their uses in actual gameplay, which is a minor setback that stifles the novelty of each power.

    Second Son features a morality system, similar to that of games like Mass Effect, in which there are certain points in the story where you can make black-or-white choices that are explicitly good or evil, and influence the outcome of the story. This translates to gameplay as well; if you chose to be Good, you could evolve your powers to be more precise so as to non-lethally neutralize enemies, whereas if you chose to be Evil, you could gain more powerful but reckless attacks that would endanger surrounding citizens. Playing through the game twice, once with each morality path in mind, can be especially rewarding, and allows you to experience two vastly different gameplay styles and stories.

    Unfortunately, Second Son's weakest link is its narrative and characters. The plot doesn't really avoid common storytelling tropes that we've all come to recognize in video games, and while the Good/Evil stories are nice in concept, they're often quite predictable. The motion/voice capture used to create the game's stunningly detailed cutscenes is impressive, and the performance of Troy Baker, playing the game's protagonist, is particularly outstanding, but the writing doesn't truly shine until the game's latter half or so. Most of the minor characters are forgettable, and tend to be of far less significance than Delsin after their debut.

    In short:
    Pros - probably the best visuals out of any PS4 game; almost a complete absence of bugs/glitches; superpowers are consistently fun to play with; interesting Good/Evil dynamic.
    Cons - story is rather predictable; powers aren't as diverse as they initially seem to be; any character whose name isn't Delsin Rowe and doesn't wear a beanie is forgettable.    … Expand
  73. Deathdealer699
    Mar 28, 2014
    10
    As a big fan of the first game, I loved SS. The gameplay and use of Deslin's powers are flawless and the concept behind the third power I thought was genius. I would reccomend however waiting to get a 100% till the end so you can have more fun with the last power. The story is also a high point where in the last act I was sitting on the edge of my seat fighting against the DUP. TheAs a big fan of the first game, I loved SS. The gameplay and use of Deslin's powers are flawless and the concept behind the third power I thought was genius. I would reccomend however waiting to get a 100% till the end so you can have more fun with the last power. The story is also a high point where in the last act I was sitting on the edge of my seat fighting against the DUP. The graphics of next gen are beautiful no doubt but this game doesnt need them to stand out amongst others.… Expand
  74. Pacifistcritic
    May 22, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest with you, I haven't played the game yet. But I have seen multiple game walkthroughs of it on YouTube. I wasn't really pleased with the storyline even though the graphics and animations were beautiful. Even though there were subtle messages of discrimination in the game, it was heavily overshadowed by heavy violence. The attacks also are pretty repetitive(i.e. same shooting, ground pound, hovering, going up walls,etc. Even more frustrating was the fact that you can't even swim! The side missions were also pretty repetitive too to add to my frustration. The story was ludicrous for both Karmic plotlines, who goes up against the dictators just to save a family? The fact how Augustine still uses her Conduit abilities also confused the heck out of me, she would have been easily captured. The facial animations were also pretty awkward and unemotional in some cases.

    Even though I support the fact Conduits shouldn't be labeled "Bio-Terrorists", I agree the same thing with the non-Conduits, I was angered at the fact the developers made the non-Conduits weak and helpless, just because they don't have "powers". My anger heats up with Reggie reduced from a big-time sheriff to a dude-in-distress, increased even more when Abigail Walker and Eugene Sims come in. Reggie is then used as emotional leverage to influence Delsin and the player's decisions, which cheeses me off! The game developers killed Reggie off even though Reggie should've been given a larger support role. I also hated the fact how Delsin "leaves Reggie for his own safety" and then... Delsin asks Eugene to help free the suspected Conduits even though Eugene has no formal combat training like Reggie and Abigail does. Pffft... Oh well, I'm looking forward to the sequel after I play and finish this game.    … Expand
  75. KATACLiSM
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Great graphic, audio not so great, powerful action, even if a little bit too repeating. Storyline a bit confused. Longevity normal (double if considering to finish tha game in good and in evil mode).
    The fist great game of next generation. A must have.
  76. andoarias
    Apr 14, 2014
    8
    More enjoyable and polished than its precessors. The inFamous saga has made a step into a higher league. However, some mechanics have to improve (interaction with the city, karma choices, length...)
  77. ronald_koeman
    Apr 10, 2014
    8
    The best game on PS4 so far but not as good as infamous 1 or 2. This game is far too short and too easy compared to the previous 2 and never felt challenged. My biggest complaint is that I think that second son has a level of cheesiness about it which the previous installments didn't. The cheesiness comes in the form of 1) Delsin ( The Main Character) who is annoying and 2) the powersThe best game on PS4 so far but not as good as infamous 1 or 2. This game is far too short and too easy compared to the previous 2 and never felt challenged. My biggest complaint is that I think that second son has a level of cheesiness about it which the previous installments didn't. The cheesiness comes in the form of 1) Delsin ( The Main Character) who is annoying and 2) the powers (video + neon) come on the power of video that is just stupid. On the good side very good graphics a good map and solid gameplay make this an easy 8/10… Expand
  78. Xarion123
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    I'll start by saying, I have never played the first couple of Infamous games. From what I understand, each game follows it's own protagonist so if you have not played another Infamous you won't be lost with the story.

    The graphics are outstanding, each set of powers looks unique and stands out. The characters are well modeled and the motion cap is impressive although at times it does    I'll start by saying, I have never played the first couple of Infamous games. From what I understand, each game follows it's own protagonist so if you have not played another Infamous you won't be lost with the story.

    The graphics are outstanding, each set of powers looks unique and stands out. The characters are well modeled and the motion cap is impressive although at times it does look a little odd.

    The game rarely stutters, I had it slowdown during one mission about 2/3rds through the game that involves an overpass and that was about it.

    The only downsides I could think of for this game are the side missions to clear out each part of Seattle are the same throughout the entire game. Raid a settlement, destroy some cameras and shoot down a lot of drones. By the time you reach the second half, you'll do these things only because you need to upgrade your powers or you're chasing trophies.

    The morality system is very forced, I played through the game as a hero and you are rewarded for doing certain things during fights (not killing enemies or injuring civilians). There are also side quests that pop up on the map for helping with your karma but like the other game side quests, they are very repetitive after the first few times you do them.

    I really did enjoy the game but the lack of variety in the side missions and the morality system brought me down from a 9-9.5 to an 8. Definitely recommended to anyone that is looking for a fun game to play but if it's out of your preferred genre it might be worth waiting until it goes on sale.    … Expand
  79. darklordv3
    Mar 24, 2014
    8
    heres a HONEST OPINION Smooth gameplay, awful main character. the story is all over the place. IMO infamous always felt like a more "pretty" protoype. the missions r very unoriginal and running around the dark city gets tiresome. GFX r very nice. (runs game like a gaming pc) a great single player experience. but after the credits roll there is no replay. Which puts the 60$ tag on this gameheres a HONEST OPINION Smooth gameplay, awful main character. the story is all over the place. IMO infamous always felt like a more "pretty" protoype. the missions r very unoriginal and running around the dark city gets tiresome. GFX r very nice. (runs game like a gaming pc) a great single player experience. but after the credits roll there is no replay. Which puts the 60$ tag on this game not worth it for the casual gamer. if your looking for a game on your ps4 to play other than AC or COD or BATTLEFIELD. this can hold u over for a couple weeks.… Expand
  80. BadLarry
    Mar 25, 2014
    8
    Solid graphics and some nice new ideas while retaining the enjoyable soul aspects of the original two. With that said, side missions are repetitive and I was hoping for a little more visual oomph. Still a keeper in my book and a good step into the next gen. On a side note, metacritic needs to really start banning these tools that are giving 0's without support for their opinions.Solid graphics and some nice new ideas while retaining the enjoyable soul aspects of the original two. With that said, side missions are repetitive and I was hoping for a little more visual oomph. Still a keeper in my book and a good step into the next gen. On a side note, metacritic needs to really start banning these tools that are giving 0's without support for their opinions. There's one guy down there that said the visuals were outstanding, but Inf. 2 was better so gave it a zero. Don't list a whole bunch of positive aspects, one or 2 negatives and give it a zero. That's just irresponsible reviewing.… Expand
  81. Manni_pon
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Graphics were amazing and the game play was really Fun. The only reasons I give it a 9 is no on-line game play and you can't swim but hey who needs to swim.
  82. YomamacrazyITB
    Apr 7, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are many people saying that this game is a copy and paste game-play wise from the last generation. I have two problems with this. One, no it is not, Two, who cares if it was. Seriously, this game deserves more than a damn 0 or 1. The game-play was the same to some extent but the new button/touch pad and the motion controls shake it up a little. And if we gave games bad ratings because they were the same as the sequel, all sequels would be bad to us. Halo, Batman Arkham franchise, and many more. so people who say it is "exactly the same", piss off. now that i got that out of the way lets move on to my review. This game was amazing, particle effects, graphics, incorporation of new controls, the whole shebang. It kinda fell short story wise, giving characters less emotional pull, but i came here to be entertained, not emotional. And entertained i was. The game-play was smooth never dropping a frame when i played. As i said before the graphics and particle effects really show what the ps4 can handle at once. And the facial animations, MY GOD THE FACIAL ANIMATIONS. Beautiful. Never seen anything like it. other than that i thought i deserved a 10/10 but the story was kind of dull. so a 9 it is.… Expand
  83. AbrahamLincoln
    Apr 8, 2014
    9
    There isn't too much to say about this game that hasn't already been said. The graphics are top notch and really show off the capabilities of the PS4. I can't in good conscience give it a 10/10 however because I feel like the AI was a little woeful for a next-gen game. Overall, wonderful though. I'm slowly making my way through each district and clearing out the government :)
  84. GamingLover95
    Apr 18, 2014
    9
    Infamous: Second Son, is a very exciting game. after playing infamous 2 i was really excited for Second Son. The game was really nice with all the cool power-ups and the abilities. All together i think they made Second Son a really good game. some bits were a little harder than they should have been but it was fun.
  85. Brks-Phantom
    Apr 19, 2014
    9
    Infamous second son é definitivamente um system seller.
    Gráficos de ponta com efeitos estonteantes, um gameplay fantástico uma história descente(poderia ser muito melhor muitas pontas soltas) e muito divertido.
    O ponto fraco são as escolhas karmicas que são poucas e não exploram um lado totalmente novo e diferente dos 2 lados.
  86. erndaWORM
    May 9, 2014
    9
    Infamous second son is easily the best next gen title that I have played so far. It was just amazing to look at and played even better but I was able to platinum the game in no time and with no multiplayer it left me wanting much more. Infamous second son is a game worthy of your money just not enough game time to be had.
  87. Normalstoohard
    May 23, 2014
    9
    I would've given this game an 8.5 if I had the option. It deserves to be rounded up over down. I liked the story and characters in the game and although I wasn't as connected to them as much as The Last of Us or Red Dead Redemption, I found it entertaining and interesting throughout. The graphics are great. Interesting effects and concepts that I haven't seen in gameplay before. TheI would've given this game an 8.5 if I had the option. It deserves to be rounded up over down. I liked the story and characters in the game and although I wasn't as connected to them as much as The Last of Us or Red Dead Redemption, I found it entertaining and interesting throughout. The graphics are great. Interesting effects and concepts that I haven't seen in gameplay before. The gameplay and powers are versatile and really fun to play with. I'm looking forward to finishing Paper Trail and eagerly awaiting confirmation of rumours of DLC.… Expand
  88. srestr3270
    May 24, 2014
    10
    With smooth gameplay, beautiful visuals, an interesting story, intelligent AI and a fun world, InFamous Second Son is easily the best game on the PS4.

    While the story may not be on par with something like The Last of Us, it's still interesting and fulfilling. The main story clocks in at about 10 hours (not long but not short) or 19 hours for the completionists out there (a very easy    With smooth gameplay, beautiful visuals, an interesting story, intelligent AI and a fun world, InFamous Second Son is easily the best game on the PS4.

    While the story may not be on par with something like The Last of Us, it's still interesting and fulfilling. The main story clocks in at about 10 hours (not long but not short) or 19 hours for the completionists out there (a very easy platinum trophy). Characters are fun but, sometimes underused. For example in the game there is character named Abigail Walker who is immediately interesting but, she's used for a while and then pretty much forgotten. Moral choices in this game are obviously good or bad and not innovative.

    Gameplay is really the best part of this game. Including four different powers and smooth gameplay. The AI is smarter than in any InFamous game. Destructible environments are scattered all over the game's version of Seattle, Washington. Each power set has its own version of a projectile, missile, and precision shot and grenade like weapon, as well as a unique special power. In conclusion this game is too much fun definitely the best gameplay I've experienced in some time.

    The visuals in this games are almost too good to be true. When I stepped into Seattle for the first time I stopped playing and took it all in, this game is honestly the best looking PS4 game out now. Beautiful, life-like and colorful city Seattle. Your jaw will literally drop in awe at how this game looks, especially at night and the signature Seattle rain. If this is how games look in the first year of the PS4 and XBOX One then, I can't imagine what'll be like 5 years from now when we're well into the console life cycle.

    The in- game Seattle is filled with so much to do. Several side missions like drug bust (where several areas of the city are infested with drug dealers protecting their drugs and you can stop these people from this to earn good karma) to earn bad karma you can partake in harassing the local obnoxious Akurans.

    All in all InFamous: Second Son is the best game released by Sony exclusive studio, Sucker Punch. Totally worth a 10/10 in my opinion.    … Expand
  89. MrSpaghetti22
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Awesome next-gen game, great graphics, fantastic gameplay, huge replay value and a solid story. Only problem I found was with the morality system, didn't change enough of the plot and the decisions had no emotional weight until the end.
  90. steelersrawk1
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    Very fun game, has great graphics, story is very interesting, and the ability to play as good or evil let's you replay the game in a different style, I enjoyed this one a little more than the one's that existed before, this added a new depth into gameplay and with the ps4 controller, it adds some things that are new and creative, I overall enjoyed this game a lot. I highly recommend it.
  91. claytastic
    Jun 7, 2014
    9
    Being the latest installment in the inFamous franchise, Second Son doesn't disappoint. To the people who say that the powers in this game are all the same, you're wrong. It's not that the powers are all the same. It's just that that's how the game works. I think that multiple powers were a great addition to the franchise, and all you biased ones out there just aren't looking at it right.Being the latest installment in the inFamous franchise, Second Son doesn't disappoint. To the people who say that the powers in this game are all the same, you're wrong. It's not that the powers are all the same. It's just that that's how the game works. I think that multiple powers were a great addition to the franchise, and all you biased ones out there just aren't looking at it right. Through my eyes, you'd see an incredible action game that delivers nothing but fun. Sure the story is a bit unsurprising, but the open world and incredible action sequences make up for it. If you have a PS4, or you're planning to get one, buy inFamous: Second Son.… Expand
  92. Jollukka1
    Mar 14, 2015
    8
    Story is pretty good, and present different perspectives (Bad/Good). Combat is fun and powers feels amazing. Game is short (if you play once), but i enjoy every second of it.
  93. Miuku
    Jan 1, 2015
    8
    Newcomers or old fans of the series should definitely get this. It may not be incredibly long experience; on my first play through with 100% completion, it took around 9 hours, but every moment was solid gold .

    Combat is more variable with additional & upgradable powers. It runs smoothly. Visuals are beautiful, especially when its night at the city with all city lights. Story is ok    Newcomers or old fans of the series should definitely get this. It may not be incredibly long experience; on my first play through with 100% completion, it took around 9 hours, but every moment was solid gold .

    Combat is more variable with additional & upgradable powers. It runs smoothly. Visuals are beautiful, especially when its night at the city with all city lights. Story is ok enough to keep you interested, but not as strong as it was in previous titles. I also felt that there were less karma choices in this game. But in this title it was nice change of fresh air, that the side missions had more variety, and were not your standard GTA-type missions. Game was well paced this way.

    I only encountered one bug on my play through, near the ending of the game, where on action prompt didn't appear when I arrived at mission destination. But killing the character/restarting mission fixed it, and didn't happen again.    … Expand
  94. lokezhao
    Dec 11, 2014
    8
    My first PS4 game. It has Good story, variable abilities and nice graphics. Easy to be addicted to finish all side missions to drag down the occupy percentages. You have morality choices to make to gain different abilities. It's worth the money.
  95. SunShineMaster
    Dec 28, 2014
    8
    Story:

    The Story of Infamous. Second Son starts pretty funny and Delsin Rowe is a cool and funny protagonist. But at the end it gets very emotional. You can decide if you want to play good or evil, but the good side fits better to Delsin. Moreover, it's always clear which way is the good and which the evil one. If you switch between them, you lose Karma Points (=EP). 8,5/10    Story:

    The Story of Infamous. Second Son starts pretty funny and Delsin Rowe is a cool and funny protagonist. But at the end it gets very emotional. You can decide if you want to play good or evil, but the good side fits better to Delsin. Moreover, it's always clear which way is the good and which the evil one. If you switch between them, you lose Karma Points (=EP).
    8,5/10

    Gameplay:
    The Gameplay is great. There are four different super powers. You really feel like a super hero or a super villain. There are also some sidequests, which are mostly very short, but entertaining.
    9/10

    Technic:
    The sound is great and the graphics and physics are amazing. This game shows the power of the PS4.
    10/10

    Overall:
    A great exclusive titel.
    8,5/10    … Expand
  96. PELO
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    Simply incredible game. The gameplay in fun and enjoyable. Épic game.

    I'm speechless for the graphics of this game. Ladies and gentlemen, here we have a true and authentic next-gen game. Congrats Sony for another very well produced game.
  97. Nate_Drake
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    Everything about this game is great. Amazing graphics, not repetitive, fun gameplay, interesting powers, amazing voice acting/story, etc. The first true must buy on next gen.
  98. Junior76
    Apr 18, 2014
    10
    The game is amazing in every way, facials impressions, gameplay, visuals, particules, charismatic characters,the game may have a weak story but have charismatic characters,Besides the story change depending on what you do.
  99. DarrenRJ
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    A pretty fantastic looking game with fantastic particle effects and lighting also has some morality choices to play differently, Seattle is stunning gameplay is awesome only drawback is the climbing it can be annoying sometimes, playing this game has made me very optimistic of the future of the Ps4, love the destructible environments :)
  100. Jatt1
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    Truly next gen graphics, Amazingly smooth movements, Great & Beautiful Open World Seattle, though not exactly real but is meant to be this way,I believe since its all Supernatural Fun...Thumbs Up Sucker Punch !!
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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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