inFamous: Second Son

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 21, 2014
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  1. Stafmeister
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    Best inFamous game so far. Good story, great world to explore, cool abilities and good to play through at least twice. Also achievable trophies for the trophy hunters out there!
  2. HaloFever
    Jul 30, 2014
    8
    "Infamous Second Son" is an exhilarating open world super hero game played from a third person perspective in a very nice looking version of Seattle. I highly recommend this game to anyone who can make the jump to a PlayStation 4. The game looks fantastic and plays great. However, the game follows tropes of its genre, both good and bad. The worst trope, or crutch, is the abuse of wave"Infamous Second Son" is an exhilarating open world super hero game played from a third person perspective in a very nice looking version of Seattle. I highly recommend this game to anyone who can make the jump to a PlayStation 4. The game looks fantastic and plays great. However, the game follows tropes of its genre, both good and bad. The worst trope, or crutch, is the abuse of wave after wave of guys with machine guns who constantly shoot at you until you end up hiding in an alley until you recover.

    For me, the super hero game gun problem began with "Crackdown". Despite the utter lack of a narrative "Crackdown" was a fun game because for the first time, you could jump anywhere and toss any person or vehicle. Yet, even at its best, "Crackdown" constantly subject the player to enemies that simply stood their ground and firing guns with an inexhaustible supply of bullets. This horizontal hail of bullets continued in "Just Cause 2", where the player character had two super abilities: 1) an infinitely re-usable grappling hook and 2) an infinitely re-useable parachute. The bad guys only had one super ability, telescopic x-ray vision that let them shoot the player character from any distance with any weapon. The game "Batman: Arkham City" solved the gun problem by mostly removing guns from the game. The story device was turning party of Gotham City into a prison a la "Escape from New York", and guns are not allowed into prisons. Although guns appear later in the game, Batman is provided some bullet resistant body armor and stealthy techniques for handling gun wielding enemies. At the very least, "Batman: Arkham City looked like the first super hero game that was not born out of a first person shooter. None of these games nor any super hero game to follow includes the simplest solution: a bullet proof hero. The one game I know of where the player character can be bullet proof is "Saints Row IV", though to be fair this attribute is only unlocked after completing most of the game and the entire game is a parody of other games.

    "Infamous Second Son" does not make a character bullet proof. Nor can players truly fly. The player character has access to 4 sets of super powers, with something like 20 distinct powers in the entire game. None of the powers are very helpful when the main enemy is the ubiquitous faceless soldier wielding a machine gun. And the entire time you play, no matter what the power, the defense to getting shot is running away. Hard to look feel like a super hero when you're running away.

    Another missed opportunity is the lack of differentiation for super powers. All four powers have a same-y-ness to them. You can do a quick movement, shoot enemies, disable enemies, or fire an enormous missile. The color changes but that's about. The big differentiator is the power of invisibility, and though fun, it won't clear the street of jack booted thugs. Most disappointing is the concrete power. You will see bad guys put their concrete power to creative uses. When you get the concrete power, your back to using the same few attacks, only less interesting. Sucker Punch is a studio that is apparently not brimming with creativity.

    The story in "Infamous Second Son" is nice change of pace from some of the bonkers, surprise laden stories of AAA games in the last half decade. The highlight is the interaction of Delsin and his brother Reggie. Though the game is constantly teasing with a dark side, the interplay is funny, heartwarming, and sometimes hilarious. My one gripe is with how the story deals with the antagonist. Early in the game the antagonist violates federal law by torturing members of an Indian tribe on their reservation. Terrorism laws are one thing. Treaties are another. Later one, the player character has ample opportunity to defeat the antagonist in what could be considered the longest boss battle in video game history, except, of course, "Metal Gear Solid" took that prize back in the days of the original Playstation. Instead of playing to the story and ending the fight at the first available opportunity, the game forces the player to keep the fight going for no apparent reason other than padding the playtime. My suggesting for the developers: when you have a story that is more creative than the game play, let the story take over.

    Final thoughts. For better or worse, the game uses every trick the PS4 controller has to offer: a color changing light, in-controller speaker, touchpad, and accelerometer. All of these uses seem tacked-on and gimmicky. The accelerometer, for instance, is only used to paint graffity, and even then, only within a stencil created by the developer. Why have a path for hate filled psychopathic killers? Despite the large open world setting, 100% completion is possible in 20 to 30 hours. The game looks great but the environment is standard non-destructible and the NPC models are straight out of the last generation. The InfamousPaperTrail meta game is expertly done.    … Expand
  3. CMachayla
    Jul 29, 2014
    8
    This game does a great job with retaining the feel of inFamous with a good story and nice wide, open spaces. My main gripe with it is that you really don't feel engaged with the enemies (all one type with little variance), and perhaps they should have done more with fewer powers than cram as many different powers into the game as possible. Still a LOT of fun!
  4. J4MESOX4D
    Jul 28, 2014
    6
    Infamous SS is a reasonable sandbox game that looks impressive but the gameplay and general narrative lack any real substance, making this a slightly above average title.

    Firstly, the game looks absolutely superb on the PS4; the lighting and general textures are fantastic and the colourful effects really add to the gorgeous backdrop. The game performs solidly throughout and with it    Infamous SS is a reasonable sandbox game that looks impressive but the gameplay and general narrative lack any real substance, making this a slightly above average title.

    Firstly, the game looks absolutely superb on the PS4; the lighting and general textures are fantastic and the colourful effects really add to the gorgeous backdrop. The game performs solidly throughout and with it being such an early game in the consoles lifespan; it's definitely encouraging to see. Too many areas around the Seattle location are copy and pasted though and this makes for a repetitive feel to the scenery and the overall gameplay in time.

    You play a young man called Delsin who acquires superpowers through an accident and it up to you how you use them - you can either be good or evil. The lead character is extremely irritating although he is supported by a significantly more mature and intriguing cast. However, the narrative doesn't go deep enough and most of the time you are given 50/50 choices on how to proceed. It just feels a bit linear. Whether you are good or evil; it opens the doors to a couple of play-through's but you may be bored after just one outing.

    The game takes about 12-15 hours to finish which isn't very long and with a lack of an engrossing story, an poor lead character and repetitive gameplay; Infamous just lacks what is required of such a game. It's a sandbox but the overlay structure and depth is somewhat lacking. For an early PS4 game; this will pass as an acceptable title but it fails to maximise the potential of the console and the growing genre. This game is not worth full price and even around the £25 mark; it may be wise to skip and look elsewhere. In a few years time; this game will be gone and long forgotten.    … Expand
  5. mcghee473
    Jul 27, 2014
    7
    it has beautiful graphics, great game-play and stellar combat but the characters lack depth, the story is to simplistic and the powers are only slight variations on Cole's electricity but hopefully first light can fix the problems i have and make the brilliant great.
  6. DSouls_guy
    Jul 26, 2014
    9
    A vary well done job SP on an already great series.I loved infamous 1&2 but second son just blew me away with the great graphics and awesome powers you can gain throughout the game's story.I felt more powerful than ever in infamous second son, even though I wish Cole would of made an appearance.
  7. Hoso
    Jul 21, 2014
    7
    As a fan of the first one, when I saw all those trailers for Second Son, I was hoping for a great story with a nice game play as the first one. But this time, I was a bit disappointed. The game play is great and with all the different powers, it was amazing. But the story felt short and i think there is something missing. Even on the hardest difficulty I finish it in a day.

    For the    As a fan of the first one, when I saw all those trailers for Second Son, I was hoping for a great story with a nice game play as the first one. But this time, I was a bit disappointed. The game play is great and with all the different powers, it was amazing. But the story felt short and i think there is something missing. Even on the hardest difficulty I finish it in a day.

    For the whole experience I had with it, It was great but nothing amazing.    … Expand
  8. Shiftian_Be
    Jul 21, 2014
    7
    This game is really good , looks great and plays awesome but there are some issues with it , I find, that bring the whole thing down somewhat.. It is way too easy.. Extreme felt like extremely easy as soon as you learn about the karma kills and ultimate attack combo ( neon is just ridiculously overpowered ) and the overall length of the game.. It's not alright for me to be able to platinumThis game is really good , looks great and plays awesome but there are some issues with it , I find, that bring the whole thing down somewhat.. It is way too easy.. Extreme felt like extremely easy as soon as you learn about the karma kills and ultimate attack combo ( neon is just ridiculously overpowered ) and the overall length of the game.. It's not alright for me to be able to platinum a game in less than two nights of gaming..
    Something I wasn't even able to do on the Ground Zeroes demo for Metal Gear The Phantom Pain.    … Expand
  9. PeteStaiv
    Jul 17, 2014
    8
    Probably the most beautiful game out there, not just due to resolution but especially due to graphical style! The combat mechanics is great, the characters are ok, the open world in it is mediocre! For PS4 it is a must own!
  10. LiquidFrostbite
    Jul 13, 2014
    9
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played, the gem of the PS4 currently, and the best in the series. I highly enjoyed everything about this game from the plot, the graphics, the gameplay.. All of it was top notch. One of the few games that my girlfriend actually sat and watched me play the entire game, every time I sat down to play it. I would highly recommend it to everyone that ownsEasily one of the best games I've ever played, the gem of the PS4 currently, and the best in the series. I highly enjoyed everything about this game from the plot, the graphics, the gameplay.. All of it was top notch. One of the few games that my girlfriend actually sat and watched me play the entire game, every time I sat down to play it. I would highly recommend it to everyone that owns a PS4, this is a MUST OWN.… Expand
  11. Tokwawan
    Jul 9, 2014
    6
    Boss fights and a few small things ruin an otherwise amazing experience.

    I loved the beginning of the game. The first hour or so, introduces some fine characters, and what promises to be an emotionally compelling story. I'm the kind of player that loves to level up to the max, grind, become godly in agame, then just destroy everything in my path. So before I got too deep into the    Boss fights and a few small things ruin an otherwise amazing experience.

    I loved the beginning of the game. The first hour or so, introduces some fine characters, and what promises to be an emotionally compelling story.

    I'm the kind of player that loves to level up to the max, grind, become godly in agame, then just destroy everything in my path. So before I got too deep into the story, I collected almost every shard, and had gotten every district down to 0% DUP controlled. And I REALLY enjoyed the open world aspect, and the grind. The world is small enough that you can collect everything and level up to the max in just a couple of hours.

    But then the boss fights. I didn't understand why they were SO drawn out... For a while I thought this game would be the one of the first games where I disagreed with Adam Sessler's review. But no.. 20 minute boss fights? With almost no variation. Just the same repetitive actions for each boss. All of them 10 - 20 minutes. And if you die during a boss fight, you start either the beginning or halfway. Left a terrible taste in my mouth after an otherwise very fun game.

    And the absolute worst part of the game for me was the good/evil options. I completed the good paragon side early in the game due to my grinding. So I decided to try and switch to the dark side, to see if I could complete the trophy about unlocking all of the powers. But.. Instead of earning evil karma, I was just demoted, so when I actually finished the game, I missed a gold trophy completing the game with good karma. There was no explanation, or advanced warning that would happen. But I refuse to play the game again with all good karma just to collect that trophy. That left another very bitter taste in my mouth.

    But other than those two problems, I really did enjoy the game. Especially when there's not many quality games for the ps4 right now. But I don't think I'll be purchasing the DLC, or the next game in the franchise. Not unless all the reviews talk about better boss fights, and improved karma system. Or if they just got rid of them, I'd be into that..    … Expand
  12. DerpHerp
    Jul 6, 2014
    5
    Gorgeous art, rendering, environment design, great character models, and animation, but the story is a royal piece of turd. No joke, the story is eye rolling bad it made me sick to my stomach it was so stupid. How the main character comes into his powers and gains new powers doesn't make any sense, and what you're doing feels totally random and clueless. It's like they gave up trying. ThisGorgeous art, rendering, environment design, great character models, and animation, but the story is a royal piece of turd. No joke, the story is eye rolling bad it made me sick to my stomach it was so stupid. How the main character comes into his powers and gains new powers doesn't make any sense, and what you're doing feels totally random and clueless. It's like they gave up trying. This would be forgivable if these sacrifices in story made the gameplay better, but no, most of the time these illogical jumps in no way improve or actually make the game worse. For example, some reason the main character gains a power in the middle of no where that requires cars in order to jump high into the air.... ? WTF. How does this improve the story or gameplay? What a dumb game.… Expand
  13. SimonTemplar
    Jul 6, 2014
    8
    Why so much hate on this game? This was my very first experience with the infamous universe, and I'm glad I took the risk to play this game. Is it a perfect 10 game? No. Does it deserve a 0/10? F*** no! I can't even take those people serious who would rate this game so low. A lot of people seem to complain about repetition in this game, but what game doesn't have repetition? Doesn'tWhy so much hate on this game? This was my very first experience with the infamous universe, and I'm glad I took the risk to play this game. Is it a perfect 10 game? No. Does it deserve a 0/10? F*** no! I can't even take those people serious who would rate this game so low. A lot of people seem to complain about repetition in this game, but what game doesn't have repetition? Doesn't matter what genre you play there is repetition in every game you play. Now that isn't to say that after both a good and evil karma play through you will still be infatuated with this game, but you will be happy that you made the time investment. I had no problem with the story. I thought the villain was done well to the point where I wanted to smash her face by the end of the game. The supporting characters were fun and full of their own quirks. Graphics are amazing, and most of all the game play is a lot of fun. This game is a great show piece for your PS4. It is worth the $60, but if you still are unsure then wait for a price drop. Either way you are going to be glad you played it.… Expand
  14. N00BMUNCHA
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    Infamous second son is a brilliant looking game and as most people say plays great as well. The problem is that some people keep leaving reviews saying the like the graphics are good or it looks good but they don't like one aspect so they give it 0/10. This is ridiculous the reviews for this game which is very good especially if you look at majority of reviews, is getting dragged downInfamous second son is a brilliant looking game and as most people say plays great as well. The problem is that some people keep leaving reviews saying the like the graphics are good or it looks good but they don't like one aspect so they give it 0/10. This is ridiculous the reviews for this game which is very good especially if you look at majority of reviews, is getting dragged down lower than it deserves. If people like something about it than give it a proper review because this site can actually help people. This games average should be around 9… Expand
  15. kenmil
    Jul 3, 2014
    7
    Good for a few nights, but tends to be very repetitive. Also too easy for the most part. I managed the platinum in 4-5 nights play. It has some very good points and variety over the previous versions though, and is well worth a look. Story isn't much, but these clowns who whine about the story in these games make me laugh. If you want a good story, buy a book. Games are for fun
  16. Legend_of_Link
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    This is my favorite game of next gen, last gen, and even the gen before that. It's graphics are stellar. All the powers are satisfying and fun to use, and they're all different, the gameplay is the definition of fluidity. The story is amazing as well. I have nothing bad to say, except maybe there could've been more powers.
  17. erhanz
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    Finished this game last week. Probably one of the best game in the next gen console for now. The story starts after the end of Infamous 2 (Hero Cole). The conduits are still being treated as dangerous subjects. Our hero, Delsin, is a rebel lad. And his brother, Reggie, is part of the police force. One day, the two of them witness a car accident. Delsin found a guy who can shoot fire fromFinished this game last week. Probably one of the best game in the next gen console for now. The story starts after the end of Infamous 2 (Hero Cole). The conduits are still being treated as dangerous subjects. Our hero, Delsin, is a rebel lad. And his brother, Reggie, is part of the police force. One day, the two of them witness a car accident. Delsin found a guy who can shoot fire from his hand, and when he touched him, he got the smoke power and turns into a conduit. So, will Delsin will be able to turn back to normal? Play and find it out.

    Plus point:
    - Lovely graphics. As a PS4 exclusive, Infamous Second Son has an awesome environment. I mean, it's a sandbox game, but it's just lovely.
    - Awesome gameplay and usage of the DS4. I mean, the way you use your controller as a spray can? That's just awesome. The game itself is pretty easy to control. One button to release Delsin's powers.
    - Still the choices of being Infamous or True Hero. This increase the replay value. But only once. The path to be a hero or infamous. After that, you are done!
    - Probably one of the game in PS4 with the easisest platinum trophy. Play it twice, and it's yours.
    - Delsin can absorbs total of 4 powers. Smoke, Neon, Video, and for the post game, Concrete. This makes the battle more variable. You can change your style in the middle of the battle, and see their different ultimate attacks.

    Minus point:
    - Cheesy story. I never expect much from the story. Well it is a sandbox game, but yeah compared to the Cole's chapters, Delsin's story is just plain & boring.
    - Although Delsin got 4 powers, the powers seems almost the same one to another. I mean, first there are shoot power, and then one big attack moves, jumping/flying moves. They could have specialized each power to make it more special though.
    - Lack of formidable enemies. Well, if you play it on insane difficulty, then yes, it's quite a challenge. But other than that, they don't have a "strong" bosses to challenge us.

    The verdict:
    Infamous : Second Son is a must play if you have a PS4. I mean, it's GTA with superpowers. How cool is that? But don't expect the story to be awesome, because it's not. But nevertheless, the game us very enjoyable. Although you'll get bored with the repetitive missions. But that's to be expected. 8/10 for this game.    … Expand
  18. Kunrya
    Jun 30, 2014
    7
    Gorgeous-looking game that pulls out all the stops when it comes to visuals. That being said, the story is only okay and it's shorter than I was hoping it would be. I'm not as big of a fan of Delsin as I was of Cole McGrath, but Second Son has a bit more of a darker tone than the previous two in the series, which I really enjoyed.
  19. CoffeeCup
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    Being new to the franchise I can't judge how inFamous relates to it's predecessors. I can, however, give a verdict based on it as a stand-alone game.

    Right of the bat inFamous: Second Son is gorgeous. Considering the quality of the character models and how far graphics progressed on the PS3 and XBOX 360 it's safe to say that consoles are of to a great start. The game was available at    Being new to the franchise I can't judge how inFamous relates to it's predecessors. I can, however, give a verdict based on it as a stand-alone game.

    Right of the bat inFamous: Second Son is gorgeous. Considering the quality of the character models and how far graphics progressed on the PS3 and XBOX 360 it's safe to say that consoles are of to a great start.

    The game was available at the launch of PS4 and in many aspects it seem to serve as sort a tech demo. It features a lot of cool new... uh... features. It extensively integrates the speaker on the controller, the touchpad and in some elements you get to turn the controller sideways and use it as an improvised spray can. Luckily most of these doesn't seem awfully contrived or forced and just give an extra layer of interaction.

    The story in itself isn't groundbreaking and nor is the narrative. For those who have played other sandbox games it's actually a little bit too familiar. Just like Prototype and nearly all of the recent Spider-Man games it's an open world cityscape being occupied by an invading or peace-keeping force. It's generic but inFamous manages to keep it's ideas fresh at least. Especially the powers at hand feel like a step-up from the bland mechanics of other games in the genre. However, and I may be nitpicking, they do feel like they're forcibly rewritten. The first powers you get are called smoke but the effects involved seems awfully fire-like. The main antagonist is sporting a concrete power. Here concrete just seems like some attempt at making an earth-like power without naming it so. But then we have the colorful neon and video powers making up for it all.

    There's also a lack of real defense mechanism in the game. You main key to survival is positioning, movement and having good enough aim to take down enemies before they take down you. Considering the game doesn't provide you with the most obvious indicators of incoming attacks there's a fair bit of trial and error. At least the first time around. My second play-through felt a lot easier once I gotten the hang of all the different encounters.

    Basically, once you get the hang of the combat it's all down to you. It may be frustrating at times to be overrun by enemies without any proper ways to counter the barrage of attacks. Too many games to day just let you press Counter or Block and be done with it. But my immediate impression is that most of the time you're not really fighting a boss battle but rather trying to battle the game mechanics. The Arkham-franchise may be overly simplistic but it sure makes you feel like The Dark Knight making short work of villains. Not saying there's not moments where you feel powerful but it feels a bit degrading being forced to cover through boss fights or having to repeat large sections of a boss fight when you fail right at the finish line because you got a bit too eager or accidentally hit an obstacle on your way to cover.

    Still, for all it's worth, inFamous: Second Son is a good game. It's fun to explore and toy with your powers, despite it's formulaic approach it's rescued by it's integrity. It's a solid production, great voice acting and interesting characters. It would have been fun to see a bit more though and some serious attempts at breaking the status quo regarding superhero sandbox games. Until we get to see some truly innovative takes on superheroes in games inFamous: Second Son is probably the best we get.    … Expand
  20. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 29, 2014
    6
    Bought this along with my watchdogs ps4 bundle, i wanted to try something different, all i can say is you have to be interested in the theme of the game to enjoy it, its a great game but just not for me, i find it very repetitive and the story quite boring, however the graphics are amazing and it runs very smooth.
  21. Sea5calf
    Jun 29, 2014
    9
    My first favorite game of PS4. Awesome graphics, setting, characters, however, very simple story without any twists and, probably, too short. Waiting for more games like this on PS4 soon!
  22. PMG
    Jun 27, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Suckerpunch has created a damn good game. There are some serious moments, one that almost mad me cry, and that part where you can either kill ore spare Hank, really brought me into tears. And the vocal performances don't hurt either. The truly shows of what the PS4 can do and it has a superb combat system, one that emphasizes movement over cover. I might have a few gripes though: the story was over really quickly and the game didn't do enough with the touchpad but still thumps up for SuckerPunch.… Expand
  23. ITZZZPERRY
    Jun 25, 2014
    8
    inFamous: Second Son is a true demonstration of the power of the Playstation 4. The game looks amazing, and the gameplay is fluid. The story is intriguing, yet the side missions feel repetitive. The choice system involving good/evil is never fully expressed, either. Cole's Legacy is a nice diversion, although somewhat pointless. Finally, the Paper Trail dlc is just downright terrible.
  24. LucaS7
    Jun 24, 2014
    8
    Infamous has a beautiful graphics and a good story, good AI and an active city. The powers was awesome especially the video power. I hope for a DLCs with more powers .
  25. AntonArnold
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    Love this game. The story kept my attention. Using the various powers to travel around Seattle did not feel like a chore. The fighting was rarely repetitive. Overall it is just a fun game to play and I am trying to finish the Evil Karma version to get the Platinum Trophy. I rarely do story modes twice but this was is still fun the second time around.
  26. UndeadKing1231
    Jun 17, 2014
    8
    I have been anticipating this game ever since it was announced. Is it a great game? Yes. But it doesn't live up to the previous games. In my opinion InFamous is the best in the series. The order goes InFamous, InFamous 2, InFamous Second Son.

    Graphics: 7/10 Right off the bat, InFamous Second Son looks great. It is certainly not the best the game on PS4, but it does look nice. The    I have been anticipating this game ever since it was announced. Is it a great game? Yes. But it doesn't live up to the previous games. In my opinion InFamous is the best in the series. The order goes InFamous, InFamous 2, InFamous Second Son.

    Graphics: 7/10

    Right off the bat, InFamous Second Son looks great. It is certainly not the best the game on PS4, but it does look nice. The cutscenes look amazing and everything runs at a smooth pace; however, I am disappointed that the game gave up its comic book look. The effects look nice and lip synching is mostly on. Graphically the game is great, but not astounding.

    Story: 6/10

    Here is where InFamous Second Sons falters the most. In InFamous and InFamous 2, humanity was at stake. In InFamous Second Son only a small group of people were really at stake. It kind of beats you over the head with the whole "equality message" to the point of being annoying. I really enjoyed the more human elements of the story and Delsin is a great protagonist. He is funny, witty, and very likable. Delsin kind of reminds me of Deadpool. His brother is caring and has a strong sense of justice. The villain is a cartoonishly evil women, but at the end they paint her in a more sympathetic light. I cared about Delsin and his quest to save his tribe, but little else. This, however, led me to dread playing the evil version. Playing the evil version always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. However, aside from a few cases of who lives and who dies, there is really no difference in the story. It seems like Sucker Punch didn't want to do an evil version, but were stuck with it. Delsin just becomes unlikable. If you choose not to play through the evil version, no one will blame you.

    Side Activities: 7/10

    I was sorely disappointed in the side mission, because there are none. In InFamous, you expanded your zone of control by doing a number of side missions. Collectables now run the show. However, collectables are still fun. My favorite is the spray painting one. It is creative and fun. I always wanted to do them and completed them, even if I didn't need to. Most side activities won't keep you unless you are a completionist which I am.

    Gameplay: 9/10

    This is where the game shines the brightest. It has taken the gameplay of the previous games and innovated them. Smoke is the most similar to lighting of previous games. Neon is my favorite, it is like an up close sniper rifle and lets you move really fast, which is really handy for collectables. Video was disappointing and rarely used it. It uses a semi-automatic stream of projectiles, and it allows you to glide up buildings and in the air. Concrete was also fun, but you get it at the end, so you rarely use it. Concrete is like a machine gun and allows powerful movement, but limites jumping capability.The variety of powers is extremely fun and keeps you hunting for shards to increase your power. The melee has improved, but feels light and floaty. If there are future InFamous games, I hope with see more of Delsin and more varieties of power.

    Final Verdict: 8.5/10

    I have recently adopted a .5 scale, except for a few circumstances. I wasn't sure if I wanted to give it a 9/10 or an 8/10. An 8 felt low, but I wasn't sure if the game deserves a 9/10. In the end I decided that if I had to struggle to give a game a 9, then it doesn't deserve a 9. The final verdict is an 8/10. It is great and a must own for PS4 owners. However, I still say InFamous is the best in the series. This game proves story does matter. I know I sound disappointed, but I had a great time while playing it.    … Expand
  27. Justinethan
    Jun 15, 2014
    8
    This I feel was a good outing, maybe a bit of a slow burner to begin with but definitely one to stick with. Great visuals for an early next gen game, smooth fluid movement, fantastic backdrops and more colour here to gawp at than a 60s hippie high on M.D.M.A. The voice acting is pretty strong and believable with a story that will keep you hooked unless your after a twisting who done it, ifThis I feel was a good outing, maybe a bit of a slow burner to begin with but definitely one to stick with. Great visuals for an early next gen game, smooth fluid movement, fantastic backdrops and more colour here to gawp at than a 60s hippie high on M.D.M.A. The voice acting is pretty strong and believable with a story that will keep you hooked unless your after a twisting who done it, if that's the case I suggest agatha christie on itv 2 is for you my friends. This will, or should appeal to all, great action a few fun puzzles and all round a must buy for ps4… Expand
  28. shotmeplenty
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    inFamous: Second Son felt very quick and light hearted. I found most of the characters very intriguing and relate-able. I did not like the excessive repetitiveness.
  29. Nataraja
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    General Overview: inFamous Second Son is a semi-open world super hero game that is beautifully rendered with incredible depth of field, a serviceable soundtrack, great sound, decent AI and great game play. Its not a hard game other than a few places (He Who Dwells is NOT my favorite part) and is pretty forgiving on normal difficulty. The dialogue is well written, the story is well done andGeneral Overview: inFamous Second Son is a semi-open world super hero game that is beautifully rendered with incredible depth of field, a serviceable soundtrack, great sound, decent AI and great game play. Its not a hard game other than a few places (He Who Dwells is NOT my favorite part) and is pretty forgiving on normal difficulty. The dialogue is well written, the story is well done and very well voice acted and the motion capture is just fantastic. This is easily one of the best launch titles for either the PS4 or the XBO and if you enjoy open world action and being a hero, this is a game you should not miss! The game gets dinged for the supposed "morale choice" system as it is not a choice beyond the first one - once you have made that choice your ultimate power is driven by sticking to that initial decision. There is no substantial consequence to your decisions either so the entire idea is mostly an after thought. ALSO NOTE: The Paper Trail FREE DLC is so very, very well done. With that addition this has to be a 9.5 - for metacritic I am revising this to a 10.

    TL;DNR: 10 - Great story with superb voice acting, truly next gen graphics, great game play mechanics. However the meaningless "morality" system appears to be an after thought and should have been better developed, serviceable soundtrack, great atmosphere and overall a fun game with just a few annoying technical control issues (He Who Dwells will sometime have you run backwards despite pushing forward on the stick causing you to die - just as an example) in places but otherwise a great launch title for the next gen PS4. Recommended for those who like to roam a bit and also experience a story - not Mass Effect level of story telling but a good story none the less.

    Technology/engine: 10 - The rendering is amazing and really brings Seattle to life. There was not a moment of delay or tearing - phenomenal engine behind this game with great depth, clarity and detail.

    AI: 7 - Not the brightest nor the dumbest AI, its passable.

    Graphics: 10 - Superb and very realistic graphics rendered flawless by the engine. Great use of motion capture and excellent, seamless integration of cut scenes.

    Sound: 10 - The sound is fantastic with great distance and depth recognition and perfect sound effects and good use of the mini speaker on the dual shock controller.

    Soundtrack: 8 - beyond the Nirvana cover there is not much out of the ordinary nor off putting about the soundtrack. I won't go out and buy it, but it was never a real factor in the game. Appropriate intensities to fit the situations.

    Voice acting: 10 - Excellent voice acting all around. Well delivered dialogue that is very believable and appropriate.

    Crafting: N/A

    Customization: N/A - Very minor part of the game - Custom vests are available as your free sectors (not very intuitive for changing them though) and you get to spend points as you acquire shards for the abilities that interest you. Not a lot of depth here but that is okay for the game that it is.

    Game play systems: 10 - Simply fun game play with lots of side missions and quests. Paper trail -available about 1/3 of the way through, is a nice addition and works seamlessly with the PS4 and a tablet or PC. The abilities make sense and the game is forgiving if you mess up - just run and hide until you regenerate health. Great fun all around. The morality system was meaningless fluff however after your initial choice.

    Controls: 7 - The controls are flawless except in the areas where they need to be flawless - boss encounters. I had a number of deaths due to controller errors and lack of responsiveness in boss battles and that is my only gripe.

    Story:9 - Well written and great pacing to the game's story.

    Multiplayer: N/A    … Expand
  30. apachee420
    Jun 10, 2014
    7
    Great game I really like the alternate endings and how you can be good or evil it makes you want to play through the game more than once and really get your money outa the game. Graphics were great along with the powers that come with being good or evil worth buying.
  31. Isak
    Jun 9, 2014
    6
    This game is not that bad, but does not deliver what I expected from it at all. The story is not that impressive. It is kind of minimalistic without any major plot twists and the plot twists that are in the game are very predictable. Some of the characters are good, but the good characters are the characters we don't see much of. Delsin was not a very special protagonist. There isThis game is not that bad, but does not deliver what I expected from it at all. The story is not that impressive. It is kind of minimalistic without any major plot twists and the plot twists that are in the game are very predictable. Some of the characters are good, but the good characters are the characters we don't see much of. Delsin was not a very special protagonist. There is absolutely nothing that stands out about him. And the good karma ending is really boring and unsatisfiyng

    The best thing about this game is without a doubt the amazing special effects. Aboslutely mind blowing. This game really have some of the best special effects in video games, and the photo mode is a really nice addition to the game. The game does not look to bad too, but I have seen better in the last generation for example The last of us. Some of the buildings are also destroyable and it look very realistic when it falls.

    The antagonist is not too bad, and the reason she does thing is pretty good. She is more of a grey character that believes she is doing the right thing. Too bad Delsin is completely the opposite of that. For Delsin there are no grey, only good and evil, nothing between that. The game actually punishes you for trying to remain neutal as good karma and bad karma get special abilites and upgrades.

    The gameplay is pretty good and there are many different battle scenarios and every battle does feel a little bit different, but not that much. There are no stealthy approaches here and that is kind of dissapointing. The side missions are fun at first, but quikly become boring. Excpect for some missions. My main problem with the game is that I never once felt like a super hero in this game, even though it technally is a super hero game. When I save people it does not feel like they need help instantly. There are not enough consequenses for doing something bad or something good. Even if you have saved may people, people will still react if you have killed someone too. I feel like a man with smoke and neon power and not a superhero. Seattle is also not a very exiting place to be. It all feel the same. And this game has absolutely no atmosphere. It does not feel tense like Dishonored or Fallout, it does not feel beautiful like Journey and it does not feel sinister like the Batman Arkham series. It feels like Seattlle. Nothing else. Just plain, old Seattle

    Short summary: Bad story, decent characters, amazing special effects, good graphics, good gameplay, no atmosphere    … Expand
  32. Oraakkeli
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    Story in itself was pretty generic, but good enough a frame around a very well done main character. It was fun to play and there was progression all the way until the end. The game was short for my taste, but it lived up to my expectations. Probably have to play it through again for the obvious reason. Overall it is a solid, fun game.
  33. dazza
    Jun 8, 2014
    2
    This game is just complete and utter rubbish.
    First, the characters are idiotic, including the main character. Whoopidy freaking doo I'm massacring thousands of soldiers holding a city down in martial law, let's make a funny joke about that. AHAHAHA no.
    The main character is just a cliché typical "bad boy". And when the girl came into the story I was like "oh god this isn't going to end    This game is just complete and utter rubbish.
    First, the characters are idiotic, including the main character. Whoopidy freaking doo I'm massacring thousands of soldiers holding a city down in martial law, let's make a funny joke about that. AHAHAHA no.
    The main character is just a cliché typical "bad boy". And when the girl came into the story I was like "oh god this isn't going to end well" The story is very badly made. I felt nothing for any character, and there was a real lack of superpowers in this game. Overall, it's just bad bad bad but I give it 2 points for it's use of the controller sound thing and the alright visuals.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  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. Epiternal
    Jun 3, 2014
    6
    While by no means a "bad" game if you've played the previous installments of Infamous, Second Sons may leave you rather disappointed. Firstly I would definitely not recommend paying full price for this. I bought in on release for £50 and, pound to hours, this game barely lasted a fraction of the time. I completed my first playthrough in 8 hours, I wasn't even rushing, this was 100% 1stWhile by no means a "bad" game if you've played the previous installments of Infamous, Second Sons may leave you rather disappointed. Firstly I would definitely not recommend paying full price for this. I bought in on release for £50 and, pound to hours, this game barely lasted a fraction of the time. I completed my first playthrough in 8 hours, I wasn't even rushing, this was 100% 1st playthrough completion in practically one day. Naturally to see both the Hero and Infamous endings you'll want to play it twice, which totaled up to a grand 14 hours. For the amount of money they demanded for this game that is simply disgraceful. Aside from that I found Delsin a poor replacement for Cole; While Cole was the sort of character who could have gone either way, being good or bad based on the short straws life had handed him, Delsin's motives were purely altruistic and any decisions he makes along the Infamous karma route don't develop him as a character at all, they just make him out to be a punk. On that note the good and bad karma decisions in this game were weak. While Cole had some good ones: Bad: Absorb the power of the ray sphere and become all-powerful or Good: Cast it off and save the city, Delsins decisions are more along the lines of Bad: be a dick or Good: DON'T be a dick.
    The game is of course not without its good points, the powers are quite expansive and while they don't vary as much as Cole's did in Infamous 2 with regards to Karma, they are still quite balanced at it's not unreasonable to expect the player to attain complete mastery of all of them...Though I did favour neon myself. Open world Seattle was quite expansive and well designed, it did an absolute fantastic job of making us believe the game was much bigger than it actually was. Graphics were sound and the game ran smoothly with no noticeable glitches or bugs. While the voice acting wasn't terrible, Troy Bakers did absolutely nothing to help Delsin's case or make him even a remotely likable character. Quite the opposite I found.
    To sum up my review, if you can get this game for cheap...like £10 or something I say go for it, while it may be disappointing to many Infamous fans it can be fun, but if you want to go ahead and buy it at full price anyway, you've been warned.    … Expand
  40. Joh1993W
    Jun 2, 2014
    8
    After completing the story both on Infamous and Hero and also "platinuming" the game, I give Infamous Second Son an 8. The game is gorgeous! The best graphics I've seen on a console thus far and what really excites me is that the previous Infamous games on the PS3 did not the best graphics on the system compared to other games particularly other Playstation exclusives so it can only be aAfter completing the story both on Infamous and Hero and also "platinuming" the game, I give Infamous Second Son an 8. The game is gorgeous! The best graphics I've seen on a console thus far and what really excites me is that the previous Infamous games on the PS3 did not the best graphics on the system compared to other games particularly other Playstation exclusives so it can only be a sign of what is to come. I know graphics don't mean everything, but I'm just putting it out there.
    The story was good, a slight disappointment to say the least. The characters were quite forgettable to be honest except for Delsin and Reggie. The gameplay was smooth and the powers were interesting. However I feel Sucker Punch are starting to lose the rag with some super powers in the universe of Infamous they created. The likes of manipulation of video (although a good power to use in game) and the paper power springs to mind.    … Expand
  41. hemmo1986
    Jun 2, 2014
    7
    Infamous second son is, in many ways a game that wants to be something amazing, but falls flat in certain parts.

    While visually amazing and at times quite fun and entertaining, it loses its steam through cliche characters, an extremely dull and annoying main protagonist, repetitive game-play and a world that seems to fall flat. Don't get me wrong, infamous second son is a good game,    Infamous second son is, in many ways a game that wants to be something amazing, but falls flat in certain parts.

    While visually amazing and at times quite fun and entertaining, it loses its steam through cliche characters, an extremely dull and annoying main protagonist, repetitive game-play and a world that seems to fall flat.

    Don't get me wrong, infamous second son is a good game, but its just not a great game.
    It has the illusion of being an open world; however turns out to be just a big playground for destroying whatever gets in you way and becomes nothing more.    … Expand
  42. IEerocity
    Jun 2, 2014
    8
    The game is great overall but there are certain things lacking. Boss battles is a tad bit boring, they all use the same two to three attacks so beating them (even the final boss battle) is quite easy (at least on Normal mode). Story could definitely be longer but it is still pretty enjoyable at its current length. Graphics is definitely one of the game's biggest strength, if not theThe game is great overall but there are certain things lacking. Boss battles is a tad bit boring, they all use the same two to three attacks so beating them (even the final boss battle) is quite easy (at least on Normal mode). Story could definitely be longer but it is still pretty enjoyable at its current length. Graphics is definitely one of the game's biggest strength, if not the biggest because it is drop-dead gorgeous to roam around Seattle. I would definitely recommend a rent on this if you're a casual gamer but if you're a hardcore inFamous fan, you definitely want to check this out even though it's a little bit of a lackluster.… Expand
  43. Theycallmezach
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    Although a slight lack of replayablity, but with an interesting mythos, fun gameplay, and great graphics, Infamous: Second son is a winner among exclusives.
  44. KSP2011
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Fantastic graphics and Seattle really feels like a living breathing city. The one thing lacking in this game for me was originality. We've seen pretty much everything in Second Son that was in the first two on PS3. Some of the missions are also quite repetitive.
  45. 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.
  46. TheGame80
    May 27, 2014
    6
    This game was more of the "been there, done that" as every other open world game so far. The graphics are impressive, but that's where the good stops.

    The main character is boring, and a bit of an ass. The story is shallow and does nothing to pull you in, or even make you care about it's characters. Then you get to the game play. The new powers are fun for the first few minutes you    This game was more of the "been there, done that" as every other open world game so far. The graphics are impressive, but that's where the good stops.

    The main character is boring, and a bit of an ass. The story is shallow and does nothing to pull you in, or even make you care about it's characters. Then you get to the game play. The new powers are fun for the first few minutes you have them, but then you realize that even with these powers you are STILL under powered no matter how high up you level them. the same enemies that gave you trouble with your first set will still give you trouble with the "powerful" third set. Add in the repetitive, boring mini missions you have to do for every single subsection of a REALLY dull and uninteresting city, and you have yourself a nice shiny repeat of the first InFamous game. Once you played the game for about an hour you pretty much have played the whole game.    … Expand
  47. joaopontesvaz
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.0 Gameplay: 7.8 Fun/Story: 7.8

    The first truly next gen graphics with an original art touch. Sunset, rain and wind effects are very good. A little disappointing story.
  48. Ryguy486
    May 27, 2014
    8
    The most beautiful game on the PS4 to date. This is a great way to show off the power of your Shiny new PS4. Well designed an absolutely gorgeous, this is a fun open world game that delivers strong game play but a weak and uninteresting story. The best part about infamous is the combat system. Well designed and fun to master, Infamous delivers a well balanced system of power stretchingThe most beautiful game on the PS4 to date. This is a great way to show off the power of your Shiny new PS4. Well designed an absolutely gorgeous, this is a fun open world game that delivers strong game play but a weak and uninteresting story. The best part about infamous is the combat system. Well designed and fun to master, Infamous delivers a well balanced system of power stretching though out the game, ensuring that you experience new and fun powers all the way through the story. One does not really even need to talk about the graphics and design because looking at the game for just one minute will explain everything. It truly is the best looking game on PS4 with a stunning design of Seattle. The first real city in the Infamous series. The weakest and most disappointing part of the game is it's flawed story. After playing the game I came to realize that at no point did I care about any of the characters or the struggles they experienced. I also found the city to be a bit boring regardless of how beautifully designed it is. With repetitive mini games after the first five times of accomplishment and people who walk around and only "Gasp" at your powers, there really isn't a great amount of depth in the city as a character in itself. A fun and powerful game worth your time to make you feel like a bad ass!… Expand
  49. django_unchangd
    May 26, 2014
    8
    Great game. lots of fun. I think it would have deserved a 9 if the story was a little stronger, but overall it's a just a fantastically fun game. Rent it for a weekend and you will be very happy
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. imafallguy
    May 24, 2014
    5
    Most of what made the original inFamous and its sequel so unique and fun have been completely left out of this installment. What's left is a nice looking, competent action game that offers nothing more than 12 hours of "shooting a bunch of bad guys". A major disappointment in nearly every regard, it's confounding that Sucker Punch would dismantle the franchise in such an epic way. It'sMost of what made the original inFamous and its sequel so unique and fun have been completely left out of this installment. What's left is a nice looking, competent action game that offers nothing more than 12 hours of "shooting a bunch of bad guys". A major disappointment in nearly every regard, it's confounding that Sucker Punch would dismantle the franchise in such an epic way. It's not "more of the same" inFamous, it's far, far, less of something vaguely similar. If you were a fan of the first 2 games, there is very little here to enjoy. I would wager that you're actually going to be heartbroken, much like I was.

    The original InFamous still remains one of my favorite games in the genre. The free-running traversal of a beautifully crafted environment and emphasis on collection made exploring the environments a joy and worthwhile. It could (and should) be argued that the franchise was so much fun not just because of the "super powers" but because exploring the open world was a compelling experience. What Second Son offers is a graphically beautiful rendition of Seattle with absolutely no reason to explore it.

    You won't be climbing up and jumping around buildings in fantastic displays of athleticism looking for treasures and leaping around town. This just isn't that game, that mechanic has been more or less completely omitted. You won't be facing a multitude of exciting and different enemies, there are only two types: Soldiers and drug dealers. Missions are repetitive, laborious and require a great deal of time running away from enemies to recharge instead of facing them head-on. Unlike the first two titles, finding recharge stations is much more difficult and frustrating.

    What's left is a very average action game that offers no appeal other than the scenery which you'll have no reason to explore. Your enjoyment of the game will come down to what you liked about the original titles. If you weren't fond of the locomotion and collection aspects and simply had fun mindlessly shooting enemies with something other then bullets, you may well enjoy Second Son. If you valued the core gameplay mechanics of the first two titles and accompanying artistic direction, prepare for an unrivaled let down in every regard and another 4 year wait in hopes that Sucker Punch can restore some of what made the original such a joy.

    I want to rate the game a 0 as I have no reason to spend time playing it and am, frankly, so very, very sad. However, I want to remain objective and rate the game accordingly. It's technically proficient, the voice acting is very good and the controls are solid. Average in every regard and a major let down for fans of the series.    … Expand
  53. godisawsome7
    May 24, 2014
    2
    It's starts out as a fun, interesting experience. But becomes highly repetitive and the game centers around copy and paste abilities and tiresome button mashing. Could have been better, if not for it's uncorrelated story and a lifeless city.
  54. 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
  55. Killerncgaming
    May 23, 2014
    10
    I think this game is awesome and the graphics are great, but check this video out and see for yourself!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBMmByOu674
  56. 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
  57. BigBiggo
    May 22, 2014
    9
    ISS makes the jump to PS4 worthwhile and turned out to be one of the most memorable games I've played. Facial animation is leagues ahead of what we've seen so far and (the majority of the time) Delsin's movement is smooth and seamless. Voice cast produces a fantastic performance and gives the somewhat sketchy plot a right to life.

    Only downside is that it's over too quickly, but alas    ISS makes the jump to PS4 worthwhile and turned out to be one of the most memorable games I've played. Facial animation is leagues ahead of what we've seen so far and (the majority of the time) Delsin's movement is smooth and seamless. Voice cast produces a fantastic performance and gives the somewhat sketchy plot a right to life.

    Only downside is that it's over too quickly, but alas time flies.    … Expand
  58. houyi111
    May 22, 2014
    8
    My first ps4 game and of course first infamous game!!! The game runs like butter! The graphic is outstanding (compared to xbox360, my sole last gen console). The story and the power, for someone never played infamous, is well-done and cool. I actually find the boss fight design is way above average, the music for the last boss fight is fantastic.
  59. danbwhite
    May 21, 2014
    9
    I truly enjoyed playing this game! Great graphics being displayed on the next-gen system and a must-buy for PS4 owners. Loved how Seattle was the setting and the new story is built up fantastically. I really enjoyed Delsin's multiple powers and loved the free-flow feel of the gameplay. Great start to PS4 exclusive games and I can't wait for the next Sucker Punch production.
  60. flametail23
    May 21, 2014
    8
    InFamous Second Son is without a doubt the best game on the PS4 so far. This game gives us AMAZING voice acting by Troy Baker and it contains the best graphics ever seen on consoles. The gameplay is easy to get used to and the different powers and upgrade keep the game fresh and new. There are also points in the game where you have to choose between to options and these grant you good orInFamous Second Son is without a doubt the best game on the PS4 so far. This game gives us AMAZING voice acting by Troy Baker and it contains the best graphics ever seen on consoles. The gameplay is easy to get used to and the different powers and upgrade keep the game fresh and new. There are also points in the game where you have to choose between to options and these grant you good or bad Karma. Being good or bad gets you a different ending. This game is great check it out.
    8.7 out of 10    … Expand
  61. MichalPL
    May 21, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game with beautiful open world and breathtaking graphics. Playing it you can have a lot of fun. For me it's the best game on PS4 and probably the best game ever!
  62. mikeyboy
    May 20, 2014
    7
    Great to look at and the game-play is also really good. The only thing is that for me is not working, is that I can get hardly connected to the characters. The story seems a bit too boring for me.
  63. GrandSekiza
    May 19, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Second Son, truthfully probably deserves a 10. However it falls short of this because of one thing. The evil campaign, now hear me out here. Simply put the evil campaign just isn't what I and what I hope others were looking for in the sense there is no moral sympathy of an evil character in this game. Unlike Cole when playing as evil it was more of a twisted sense of justice rather then some weird evil of killing street performers for whatever reason. Additionally being evil doesn't really change the story much as spoiler your brother continues to aid you the entire time which feels weird. In the end playing the evil route just made me feel like some whiny baby rather than an anti-hero that I felt while playing as Cole in the previous inFamous games. Graphics, combat, and overall gameplay are great; so are the whitty lines and the good campaign which was rather impressive I think. So if you own a PS4 buy this game it'll be money worth spending.… Expand
  64. IntelligntGamer
    May 19, 2014
    8
    Overall, Infamous: Second Son is a very good game and probably the first “must have” title for the PS4. It’s not a perfect game, but it’s very enjoyable and will keep you entertained for quite some time. Read more here; http://intelligentgamer.org/2014/03/22/review-infamous-second-son/
  65. TheNuclearDon
    May 18, 2014
    8
    The new generation is here. Infamous Second Son offers beautiful and powerful powers set in the wonderful and colorful Seattle. The graphics of the game are truly amazing and the best on the PS4 to date. On the other hand the story is rather bland and only 7 hours long, but has great replay value. The side missions are onesided with only five different to choose from, but the smell of theThe new generation is here. Infamous Second Son offers beautiful and powerful powers set in the wonderful and colorful Seattle. The graphics of the game are truly amazing and the best on the PS4 to date. On the other hand the story is rather bland and only 7 hours long, but has great replay value. The side missions are onesided with only five different to choose from, but the smell of the platinum trophy keeps you going. Infamous Second Son is not a game you play for the story. You play it for the good gameplay, the good AI, the jawdropping visuals and the unique feeling of having superpowers. A must buy for PS4 owners.… Expand
  66. Shreklova
    May 14, 2014
    8
    This game is definitely the first 'next-gen' title for PS4. Great gameplay, but it lacks the depth of both characters(especially the protagonist, Delsin Rowe) and story the first two installments had. The karmic choices haven't improved after 2. They were white and black again as opposed to the first game. I digress it has its flaws, but it's the only reason to get a PS4 as of right now.This game is definitely the first 'next-gen' title for PS4. Great gameplay, but it lacks the depth of both characters(especially the protagonist, Delsin Rowe) and story the first two installments had. The karmic choices haven't improved after 2. They were white and black again as opposed to the first game. I digress it has its flaws, but it's the only reason to get a PS4 as of right now. If you want PS4, get this game for sure.… Expand
  67. MNecromancer
    May 14, 2014
    5
    There's plenty to be said about the gameplay, but that's not what did this game in for me.

    My problem is the God awful story. Now the last two weren't "the last if us" good, but they had style, character motivation, consistent game logic, and cool villains. Not so in this one. Every character feels like they were put there because the formula of a story needed them there. Nobody    There's plenty to be said about the gameplay, but that's not what did this game in for me.

    My problem is the God awful story. Now the last two weren't "the last if us" good, but they had style, character motivation, consistent game logic, and cool villains.

    Not so in this one. Every character feels like they were put there because the formula of a story needed them there. Nobody feels real. Plot twists occur when they need to for the story but nothing seems to have any justification. And there aren't any rules to how the powers work. The game just uses cores from the old games without explanation and you're restricted from using powers at random when it serves the story. It has the depth of fan fiction.

    Such a shame too, because the powers were way cool.    … Expand
  68. Kastle
    May 13, 2014
    9
    This is by far the best display of PS4 graphics so far. Everything that has came before this seems like a Ps3 game in comparison.
    Its also has one of the best story lines of any game in the last 10 years.
    Very very fun!!! The villains were a bit dull and repetitive otherwise Id give it a 10.
    Still, its the best PS4 game so far.
  69. yanfel7
    May 12, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game!!! And very cool music. Everybody must to play this game. I bought my playstation 4 , because i fan of this game( infamous - amazing titles)
  70. Makaveli
    May 11, 2014
    7
    It's an open world game with little replayability.. Yes you can be good or bad and you may want to replay the game as a good character or a bad one but that is not enough for me to go back to it... I played through the game once and after I was done with it, no part of me wanted to go back to it... That is the type of game it is..
    Super powers are cool, graphics are pretty decent but I    It's an open world game with little replayability.. Yes you can be good or bad and you may want to replay the game as a good character or a bad one but that is not enough for me to go back to it... I played through the game once and after I was done with it, no part of me wanted to go back to it... That is the type of game it is..
    Super powers are cool, graphics are pretty decent but I wouldn't expect too much...
    For a full price game I would say to wait until it comes down in price... If you don't like side missions and could care less then you will be done with the game pretty quickly...    … Expand
  71. ericjohn004
    May 11, 2014
    5
    DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOUR USED TO CRAP CONSOLE PORTS AND DON'T MIND! (Seach for Infamous Second Son Stuttering, and if you can take that happening throughout the game, then buy it)

    Infamous Second Son is a real pleasure to look at. I mean it is just beautiful. This and Killzone Shadow Fall are the best two looking games on PS4. Killzone Shadow Fall is still the king of graphics though and    DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOUR USED TO CRAP CONSOLE PORTS AND DON'T MIND! (Seach for Infamous Second Son Stuttering, and if you can take that happening throughout the game, then buy it)

    Infamous Second Son is a real pleasure to look at. I mean it is just beautiful. This and Killzone Shadow Fall are the best two looking games on PS4. Killzone Shadow Fall is still the king of graphics though and it's miles more fluid.

    TECHNICAL PROBLEMS: I do notice a LOT of judder, being that the game isn't capped at 30 FPS, instead it goes from 30-45 from time to time causing a TERRIBLE stutter when running really fast and also moving the camera around really fast. It also has horrid looking texture pop-in, that also causes a stutter in the game. Personally I think it makes the game UNPLAYABLE. But I'm a PC gamer. But for those of you who don't mind gamebreaking stuttering and are used to playing crap console ports and don't mind(I know a lot of you won't see this cause you don't care about this), I'll continue my review like this doesn't exist.

    The gameplay is fun. I think it's so much fun to run around with all these super powered and blast people apart, or save them. And the difficulty on "Normal" is JUST right I think. I heard at the last minute they increased it just a bit. So you don't feel too over powered in the game. But you do have to retreat to gain health every now and then and you will find yourself dying if you aren't really trying your best to retreat and regain health.

    The game is also long enough to keep you engaged for quite a while. I've been playing since Tuesday and it's Thursday today and I am just a little past getting the second power out of the 4 powers you get. I've played about 4 hours per day for 2 days, so I'm 8 hours in and less than half way through. They say the game takes 10-15 hours to complete the story mode. But personally I can see this game taking me about 15 hours for full completion. And then I'll probably still roam around more or complete the "Evil" version of the game.

    Now with such a great job they did creating the city, and Delsin, and his powers, I figured they'd have A LOT more to do in this game, but besides the story, and unlocking the city from DUP, there isn't hardly anything to do that's the least bit fun. It's not remotely close to GTAV as for things to do, you can tell this game only took 2 years to make and not 3-4. Hopefully Watch Dogs has a LOT more to do.

    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 7/10
    Storytelling 7/10
    Game Longevity 7/10
    Game Smoothness/Play ability 0/10

    OVERALL: Infamous Second Son SHOULD be a solid 8/10 game, but because of technical issues that have NOTHING to do with my PS4 or the disc(I know because I returned my PS4 and the disk and it still happens), the game is pretty much unplayable, even Sucker Punch admits this problem but says it has to do with the engine and they can't fix it.    … Expand
  72. snooginzz
    May 11, 2014
    9
    GREAT feel good game. any PS4 owner should give this a playthrough!

    This being the second ps4 exclusive (killzone being #1), and arguably the first game some may consider buying the console for, I waited to review this one until I beat the game and had some time to reflect. I usually feel let down by sandbox adventure games. aside from GTA, which set the precedent that base my    GREAT feel good game. any PS4 owner should give this a playthrough!

    This being the second ps4 exclusive (killzone being #1), and arguably the first game some may consider buying the console for, I waited to review this one until I beat the game and had some time to reflect.

    I usually feel let down by sandbox adventure games. aside from GTA, which set the precedent that base my opinions off of, most of them sound great in theory and have you daydreaming about the possibilities for awesomeness, and don't really deliver. Infamous actually surpassed my expectations, and really turned out to be a gem.

    combat: this is what really shines. the powers are SO MUCH FUN. when you can find a game with combat so good, you go out of your way to look for non-progress related encounters just to experience the gameplay, you know you've got something special. the four different powers are each unique, and feel like their own skillset. i dont see the exact same skills with different colored spell effects, i see four entirely different skill trees, each bringing their own strengths to the table. each tier has its own method of travel, active skills, and passives. they use this as a sell point to the game, and rightfully so, the powers are damn cool.

    story: involves your typical stuff; hero, villian, conflict, tragedy. the characters are voiced over nicely and you can connect with some of them, which will help keep you absorbed in the plot. i won't spoil anything, but it's a good time.

    graphics: i dont normally list graphics as a bullet point in my reviews, as i would play a 2d side scroller if the game was good, but infamous: second son requires recognition for its beauty. i can confidently tell you, this is the nicest looking game i have ever played. ever. ever ever ever. the game takes place in a scale model of seattle, and the scenery is literally immaculate. coming from ps3 and 360, i was in the mindset of "how much better could it really get?". the first couple of launch games are all ports, and even killzone as nice as it looks, was only marginally better than what we already had. this is that first one that will blow your mind, the one you want to have in the disc tray when showing off your new system. spell effects, character models, and the world in general look superb.

    cons: my only complaint is the length of the game. i picked this up the tuesday it released, and beat it on saturday of that week. i made it a point to take my time also. between the gorgeous graphics, the phenomenal gameplay, and the above average story line, i just wish it would have lasted longer. the good news is, our new main character cole left us off with plenty of questions to be answered; i think we will see him again for a sequel.

    all in all, great game. whether you are an 8 year old girl or a 75 year old man, you're going to have a good time with this one. if you are debating on grabbing a ps4, go ahead and pick it up, because we have reached the point where next-gen is in in full swing. a legit catalog of titles are now available (including several exclusives- digital download and retail), there are quite a few blockbuster AAA titles on the immediate horizon, and the next-gen only titles have started to release. just make sure that you pick up infamous: second son to go along with your shiny, new console. it's worth buying the system for.

    9/10    … Expand
  73. 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.
  74. Volgrinn93
    May 8, 2014
    4
    Was super hyped for this game unfortunately I was disappointed. Hated 1 and 2. Guess I never was meant for the series. Graphics are pretty good, but the story was well.....
  75. 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.
  76. radamanthys
    May 6, 2014
    10
    ok , this game isnt perfect but the way that he tolds the story make me fell so exited and happy , the gameplay is incredible and great , and i cant just stop playng the game , my fellings make me give this game a 1010
  77. Murdocdelrey
    May 5, 2014
    9
    I bought a PS4 just to get this game and mostly I'm glad i did but even though i liked it mostly, it was just too short to say that it is better than the first two. Graphics wise, it makes the first game look like a PS2 game but story wise, Cole's story is far better than Delsin's but overall, this is definitely a game should play when you get a PS4, but you can probably wait until batmanI bought a PS4 just to get this game and mostly I'm glad i did but even though i liked it mostly, it was just too short to say that it is better than the first two. Graphics wise, it makes the first game look like a PS2 game but story wise, Cole's story is far better than Delsin's but overall, this is definitely a game should play when you get a PS4, but you can probably wait until batman Arkham Knight in October which will definitley be a must play and a far better superhero game… Expand
  78. HerpSonDerp
    May 2, 2014
    9
    Smooth gameplay, a great story, funny characters, and best of all, the versatile movesets you can get in this game.

    It needs more story though and the game is a bit short.
  79. 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
  80. DamonSF
    May 2, 2014
    5
    The game does look great, and the super powers get progressively more enjoyable, but the game involves very frustrating boss battles similar to games from the 90s. The storyline is also somewhat disappointing. There are good dialogue exchanges mixed in, as well as some good humor, but overall the story seems cobbled together to support the game play, as opposed to playing through a realThe game does look great, and the super powers get progressively more enjoyable, but the game involves very frustrating boss battles similar to games from the 90s. The storyline is also somewhat disappointing. There are good dialogue exchanges mixed in, as well as some good humor, but overall the story seems cobbled together to support the game play, as opposed to playing through a real story. That might be fine if this were a true open world game, but it's really a linear story and just doesn't hold up well in the final stretch. I apologize if this is a spoiler, but the game ends with a boss battle and by the time I finished it (after numerous attempts), I was basically so frustrated that I hated the game. Knowing what I do now, I wouldn't have purchased it. Then again, there aren't that many great options for PS4, so it may be worth playing.… Expand
  81. strapcharles
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    By far the best inFamous game in the series. If you liked the previous games at all this is a must buy for you. You definitely won't be disappointed. I mean, I can't guarantee money back or anything :-p but you'd be insane to not fall in love with this title.
  82. RoccosRant
    Apr 30, 2014
    6
    It looks good and plays good, but I found myself getting board of it pretty fast. A lot of the aspects got really repetitive. Worth a rent but not a buy in my opinion.
  83. Thisissteps
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    The game is the latest installment in the infamous series and has no real ties back to the older games at all. You begin the game as a small town trouble maker with no real abilities at all. After a series of events, a wreck in your town leave the conduits, or bio terrorist depending on who you ask, freed and running for their lives. You character comes into contact with one of them andThe game is the latest installment in the infamous series and has no real ties back to the older games at all. You begin the game as a small town trouble maker with no real abilities at all. After a series of events, a wreck in your town leave the conduits, or bio terrorist depending on who you ask, freed and running for their lives. You character comes into contact with one of them and through some sort of hocus pocus becomes a conduit himself. images6Now with the ability of Smoke you will start to have fun toying with the different ways to use it. This only leads to problems for the young…hero?

    This leads me to the next part of this game. The Karma system. Doing good and bad things can effect the game in different ways. Good guys get certain abilities later while the baddies do the same but in images2different ways. For me, after running through both ways, I feel the good was a little easier to stay alive while the evil made it easier to kill large groups. There are SO MANY ways to gain or lose karma. Everything from killing drug dealers (evil) to healing hurt civilians (good, duh) The one thing this didn’t effect… much to my surprise, was the story line. While there were tiny differences ( If you want to know what they were then play the game) but not enough to really make the game worth playing through twice… unless you are hunting trophies. Otherwise, just 100% on the path you choose. You won’t miss much.

    One of my favorite things about this game was the choice in powers and the variety of abilities within said powers. The was three main powers (and fourth once you beat the game) to choose from. There’s Smoke, that yo u start with, Neon, and video. They all hXkyQdU1ave their advantages but once i got neon and especially video, i never used smoke again… until they made me.The wings of video (see right) made it super easy to travel through the large map! Neon was great for long distance and was a huge help when it came to upping your karma levels!images(see blow) Concrete is the last power and is fun but not easy to use. Just have fun finding all the different ways to kill the DUP’s!

    Another fun and innovative add-on to the game was the graffiti art that you could do. They let you choose good or evil and you had to turn images3the controller sideways, shake it like a spray paint can, and then aim it while holding the trigger. It was fun and for some reason, never got old!

    Over all the game was good, not great, but good. The story keep me wanting to play more…which is why I beat it so quick… it really doesn’t take long to beat but there is plenty to do after to get 100%. If it sounds like fun to you then chances are you will love it and play it till your passed out still holding the controller, for a day or two.

    So lets review:

    Pros:
    Great story
    awesome powers
    fun game play

    cons:
    No difference in story line from good to evil
    No online play

    So overall it was good… let’s say 8/10

    And as always, This is Steps    … Expand
  84. SixThreeBC
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    This is a very good game but I would recommend renting over buying. Reason being that the game is relatively short, can be Platinumed in a little over a week, and there is no multiplayer component to speak of. The powers that you get are unique elements that you typically wouldn't think of, unlike the stereotypical/generic electric powers of the first 2 games.

    The story is easy enough    This is a very good game but I would recommend renting over buying. Reason being that the game is relatively short, can be Platinumed in a little over a week, and there is no multiplayer component to speak of. The powers that you get are unique elements that you typically wouldn't think of, unlike the stereotypical/generic electric powers of the first 2 games.

    The story is easy enough to follow. Nothing outlandish but not incredibly dull either. As far as character development, Delsin (the main character) is really the only one who undergoes significant change from beginning to end, which should be expected since the player can choose whether he becomes good or evil. The combat is smooth but somewhat repetitive. The boss fights are fun, though. Overall there are no glaring weaknesses in Second Son, but as I said it will be collecting dust on your shelf from lack of use just a few weeks after buying it. RENT!    … Expand
  85. LogicBomb
    Apr 28, 2014
    7
    Well here is Infamous: Second Son. Infamous: Second Son is special as it was supposed to be the game that would sell the PS4 similar to how Titanfall was supposed to sell the XBO. These games were hype to hell. Titanfall while fun missed some basic FPS needs, probably brought by the developers inexperiance. If I reviewed it, it would pro...bably get a 7/10. What about Infamous: Second Son?Well here is Infamous: Second Son. Infamous: Second Son is special as it was supposed to be the game that would sell the PS4 similar to how Titanfall was supposed to sell the XBO. These games were hype to hell. Titanfall while fun missed some basic FPS needs, probably brought by the developers inexperiance. If I reviewed it, it would pro...bably get a 7/10. What about Infamous: Second Son? I mean it's developed by Sucker Punch who made the previous installments and the Sly Cooper series, so you think with this, the game would top of the line, right? Unfortunately no. This game is a huge dissapointment. First I have to talk about the story, It is pretty boring. It amounts to: Character gets powers(conduit); Character is attacked by military against powers(D.U.P.) who attack his people(who will die); Character recruits others with powers; Character finds main boss and beats her. Thats it. It's a shame too, because the actual characters are actually interesting. They develop and have outstanding and even dark backstories. With special mention going to Fetch. She's a former junkie whose parents sold her out to the D.U.P, but she is saved by her brother, they seek refuge from drug dealers and become addicts. Her addiction causes her to kill her brother by accident and as vengence she kills drug dealers. That's good stuff, but if the story is bland than good characters can't save it. With that said the Moral system returns, but again it isn't interesting. In the last game your choices have big impacts, here it seems so small a detail. And the endings are barely different, so causes you to wonder if you should play again. Plus being evil actively contradicts the story and of what Delsin(the main character) is trying to accomplish **** up the story as a whole. I swear by the end I was saying wtf? With that said the Graphics are pretty good and the world is detailed though there is a moment where I got shot into a building(you can't go into buildings) and got stuck because of a glitch. Though this is the only one I found in the game. But of course what matters is the gameplay. So, how is it? First returning is the fact that you absorb material to attain empowerment. What I really like are the powers. In previous games the powers, while fun, were also generic. Here the powers are pretty inventive. By the end you will have Smoke, Neon, Concrete and my favorite Video. These can be upgraded by collecting blast shards and what you get adds tons of fun, because you get certain abilities depending on your Karma(whether it be good or evil). With these you can develop your own style of gamplay. There is also stuff to do in order to increase your karma. Spray-painting, freeing people and drug bust increase good karma and killing civillians of any kind increases bad karma. The main goal aside from completing the story is driving the D.U.P. from the city. This is accomplished by beating up D.U.P, destroying their equipment and taking over their zones. Now reviewers will say the combat isn't that good and I disagree. With all the ways to take down enemies it makes battles versitile. However the problem is the enemies themselves. There isn't a huge veriety in the enemies which means there isn't a need to change your strategy much. The Boss fights are a huge Dissapointment. They aren't even the least be creative or fun. What happened to an awesome boss like Kessler? Augustine is a poor replacement. Hell, the most creative "He Who Dwells", is also the most annoying. Fortunately you won't have to worry about enemies for too long as the main storyline is only five hours long. you could do tjhe other Karma and double it but come on that is short for a next-gen sandbox game. With all this I stand by what I think. This game isn't bad, but with all that hype, it's dissapointing. So this game is pretty much like Titanfall and will have a score of 7/10. This game had a lot of good things going for it, but fell short. It needed a better story and enemies to complement the cool powers. I would try it, but only as a rental.… Expand
  86. roshi82
    Apr 28, 2014
    7
    The game itself is visually stunning. Often I would just stop and take in the view. The powers are quite fun...I was very fond of the "video" Power. The story line is quite average and disappointingly short! I was very shocked to find I was near the end of the game. And this is playing it very slowly doing everything over a matter of a few long sessions. Delsin is an alrightThe game itself is visually stunning. Often I would just stop and take in the view. The powers are quite fun...I was very fond of the "video" Power. The story line is quite average and disappointingly short! I was very shocked to find I was near the end of the game. And this is playing it very slowly doing everything over a matter of a few long sessions. Delsin is an alright character but not as good as Cole...I found myself comparing the two thinking how much I missed Coles voice and just character in general. This was the first game I played on the new gen and I did buy the ps4 with this game in mind and I honestly could have waited until more games came out for me to enjoy. The town is not as big as previous games. The people walking are detailed but more than often I would see about 4 of the same in one small area. The game is beautiful. So detailed and stunning to look at. The story is ok. The side quests are actually where I had more fun. I thought Fetch was a great character...I would have enjoyed her as the main player! She had a really interesting back story! Replay value...yeah maybe once but only to get trophies! I am quite easy to please and I was a bit disappointed with this.… Expand
  87. BECMeta
    Apr 27, 2014
    8
    I'm an inFAMOUS fan and had anticipated this release; not only for the game itself, but also as a test of my PS4. It really is a good, solid game and performed very well on the PS4. Great graphics, movements, and FX. The controls were easy to use and menus/options easy to access and modify. I enjoyed the game and recommend it to other PS4 owners.

    While it's a solid 8, it could be    I'm an inFAMOUS fan and had anticipated this release; not only for the game itself, but also as a test of my PS4. It really is a good, solid game and performed very well on the PS4. Great graphics, movements, and FX. The controls were easy to use and menus/options easy to access and modify. I enjoyed the game and recommend it to other PS4 owners.

    While it's a solid 8, it could be higher. This is mainly due to the so-so story, repetitive objectives, and crude execution of the classic inFAMOUS morality questions of becoming good or evil. I'm guessing the developers didn't have enough time for variety of objectives or finer tuned morality leveling. What they did have time for, however, was excellently developed and implemented.    … Expand
  88. MoeYaz
    Apr 26, 2014
    7
    I'm afraid I was slightly disappointed in this game. Ultimately, it wasn't something special and didn't feel that next gen. It didn't have real time day/night cycles and you were unable to swim in its world. It's small things, but they just take you away from the experience. The story was mediocre, with some bits rushed and uninteresting. But I don't want to knock the game down too much.I'm afraid I was slightly disappointed in this game. Ultimately, it wasn't something special and didn't feel that next gen. It didn't have real time day/night cycles and you were unable to swim in its world. It's small things, but they just take you away from the experience. The story was mediocre, with some bits rushed and uninteresting. But I don't want to knock the game down too much. It's a good game with excellent graphics and solid gameplay. It just isn't the killer AAA app the PS4 deserves. 7/10.… Expand
  89. polesp
    Apr 25, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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.… Expand
  90. VertigoHawing
    Apr 24, 2014
    5
    Muy bueno el juego. Tremendas graficas e imagenes. Demasiado corto y poco desmotivador. Apesar de que la historia tiene mucho potencial, no hizo nada por mi. No recomiendo comprarlo, alquilalo o veelo en youtube.
  91. Storm1672
    Apr 23, 2014
    9
    Slightly underrated, this is the first great game of the PS4. Technically, it's the best thing that exists right now. It is superior to both Shadow Fall and Ryse. Because of the open world and of the unbelievable art SP has created.

    As an inFamous game, it lacks some of the missions variety (or side missions) from the previous games and also is quite shorter. On the other side, this    Slightly underrated, this is the first great game of the PS4. Technically, it's the best thing that exists right now. It is superior to both Shadow Fall and Ryse. Because of the open world and of the unbelievable art SP has created.

    As an inFamous game, it lacks some of the missions variety (or side missions) from the previous games and also is quite shorter. On the other side, this time you have 4 sets of powers. Some say, that the other 3, beside the smoke, which is the first, are useless, but I have been using all of them almost equally (except from the last which comes almost at the end). Each action you want to take makes better use for one of them.

    Also the pace is great this time with each power being presented perfectly fitting the laid-back attitude of the whole game. The music is stylish and sets the mood as does the weather and the atmosphere colors.

    This is a great game, the best of the PS4 right now, the best of the inFamous series, the best visually right now. I had my complaints for its gameplay, but I had much fun and most importantly I felt the next gen leap. The controller gimmicks, the stunning graphics (with all the new tech), the more coherent inFamous world... all of those made me feel that next-gen feeling.    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. GreyMatter603
    Apr 21, 2014
    7
    This is the first Infamous game I've played and it is a great introduction to the series. it has all the things I love in action-adventure games but it's lacking a lot in the story telling department and the karma points on both sides can be quickly maxed out as well as the side missions but what it is really lacking is that Next-Gen feel to it that makes it seem like more than just a goodThis is the first Infamous game I've played and it is a great introduction to the series. it has all the things I love in action-adventure games but it's lacking a lot in the story telling department and the karma points on both sides can be quickly maxed out as well as the side missions but what it is really lacking is that Next-Gen feel to it that makes it seem like more than just a good PS3 games with above average graphics.… Expand
  94. averag3j03
    Apr 21, 2014
    9
    I have never played an inFamous game before and wasn't expecting much. I was very pleasantly surprised. The game is absolutely beautiful. The gameplay made sense; it was smooth and easy to control. The story was also quite good, albeit a little predictable.

    I only had two complaints. First, it was a little short. Second, there was a conspicuous lack of side missions or any thing outside    I have never played an inFamous game before and wasn't expecting much. I was very pleasantly surprised. The game is absolutely beautiful. The gameplay made sense; it was smooth and easy to control. The story was also quite good, albeit a little predictable.

    I only had two complaints. First, it was a little short. Second, there was a conspicuous lack of side missions or any thing outside the main story line. There were quick, repetitive tasks used to gain control of districts, but there was no story to any of these.    … Expand
  95. TheCartoon77
    Apr 21, 2014
    7
    Infamous Second Son is a vibrant, smooth and very good looking game. Its a got a very intelligent story with both a good ending and a bad ending, based on your choices. This isn't a moral choice system where only the endings are different. For example, if you choose a bad route, then people start to hate and fear you, and you become more wanted by the D.U.P. Whereas if you choose the goodInfamous Second Son is a vibrant, smooth and very good looking game. Its a got a very intelligent story with both a good ending and a bad ending, based on your choices. This isn't a moral choice system where only the endings are different. For example, if you choose a bad route, then people start to hate and fear you, and you become more wanted by the D.U.P. Whereas if you choose the good route, then your friends will start to like and trust you. As you progress through the game you gradually pick up new powers. They will not be similar powers, forcing you to use only the same power you started with. They will always be different so you will be straining for choice. You can either take down an entire enemy base with your first smoke power or perhaps pick enemy's off one by one with a beautifully designed neon power. Since its open world, the level designs are always varied with the moral choice system to help jazz it up a bit. Overall if your a fan of the series then this will not disappoint. Its worth the money and is worthy of being called the best PS4 exclusive.… Expand
  96. SgtZipper
    Apr 21, 2014
    7
    If you've played previous inFamous games you'll know exactly what you're in for. You'll have some other powers, but gameplay wise it's still very much the same. The game looks next gen and the controls are very smooth once you get the hang of them. The developers tried to use the new features of the Dualshock 4 to give the player more immersion, like using the controller as a spray can andIf you've played previous inFamous games you'll know exactly what you're in for. You'll have some other powers, but gameplay wise it's still very much the same. The game looks next gen and the controls are very smooth once you get the hang of them. The developers tried to use the new features of the Dualshock 4 to give the player more immersion, like using the controller as a spray can and using your fingertip to identify yourself at checkpoints. The game is running smoothly and I've noticed only a few framedrops when the action got a little bit too crazy. but nothing to be alarmed by.

    In inFamous Second Son you play as Delsin, an unlikable guy who gets superpowers by touching other "conduits" (that's people with superpowers). There are 4 powers to be gained throughout the story, each with some unique abilities. However, these unique abilities are not enough to keep things fresh and you'll soon stick to your favourite power. The game sometimes forces you to use a specific power to proceed, but mostly you can choose which power you want to use. It's is fun to mix things up, but you can't combine powers for different combo's as you'll need to find a power source to change powers.

    The story is paperthin and the main character is an unlikable dickhead. The gameplay makes up for a lot, but it does get repetitive. The story isn't that long either and it'll be over before you know it. You can play the game again making different choices, but it doesn't chance the experience that much.

    As one of Sony's flagship franchices I expected a bit more. Second Son plays it by the book and delivers a polished game, but it doesn't really do anything new and it doesn't set the bar for years to come. At a price point of $69,99 I wouldn't pick it up a second time. Get it once it's cheaper or wait for it on PlayStation Plus.    … Expand
  97. Arcendus
    Apr 21, 2014
    8
    Sure, the plot is as bland as all the other installments. Sure, playing Evil feels like SP did little more than swap out a few lines to make them sound more heartless while leaving the rest of the plot exactly the same (wouldn't someone truly Evil not give two craps about Delsin's main goal?). But all that considered, it's an absolute blast, gorgeous to look at, and so long as you canSure, the plot is as bland as all the other installments. Sure, playing Evil feels like SP did little more than swap out a few lines to make them sound more heartless while leaving the rest of the plot exactly the same (wouldn't someone truly Evil not give two craps about Delsin's main goal?). But all that considered, it's an absolute blast, gorgeous to look at, and so long as you can chuckle at the silliness of the plot at times you'll most likely have a very good time playing this game... just don't go into this thinking they completely reinvented the wheel with this installment in the series just because it's "next-gen." While it is wonderfully detailed, the city feels like little more than a playground full of hollow, basic AI citizens walking around aimlessly, so don't go in expecting anything Los-Santos-esque.… Expand
  98. 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
  99. Hi_Im_Game
    Apr 20, 2014
    8
    First of all, thank you Sucker Punch for taking a chance and making an exclusive for PS4. You guys did a hell of job. This game is solid, smooth, no frame rate drops. The abilities are varied and the story is somewhat entertaining. The visuals are just stunning including the lighting effects from the neon and fire abilities. I've played two play-throughs (good and bad). The secondFirst of all, thank you Sucker Punch for taking a chance and making an exclusive for PS4. You guys did a hell of job. This game is solid, smooth, no frame rate drops. The abilities are varied and the story is somewhat entertaining. The visuals are just stunning including the lighting effects from the neon and fire abilities. I've played two play-throughs (good and bad). The second play-through was tough to finish because the game loses it's appeal once you have beat it the first time. There is really nothing to do after you beat the game if you do everything as you go.

    Pros
    - Abilities are varied
    - Decent story
    - Visuals
    - Game runs smooth

    Cons
    - No lasting appeal once you finish the game

    If you are considering getting it, just get it. It is a GREAT game even if the lasting appeal is not there. If you are skeptical, just wait for a price drop or rent it.    … Expand
  100. Basada
    Apr 20, 2014
    3
    Goof graphics to show off PS4. Good Voice acting. Cool powers mostly. Unfortunately that's about it. Everything you do in the game is the exact same stuff, destroy D.U.P. base, fight same drug bad guys, hunt for shards then boss fights, repeat for next several hours to complete. Feel I wasted my money on this, so boring.
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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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