inFamous: Second Son

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,118 out of 4171
  2. Mixed: 745 out of 4171
  3. Negative: 308 out of 4171
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  1. John_II
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game. The graphics, the super powers, and the story are just tops. Stop reading this review and go play it (and First Light) right now.

    Why I gave it 9/10 despite the above:

    1. I wish there was more to do after the last boss (if you haven't already cleared all the districts like I did);

    2. I think the difficulty spikes too much for certain bossed; and

    3. You get the fourth elemental power really late in the game ... like at the last boss.

    REAL SPOILERS BEGIN:

    Like it's predecessors, inFamous and inFamous 2, this is a game where you're dropped in a sandbox (or open world if you prefer) and have super powers to level up and bad guys to kill. You have to uncover the plot of some unscrupulous super villain.

    The characters are done well here too. Like Kessler, Augustine is of the mind that the ends justify the means and it works perfectly. Reggie is always protecting his brother, and I was sad when Reggie died even though I already knew he would. Fetch and Eugene even get mini-arcs of their own. It's great. Delsin's maturing throughout the game doesn't feel forced, but rather a natural response to his circumstances.

    As you go there are technically two enemy factions - the DUP and some drug dealers. I suppose there are also the police if you play on "evil karma", but I only did the good karma path. The drug dealers don't have much personality, but the DUP and their conduits are really good antagonists.

    I love that each encounter in this open world - aside from some story missions - can be done anyway you want. Lots of bad guys? Maybe just start from on top of a building and slam down. Or take out the cameras first.... or switch powers because maybe video is better here than smoke or neon.

    An improvement from inFamous and inFamous 2 is travelling and traversal. You can basically fly in this game if you level up and time your jumps. It makes getting around town - or running from enemies - really easy.

    The powers are also cool - you have 4 to choose from, smoke, neon, video and concrete. Each is unique and better for different things. I preferred neon to the rest, but that's just a preference. They all feel balanced.

    The only complaints I have are more like nitpicks:

    1. I have the habit of clearing out all available side missions and districts BEFORE taking on story missions. So when I got video - there was only like 5 missions to go. I didn't get to use concrete at all outside of the last mission because the game was done when I defeated Augustine.

    So I wish there was more to do for someone like me. I did download First Light and that has more of an end-game in the arena challenges, so I scratched that itch, just not with the main game.

    2. I didn't like being given concrete at the last boss and then having to master it on the fly. Last bosses should be the culmination of everything you learned, not just some new mechanic introduced that needs to be mastered immediately. I played the whole game on normal, but lowered the difficulty to easy for the last boss because of this weird difficulty spike.

    3. Further to #1 I didn't get to use concrete much because I literally got it at the end of the game - because of the way I play.

    But those are blips in what was otherwise I really fun experience.

    It makes me wonder why developers don't make more games like this one. It's 10-20 hours of quality, replayable with different karma/powers and feels complete.

    Ah... back when games weren't just grind fests trying to suck money out of your wallet.... Seriously in 2021 it's a breath of fresh air to finally play this and First Light (the DLC).

    Haven't tried this game yet? Like super powers? Like open-world?

    Buy this game and enjoy. :)    … Expand
  2. KirbyStar16
    Jul 4, 2021
    9
    Очень интересная но короткая из-за этого 9 баллов.игра мне очень понравилось жду продолжение
  3. Shaner94
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, it's short, but I definitely recommend checking this game out, especially if you are a fan of superhero games.
  4. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Страшный слив после замечательной франшизы на третьей плойке, обидно, земля тебе пухом
  5. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    Infamous is a series I’ve always wanted to get into but was never able to due to me not owning a PS3. One day I’ll play the first 2, but I got to experience Second Son and I loved it. The visuals hold up amazingly well for a close-to-launch title on the PS4 but it also shows it’s age with the gimmicky controls like having to use the touch pad to absorb powers among other things like motionInfamous is a series I’ve always wanted to get into but was never able to due to me not owning a PS3. One day I’ll play the first 2, but I got to experience Second Son and I loved it. The visuals hold up amazingly well for a close-to-launch title on the PS4 but it also shows it’s age with the gimmicky controls like having to use the touch pad to absorb powers among other things like motion controls. They never really bothered me that much, but it’s still something that I could’ve went without. The story is pretty good too, I played it safe by being a Hero but I’d love to do a Evil playthrough someday since villains always get the coolest powers. It kinda bugged me how you only had 3 powers to play with for the whole game and only get the 4th after the final boss, it’s a pretty OP ability though so it made the post game a cakewalk. This game isn’t afraid to kick your teeth in at times though, especially at the beginning I was struggling a lot. But if you play smart, you’ll be rewarded, and that’s my favorite kind of difficulty. One that dances on the line of don’t be stupid and you won’t die stupid deaths. Overall, it’s a great exclusive to experience.… Expand
  6. PSGaming
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    It is a great game.Gameplay, mechanics, graphics,and audio are on top level.Hope Sony will make another game to the franchise soon.
  7. savageblob
    Jun 2, 2021
    8
    Just started playing and am surprised the first I heard of it was my dad recommending it. Great game and much better than expected.
  8. Vicdosdos
    May 29, 2021
    7
    Playing this for the first time, using a ps5. It's an OK game. Controls feel kind of floaty, and the lighting makes it hard to see. The powers are kind of underwhelming and odd (smoke, neon, video?).

    As a game that is basically free these days, it may be worth a few hours dabbling, but I quickly grew tired of it after probably 10-15 hours, and am probably not going back
  9. UntidySaturn
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Блин, одна из лучших игр про суперспособности, всё насыщенное разрабы молодцы
  10. 8tonystark8
    May 27, 2021
    10
    The first game I ever played on PS4 and I loved the previous two games for the PS3.
    Awesome graphics and gameplay. Must-play imo
  11. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    7
    One of the first games I played for ps4 , its hard to remember but I remember the game being cool but it wasn't anything to write home to mom about it was cool but could have been better
  12. DinmezGames
    May 5, 2021
    9
    The game is so fun to play. Story is cliche but good. Characters are fine. Gameplay is so much fun. Graphics are still amazing. Open world is not bad. Side activities are same.
  13. jantjehofje
    May 1, 2021
    9
    Unforgettable gaming experience.

    A really great and unique game.
    I played this game when it came out over 7 years ago, and still remember the fun I had whilst playing it.
    I really can't think of anything negative to say about this game.

    That's why I definitely recommend you to play this game, if you haven't already.
  14. Manziflex
    Mar 16, 2021
    7
    Prototype was 1000 times better. The character's movements seem a little too artificial.The story does not seem to me anything special. A little below my expectations.
  15. i_laser_i
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Passed the game two times, on normal, hard difficulties and got all achievements, really good game.
  16. iihackerii
    Mar 2, 2021
    3
    This game is nothing like infamous !!!!!! Garbage textures , poor shadows even though my brightness is set to highest! , repetetive full of stupid side missions!!!!!! Really bad game and i mean it , frustrating gameplay. Slow upgardes ,No good city design , no skycrapers like the 1st infamous (the prison) so many unused abilities , game feels mixed with stuff that doesn’t fit the storyThis game is nothing like infamous !!!!!! Garbage textures , poor shadows even though my brightness is set to highest! , repetetive full of stupid side missions!!!!!! Really bad game and i mean it , frustrating gameplay. Slow upgardes ,No good city design , no skycrapers like the 1st infamous (the prison) so many unused abilities , game feels mixed with stuff that doesn’t fit the story !!!! I hated the time i spent beating this game although i loved the first infamous game , this is nothing compared to it. The identity of the game is slowly vanishing!… Expand
  17. AlanNFroes
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    Primeiro game do ps4 que joguei e é muito bom, vi alguns bugs, mas nada que comprometesse a experiência.
  18. oteiza
    Feb 19, 2021
    9
    Falta alguna misión secundaria con un poco más de peso, con algo de historia. Una pena que uno de los poderes más molones lo consigas tan tarde. Si no fuera por estas 2 cosas, le daría un 9.
  19. Chempion1
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Начну с приятного. inFamous: Second Son одна из лучших игр стартовой линейки, которые когда-либо выходили!
    Вообще игра бомба. Не играл в предыдущие игры серии, из-за отсутствия, на тот момент, PS3. Так что знакомство начал именно с Second Son.
    Играть очень приятно. При том, как геймплейно, так и визуально. Игра очень красива, не смотря на "ранний" выход на PS4. Сейчас многие игры    Начну с приятного. inFamous: Second Son одна из лучших игр стартовой линейки, которые когда-либо выходили!
    Вообще игра бомба. Не играл в предыдущие игры серии, из-за отсутствия, на тот момент, PS3. Так что знакомство начал именно с Second Son.
    Играть очень приятно. При том, как геймплейно, так и визуально. Игра очень красива, не смотря на "ранний" выход на PS4. Сейчас многие игры выглядят гораздо хуже.
    Боёвка, ну она оригинальная, для серии, и просто не надоедает до самого финала. В игре можно стрелять, прыгать, летать, телепортироваться и т.д.
    Сюжет мне тоже понравился, особенно если рассматривать его вместе с дополнением First Light. Повествование так же не линейно и от него зависит окончание всей игры.
    В игре запоминающиеся персонажи с очень хорошей лицевой анимацией. За них переживаешь, а это главное для атмосферной, сюжетной игры. Есть также и романтическая нить, но увидеть её можно только проходя игру определённым образом.
    Атмосфера, да она здесь есть, в игре, как я уже говорил, очень приятно находиться.
    Прокачка персонажа мне тоже очень понравилась. Новые способности получаешь по прохождении боссов.
    БОССЫ! Да в игре они есть! И они мне очень понравились. Единственное, что меня не порадовало, это то, что не дают поиграть в сюжет с последним полученным умением, его можно использовать только после окончания сюжета, в открытом мире. Кстати, об открытом мире. В нем всегда есть чем заняться, нет ощущения пустоты. Даже после прохождения основной истории.
    Прошел игру дважды с разными концовками. Единственное, что огорчило, ёлы палы этого мало! Мне хочется еще таких красивых, бесшабашных, весёлых, удобных, да просто офигенных игр, ещё, ещё, ещё!!! Очень хотелось бы продолжения, но если оно и выйдет то уже на PS5, а не на PS4. Есть схожая игра: Sunset Overdrive, но на других платформах.
    В общем, игра великолепная, тем более как эксклюзив PS4, обязательна в коллекции любого владельца консоли!    … Expand
  20. Maurer
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    Strong ps4 exclusive. Gameplay is very pleasing and basically drugs you with new experience of infamous games. Story is very intresting but some missions may be a little difficult for Sunday players.
  21. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Great
    Score.....................Great
  22. renatoelyone
    Jan 7, 2021
    7
    Good game for early generation has great graphics and good gameplay. The story is cool but superficial the characters are well built. The game plays a lot in the repetition.
  23. Fortunaa
    Jan 5, 2021
    3
    Прототайп на минималка переоцененный шлак прошёл через силу хорошо что не покупал
  24. Dimivog
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    I had an awesome time playing this game. The graphics are still amazing in 2021. Good story and cool boss fight.
  25. ChunkDump
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    Powers galore! its so dope how Delson equips his powers. the combat is so entertaining to use and very distinctive from each other plus they come with their own SUPER finisher move thingy. the story is lengthy and world is very detailed and feels lived in and overran by the D.U.Ps. boss fights are unique as hell and a bunch of side activities to do. PS4 seller for sure.
  26. storygamer
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    inFamous: Second Son is a powerful game full of action and thrilling moments. The interesting story is placed in dystopian open world Seattle and discusses subjects like surveillance, police brutality and diversity. The controls and graphics are great and the gameplay is stunning. Sadly this game is way too short and simple, but you can enjoy many side quests and a great soundtrack. IinFamous: Second Son is a powerful game full of action and thrilling moments. The interesting story is placed in dystopian open world Seattle and discusses subjects like surveillance, police brutality and diversity. The controls and graphics are great and the gameplay is stunning. Sadly this game is way too short and simple, but you can enjoy many side quests and a great soundtrack. I liked inFamous 2 a bit more, nevertheless, Second Son is worth a look.… Expand
  27. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Oynanış olarak ilk iki oyundan daha çeşitli ama oyun dünya olarak çok boş oyun. Keyif alamıyorum o yüzden çok fazla.
  28. LesandroBonucci
    Dec 9, 2020
    6
    Feels and looks good, even 6 years after release
    Might be a good game for kids.
    City is small and empty.
    It's more like a flashy game with colourful abilities than a brutal game that it used to be.
  29. Gabzguy
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    Meu primeiro jogo de PS4, minha primeira platina, sempre terá um lugar no meu coração.
  30. genarkandur
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    The graphics are really nice. A lot of powers to use. Flying and jumping around the city is fun. Story is just not bad.
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Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
10
#10 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

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