inFamous: Second Son

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 21, 2014
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  1. 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.
  2. Evarin
    Mar 30, 2014
    8
    Good graphics, good voice acting, fairly good combat. Acceptable scripting, acceptable amount of repetitiveness in side/miniquests. Poor execution of "morality".
  3. Shonsu
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Infamous: Second Son. Great game, with a few minor problems.
    Some spoilers within.
    Ok, so this isn't really a "review" exactly, more like "good news, bad news"

    First the good. Graphics are, of course, amazing. Especially Neon powers. Absolutely gorgeous.
    I've heard complaints about the story, characters, and plot. Honestly, yes it's not perfect, but no game is. I really connected with Delsin and got into his head.
    The powers.... oh man the powers are, to use Delsin's words, The powers are awesome! Love them.
    And the destruction is fantastic. I love going around and tearing down what the D.U.P. has put up.
    The city... again I've heard complaints that it didn't feel alive. I can't understand that though, I love how the city interacts with you. How the citizens will stop and take pictures of out of the ordinary things. How they'll run away when things happen. And other such things. Felt really alive to me.

    Ok, the downsides....
    First... too damn short. More a nitpick than a complaint, but it really was too short.
    The powers.... while they were really awesome, seriously awesome. I was/am disappointed that you couldn't switch powers on the fly. I also would've liked a bit more variability in the powers.
    and the biggest "complaint"
    The last power you get, concrete, isn't fully fleshed out. I know it's basically a post game power, but they still should've filled in the last slots anyway.    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. setz
    Apr 1, 2014
    7
    This game was fun. The graphics are pretty good but there are some things that graphically we're easily done last gen that are missing here. (reflections??) The game-play does get repetitive and the story is not so great because of some serious jumping around. It was a fun first game for my PS4 but honestly I am having more fun with Towerfall and Dont Starve. It is a fun game to messThis game was fun. The graphics are pretty good but there are some things that graphically we're easily done last gen that are missing here. (reflections??) The game-play does get repetitive and the story is not so great because of some serious jumping around. It was a fun first game for my PS4 but honestly I am having more fun with Towerfall and Dont Starve. It is a fun game to mess around in though. Definitely worth getting but would be a perfect $40 game honestly.… Expand
  7. Mixter
    Mar 27, 2014
    7
    I've been a fan of inFamous since 2009, playing the first two games. After playing this, I felt a little shortchanged. The game is vibrant, the setting is stunning, there's more powers to play with, collectibles are abundant, the characters are solid and likeable, and the dialogue is funny enough to make a humorless guy chuckle. Sucker Punch added some other cool stuff, such as graffitiI've been a fan of inFamous since 2009, playing the first two games. After playing this, I felt a little shortchanged. The game is vibrant, the setting is stunning, there's more powers to play with, collectibles are abundant, the characters are solid and likeable, and the dialogue is funny enough to make a humorless guy chuckle. Sucker Punch added some other cool stuff, such as graffiti posters and zone warfare, and the powers are amazingly balanced. However, in other aspects, the game seems to feel overrated. First of all, it took me probably TEN HOURS to beat the game on Normal, and that's adding up time I spent to liberate a couple zones and collect enough blast shards to max everything. The plot's great and the boss battles are intense, but the major characters only appear for maybe 1-3 missions tops (Except for Delsin's brother Reggie), and that kills it for me. It would have been great if there was some way to help the conduits you find in their endeavors, and maybe add some more random encounters. I didn't exactly feel all that heroic after maxing out on Good Karma, as NPC's don't really do a whole lot of different stuff other than make some comments. The AI is NOT EVEN CLOSE to flawless. Enemies sometimes run around acting like idiots, especially in the beginning of the game where they're laughably easy to defeat, and although there are more types of enemies introduced near the halfway point, they still act idiotic at times, running straight at you without firing their guns. I could drone on for a bit of a while about the flaws, but I'll put it this way: after I do a play through on Evil Karma, I don't think I'll ever be picking up the disc and putting it in again, and I'm already having a hard time thinking about playing it even now. Just rent the game for a few days and you'll probably finish both Karmic paths in 15-ish hours. Only my love for the series prevents me from going below the green. Come on Sucker Punch, we need more content for a game like this. Add a little more background for the new guys, more story, and other areas for us to explore. Don't ditch important characters after a couple missions and suddenly throw them in the last mission. Please, if you're gonna make a sequel, add some new radiant stuff and weather effects rather than just cloudy days. I know Seattle isn't exactly Los Angeles, but we have sun out here sometimes, and it would be nice if we had other weather patterns in the game. These are just a few ideas to toss around for the new inFamous. Get the game if you're a fan of the series, but if you're new, just rent the game.… Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. LTR
    Apr 1, 2014
    9
    This is a great start in the new generation of PlayStation. The story is great, the powers are awesome and The decisions you chose will change the way the story plays out. I can't wait for more epic games for PS4.
  11. insloanwetrust
    Apr 15, 2014
    9
    inFamous Second Son is a great game plain and simple. It's a great showcase for what the PS4 is capable of. It's a great testament to Sucker Punch as a studio. It's also one of the best open world sandbox superhero games of all time. From a gameplay and graphics standpoint it's phenomenal. The combat is fast and fluid, the superpowers look great and are fun to play around with. It's fun toinFamous Second Son is a great game plain and simple. It's a great showcase for what the PS4 is capable of. It's a great testament to Sucker Punch as a studio. It's also one of the best open world sandbox superhero games of all time. From a gameplay and graphics standpoint it's phenomenal. The combat is fast and fluid, the superpowers look great and are fun to play around with. It's fun to explore the world and traverse it with the superpowers also. The lighting, textures, animations, mo cap, voice acting and detail in inFamous second Son on PS4 is next to none.

    It's a story based game and you are a guy called Delsin who gets superpowers but this is not as much of a blessing as you'd think. This is because of the world inFamous is set in and because of what has happened in the previous games. You are seen as a bio terrorist and the D.U.P lock up anyone who has these powers. You can either choose to play as a hero or a villain and there are different quests, powers and endings depending on your playstyle. Reggie is your brother and he is a really good character in the game as is Delsin ( voiced by Troy Baker ) but the rest of the cast is more forgettable. The Story of the game is not that great in my opinion but it's good. The characters beyond Delsin and Reggie are not very fleshed out either.

    There is an experience system of sorts that lets you put points into your powers as you progress throughout the game. There are side missions and activities like spray painting, rescue missions, healing people, destroying cameras and eliminating the D.U.P from the city. However many of them seem mundane. If you want a really great looking game that's really fun to play and it will last you around 10 to 12 hours to complete the main campaign then inFamous second son is a game you should really pick up on your PS4.    … Expand
  12. chr1so
    Jun 4, 2015
    8
    Great game, bit like Far Cry 3 where you take control of different outposts, but less stealthy. When I played this (not long after PS4 came out) some of the graphics were mint, especially the end boss
  13. Sizerlokz
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    This game is the best ps4 exclusive currently out. The game is solid. The gameplay is fun but boring if you're just out and about not doing a mission (free roam) after a while. The AI are kind of overpowered. I often find my self running away from a group of dup agents because they simple overwhelm me and they harderly miss. I haven't completed this game but the story is solid so far. TheThis game is the best ps4 exclusive currently out. The game is solid. The gameplay is fun but boring if you're just out and about not doing a mission (free roam) after a while. The AI are kind of overpowered. I often find my self running away from a group of dup agents because they simple overwhelm me and they harderly miss. I haven't completed this game but the story is solid so far. The powers I've gotten so far are amazing the graphics are as well.
    Pros: graphics, story, gameplay.
    Cons: overpowered AI , Boring free roam.    … Expand
  14. R-Awesome
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    After months of waiting the first ''good'' Playstation 4 exclusive has finally hit store shelves. I personally wasn't expecting very much of inFamous: Second Son, and was afraid that after the franchise had basically ended with inFamous 2 this would be a cheap effort to make a quick profit off of the success of the previous installments. These fears we're apparently pointless as Second SonAfter months of waiting the first ''good'' Playstation 4 exclusive has finally hit store shelves. I personally wasn't expecting very much of inFamous: Second Son, and was afraid that after the franchise had basically ended with inFamous 2 this would be a cheap effort to make a quick profit off of the success of the previous installments. These fears we're apparently pointless as Second Son almost instantly changed my mind with outstanding graphics, a deep, meaningful and overall enticing story and smooth gameplay. The city of Seattle makes for an expansive and enthralling sandbox, with many side missions to play through, and of course enough D.U.P. Bases to keep the action flowing all through your playthrough. Something that especially stood out for me were all the cool new powers including... Well you can go find that out for yourself. If I could make anything about my review stick with whoever is reading it, it would be that inFamous: Second Son is definetely worth buying for any PS4 owner. And is almost worth getting the whole console for altogether.… Expand
  15. Plasmaneedle
    Mar 29, 2014
    8
    Infamous Second Son takes the series to new heights with its smooth fluid combat, large open world and completely gorgeous graphics. It needed to be a little longer though.
  16. Pjays
    Mar 29, 2014
    8
    This game right now is a must buy for ps4 owners, hours of fun
    The graphics in SS are absolutely gorgeous, at first I thought the AI was very stupid but then once I put it on expert difficulty the AI stepped up and was very tough to beat
    The storyline is a little bit flat, I didn't feel a whole lot of symphony for any of them except for delsin and Augustine but other than that the    This game right now is a must buy for ps4 owners, hours of fun
    The graphics in SS are absolutely gorgeous, at first I thought the AI was very stupid but then once I put it on expert difficulty the AI stepped up and was very tough to beat
    The storyline is a little bit flat, I didn't feel a whole lot of symphony for any of them except for delsin and Augustine but other than that the gameplay is really good and fun to play definitely recommend this game    … Expand
  17. TheNormalStefan
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    One of my favorite game in ps4 so far. Its very suprisenly good, it feets in the inFamous frainchise and it holds the best one in my opinion. I hope games like this are in the Next gen consoles.Peace out.
  18. gamebumper
    Apr 16, 2014
    9
    Desde o primeiro jogo que a produtora Sucker Punch colocou os jogadores na pele de um humano normal dos tempos modernos que de alguma forma adquire super poderes e depois temos de tomar a decisão de o que fazer com eles, salvar pessoas ou matá-las? Libertar o povo da opressão ou subjugá-lo? Este é o conceito base desde o primeiro inFamous para a PlayStation 3.

    O infamous: Second Son é o    Desde o primeiro jogo que a produtora Sucker Punch colocou os jogadores na pele de um humano normal dos tempos modernos que de alguma forma adquire super poderes e depois temos de tomar a decisão de o que fazer com eles, salvar pessoas ou matá-las? Libertar o povo da opressão ou subjugá-lo? Este é o conceito base desde o primeiro inFamous para a PlayStation 3.

    O infamous: Second Son é o titulo que muitos de nós, especialmente eu, esperavam para mostrar o ver o que a nova geração conseguirá fazer, neste titulo a Sucker Punch para alem de criar um jogo muito atrativo visualmente as suas mecânicas estão mais diversificadas com novos poderes tornando o jogo mais divertido que os anteriores

    Lê o resto da review em
    http://gamebumper.blogspot.pt/2014/04/review-infamous-second-son.html    … Expand
  19. Metacri
    Mar 24, 2014
    7
    This game basically is similar with previous one withe better graphics,smoother actions and smarter AI,the face models of main characters are quite vivid,the story line is quite simple but entertaining,if you like the previous one ,you may like this sequel,too.And if you never play infamous series before,Second Son is also a good start.
  20. RSJohn7293
    Mar 30, 2014
    8
    This is a fun game, but it's very short. So if you are looking for a long game, don't buy this.

    I platinumed it in 8 days but that could of been shorter without IRL distractions.
  21. 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
  22. Stj529
    Apr 7, 2014
    10
    Simply amazing. Super fun gameplay with beautiful graphics. Story is fairly good, but not great. However, it still serves its purpose extremely well considering the type of game Infamous Second Son is. Sometimes serious, but mostly lighthearted and often quite funny. Also, the characters, excluding the antagonist of course, are very likable. The game is definitely not flawless, and ISimply amazing. Super fun gameplay with beautiful graphics. Story is fairly good, but not great. However, it still serves its purpose extremely well considering the type of game Infamous Second Son is. Sometimes serious, but mostly lighthearted and often quite funny. Also, the characters, excluding the antagonist of course, are very likable. The game is definitely not flawless, and I still do have a few minor complaints. The characters and story fit much better into the good karma playthrough. The evil playthrough still has the great gameplay and everything else, but the actual plot does leave something to be desired. Some may disagree though. The platinum trophy is also too easy to obtain. Not necessarily a con, but my second playthrough (evil, expert difficulty) should have been more challenging. The game still gets a ten from me in spite of these flaws because it's so much fun. So fun that I've already started a third playthrough, and I was starting to think that games were growing old on me.

    Buy it right away.    … Expand
  23. mightymoose
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    This is, by far, the best game to be released on Playstation 4 as of March 2014. The wall climbing and movement reminds me of Assassin's Creed and the fact that you can obtain four different powers by the end of the game is very cool. Also, the AI is very intelligent. Few wrong moves or running into too many D.U.P. soldiers can get you killed especially if your powers are not fullyThis is, by far, the best game to be released on Playstation 4 as of March 2014. The wall climbing and movement reminds me of Assassin's Creed and the fact that you can obtain four different powers by the end of the game is very cool. Also, the AI is very intelligent. Few wrong moves or running into too many D.U.P. soldiers can get you killed especially if your powers are not fully developed. I finished running the story line from the "Good" perspective and now started with the "Evil" story line. Personally, they are both equally fun and offer different dialogues with basically the same story line. As for the story, you don't need to have played the first two Infamous games from PS3. There's no mention of previous characters or events and seems like Sony decided to "reboot" the franchise for the PS4.

    I can't wait for the next installment of this franchise. Sucker Punch really did a good job with the game.    … Expand
  24. LikeTheSalt
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Excellent game. It does have a similar "feel" to the previous inFamous games, but everything has been taken up a few notches. Better gameplay, better graphics, better protagonist, better controls, better powers, better ambiance, etc etc. The story is the only thing keeping this from being a 10 in my book. It starts out great, but there isn't as much substance in the middle as I'd like.Excellent game. It does have a similar "feel" to the previous inFamous games, but everything has been taken up a few notches. Better gameplay, better graphics, better protagonist, better controls, better powers, better ambiance, etc etc. The story is the only thing keeping this from being a 10 in my book. It starts out great, but there isn't as much substance in the middle as I'd like. Not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but it doesn't pack quite the emotional punch that inFamous 2 did.

    I love the characters. Cole was always just Ok to me, but Delsin has much more personality. The excellent voice actors have much to do with this. It's good to see Delsin embrace his new powers, unlike Cole. He's always seeking out new powers and is as happy as a kid at Christmas whenever he gets one. The evil grin he does right before dropping on enemies says a lot. Delsin's brother, Reggie, and the other conduits met in the game are very well done.

    I've heard some people saying that this game is really short and repetitive, but I haven't found this to be the case at all. I haven't been clocking my gaming time, but it seemed comparable to inFamous 1 and inFamous 2 as far as I remember.

    This is an extremely easy game to recommend, and not just because of the typical post-launch drought that most consoles experience.    … Expand
  25. svartpest
    Mar 27, 2014
    8
    Second Son is definitely one of the better PS4 games so far, but it isn't without faults.

    The graphics are good, although the frame rates drop when too many particles are on screen. The gameplay is solid, but depending on your playstyle you may find it repetitive. The story is rather short, and the replay value is not high. To give you an idea of what I'm talking about: I    Second Son is definitely one of the better PS4 games so far, but it isn't without faults.

    The graphics are good, although the frame rates drop when too many particles are on screen.

    The gameplay is solid, but depending on your playstyle you may find it repetitive.

    The story is rather short, and the replay value is not high. To give you an idea of what I'm talking about: I completed the game twice over a weekend and earned every trophy and ending. Total playtime was probably 20 hours or so. There's no multiplayer either, so once you've finished the story there's really not much left to do.

    All in all, I feel like the game is a good one, but I honestly don't know if it's worth the money. It's definitely not worth buying a PS4 just to play this one game. If you already own the system and are thinking about picking this one up, rent it first.    … Expand
  26. Dash_Gamer
    Mar 31, 2014
    8
    PROLOGUE: -
    InFamous: Second Son shows us why Sony's Playstation 4 is the number one console on the market today. Some may disagree with that statement, but figures show that as of writing this review, it's the truth. The inFamous franchise has always been seen as somewhat of a second fiddle to the critically acclaimed Uncharted franchise by long-time Sony exclusive developers, Naughty    PROLOGUE: -
    InFamous: Second Son shows us why Sony's Playstation 4 is the number one console on the market today. Some may disagree with that statement, but figures show that as of writing this review, it's the truth. The inFamous franchise has always been seen as somewhat of a second fiddle to the critically acclaimed Uncharted franchise by long-time Sony exclusive developers, Naughty Dog. But with the release of inFamous: Second Son, that's now proven to be all passe'. Developers at Sucker Punch have now stepped up to the plate and proven that they are now ready to be top-dog in the Playstation Universe, and inFamous: Second Son is certainly the jump start the game studio needed to get them ahead of the rest. But even with our initial praise, was the game's plot all that great? Did Delsin leave an impact that would make us forget the heroics of our electrifying hero? or did his smarky attitude leave us hoping for Cole's survival?

    GAMEPLAY: -
    As inFamous fans, we all know it's all about the power game. You can't just walk in thinking that it's all going to be handed to you on a silver platter, and in a matter of moments you have the ability to blow everything up at your own free will. Playing as Delsin, you will find that alot of your powers will emulate much of what you had in the previous inFamous titles. You get the standard shoot, hover, and grenade powers, but will see that some new powers have now come into play, whilst leaving a couple behind that make total sense. Second Son brings in wall running which replaces much of power line surfing from it's Playstation 3 counterparts, and short dashes with the simple press of the 'circle' button make melee attacks pretty practical, and awesome. Of course with the different powers Delsin collects, each individual type of melee attack will have it's own unique twist with it. The powers Delsin sponges off other conduit's, or Bio-Terrorists (however you see fit to name them) throughout the game make's Delsin an irresistible force to control.

    With each of the power's unique twist on every melee attack Delsin has in his arsenal, you'll find yourself wanting to switch it up every once in a while. This is where it becomes a little hectic. It's not as simple as a click of a button and Delsin changes from Smoke to Neon, you will have to find the nearest Neon sign or Smoke chimney to switch around each power. Losing and gaining energy is exactly as it was in the previous title. Low on health? Drain a Neon sign. Low on fuel? Drain a satellite Dish. Oh yeah, you can do that. And of course, what is an inFamous game without Karma? Your actions throughout the game will set you on a unique path to either becoming a hero or paving the way for becoming infamous. Each simple action in the game will either add good karma or bad karma to your karma gauge throughout the game, which is now represented by the two-colored eagle patch placed on the back of Delsin's vest. And yes, like the previous titles, Delsin's clothes do change according to his level or Karma. There are six levels of different karma again, three for good and bad karma's respectively with each name only showing the level of decency or devilishness your Delsin will get up to.

    Only thing is, you will find that it is near impossible to avoid accidentally attacking the innocent throughout the game at times, that is if you are running through a straight good karma run. If you're going on an evil karma run, you will have no problem achieving the infamous rank. You will find that swarms of D.U.P's will come in masses, and aren't that easy to defeat. Even on the easiest difficulty, you will find yourself struggling to keep up with enormous swarms attacking you from every direction. Best advice? Run and wait. Just don't move away too far from certain missions, as you may fail them if heading too far out of bounds. And as far as in-game controls go, if you're expecting to jump directly from a fresh playthrough of inFamous 2 to Second Son feeling "prepared", you're in for a world of surprise. Forget everything you knew about the original inFamous controls as alot has changed, although once getting used to the new control system, you will find that the new layout is has improved and feels much more streamlined for better character handling. The game also makes use of the Dualshock 4's new touchpad, which you will be using quite abit throughout the game. The speaker on the controller will spark off a couple times as well, giving you the occasional treat.

    PRESENTATION: -
    Second Son is nothing short of gorgeous. The design really does show off the difference between last generation and current/next generation consoles. The detail that the developer's put into every little speck throughout the game is remarkable. From rain droplets hitting puddles in the street, to the Smoke particles from Delsin's arsenal, the attention to detail put into Second Son is amazing. Rest of this Review is on DashGamer.com    … Expand
  27. breadd_93
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic! The gameplay is satisfying, the upgrade system works in conjunction with collectibles so it never feels like a chore when you are levelling up the powers you have. The open-world setting of Seattle is beautifully re-constructed in-game and boasts fantastic visuals throughout. A real piece of eye-candy for gamers and non-gamers alike. The story mode is quite shortThis game is fantastic! The gameplay is satisfying, the upgrade system works in conjunction with collectibles so it never feels like a chore when you are levelling up the powers you have. The open-world setting of Seattle is beautifully re-constructed in-game and boasts fantastic visuals throughout. A real piece of eye-candy for gamers and non-gamers alike. The story mode is quite short but there is replay-ability in it for those interested in seeing both sides of the karmic path. The user also gets to try out different moves/ powers depending their karmic stance. The frame-rate only dropped twice during my 2 play-through's and those were both at a time when there was around about 30 enemies on screen, including vehicles, pedestrians, buildings and I was performing a special karmic move. In short, if you own a PlayStation 4, YOU HAVE TO PLAY THIS GAME! 10/10! Well Done Sucker Punch!… Expand
  28. Jbeezie
    Apr 6, 2014
    7
    While Infamous Second Son is a fun game, it still feels like the same old game. Yes, the draw distance is much farther and, the characters are highly detailed. You know, maybe it's just me. I've bought each of the Infamous games and I always felt let down to a degree; like there was so much game missing.

    Prototype did this game type well, and gave gamers what they wanted with all the    While Infamous Second Son is a fun game, it still feels like the same old game. Yes, the draw distance is much farther and, the characters are highly detailed. You know, maybe it's just me. I've bought each of the Infamous games and I always felt let down to a degree; like there was so much game missing.

    Prototype did this game type well, and gave gamers what they wanted with all the destruction and gore. Infamous could be better. Take off the filters and let the game get crazy. Remove the uninspired copy and paste missions that I eventually had to stop watching and mute after (the 99th graffiti tag) repeating the same thing so many times. Just painful. The AI of the living inhabitants is dreadful; they love you or hate you and they have no lives, it's just all about you. At least the baddies were a small challenge to kill at times.

    This game is mediocre and doesn't improve on previous installments. Game play is the same with different powers. Visuals only go so far. Dialogue is cheesy as well.    … Expand
  29. 1337_h4x0r
    Apr 14, 2014
    3
    The introduction to the game was impressive, with the cut scenes and the beautiful Seattle scenery. The water looked really nice. But I feel like it was designed in a way to sell.

    The gameplay is very repetitive and shallow with an arcade game feel. Also it seems cartoony and I find the main character annoying and childish. The dialog is cliche and unintelligent. In terms of the feel,    The introduction to the game was impressive, with the cut scenes and the beautiful Seattle scenery. The water looked really nice. But I feel like it was designed in a way to sell.

    The gameplay is very repetitive and shallow with an arcade game feel. Also it seems cartoony and I find the main character annoying and childish. The dialog is cliche and unintelligent. In terms of the feel, the character runs too fast, and when jumping, it feels like the gravity level is too low. You can pretty much climb anything get anywhere with little to no effort, there is no real challenge. Shootouts always get interrupted because your smoke guage drains quickly and you have to go out of your way to find a smoke stack to recharge your ammo. There are issues with the AI. Occasionally I would see enemy soldiers caught in a loop running around in small circles really quickly. I really just played this game for an hour, didn't feel anything, and decided to pass it on.

    The sound effects are cheap. They've very light sounding, not realistic and didn't capture my imagination. I'm convinced that the game was underdeveloped and rushed so it could be placed on the market before any good games come out, and therefore increase its chances of selling.    … Expand
  30. 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.
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#41 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#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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