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

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  3. Negative: 308 out of 4171
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  1. luis_matador_1
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    This Game is amazing because its very fun! The story its compelling, very interesting, the characters equally, the missions and gameplay its very, very fun, And a game serves for that; for fun, for entertainment. Its a excelent exclusive that came very earlier. 80/100 is unfair, but life is like that, unfortunately!
  2. jeanphilt
    Mar 1, 2015
    7
    Good points : the graphics are really good, we have many kinds of "power" to choose, the game is good in general and it uses the new features on the PS4 controller.
    Bad points : It felt a little repetitive, I think I enjoyed the previous Infamous more and I also preferred FarCry4 and Wolfenstein a little more.
    My score : 7.5
  3. mijxero
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    This was a hard rating for me to choose. On the one hand at first I hated this game and almost gave up. I pushed past the second hour or so and it really started to become a very good story and great action scenes. The powers become very fun to use and the character is a very realistic and likable. I feel in love with the story almost as much as previous infamous games. It still hasThis was a hard rating for me to choose. On the one hand at first I hated this game and almost gave up. I pushed past the second hour or so and it really started to become a very good story and great action scenes. The powers become very fun to use and the character is a very realistic and likable. I feel in love with the story almost as much as previous infamous games. It still has that wonky camera and weird stickiness needed to jump around, but sometimes you find yourself clinging on to objects you didn't want to. Despite these problems I had a lot of fun and would recommend.… Expand
  4. robinzvak
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    czech Krásně vypadající hra, hratelnost je dobrá, vedlejší úkoly jsou úplně na jedno brdo a bez nápadu. Story není žádná sláva, ale určitě nic hrozného, lepší průměr. Na jedno zahrání super hra.
  5. vito0719
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    This game is amazing. It's quite a surprise since inFamous 2 really sucked. No point in talking about the graphics, which has been the symbol of the whole series. The rest of the game is actually very good this time, which is for the first time in this series. The story is definitely among the best video games. It even beats most of the X-Men movies, which have a similar setting. GameplayThis game is amazing. It's quite a surprise since inFamous 2 really sucked. No point in talking about the graphics, which has been the symbol of the whole series. The rest of the game is actually very good this time, which is for the first time in this series. The story is definitely among the best video games. It even beats most of the X-Men movies, which have a similar setting. Gameplay is much much better. Each of the 4 super powers provides a somewhat unique experience. Enemies are smart and tricky but still no match of the great protagonist. It really finds the delicate balance, so that the protagonist is powerful but not invincible. Side missions are well designed but lack variety. But they come with the right amount. You run out of side missions before you get bored, unlike these UBI sandbox games. Stencil art, skills, playstyle and the story of the other karma are enough reason for a second playthrough. And by the time you've finished your second playthrough you are minutes away from your platinum trophy.… Expand
  6. Baremolop
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pure awesomeness this game manages to significantly change the Infamous formula and not for the bad. The upgrade to next gen has truly showed with the most realistic looking cut scenes known in video games, but the game relies less on cartoon style cut scenes but don't worry they are still there. The game is far more fast paced than its predecessors, and the cover system is no longer implemented and now is replaced with a dashing system which makes Delsin fly to roof tops to recover health, but the majority of enemies have powers of their own, and they will follow you. In this game there is 4 different powers smoke, neon, Video and Concrete all having their own specialised characteristics depending on your alignment, so a good character with neon could focus and slow down time and aim for weak spots to subdue them, or with evil alignment have increased speed and conjure up a deadly stasis bubble. Instead of Ionic powers in infamous 2 you have karmic streaks that are similar but are used differently and there is a different 1 for each power, they are area of effect and take out pretty much all enemies and are earned by gaining karma in small bits. There is now 5 karma levels on each side and are easier to go though. Infamous second son is a must buy for around $50… Expand
  7. X-Facto
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    This game is just freaking awesome! So many upgrades and too much power :D. This was my first Infamous game so now I really want to try out inFamous 1 & 2. Love it! If you have a PS4 get this!!
  8. ChalsisVeritas
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Visually, inFamous: SS is simply gorgeous! Game-play wise, it also packs a punch. Overall, this delivers on a true Next-Gen or may I say Current-Gen experience. Simply put, if you're a PS4 owner, getting this is highly recommended..
  9. Yahdaree
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    What a great game! The story was not the greatest but the game plays so smooth. The city of Seattle looks so beautiful as an open world by Sucker Punch.
  10. Abdulbaqr
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    This game was so good that I played through it three times on various difficulties so that I could get all the trophies, and I don't usually go for the platinum. Controls are intuitive, the powers that you get are just incredible, and I liked that there were moral choices to make as well. Definitely get this game.
  11. Munkey
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    If you're a fan of the infamous games you will injoy this one. New playerss will find it more difficult but after a while you should get a hang of it.
    Graphic and the open world part of the game are it's strongest parts. One of the best looking games on tne PS4. Seattle looks amazing and grim at time. The sun and light effects are stunning. Game is a great looker.
    Story isn't anything    If you're a fan of the infamous games you will injoy this one. New playerss will find it more difficult but after a while you should get a hang of it.
    Graphic and the open world part of the game are it's strongest parts. One of the best looking games on tne PS4. Seattle looks amazing and grim at time. The sun and light effects are stunning. Game is a great looker.
    Story isn't anything new but it's good enough. I liked the more goofy stuf that the first infamous did. Second son is more serious. The moral/karma aspect of the game is ok. Would like some more choice or choicr that makes more impact.
    Combat is fast and responsive with a good mix of powers and upgrades. As always you have karma specific powers and appearance like in previous infamous games. There could have been a little more powers for my taste. Fights are interesting and bull rushing isn't the best way.
    Overall inFamous:Second Son is a good game with stunning graphics, responsive combat and a good story. If you liked the earlier games it's a 8 out of 10. If you're new to the series pick it up and try ;)    … Expand
  12. boy_number_8
    Feb 8, 2015
    7
    Is this game groundbreaking?...No. Is this game fun?.. Hell yeah.
    The game looks stunning and obviously a lot of time was spent creating a big and lovely environment. I wish a little more time was spent on the story. Im not saying all games have to be serious but for this game in particular i personally wish they took it a little more seriously, instead of the slap stick/ not very funny    Is this game groundbreaking?...No. Is this game fun?.. Hell yeah.
    The game looks stunning and obviously a lot of time was spent creating a big and lovely environment. I wish a little more time was spent on the story. Im not saying all games have to be serious but for this game in particular i personally wish they took it a little more seriously, instead of the slap stick/ not very funny humor they went with.
    My other negative is the Paragon and Renegade options. This isnt a game which allows you to choose both. You have to follow one or the other. While this does gain more replayablity, in the grand scheme of things he renegade option never seem to make any sense.

    But still, this game is still heaps of fun, a game you can spend hours with,without even knowing it. It also has the best use of the PS4 controller we have so far seen.    … Expand
  13. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game from start to finish. The graphics are stunning and the gameplay controls are tight. I found the story interesting and the pacing was well done. I'm giving this game a 10 despite the fact that I enjoyed the First Light DLC even more (which says a lot), and I also gave The Last of Us a 10 (but it deserves an 11).

    I'm hoping they do another DLC like First    I thoroughly enjoyed this game from start to finish. The graphics are stunning and the gameplay controls are tight. I found the story interesting and the pacing was well done. I'm giving this game a 10 despite the fact that I enjoyed the First Light DLC even more (which says a lot), and I also gave The Last of Us a 10 (but it deserves an 11).

    I'm hoping they do another DLC like First Light or have another Infamous for sometime in 2016. I freaking loved this game!    … Expand
  14. TSapper
    Feb 2, 2015
    6
    This was one of the few PS4 exclusives I was stoked for. Unfortunately it does not live up to expectations.
    Repetitive, super powers which aren't so super, story is not compelling. Graphics are pretty but it takes more than that to make a game work.
    I tried to like it but haven't even finished it yet as I just can't commit the hours to this. There are MANY other games worth your time.    This was one of the few PS4 exclusives I was stoked for. Unfortunately it does not live up to expectations.
    Repetitive, super powers which aren't so super, story is not compelling. Graphics are pretty but it takes more than that to make a game work.
    I tried to like it but haven't even finished it yet as I just can't commit the hours to this. There are MANY other games worth your time. Not worth $60 - get it when it hits $15 on sale.    … Expand
  15. lordsuarez
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    Infamous Second Son is a must-buy for anyone, let alone Infamous fans. It excels in every area you want it to, making it a fantastic addition to Sony’s list of PlayStation 4 exclusives.
    + Large open world
    + Fantastic combat (great variety of powers)
    + Gorgeous graphics (LOOKS AMAZING)
    + Story missions
    + Presentation
    + Sound (great choice of soundtrack, sound of the city is very realistic)
  16. Tablettrongames
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Finally, a game that has relatable characters with good gameplay to go along with it. They out did themselves by making this a launch title. Worth the money, worth your time
  17. poklane
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely a good game, but it also lacks in some departments. First of all, the story is simply too short, and you'll see the ending coming from far, far away. The 4 powers (Smoke, Neon, Video and Concrete) are very cool, when I got Video I was blown away that SuckerPunch managed to somehow turn that into a power. However, Concrete really isn't good enough. Also, the game really lacks in the post-story content. When you've all of it there's nothing to do besides the repeating D.U.P. raids. However, the voice acting is simply brilliant! Troy Baker did an outstanding job as Delsin, just like all other actors and their characters. Graphics are also brilliant for an open world game so early in the generation.… Expand
  18. Brendon6446
    Jan 25, 2015
    8
    Love game where they make you feel so powerful. This game is very much like infamous 1 and 2 but brings a new character, new setting, and new/more powers. The next gen graphics goes to the limit with this game and makes it feel just that much better.
  19. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    7
    For the most part, the game was good. The game looked really good and the gameplay was very fun with all the different powers. However, the story wasn't anything overly special, but definitely not bad. Also, I didn't really like too many characters. Overall, solid game.
  20. Darko84
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    Infamous Second Son is a wonderful game in terms of game play and graphics.
    The new control lay out of PS4 offered something new in the game play dynamics and interaction.
    However the story is plain and did not offer something new to the franchise. Enemies are very limited and repetitive, you have a hard time to relate or attach to the characters. Positive things: + Next gen    Infamous Second Son is a wonderful game in terms of game play and graphics.
    The new control lay out of PS4 offered something new in the game play dynamics and interaction.
    However the story is plain and did not offer something new to the franchise.
    Enemies are very limited and repetitive, you have a hard time to relate or attach to the characters.

    Positive things:
    + Next gen graphics.
    + 100 % utilization of PS4 control lay out.
    + Smooth game play and a lot of super powers.

    Negative things:
    - Story is plain.
    - Enemies are very repetitive.    … Expand
  21. DrugsMeazureTim
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    the first time i saw this game on the stores. i prefered to go with alien isolation. infamous second so was so much cheaper than alien isolation. despite i love alien isolation imma wait.

    when i got this game. i wasn't that excited. but then i opened the ps4 and played. in the begin i kinda didn't knew how to use with the controller good. but then i started to get it. and then i gone    the first time i saw this game on the stores. i prefered to go with alien isolation. infamous second so was so much cheaper than alien isolation. despite i love alien isolation imma wait.

    when i got this game. i wasn't that excited. but then i opened the ps4 and played. in the begin i kinda didn't knew how to use with the controller good. but then i started to get it. and then i gone into the world of this game. a world with breathtaking graphics that are the best looking on the ps4 non including remasters and remakes. the bio-terrorists powers are **** awesome ! i didn't wanted to stop playing it cuz of this. the game story is kinda interesting and full with details.

    first of. delsin is a **** badass. second. a bit of a negative review on 2 things. voice acting of delsin which is kinda feels lifeless and uninspired. and another problem in the game is the fact you couldn't cover. but the AI is so **** anooying sometimes and smart. that you don't need the cover system

    overall. infamous second son is my contender for now as the best ps4 exclusive. until we'll see uncharted 4 or bloodborne or the order 1886    … Expand
  22. HeyCruelWorld
    Jan 11, 2015
    4
    My score is for the visuals of the game, wich are nice. The game itself.. Well. I tried the first one, the second and this. I just can't like this, it's one of the worst games i played in 2014 together with WATCH_DOGS and Destiny.
  23. hiddenpheonix
    Jan 10, 2015
    0
    Obvious marketing plants rated this game.
    Can't skip the cutscenes in case you had any interesting in replaying the evil side
    can't skip the tutorial
    Many many logic holes in the plot
    story is meh and racial questionable with only two races are characters
  24. nicolas_scala27
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is amazing the graphics are amazing story is even better they have really expanded the powers in the last 2 you only had electricity now you have so many more like neon, smoke concrete and video in the previous games it took forever to get around the city now it is so much quicker because of your powers I love how you can spray paint it is so cool they really took advantage of the touch pad it is a big city great for free roaming one of the best games I have ever played by far… Expand
  25. jedi5diah
    Jan 6, 2015
    5
    i really wonder why didn't this game hit the 60fps frame rate since its an exclusive. Seriously Gorgeous game and best at the point of release.

    i feel that any form of reboot of Cole's story is still gonna be better than the new guy (which i totally forgotten his name) a million times. He simply puts me off the entire game like the DMC reboot punk, why can't they realise what a    i really wonder why didn't this game hit the 60fps frame rate since its an exclusive. Seriously Gorgeous game and best at the point of release.

    i feel that any form of reboot of Cole's story is still gonna be better than the new guy (which i totally forgotten his name) a million times. He simply puts me off the entire game like the DMC reboot punk, why can't they realise what a franchise or series means? it needs to be continued no matter what as it lives or dies with the Protagonist! period!

    go play uncharted 4 with a "brand new drake" and see how well does it go...no Drake has to live as long as the series goes, he is UNCHARTED as COLE is freaking INFAMOUS!!! Cole even features in UMVC n Playstation All Stars! Play a mario game without mario? wake up idiots!

    After all the neon fades, everything just fall flat out boring, its a pain to complete this game, no identity, nothing, its a poorly tech demo.

    Playstation please stop destroying your priced franchises (Killzone, LBP etc)    … Expand
  26. crispycrunch15
    Jan 2, 2015
    9
    The story is truly a masterpiece and the graphics are beautiful while the gameplay is crisp and smooth. I say this is the best of the infamous series. The characters are remarkably amazing because of there characteristics and qualities that make them who they are. This game hit a home run and is and will also be one of the greatest games in my eyes
  27. Miuku
    Jan 1, 2015
    8
    Newcomers or old fans of the series should definitely get this. It may not be incredibly long experience; on my first play through with 100% completion, it took around 9 hours, but every moment was solid gold .

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

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

    I only encountered one bug on my play through, near the ending of the game, where on action prompt didn't appear when I arrived at mission destination. But killing the character/restarting mission fixed it, and didn't happen again.    … Expand
  28. MikefromAngus
    Dec 31, 2014
    7
    Great graphics! one of the best looking open world games out there, facial graphics are great as well. But as a game? its very forgettable. You play the game and you soon forget it the next day.
  29. chubacu
    Dec 30, 2014
    9
    Solid 9.

    One of my favorite games ever. One of the best soundtracks, stunning visuals and art. Very artmospheric. The whole stylistics is amazing! It has a good(not such Intrigue for me) but definitely good plot. Devs perfectly dilevered us the idea about how it could happen if some people had super-power. Very stylish and atmospheric game, Seattle is amazing. The game    Solid 9.

    One of my favorite games ever. One of the best soundtracks, stunning visuals and art. Very artmospheric.

    The whole stylistics is amazing!

    It has a good(not such Intrigue for me) but definitely good plot. Devs perfectly dilevered us the idea about how it could happen if some people had super-power.

    Very stylish and atmospheric game, Seattle is amazing.

    The game delivers perfect performance and stunning graphics, very detailed city. Game balance and AI are perfect. I played on hard and it was very funny meanwlile a bit challenging. AI isn't perfect, but not bad actually.

    Delsin is very nice hero, other characters either. Broken destinies of super-people such as Fetch, Gamer, Smoke-Guy.

    The gameplay is very funny, but there were not so much tips and hits as i'd loved to. Sometimes actually gameplay seems too monotonous. In the whole amount of superpowers they all give almost the same effect with minimal changes in gameplay and practical advantages between each other. I mean I loved that plenty of powers but, you know, the whole game I could complete with only smoke or neon, or video powers.

    It a little disappointed me.

    Game isn't 10 only because gameplay sometimes is very monotonous and I wish I could have a little bit more tricks, combos and tactics using different powers.    … Expand
  30. felasi
    Dec 28, 2014
    5
    This game is nicely designed. the different powers are unique and alot of fun to mess around with, especially the way you can use your poweres to traverse the world quickly and destroy your enemies.

    However, i found the combat very meh...yes your powers look awesome, but the enemies feel like ants (maybe thats the point). This game never really hit second gear for me and seemed very    This game is nicely designed. the different powers are unique and alot of fun to mess around with, especially the way you can use your poweres to traverse the world quickly and destroy your enemies.

    However, i found the combat very meh...yes your powers look awesome, but the enemies feel like ants (maybe thats the point). This game never really hit second gear for me and seemed very mediocre.

    The story feels somewhat disturbing, one moment your a punk kid spray painting things whom your cop brother is worried for. The next your killing people. This game never really got me hooked.    … Expand
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

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