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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Coops
    May 29, 2015
    8
    While not a game changer, inFamous second son in a fantastic game. It's like an X-men game without being a Marvel product. An entertaining story with some great gameplay but some will find the missions repetitive. I put off buying this for a while, it really didn't attract me but after putting some time in with inFamous first light after getting it free on ps plus I was hooked. Highly recommend
  9. 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
  10. 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!
  11. Murredly
    Aug 26, 2014
    8
    This is an excellent game in terms of graphics and story. There is plenty of side missions to be done, thought they can become tedious, and the paper trail promotion added some free ingame content that I didn't really expect.

    The acting is a bit corny and there is some inconsistencies in the characters but overall it doesn't take away from the story. The main story can be completed in    This is an excellent game in terms of graphics and story. There is plenty of side missions to be done, thought they can become tedious, and the paper trail promotion added some free ingame content that I didn't really expect.

    The acting is a bit corny and there is some inconsistencies in the characters but overall it doesn't take away from the story. The main story can be completed in under 10 hours and the "hard" level isn't really overly hard, but expect a cheap death or two when you are swarmed.

    Trophies are fun to achieve but the overall meta is pretty simple.

    Definitely recommend this game for anyone looking for a few weeks to a month of game play - can do at least two play throughs to see the story from both good and evil side - especially if the price drops.

    I do expect this game to be the first triple A game to be released via PSN but not for atleast a year.    … Expand
  12. 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!
  13. Matodox
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    InFamous: Second Son is a great game. There's a good selection of powers to use and upgrade, and exploring the city never feels tiring at all because you can do it both parkour style and use your newfound powers to get about more quickly and easily. Helping, or killing citizens, be good or be bad, that's what i love about the InFamous games, and this one takes it up the next level. TheInFamous: Second Son is a great game. There's a good selection of powers to use and upgrade, and exploring the city never feels tiring at all because you can do it both parkour style and use your newfound powers to get about more quickly and easily. Helping, or killing citizens, be good or be bad, that's what i love about the InFamous games, and this one takes it up the next level. The story's pretty decent, nothing special by any means. What i love second most about this game is the character portraits. Delsin Rowe is 10 times more likable than Cole ever was in the previous games. He's funny, and absolutely LOVES having superpowers and that's what's so cool about him, and i don't blame him when playing the game. All of the characters from his brother Reggie and the three conduits: Hank, Fetch and Eugene. You genuinely care for them, because they're so round and unique. Even Augustine the main villain, is one my favorite video game villains of all time. There's just something about her, that makes you feel she could really be some government evil military super **** like in the movies. The voice acting and her appearance all the way from her face and hair to the trench coat and boots, she's really believable and i think SuckerPunch really made an effort with her and all of the characters not to make them forgettable like most others from the previous titles. The boss battles are also super cool, especially the last one is epic. The only downside to this game is how short it is. You're definitely gonna see the end credits roll sooner than you'd like. There's not much to do outside of the main story either. There's only five side quests in total in each of the districts and that includes the district showdowns. There are a lot of drones and people to interact with to get your karma meter filling but it's too easy and too soon you've unlocked all of your powers and districts. Even if you play the game twice as both evil and good, it's just not enough to justify the length. I really hope that Delsin Rowe will return in the sequel, i really dig him. And it would just feel too boring and degrading to just have only one superpower again when you can have four in this one. Also in the next one, there's got to be more to do both the main missions and the side ones and more to do in the world and it should be a larger map.… Expand
  14. WhiteTieReview
    Aug 8, 2014
    8
    Second Son is the third game in the Infamous series from developer Sucker Punch. Second Son is set in the same universe as the first two games but there is a new main character so it is unnecessary for players to know what transpired in the first two installments. The story revolves around Delsin Rowe and his battle against the Department of Unified Protection. Along the way Delsin gainsSecond Son is the third game in the Infamous series from developer Sucker Punch. Second Son is set in the same universe as the first two games but there is a new main character so it is unnecessary for players to know what transpired in the first two installments. The story revolves around Delsin Rowe and his battle against the Department of Unified Protection. Along the way Delsin gains various powers that are as enjoyable to watch as they are to use. The Karma system plays an important part in deciding what kind of play through is achieved. The choices between good and evil are left to the player and its effects will radiate through the story and the powers that can be obtained. Seattle is an absolutely gorgeous open world setting and while it lacks the abundance of large buildings that the previous games had being able to climb up the iconic Space Needle more than makes up for it. The controls feel fast and fluid with some clever uses of the new touch pad on the PlayStation 4 controller. A comprehensive power tree and added difficulty levels will keep the most dedicated players glued to their seats for hours. Overall Infamous Second Son is a very strong addition to the series and a must own for PlayStation 4 owners who want to show off what their new piece of hardware can do.… Expand
  15. chesaro
    Mar 27, 2018
    8
    I just played fully the first one, but this one plays almost the same, it even has similar bugs (when landing on small surfaces sometimes it just breaks), so i think the studio ported the engine for improved graphics, and made a really similar game as the first infamous, it is not a bad game at all, but they should have worked on more things beside new powers that don't change the way youI just played fully the first one, but this one plays almost the same, it even has similar bugs (when landing on small surfaces sometimes it just breaks), so i think the studio ported the engine for improved graphics, and made a really similar game as the first infamous, it is not a bad game at all, but they should have worked on more things beside new powers that don't change the way you play (the different sets of skill do similar things like climb the buildings but on different ways), right now i think its cheap so there is a plus (got it at around 12 dollars brand new).… Expand
  16. Artur95
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    First time playing inFamous. It is a good game. Great graphics, music, gameplay with creative powers and an "ok" story. Story is not bad, it's average, but it missed some of emotions with the characters, more expressions by taking advantages with the facial graphics. After finishing the story mode there is not much to do on free roaming unless you didn't recollected everything during storyFirst time playing inFamous. It is a good game. Great graphics, music, gameplay with creative powers and an "ok" story. Story is not bad, it's average, but it missed some of emotions with the characters, more expressions by taking advantages with the facial graphics. After finishing the story mode there is not much to do on free roaming unless you didn't recollected everything during story mode, but anyways it will be the same stuff over and over… Expand
  17. bigboss1964
    Dec 21, 2015
    8
    inFamous: Second Son

    Game-play: I liked the game-play is fast and it feels powerful and with the combination of 4 different powers you are more powerful than ever although I have to say I miss the electric powers from the previous games. Story: This is the week point of the game with some very boring characters and cliche story line but still the story is just enough to make you play    inFamous: Second Son

    Game-play: I liked the game-play is fast and it feels powerful and with the combination of 4 different powers you are more powerful than ever although I have to say I miss the electric powers from the previous games.

    Story: This is the week point of the game with some very boring characters and cliche story line but still the story is just enough to make you play the game to the end.The story will take you about 10 to 11 hours to complete.

    Graphics: This game is very beautiful amazing graphics really.

    Notes: Although I did not like the main character this game is great and it worth the full price one of the best ps4 titles this year.    … Expand
  18. BentleyTurtle
    Aug 31, 2014
    8
    This game was super fun. The graphics was superb. The story was kind of thin, but it's not bad at all. The main character is cool. The game was kind of short, and I had already won it two times, one on normal and one on hard difficulty, and got the platinum trophy in the first weekend. After I got the platinum trophy, the game wasn't that fun anymore. But it was a fantastic fun experience.
  19. loganwilcox
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    Very good game and I for someone who hadn't play the other infamous games this was something new to me. I really liked the story and I liked how they actually made a non white male in his 30's as the main protagonist which is really nice. The only thing I really didn't like was how repetitive it can take back Seattle and the game seemed a little to short but other than that I though it wasVery good game and I for someone who hadn't play the other infamous games this was something new to me. I really liked the story and I liked how they actually made a non white male in his 30's as the main protagonist which is really nice. The only thing I really didn't like was how repetitive it can take back Seattle and the game seemed a little to short but other than that I though it was a very good game and I recommend this game to anyone who owns a PS4… Expand
  20. jelikey
    Oct 7, 2017
    8
    This is a good game that is nowhere near original in what it does. It's probably the best game on the system but it's not good enough to sell the system outright. There's alot to love here with the lovely graphics and the wonderful acting done by guys like Troy Baker, who does a stellar job as the main character Delsin Rowe. However this game just really suffers from the "same old, same
  21. ShortReviews
    Oct 1, 2014
    8
    Beyond the visual experience, Infamous Second Son, offers interesting and likable characters that makes for an enjoyable gaming experience. Sucker Punch also did a great job at building up a Villain. After completing 2 playthroughs the game may become boring and repetitive. Worth a buy.
  22. DrZomboid
    Oct 22, 2014
    8
    Graphics are amazing and its open world, wow.
    New powers are bingo, story is bad and the fight is kinda boring.
    Much better than Infamous 2 but I would like to be able to drive a car and swim
  23. Jollukka1
    Mar 14, 2015
    8
    Story is pretty good, and present different perspectives (Bad/Good). Combat is fun and powers feels amazing. Game is short (if you play once), but i enjoy every second of it.
  24. Tharduz
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    This is a really fun game, the gameplay is really entertaining and agile, this is a game that is also replayable and the graphics are amazing. nice game overall
  25. MiseryBY
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    Начать лучше с того, что я никогда не являлся поклонником, ценителем да и вообще человеком, который бы прошел какую-нибудь часть из серии inFamous. Я играл в демоверсии на прошлом поколении, и игре никогда не удалось зацепить меня просто ничем. Когда я решился таки пройти Второго Сына на новом поколении, я изначально был настроен довольно скептически к игре. Ну а что? Очередной инфеймос,Начать лучше с того, что я никогда не являлся поклонником, ценителем да и вообще человеком, который бы прошел какую-нибудь часть из серии inFamous. Я играл в демоверсии на прошлом поколении, и игре никогда не удалось зацепить меня просто ничем. Когда я решился таки пройти Второго Сына на новом поколении, я изначально был настроен довольно скептически к игре. Ну а что? Очередной инфеймос, только некстгеновый. Ох как же я был не прав, и я рад, что решился проверить себя на эту неправоту. Во-первых, открытый мир в игре сделан конечно не идеально, но очень хорошо. Бегать/прыгать и летать по нему действительно приносит эстетическое удовольствие. Этакая смесь ГТА, Прототипа, прошлых инфеймосов и чего-то ещё, что вместе сделало город отличным. Во-вторых, это главный герой. Как же я устал от образов "лысых" рэмбо в каждой игре. Огромных, с большими мускулами, этакие копирки с разными причёсками во всех играх. Делсин Роу - это абсолютно первый главный герой в играх такого жанра, который стал мне действительно симпатичен. Это на самом деле молодой парень, я верю разработчикам, что он действительно человек, который удивлён тому, что он умеет! Ну, и наконец в-третьих, концовка этой игры полностью порубила меня на части в хорошем смысле этого слова. Я понял, на что повлиял мой выбор "быть героем" и что было бы если бы я выбрал быть "козлом". Я понял замысел разработчиков, и когда пошли "титры" под кавер на песню Нирваны я сидел минут 2-3 просто без движений. Итог: лучшая из всех Инфеймосов однозначно, одна из лучших игр с открытым миром, замечательная концовка. Из минусов отмечу отсутствие желания играть во "фри-роам", ну логический конец игре есть, хватит уже. И минусом для меня явилось то, что в некоторые моменты игры, в некоторых главах, я ненадолго дропал игру, итого у игры есть небольшие проблемы с удержанием аудитории в напряжении. Отличный экшен, не проходите мимо. Оценка 8 из 10.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. metamegaman
    Nov 8, 2014
    8
    a solid good game. very fun and definitely worth the price. great parkour mechanics and diverse powers throught the story make this game really fun. especially when me and a mate play through the campaign together with pizza
  28. LooTheLou
    Nov 3, 2014
    8
    The gameplay in this game is one of a kind, the story is pretty good, characters feel alive, the graphics are outstanding. The combat never gets boring, AI is pretty good, and the karma mechanic is cool. If you own a PS4, get this game.
  29. ZackTheGamer
    Nov 16, 2014
    8
    This is the game I bought my PS4 for and I was not disappointed. The story is great, the graphics are very impressive, 1080p and a steady 60 frames per second. There were a couple things I did find disappointing though. Compared to Infamous 1 and 2 there are not as many powers at your disposal, only 3 different powers throughout the whole game. Also the game is incredibly short, easilyThis is the game I bought my PS4 for and I was not disappointed. The story is great, the graphics are very impressive, 1080p and a steady 60 frames per second. There were a couple things I did find disappointing though. Compared to Infamous 1 and 2 there are not as many powers at your disposal, only 3 different powers throughout the whole game. Also the game is incredibly short, easily beatable in a day if you play for long periods of time. Overall a good game, but not the best game I have ever played.… Expand
  30. kateuptonlover
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    This inFamous game shows off the pro's and the con's of all video games. It wasn't as good as I expected it to be but still held on the the fun ride that the earlier games started.
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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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