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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  1. 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
  2. Razv
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    It is by far the best game I've ever played.

    The graphics are incredible. I could just walk around the city for hours without even trying my powers, just too look around at the beautiful views. The gameplay is flawless and complex. Your powers are not only incredibly well designed and a pleasure too look at, they're also very diverse and great to use. They feel natural and    It is by far the best game I've ever played.

    The graphics are incredible. I could just walk around the city for hours without even trying my powers, just too look around at the beautiful views.

    The gameplay is flawless and complex. Your powers are not only incredibly well designed and a pleasure too look at, they're also very diverse and great to use. They feel natural and interesting. The game has numerous activities aside from the main story which are very fun to do. I usually only went to main-story missions after hours of side-quests.Fun!

    The story is captivating and interesting as well. Following a very dinamic and funny character, the story is easily the best in the franchise if you ask me.

    The main story playthrough is not that long, but it might as well count as half of the game, since it should be done in two playthroughs (good and evil). Because you mainly have different powers, activities, missions, etc, so the second time around it will probably be just as fun.

    It's a great game from all aspects and I want to thank and congratulate Sucker Punch and Sony for what they've achieved. Amazing!    … Expand
  3. tigerfan814
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    To me, this and Titanfall have finally kicked next gen off. Is this game perfect? Of course not. Dev's are still fine tuning this engine. And will be for some time. But right here, right now....this game is as spectacular as they get. Silky smooth controls, a solid story and the ability to feel like a god. This game nails all 3. And this game has spades in the style department. If you'reTo me, this and Titanfall have finally kicked next gen off. Is this game perfect? Of course not. Dev's are still fine tuning this engine. And will be for some time. But right here, right now....this game is as spectacular as they get. Silky smooth controls, a solid story and the ability to feel like a god. This game nails all 3. And this game has spades in the style department. If you're not sold by the buzz, give it a rent. I promise you won't regret it.… Expand
  4. SAVAGEHENRY
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    Mother of god. Well, it's good to see that nimrods have not irreparably damaged the score on Second Son. But it is a shame that when a game this good exists it does not get given due praise for it's accomplishments. I will give this my best QUICK review. Story - damn good - but I could have gone for more integration of core character motivations. Such as: the most beautiful Fetch; why notMother of god. Well, it's good to see that nimrods have not irreparably damaged the score on Second Son. But it is a shame that when a game this good exists it does not get given due praise for it's accomplishments. I will give this my best QUICK review. Story - damn good - but I could have gone for more integration of core character motivations. Such as: the most beautiful Fetch; why not have a date mission or something to explore the depth of her more. She could have been fleshed out significantly. Eugene as well I feel could have played a much bigger character centric role but I am thankful for the depth of his integration as it stands (super bad ass)... I will say the powers are the best I have ever seen instituted in a video game. There is simply nothing like this game out there, and I love that Sucker-punch has invested so heavily in this franchise. Delsin is a fun protagonist, and I enjoy his banter but I wish they would have recorded more one liners so things would have been mixed up a bit. SPRAY-PAINT - Very fun indeed in this game with the stencils and controller integration (you can see the paint actually drying slightly while you are spraying in the right light!). That brings me to the visual polish, and well holy hell, is it the best looking thing I have ever seen. That's it. damn fine work. Could have been a little longer. Great variety, and extremely polished ass-kicking ride.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. Renights
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic. Voice acting, story, character development, visuals, performance stability, controls, soundtrack, all of those are great in this one. It is loaded with fantastic art and entertainment value.

    Simply put, it´s one of the best super-hero (or super-villain, according to your choice) games ever made. I guess Sony and Sucker Punch chose to invest their time, money    This game is fantastic. Voice acting, story, character development, visuals, performance stability, controls, soundtrack, all of those are great in this one. It is loaded with fantastic art and entertainment value.

    Simply put, it´s one of the best super-hero (or super-villain, according to your choice) games ever made.

    I guess Sony and Sucker Punch chose to invest their time, money and effort on the game itself, instead of doing it on the marketing side. It´s the only reasonable explanation for the HUGE gap between reviewers and gamers opinions on this new fantastic Infamous game.    … Expand
  7. docemorte
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    Infamous Second Son is a Epic game, amazing graphics, great story telling, excellent facial animation.
    I'm loving this great experience...
    I I think the reason that this people are giving bad grades its because they didn't have play the game and i think that it´s time to take messieurs against it.
    Make it that only people with achievements/Trophies can give a score
  8. JoseTadeuChagas
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    Infamous second son is a masterpiece, the environment is great, physics and illumination is great, history is good, it lacks in enemy variety but everything ele is amazing. 100% recommended.
  9. 2shoog
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    I've seen some 0's because they didn't like the game...since when is that right? That game deserves a 5 or 6 at WORST...but a ZERO? That' just pathetic. SO, I've never even SEEN the game-play but am looking forward to playing it when the price drops some. Therefore I am giving it a TEN, a big ol' 10/10. That makes about as much sense but it will even out.
  10. iliveagain
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    I enjoyed a lot playing first two inFamous games and so far I like inFamous Second Son. Like no other game it creates a unique feel of being a superhero.
  11. Morphine_OD
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    Good old Infamous, improved everywhere you look. The story is kinda plain, but the dialogue keeps it interesting. Graphics are top notch and the best I've ever seen.
  12. phishhippy
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    Finally a true next gen gaming experience. The graphics are beautiful and the frame rate is silky smooth. I even enjoyed the use of the dualshock4 motion control and touchpad uses. This game is full of side missions and fun stuff to keep you busy. I really enjoyed the story and thought it was a nice parallel of our times. Alot of the bad professional reviews claim that they wantedFinally a true next gen gaming experience. The graphics are beautiful and the frame rate is silky smooth. I even enjoyed the use of the dualshock4 motion control and touchpad uses. This game is full of side missions and fun stuff to keep you busy. I really enjoyed the story and thought it was a nice parallel of our times. Alot of the bad professional reviews claim that they wanted more in next gen than graphics and stuff but no of them give explanations of what more they were looking for?

    Easily the funnest and best looking game on PS4 right now. It got me excited again for the future of next gen. Seattle is amazingly realized and every little inch of the city has fun sights to see. Do yourself a favor and pick it up, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  13. Pherball66
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    I have never got to play one of the Infamous games. I sold my PS3 (even though I got a free download of Infamous, the first one when Sony got hacked). I am hooked!!!!! I love this game and cannot wait to finish it play the evil way.
  14. 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!
  15. gmagno
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    The game is a gem no doubt about it. Just when you see something you dont lke or get tired of the game addresses it right away. Slow climbing? here you go have some vents. Tired of dispersing baddies? heres a brand new arsenal of powers. Not to mention the awesome voice acting Troy Baker gives which is A+
  16. random_hero
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    Let my start by saying that I did not play Infamous and although I started Infamous 2, I never did finish it. My background knowledge of the game setting therefor wasn't fantastic, but to be honest I didn't find that you needed to play the first 2 games to be able to hop right into I:SS and enjoy it.

    I:SS has been my most anticipated title for this generation so far, so I have tried to    Let my start by saying that I did not play Infamous and although I started Infamous 2, I never did finish it. My background knowledge of the game setting therefor wasn't fantastic, but to be honest I didn't find that you needed to play the first 2 games to be able to hop right into I:SS and enjoy it.

    I:SS has been my most anticipated title for this generation so far, so I have tried to watch as little coverage as possible, and that really helped me enjoy the game more. I was familiar with what the first 2 powers were from seeing videos, but had no idea what the 3rd power was going to be. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out.

    From a graphical standpoint this game easily outshines any other current generation game, PS4 or Xbone. The models themselves are fantastic. The reflections in the water from buildings, lights, etc. are beautiful. The framerate only dropped enough to be noticeable when pulling of the 3rd power sets ultimate move a couple different times, but not every time.

    From a gameplay standpoint it's great. The way Delsin interacts with the environment, uses his abilities and upgrades his abilities all feel right. The AI is more intelligent than your typical AI. If you walk by a DUP squad and act normal, nothing happens, but if you use any of your powers they immediately get on the offensive, which makes sense.

    Story-wise it was fairly good. Not the best, but up there. There were a few emotional spots that made me feel something at least, which most games fail at.

    If you have a PS4 and don't have this title yet, get your @$$ to the store and buy it!!!

    Graphics: 10

    Gameplay: 10

    Story: 8

    Overall: 10    … Expand
  17. rahzel
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    If you're a fan of Infamous, this game will not disappoint. Story and gameplay wise, it is the best in the series in my opinion. They've upped the quality of the voice acting, story telling and presentation.

    Graphically, this game is a show piece for the PS4. It is undoubtedly the best looking console game I've seen, and it's open world! Considering they achieved this within months    If you're a fan of Infamous, this game will not disappoint. Story and gameplay wise, it is the best in the series in my opinion. They've upped the quality of the voice acting, story telling and presentation.

    Graphically, this game is a show piece for the PS4. It is undoubtedly the best looking console game I've seen, and it's open world! Considering they achieved this within months of the PS4's launch, the PS4's future is bright.

    Playing the other Infamous titles isn't necessary, so I highly recommend this for everyone. But do play the other Infamous games if you enjoyed this.    … Expand
  18. imt558
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    What a great game. Graphics for an open world game is outstanding. Crystal clear image @1080p. Best looking game on next-gen consoles for sure. And gameplay is great.
  19. Kimomarudotcom
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    * Numerical scores are too subjective for practical use. I grade a score either 10 (Buy This Game), or 0 (Avoid This Game).

    Buy Infamous: Second Son (ISS) if you like the games like Assassin's Creed and Darksiders. ISS borrows, smartly, from other successful games. If you enjoyed collecting items and completing missions off of the in-game map in Assassin's Creed (and I do), you    * Numerical scores are too subjective for practical use. I grade a score either 10 (Buy This Game), or 0 (Avoid This Game).

    Buy Infamous: Second Son (ISS) if you like the games like Assassin's Creed and Darksiders.

    ISS borrows, smartly, from other successful games. If you enjoyed collecting items and completing missions off of the in-game map in Assassin's Creed (and I do), you will find more of it here in ISS. If you liked upgrading skills and searching for new ones, that's here too. Snappy control and marvelous graphics come together to give the player with these preferences lots to do.

    I should also mention that the characters are very likeable, which surprises me a little. They seem a little more human than in any game I've played (probably due in part to the exceptional facial capture technology and excellent acting).

    Also, the games looks absolutely outstanding.

    Some reviewers have mentioned that the gameplay is repetitve after a while. They must be playing a different game because I've not seen this at all. In fact, I'm not sure what they're referring to exactly.    … Expand
  20. LetoAtreides82
    Apr 1, 2014
    10
    This was my first inFamous game and I'm glad I bought it. The graphics and the performance are incredible. While the story isn't its strong point the voice acting was top notch, and the facial emotions shown where among the best I've ever seen in a video game.

    The city that you can freely roam feels quite alive although I would have liked it even more if it had suburbs. Cars and    This was my first inFamous game and I'm glad I bought it. The graphics and the performance are incredible. While the story isn't its strong point the voice acting was top notch, and the facial emotions shown where among the best I've ever seen in a video game.

    The city that you can freely roam feels quite alive although I would have liked it even more if it had suburbs. Cars and people fill the city quite well but could be better, I haven't seen ambulances or fire trucks. City size is quite large, definitely much larger than the city in Arkham City. And roaming it with your powers is amazing, the framerate feels so smooth.

    I got the platinum for this game and enjoyed it a lot and will be coming back for dlc and i'm sure i'll be replaying it just for fun from time to time. I give it 9.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  21. Leemo19
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    Infamous Second Son is one of the best games on ps4 and really is a must have for ps4 owners.
    It probably the best looking game on the next gen consoles probably better than KZSF is. Everything is detail very well from buildings, to the cars, people etc it's looks fantastic. When you get into Seattle just climb a building and just look at the scenery it's amazing to look at.
    I don't    Infamous Second Son is one of the best games on ps4 and really is a must have for ps4 owners.
    It probably the best looking game on the next gen consoles probably better than KZSF is. Everything is detail very well from buildings, to the cars, people etc it's looks fantastic. When you get into Seattle just climb a building and just look at the scenery it's amazing to look at.
    I don't think Ive seen a game yet on next gen consoles that has this much fluidity when moving to the combat. It never stutters even when your taking on tons of people and destroying things at the same time it's consistently smooth through out. The powers are great only three of them were interesting and awesome to use. The obvious power your get at the end doesn't really compare to the other three IMO. AI is good and smart when it wants to be. Not saying the AI is bad but at times your notice the AI just sitting around trying to find you and you be somewhat close to them.
    Its a good story, but not everyone will like it. It has its moments where it got interesting other times not so much. If your not trying to get all the extra stuff and want to get through the story you could beat it in about 10 to 12hours which isn't bad but could of been longer. Voice acting I will say is great and Troy Baker did a great job with his Delsin Rowe character.
    There's enough replay value to keep on playing, but not as much as I would of liked it to be. If your like me trying to 100% on your first play-through with collectibles, side missions, and clearing each part of the map the replay value will start to shrink unless you sign up for the paper-trail which can give you more replay value. Overall this game is worth the purchase and you won't be disappointed with it.    … Expand
  22. AnonXD
    Apr 9, 2014
    10
    This is my first foray into the infamous series, and after playing second son to completion, I wish I could have been with the series from the start. The gameplay, story, and visuals are all stunning. If I had to list a con, it's that it wasn't a little longer.
  23. 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.
  24. Nataraja
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    General Overview: inFamous Second Son is a semi-open world super hero game that is beautifully rendered with incredible depth of field, a serviceable soundtrack, great sound, decent AI and great game play. Its not a hard game other than a few places (He Who Dwells is NOT my favorite part) and is pretty forgiving on normal difficulty. The dialogue is well written, the story is well done andGeneral Overview: inFamous Second Son is a semi-open world super hero game that is beautifully rendered with incredible depth of field, a serviceable soundtrack, great sound, decent AI and great game play. Its not a hard game other than a few places (He Who Dwells is NOT my favorite part) and is pretty forgiving on normal difficulty. The dialogue is well written, the story is well done and very well voice acted and the motion capture is just fantastic. This is easily one of the best launch titles for either the PS4 or the XBO and if you enjoy open world action and being a hero, this is a game you should not miss! The game gets dinged for the supposed "morale choice" system as it is not a choice beyond the first one - once you have made that choice your ultimate power is driven by sticking to that initial decision. There is no substantial consequence to your decisions either so the entire idea is mostly an after thought. ALSO NOTE: The Paper Trail FREE DLC is so very, very well done. With that addition this has to be a 9.5 - for metacritic I am revising this to a 10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Crafting: N/A

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

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

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

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

    Multiplayer: N/A    … Expand
  25. pick-a-name
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    Infamous: Second Son is every bit as mind-blowing as when I booted up Uncharted 2 for the first time on PS3. Immediately you start the game and are just in awe of how much detail was put into it. The water actually looks like water, the faces look every bit as impressive as Killzone Shadow Fall's (minus the horrible audio-lip sync issues that KZ:SF had) and good god...when you arrive atInfamous: Second Son is every bit as mind-blowing as when I booted up Uncharted 2 for the first time on PS3. Immediately you start the game and are just in awe of how much detail was put into it. The water actually looks like water, the faces look every bit as impressive as Killzone Shadow Fall's (minus the horrible audio-lip sync issues that KZ:SF had) and good god...when you arrive at the destination you spend most of the game in (Hint: It's a Washington State city...)...don't even get me started on how cleverly the environmental elements are place and work with you. The particle effects...beautiful.

    My ONLY complaint with the game: 3 separate occasions in the entire game (not too shabby) I watched civilians walk into walls and momentarily glitch. This type of thing takes away from the immersion, BUT it's not enough to take away from the game as a whole.

    Delsin, unlike Cole, has a fantastic personality and sense of humor. While I appreciated Cole and had respect for the character, video games are about escape into the world the character are in. I'd compare the personalities of Cole and Delsin to that of Batman and Iron Man, respectively. Sure, I could be a hard-ass with the occasional one-liner...or I could have some fun being the immature brat with superpowers. Both have their place in video games and media in general, but I enjoyed how Delsin takes the situation he's in seriously while not taking HIMSELF too seriously.

    I don't know how exactly to explain it...but this game feels...well, FUN. It's fun in a way many games aren't able to be. It creates scenarios where you can say "wait...I can climb up THAT?" or "Ha, I didn't know I could use that as an energy source!" or "Wow, I wasn't expecting that to happen!" In the same way some of the greatest games of the all time have done, Infamous Second Son challenges players to actually have fun at the same time as playing through the story. You're not saying "ugh, if I could just get past this one part...". You're saying "I liked the way that felt!".

    Second Son is a harmonious melding of an intriguing story (especially when you take it to it's fullest potential with "Infamous Paper Trail") and entertaining gameplay. Maybe the plot isn't a highly cerebral one as is that of "Bioshock Infinite", but it doesn't have to be. It's a perfect balance that makes the world and it's characters come to life.    … Expand
  26. Dog4life
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    First off : welcome nextgen graphics ! The lighting and particle effects are simply stunning, and very realistic facial animations.
    Oh my dear, Seattle at night with heavy rain.... looks amazing. The beauty stay in the detail !
    The controls feel perfect and its super easy navigate the big city with your superpowers. Its a pretty lengthy game collecting all orbs and both evil and good    First off : welcome nextgen graphics ! The lighting and particle effects are simply stunning, and very realistic facial animations.
    Oh my dear, Seattle at night with heavy rain.... looks amazing. The beauty stay in the detail !
    The controls feel perfect and its super easy navigate the big city with your superpowers.
    Its a pretty lengthy game collecting all orbs and both evil and good path.

    And well , its damn fun . Buy it. Finally pushing the ps4.    … Expand
  27. Squeezit
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    Lately I've rarely been satisfied with the purchase of any games lately. I'm pretty satisfied with my purchase of Infamous 3.
    It's a pretty fantastic game.
  28. LegionMatt
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    It started off a little slow, but that didn't last long. Once it got going, it's not stop fun! Beautiful graphics, fast game play, fluid movements and attacks. As you gain powers it gets better and better! I enjoyed the first infamous game, the second one not as much, this one by far the best! Great overall production and fantastic game! Most fun I think I've ever had playing a game!
  29. blueyes25
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    This game is just BRILIANT!
    It´s clearly an Infamous game but it´s so much better than the previous ones
    AWESOME graphics,great gameplay,funny-cool lead protagonist...what more can we ask for?
  30. HENRYCAM
    Apr 3, 2014
    10
    The best of the new next-gen games.

    The graphics is simply outstanding. with smooth action, intelligent AI, well written story and script, decent choices to make, beautiful graphics, vibrant city. Each infamous seems to improve on the last. Well worth the money
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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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