inFamous: Second Son

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

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  1. inFAMOUSgaming
    Jan 21, 2016
    6
    As you can probably tell I am an inFAMOUS fan. Infamous 2 is in my top 3 favorite games ever, and one of the reasons I remain a gamer. This game took a sh*t on my high expectations for this franchise. It's not terrible for a game, but for the franchise
  2. jmart0031
    Jan 30, 2016
    1
    A measly 17 main story missions takes less then 10 hours to 100% game. Only decent things in this over rated games is the graphics and how you can travel about Seattle. Only 3 or 4 more moral decisions to make that change your under developed leveling up system. First product I ever returned because of how unsatisfied I was. Side missions are soo very repetitive, simple, and boring. EvenA measly 17 main story missions takes less then 10 hours to 100% game. Only decent things in this over rated games is the graphics and how you can travel about Seattle. Only 3 or 4 more moral decisions to make that change your under developed leveling up system. First product I ever returned because of how unsatisfied I was. Side missions are soo very repetitive, simple, and boring. Even though is it rated around 80 and most say it is the best ps4 under rated game that is why i purchased it but it is awful and 80 is way way way too generous. Flat out a completed disappointment… Expand
  3. GoddessLuna
    Sep 29, 2016
    9
    This is a great open-world exploration type game with a super-power type twist that makes it different from other parkour/roof climbing exploration games like Assasin's Creed, Far Cry or Dying Light. If you haven't played any other inFAMOUS games already, then this one is a great introduction to the genre and concept. I wasn't familiar with the series prior to this game and I found it veryThis is a great open-world exploration type game with a super-power type twist that makes it different from other parkour/roof climbing exploration games like Assasin's Creed, Far Cry or Dying Light. If you haven't played any other inFAMOUS games already, then this one is a great introduction to the genre and concept. I wasn't familiar with the series prior to this game and I found it very easy to understand and get into.

    The game is extremely fun, and the combat mechanics are interesting and different from most games-- there isn't a lot of melee fighting and most skills are at range. The way the abilities are managed is fantastic, and exploring your new skills and receiving them is ridiculously addicting. Using them is pretty amazing too-- they feel intuitive and natural, even though it takes some getting used to.

    The story is not the strongest, and the over-used Troy Baker is voicing yet another lead, but it is heartfelt and interesting and I can't really fault it. It is solid. The characters are likeable, even the lead, who can be annoying at times. The graphics are beautiful, with Seattle coming across even better than it really does. The content isn't huge, it will keep you immersed for a good week most probably (if you do side quests and such) but you could probably rush it in a few days.

    I really enjoyed this game, and I missed leaving the inFAMOUS world when I was done. I wish they'd release some DLC or another stand-alone pack (there is one, but it somehow was less fun for me), perhaps from the point of view of another character, or even if the main from this game came back, that'd be awesome.    … Expand
  4. noaccentallowed
    Jan 4, 2017
    6
    Super heroes naturally lend themselves to video games, with their extraordinary plights and powers. This is likely why Infamous: Second Son succeeds at being a fundamentally enjoyable experience. Yet, it is worth wondering how much more interesting Second Son could have been if the developer had taken more creative risks. Beyond some stellar acting and visual niceties, there isn’t much toSuper heroes naturally lend themselves to video games, with their extraordinary plights and powers. This is likely why Infamous: Second Son succeeds at being a fundamentally enjoyable experience. Yet, it is worth wondering how much more interesting Second Son could have been if the developer had taken more creative risks. Beyond some stellar acting and visual niceties, there isn’t much to appreciate. The formula is heavily iterated upon, but still feels middling when compared to competing products.

    A core issue is the loosely structured and insubstantial narrative. Second Son is engaging in moment-to-moment plot events, but lacks overall cohesion. The story could be drastically reordered or slimmed down without consequence. If not for outstanding performances by Troy Baker (Delson), Travis Willingham (Reggie) and Christine Dunford (Augustine), Second Son would be a literal collection of self-contained circumstances without an anchor. Even the moral alignment system (which is typically a highlight of the franchise) is plagued by these issues. None of the ethical decisions players make follow a linear progression, resulting in a forced and undeveloped selection of endings. This is particularly upsetting because previous Infamous titles have significantly offset their own problems with memorable finales.

    Some of these recurring gaffes carry over into Second Son, most notably the repetitive gameplay. Despite featuring polished traversal mechanics and an enormous play space, there is alarmingly little to do. Opportunities to fight enemies or perform heroic deeds appear constantly, but can usually be resolved in seconds. The sole alternative to this mindless scavenger hunt is a sparse quantity of story missions. While these missions are cleverly constructed and take full advantage of Second Son’s foundational strengths, their inherent creativity emphasize the unhealthy ratio of necessary to unnecessary content. It raises the question of whether or not Second Son was unduly rushed to arrive within the Playstation 4 launch window.

    Though if the game was rushed, plenty of resources were still allocated to refining the visuals.The graphical composition of Second Son is easily its most consistent and carefully crafted element. Artistically, it leverages the serene lighting and color palette of the Pacific Northwest to generate a wonderfully unique atmosphere. Combined with impeccable motion captured animations and sharp textures, Second Son is dazzling in motion. Its lone visual caveat is somewhat unstable performance. Even on the beefier Playstation 4 Pro hardware, Second Son cannot run at a locked framerate. Dropped frames mostly result in inconsequential stuttering, but also occasionally slow intense action to a crawl. Had these densely packed areas been further optimized, Second Son would be a definitive technological showcase for the Playstation 4.

    Additional development time could have made Second Son an overall consummate title for the console. Producing more diverse mechanics for the gameplay loop would have substantially benefitted the entertainment factor of Second Son, and allowing the writers more leeway to sculpt a traditional narrative would have mitigated how arbitrary the game feels. Another marked improvement would have been for the engine programmers to establish a 60 frames per second lock, given the focus on precise world navigation and combat. Otherwise, what remains is an arguably standard superhero escapade.    … Expand
  5. George_PAOK
    Oct 19, 2018
    2
    I played it for 30 minutes and then I deleted it.So boring. I heard that now with the release on PS4 is better and I wonder how bad game it was without the improvements?
    Anyway for the records the game came to my library because i am a psn plus member and it was a free game. Lucky me, i did not pay it.
  6. ZeDorguinha
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    Este jogo é uma verdadeira obra prima que a Sony nos entregou. Possui os melhores gráficos já visto no universo gamer, fora que a série Infamous redefiniu o genero open world, deixando franquias como GTA e RDR no chinelo, tanto que GTA usou e abusou de várias ideias de Infamous;

    Se pudesse daria 11 de user score para o jogo, pois o mesmo é supremo, desde as particulas, até os poderes    Este jogo é uma verdadeira obra prima que a Sony nos entregou. Possui os melhores gráficos já visto no universo gamer, fora que a série Infamous redefiniu o genero open world, deixando franquias como GTA e RDR no chinelo, tanto que GTA usou e abusou de várias ideias de Infamous;

    Se pudesse daria 11 de user score para o jogo, pois o mesmo é supremo, desde as particulas, até os poderes que inovaram como nunca antes visto.

    Se você tem um ps4, compre esse jogo que com certeza, no final do ano, concorrerá a GOTY em diversas categorias.

    Este é mais um jogo que apenas a Sony exibe seu selo de qualidade.    … Expand
  7. DdoxBR
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    Great game! Enjoyably gameplay, mechanics, graphics, sounds, music...Well worth the money. Love the powers, the details, such a very well made game. Thank you Sucker Punch! Please keep it coming. Guys GET THIS GAME NOW!
  8. 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
  9. vZeqk
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    Quality. Gorgous graphics. Solid Gameplay. Amazing special effects. A character you can really relate to. Countless hours of gameplay. What, more can i say 10/10
  10. 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
  11. mynameisnathan
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    Incredible game!!!! just amazing all the way through you are free to explore just like the previous Infamous games and this one has the same feel but raises the bar with different powers you can take control of!! Just try it and you'll see how great it is don't listen to any hate.
  12. 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
  13. Mad-Pharm
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    The best looking game on all platforms, including PC. The Smoke and Neon abilities feel natural and give you a real sense of power.

    The story might not be as elaborate as some of the overly scripted games of today, however, this doesn't take anything away from the game due to its great gameplay.
  14. MKSauceLOL
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    One of the Best PS4 Titles so far
    Pros:
    BEAUTIFUL Graphics
    Smart A.I.
    Fun side missions
    Great Gameplay
    Buttery Smooth Framerate
    Controls are Great
    Extremely Fun
    Cons:
    It's not on PC :(
    The main character is not as likeable as the other protagonists in the series
    Recommendation: Everyone that has or planning on getting a PS4
  15. Rubius25
    Apr 2, 2014
    2
    A shallow and unambitious tech demo, of the sort that launch window games are known for. The action is pretty good but it’s instantly repetitive to the point of inanity. The story wasn't very good either. Honestly, a single player (only) game that only has a 5 - 8 hour campaign is not getting a high score out of me.
  16. Khronikos
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    The best looking next-gen game out atm. This is one damn fine game in gameplay, design, script, and GFX. The script itself makes the first two look horrid, esp the first one. The negative nutters and jealous little boys just can't stand how great this exclusive is. If you game on PC you should definitely be okay with the graphics here despite a little judder in framerate now and then. It'sThe best looking next-gen game out atm. This is one damn fine game in gameplay, design, script, and GFX. The script itself makes the first two look horrid, esp the first one. The negative nutters and jealous little boys just can't stand how great this exclusive is. If you game on PC you should definitely be okay with the graphics here despite a little judder in framerate now and then. It's a beautiful game through and through and I am a PC snob at heart. Check this out.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. voiders
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    So I played something like 7 hours, I will try to write here what is Infamous Second Son for me.

    Graphics [85/100] - Very nice, nothing like "amazing, oh my god". The shaders and light are very cool, but some textures and antialising have to improve. - The city are very fine. Gameplay [80/100] - Second son is so close from the 1 and 2. The movimentation, shotting, parkor... - Now    So I played something like 7 hours, I will try to write here what is Infamous Second Son for me.

    Graphics [85/100]
    - Very nice, nothing like "amazing, oh my god". The shaders and light are very cool, but some textures and antialising have to improve.
    - The city are very fine.

    Gameplay [80/100]
    - Second son is so close from the 1 and 2. The movimentation, shotting, parkor...
    - Now the game have some missions. They are cool, like paint a wall, or find a hidden camera... Are nice.
    - The IA is normal.

    Music/Sound [80/100]
    - I liked it. But nothing more, just normal too.

    Fun [80/100]
    - I am having good moments with the game. I didnt finish yet, but i will.

    History [75/100]
    - I will note make a spoiler =]

    Conclusion [8/10]
    - Is a nice game, nothing else. Infamous second son dont have the most amazing graphics, and like the others aspects is just a good game.
    - I can recommend to wait to buy at a cheap price.    … Expand
  19. 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.
  20. claudionmc
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    Smooth animations and amazing graphics (really next-gen graphics). The gameplay is also very very fun, and that's what a game is about... FUN! you can do lots of things beside the main story, and that provides extra time with the game

    Totally recommended. The final power is amazing!
  21. Mrgamer250
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    Infamous second son honors the Infamous franchise and even toast has wonderful graphics you should buy if you have a playstation 4 and the story is good only nothing good to talk about it
  22. FrankTCastle
    Mar 23, 2014
    5
    Great graphics and gameplay, however the story is all skin and bone with no meat what so ever. The karma system has also been reduced to bare minimum and only exists for 3 karma missions to unlock karma aligned abilities.

    This game is more like a reboot rather than a sequel given the change in tone which I can only imagine is to appeal to a wider audience.
  23. MisterKhan101
    Mar 22, 2014
    9
    I loved the game, gameplay is fantastic and very fluid. Graphics are nothing short of spectacular. There are only two things that i don't enjoy. First of all the choice based system. The initial choice of good or bad is fine but later on in the game there is no point of giving the player choice, e.g if a player chose his first decision to be good, why would his last decision be evil? TheyI loved the game, gameplay is fantastic and very fluid. Graphics are nothing short of spectacular. There are only two things that i don't enjoy. First of all the choice based system. The initial choice of good or bad is fine but later on in the game there is no point of giving the player choice, e.g if a player chose his first decision to be good, why would his last decision be evil? They could have found some other way of implementing this. I like the storyline 3/4 of the way, but the last hour or so is full of cliches which really made it kinda boring.

    Overall though, great game, just roaming around the city with your powers beat all those negatives away!    … Expand
  24. Cjm_cola_cole
    Mar 24, 2014
    6
    The game is OK for certain reasons. At a glance it looks similar to a game called Prototype. Well, it is VERY similar. You can steal power from people and you have a choice of weapons that come from you yourself. Also, lack of variety of enemies. Often I felt like I was just fighting a bunch of D.U.P. dudes in yellow costumes. And the wall climbing mechanic? horrible, I often found myselfThe game is OK for certain reasons. At a glance it looks similar to a game called Prototype. Well, it is VERY similar. You can steal power from people and you have a choice of weapons that come from you yourself. Also, lack of variety of enemies. Often I felt like I was just fighting a bunch of D.U.P. dudes in yellow costumes. And the wall climbing mechanic? horrible, I often found myself climbing walls that I did not want to, and no climbing them when I did. People say the graphics are great but I disagree, they could easily be done on a PS3 or even an Xbox 360. The campaign is great and the models have great emotion, otherwise, I dislike it. I suggest renting it.… Expand
  25. Troll13
    Aug 21, 2014
    10
    If you are looking for a game with amazing characters, amazing graphics, amazing voice acting, amazing story, and amazing powers then this is the game for you!
  26. Wesley_IsBatman
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    This game is amazing. Beautiful. Another game which showcase the power of the PS4. Game-wise, it stays true to the original inFamous, but improves on every detail (gameplay, story, graphics etc.) Your powers are more diverse, movement is much more fluid, and the story actually feels good. The original inFamous, to me, didn't have much story. They tried to fix it with inFamous 2, butThis game is amazing. Beautiful. Another game which showcase the power of the PS4. Game-wise, it stays true to the original inFamous, but improves on every detail (gameplay, story, graphics etc.) Your powers are more diverse, movement is much more fluid, and the story actually feels good. The original inFamous, to me, didn't have much story. They tried to fix it with inFamous 2, but there's not really much they can do, due to Cole being a two-dimensional character. With this new protagonist, we players can relate much more to the inFamous universe. Very well done. The A.I. isn't as weak as the first two. Similar, but improved. What bring this game down from being 10/10 is that, even though they improved, they are still not at the peak of their potential. It feels more like a well done polish of what inFamous should have been.… Expand
  27. bryanking
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    A beautiful game full of detail and defined areas which.diversify a unique digital seattle. Combat is varied with different powers requiring different tactics. Combat also changes depending on if you decide to be good or evil. The game requires two playthrough to fully enjoy and there is.nothing quite like letting loose your Leveled up powers on the dup. The game.is a technical marvel andA beautiful game full of detail and defined areas which.diversify a unique digital seattle. Combat is varied with different powers requiring different tactics. Combat also changes depending on if you decide to be good or evil. The game requires two playthrough to fully enjoy and there is.nothing quite like letting loose your Leveled up powers on the dup. The game.is a technical marvel and a.showpiece for the console… Expand
  28. sbxmmr
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    WOW!!! the graphics are amazing and so polished nothing looks bad everything has the same detail as the main character. The story for this type of game is really good also the dialogue. I cared for the main character after the first couple of scenes he seems like a real person who just got awesome powers. The fighting is awesome way better than the first two games which I didn't like thatWOW!!! the graphics are amazing and so polished nothing looks bad everything has the same detail as the main character. The story for this type of game is really good also the dialogue. I cared for the main character after the first couple of scenes he seems like a real person who just got awesome powers. The fighting is awesome way better than the first two games which I didn't like that much at all. Play this game but don't expect it to be a revolution. This game is an evolution of the series that works really well on the ps4. It looks and plays more smooth and fun than any other game on the ps4 right now.… Expand
  29. Just1nsane
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    I really wanted to give this game a 7.5 but metacritic sucks in letting the user give scores with .5 this game to me is a 7.5 reason being is its repetitive the music is never really there the story line is meh the world seems empty at times. I will give it that it has reallly good visuals the particle effects are amazing and so far with next gen games its alot of particles knack was theI really wanted to give this game a 7.5 but metacritic sucks in letting the user give scores with .5 this game to me is a 7.5 reason being is its repetitive the music is never really there the story line is meh the world seems empty at times. I will give it that it has reallly good visuals the particle effects are amazing and so far with next gen games its alot of particles knack was the same way. I like the characters theyre well done.… Expand
  30. Melopahn
    Apr 3, 2014
    4
    As the game opens, we see our hero rebelling like any normal angst filled teenager, making "elaborate" graffiti work on pictures of his loving family. Just don't mind the fact that he is well over twenty and his antics are the definition of childish.

    The opening of the game says everything you would need to know. It is an under developed child trapped in an adult body. Visually you will    As the game opens, we see our hero rebelling like any normal angst filled teenager, making "elaborate" graffiti work on pictures of his loving family. Just don't mind the fact that he is well over twenty and his antics are the definition of childish.

    The opening of the game says everything you would need to know. It is an under developed child trapped in an adult body. Visually you will be deceived but as you become acquainted you quickly grasp just how underdeveloped and mentally lacking the game truly is.

    The game brings nothing new to the infamous table, the protagonist gets 4 powers each of which contains the same spells: A ranged attack (like a gun), a sprint, a ranged power attack (grenade), and a melee attack combo, and a finishing move that removes all difficulty or thought. The only thing that each individual power does is change the particle effect surrounding that move. I guess they also add an extra grind to the game farming all 5 of your moves 4 times is a much cheaper way to make a game then giving you 20 unique powers... so I gotta give the developers their points for that. Cole brought a lot to the table in the previous games with more abilities in his 1 conduit power. Delsin brings a small fraction to the table with 4 powers, he makes up for this though with his angst and hipster beenie. 1.0

    Graphically the game is definitely the beginning of a next gen, its very polished and runs smoothly but nothing mind blowing, it pulls out the bare minimum it should be with the power it has behind it. Other games have already pushed the graphics and frame rate to much higher calibers then this game dares to. It is a let down as they had so much potential but left it high and dry. 1.0

    The sound work in the game is definitely the best part, it does not disappoint in the slightest, each power gets a unique sound set, the different sounds are integrated beautifully and play simultaneously in a way that makes the world feel more realistic then any previous game could hope to do. The voice work is acceptable with some of the cheesy or cliche writing getting in the way, but over all this is the most inspiring part of the game. Its just too bad they couldn't pick some better songs and give it a story. The sound is good but it has no backbone to stand with. 8.0

    The game starts fairly strong giving you new powers and pushing you along, but forgets major portions of what a game must have. A purpose, the game is so lacking in this point. early in the game the antagonist has the hero trapped and tortures his people. Augustine is a no holds bar villain from the very beginning a cruel woman that tortures innocent villagers to learn of your secret conduit abilities. Yet she does NOTHING with this information. She simply leaves you in your bed, because why not. The game doesn't have just 1 glaring inconsistency, it seems each mission was written by completely different people with nothing but a cliff note to go off of for previous missions and story. By the end of the game there was no way of knowing what the intended story was supposed to be, large chunks of the story seem to be missing completely. Delsin is tasked with doing something to help bring down the DUP but is quickly met with a new mission talking about new characters and developing a new plot line which is left to dry on a clothesline and never returned too. A good 60% of the game has nothing to do with the main story, just a side character wanting help with their problems then you jump back to main story which has progressed without your involvement or knowledge. I would call it a story but was left with jay dropping shock by the blatant disregard to keep anything consistent. 0

    Finally the part everyone cares about. Game play and replay - I finished the game with a playtime of 5:47 minutes. I fully unlocked 4 of the (I wanna say 13 zones but can't be bothered to turn it on... just too disappointed) I left all the other zones at the final step before they are clear (the showdowns). I had a friend come over and just play the story at streamlined speeds. It was incredible how fast he finished a whopping 4 hours and 12 minutes. The game play is lacking entirely there are 4 types of missions 1 that require you kill DUP agents, and the 3 that require nothing but quick filler. As far as replayability goes these missions are it a whopping 4 mission types that you have to do 13 times each. Thats the entire game. THey force some of them on you to prolong the story as you cannot unlock certain story missions until you have killed some DUP forces. So if you want to play wheres waldo in a 20 foot circle with 7 people or spray paint 13 walls with tags, then what are you waiting for this game literally has everything you've ever wanted. There is a set of missions where you listen to audio logs but they are independent and completely pointless.

    In all I'd say wait it out the game is not worth $60 and is not a good start for the PS4's life.    … Expand
  31. funkamonkey
    Apr 4, 2014
    9
    I've read a lot of negative/average reviews, both user and critics, on Metacritic but after playing through the hero path I can honestly say that this is the best game I've played for a couple of years.

    Infamous Second Son looks and sounds amazing from the very start. The graphics are easily the best console graphics to ever grace your TV. The sound, which is normally overlooked, is    I've read a lot of negative/average reviews, both user and critics, on Metacritic but after playing through the hero path I can honestly say that this is the best game I've played for a couple of years.

    Infamous Second Son looks and sounds amazing from the very start. The graphics are easily the best console graphics to ever grace your TV. The sound, which is normally overlooked, is also superb.

    Once you start to play you find a fluid game with great objectives, storyline and gameplay. Don't get me wrong there is nothing new here but what there is, is an excellent game with loads of atmosphere.

    The story is well written, the acting is top notch and the challenge, even on normal, is perfectly balanced. As far as characters go, Delsin is not very likeable but he is funny in places.

    To sum up, if you like games and you have a PS4 there is every reason to pick this up, play through one path and then come back for more. I'm hoping there will be lots of DLC in the future. Nice job Sucker Punch.    … Expand
  32. PanthersFanStev
    Apr 5, 2014
    3
    Updated graphics, meh story, no multiplayer. Character is bland and unoriginal. Repetitive game with great graphics. Better options out there for your gaming $.
  33. Cogentleman
    Mar 25, 2014
    10
    Excellent game in all areas. The combat is much more frenetic and lively than ever, the story does a fantastic job of pushing you forward, the characters are all likable and interesting, the powers are fully fleshed out and incredibly fun & satisfying to use, the enemies are fun to fight against and have decent enough variety, though admittedly not the best, the graphics are some of theExcellent game in all areas. The combat is much more frenetic and lively than ever, the story does a fantastic job of pushing you forward, the characters are all likable and interesting, the powers are fully fleshed out and incredibly fun & satisfying to use, the enemies are fun to fight against and have decent enough variety, though admittedly not the best, the graphics are some of the most beautiful in existence, the music is great and gets you more into the action than previous titles did, the boss encounters are all very fun, and the game has plenty to do. One of my new favorite games.… Expand
  34. jsharkey621
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    First of all I just have to say anyone who gives this game a red score is just an absurd Xbox fanboy (most of them have Titanfall Xbox 1 version as a 10/10 with no review so don't take them seriously). Visually this game is stunning, the powers, the town, and the animations (especially the facial ones) are all incredible. Gameplay wise the controls are smooth and responsive and SuckerFirst of all I just have to say anyone who gives this game a red score is just an absurd Xbox fanboy (most of them have Titanfall Xbox 1 version as a 10/10 with no review so don't take them seriously). Visually this game is stunning, the powers, the town, and the animations (especially the facial ones) are all incredible. Gameplay wise the controls are smooth and responsive and Sucker Punch actually did a decent job of making use of some of the dualshock controllers unique features without making it feel too gimmicky. The additon of "hipfire" makes the combat much more fluid and helps add movement and flow to the combat. And the powers do feel unique from each other and none of them are overpowered enough to make the others obsolete. However there are some things that keep this game from being any higher than a solid 8-8.5/10. First of all, the enemy AI occasionly bugs out at close range and just stops for a bit, nothing too bad and it will probably be patched later on but still kinda detracts from the action. Second, even halfway through the game and there is still only one enemy faction which does make the fights a bit stale but this somewhat countered by the relatively diverse number of enemies in this one faction. Third, the objectives do get somewhat repetitive when you're clearing the districts but this will only bother people who want to 100% the game. Overall one of (if not the best) game on PS4 at the moment and I would highly recommend it to series veterans (like myself) or to people new to franchise that are curious. And newcomers don't worry the previous games stories don't play a huge role in this game so you can get by with just a brief summary of the game's lore.… Expand
  35. JMJT1998
    Apr 10, 2014
    10
    I haven't complete the game yet , but so far, the game is completely amazing !! outstanding graphics and a great story as well . Maybe they could have put some more powers and stuff but anyway the game is fantastic . I completely recommend it
  36. ioio32l
    Mar 28, 2014
    10
    This game is the most fun I've had since Skyrim came out. I compare it to Skyrim because that's truly the last time I had the feeling that I was actually enjoying the game, and not playing it just to justify my purchase.

    Infamous has the perfect blend of story and gameplay. You won't be disappointed. It has destructible environments, and the most beautiful graphics I've ever seen. And I    This game is the most fun I've had since Skyrim came out. I compare it to Skyrim because that's truly the last time I had the feeling that I was actually enjoying the game, and not playing it just to justify my purchase.

    Infamous has the perfect blend of story and gameplay. You won't be disappointed. It has destructible environments, and the most beautiful graphics I've ever seen. And I have a monster PC that is up to date and can run any top PC game at the highest graphics with room to spare. But Infamous is something I just haven't seen before visually. It's stunning. I enjoyed every bit of it. It never got boring to me. It was not tedious, and It's just plain fun.    … Expand
  37. Basada
    Apr 20, 2014
    3
    Goof graphics to show off PS4. Good Voice acting. Cool powers mostly. Unfortunately that's about it. Everything you do in the game is the exact same stuff, destroy D.U.P. base, fight same drug bad guys, hunt for shards then boss fights, repeat for next several hours to complete. Feel I wasted my money on this, so boring.
  38. Volgrinn93
    May 8, 2014
    4
    Was super hyped for this game unfortunately I was disappointed. Hated 1 and 2. Guess I never was meant for the series. Graphics are pretty good, but the story was well.....
  39. MichalPL
    May 21, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game with beautiful open world and breathtaking graphics. Playing it you can have a lot of fun. For me it's the best game on PS4 and probably the best game ever!
  40. Sea5calf
    Jun 29, 2014
    9
    My first favorite game of PS4. Awesome graphics, setting, characters, however, very simple story without any twists and, probably, too short. Waiting for more games like this on PS4 soon!
  41. Legend_of_Link
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    This is my favorite game of next gen, last gen, and even the gen before that. It's graphics are stellar. All the powers are satisfying and fun to use, and they're all different, the gameplay is the definition of fluidity. The story is amazing as well. I have nothing bad to say, except maybe there could've been more powers.
  42. ToFewViews
    Oct 2, 2014
    7
    Second Sun is the third game in the Infamous series and is a PlayStation exclusive. This gives this game some big shoes to fill, and it does an OK job at doing it. This game doesn't really tie in with the first two but it still keeps the same feel of struggle within the city that the other two do. As an open world adventure game Infamous does that right, It feel flat in the combat. CombatSecond Sun is the third game in the Infamous series and is a PlayStation exclusive. This gives this game some big shoes to fill, and it does an OK job at doing it. This game doesn't really tie in with the first two but it still keeps the same feel of struggle within the city that the other two do. As an open world adventure game Infamous does that right, It feel flat in the combat. Combat is fun and after you unlock the later abilities It gets better, but it always feels like your mashing square and abusing the over powered abilities. The world is full of things to do like spray paint walls,attack/save protesters and destroy government equipment. The story does a alright job at keeping you interested but just like the combat, it feels like it just isn't enough. For this game being a Sony exclusive I expected more from it, but it's still a good rental when your looking for a reason to turn on your PS4.… Expand
  43. 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
  44. Taka33
    Apr 14, 2014
    1
    Infamous: Second Son is not a very good game. The story is unoriginal, and the characters are boring and dry. Also, I beat the game in under 6 hours, and that's not a good thing. The graphics are great, and the map is semi-large, but the gameplay is boring and gets old very quick. I don' t recommend second son unless you're desperate for something to play.
  45. Godofwar1971
    Mar 22, 2014
    5
    First of all, the graphics are stunning. Its by far the most beautiful PS4 game and it even beats Ryse.
    So much about the positiv aspects. If you have seen the complete moveset it becomes monotonous.
    I beat the game within 7 hours as a good guy and abortet playing as a bad guy, because it is nearly the same. In my opinion this game has no replay value. Take the graphics away and you    First of all, the graphics are stunning. Its by far the most beautiful PS4 game and it even beats Ryse.
    So much about the positiv aspects. If you have seen the complete moveset it becomes monotonous.
    I beat the game within 7 hours as a good guy and abortet playing as a bad guy, because it is nearly the same.

    In my opinion this game has no replay value. Take the graphics away and you have a below-average game.

    For 20 bucks it would have been an ok game but not for 60.

    I give it a generous 4 for the eye candy.

    I had expected better of it.    … Expand
  46. Lozsta
    Apr 1, 2014
    3
    Bland. Repetitive. Clunky. Detestable Hipster main character. Not a patch on the previous Infamous games.

    This feels a lot like a proof of concept rather than an infamous game. I cannot describe how much fun Infamous 2 was, and this is nothing compared. Could easily have been a PS3 game, the graphics are polished but what are polished graphics with no underlying gaming fun.    Bland. Repetitive. Clunky. Detestable Hipster main character. Not a patch on the previous Infamous games.

    This feels a lot like a proof of concept rather than an infamous game. I cannot describe how much fun Infamous 2 was, and this is nothing compared. Could easily have been a PS3 game, the graphics are polished but what are polished graphics with no underlying gaming fun.

    Another PS4 flop as far as I am concerned.    … Expand
  47. mcleod969
    Mar 22, 2014
    5
    Its one of those games that looks good and plays well but after putting some time in it really just not that fun. It gets kinda repetitive and the narrative pretty much kills it for me. The whole game is run around and do this mission and kill this dude with a power and its kinda like every other game of the genre. I was honestly expecting more even the graphics werent as good as theyIts one of those games that looks good and plays well but after putting some time in it really just not that fun. It gets kinda repetitive and the narrative pretty much kills it for me. The whole game is run around and do this mission and kill this dude with a power and its kinda like every other game of the genre. I was honestly expecting more even the graphics werent as good as they looked on the trailers. You should buy it but only when the price drops. I would recommend raymond legends over this for the money.… Expand
  48. Thegodfatherson
    Apr 12, 2014
    10
    InFamous Second Son is awesome, it's a bird with extra wings. That really knows how to fly. Sony has done a great job recreating Seattle and our protagonist Delsin Rowe, a nobody who has supernatural powers. I loved the presentation of the game. It was awesome.
  49. skiggy
    Mar 23, 2014
    6
    Infamous was never a series I could get into. I got the first infamous for free when psn got hacked and was down. I played the first one for maybe an hour or so then it just didn't interest me. I took a gamble with Second Son and decided to buy it. Now first things first the graphics are good but they aren't as good as a few of these websites are saying. The streets and puddles look veryInfamous was never a series I could get into. I got the first infamous for free when psn got hacked and was down. I played the first one for maybe an hour or so then it just didn't interest me. I took a gamble with Second Son and decided to buy it. Now first things first the graphics are good but they aren't as good as a few of these websites are saying. The streets and puddles look very good but the rest of the game to me look normal if not last gen. I think Outlast looks better. The gameplay is ok. I find myself pretty much doing the same thing over and over and that's getting into gunfights with the bad guys and some drug dealers. Nothing about this game screams next gen at all. I'm probably more disappointed I didn't just rent this game first. I'm already bored with it but I'm going to keep trying it. Karma levels don't seem to hard to upgrade. All I do is look for core relays and shoot bad guys. I don't know. This game is a 6 at best IMO. Maybe others like it but out of all the websites scores I'd say euro gamers was the closest in accurately. I've definitely seen better graphics this new gen than this game. Between this and Killzone SF I don't see why people are saying the graphics are so great. GTA 5 on ps3 looks just as good as this. Maybe I'm expecting more, I don't know. Rent before you buy. I have no idea how anyone gave this a 90 or 100 or even a 0! It's a 5-6 at best.… Expand
  50. Alpacalypse
    Mar 25, 2014
    8
    Likely the Piss4's best chance at competing with Titanfall over there on the Xbone uno. Except that Titanfall is on PC now so **** the Xbone 1.
    This is the Piss4's best available game. Even though it looked extremely stupid at first, it was surprisingly fun.
    8 starving leper children out of 10 loving, adoptive families.
    Spread the love.
  51. CrustifiedDibbs
    Mar 24, 2014
    8
    good infamous game. the graphics are amazing, and the game play is what you would expect from an infamous game. clearing out d.u.p zones is extremely repetitive... i mean, how many god damn spray painting missions do you really need? overall a good game, and a must play for ps4 owners (honestly what else is there?).
  52. andyhern900
    Aug 29, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. The graphics in the characters, the city of Seattle are amazing. The story is engaging due to the amazing acting that makes it feel like you're playing a movie. The game play is fun and engrossing and the powers you get are unique enough and have their own unique strategy. I cannot speak highly enough about this game. It truly shows off the power of the PS4. Good andThis game is amazing. The graphics in the characters, the city of Seattle are amazing. The story is engaging due to the amazing acting that makes it feel like you're playing a movie. The game play is fun and engrossing and the powers you get are unique enough and have their own unique strategy. I cannot speak highly enough about this game. It truly shows off the power of the PS4. Good and Bad story lines are varied enough to give you a unique experience both times through. Must own for any PS4 owner. (Also I bought my PS4 at a gamestop and on the receipt was a code for this game and 3 months of PS+ for free so look into that)… Expand
  53. 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
  54. duffmanth
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    Infamous Second Son is easily one of the top 2 or 3 games for the PS4. It follows closely with it's predecessors, with similar gameplay, powers, an open world setting, and side missions. The only real new things are a new character with new powers, and a new storyline. The graphics are great looking, with virtually no slowdown or glitches. The storyline missions are varied enough soInfamous Second Son is easily one of the top 2 or 3 games for the PS4. It follows closely with it's predecessors, with similar gameplay, powers, an open world setting, and side missions. The only real new things are a new character with new powers, and a new storyline. The graphics are great looking, with virtually no slowdown or glitches. The storyline missions are varied enough so they don't feel repetitive, the side missions not so much. A few of the boss fights can get quite frustrating, but challenging at the same time. The game is quite lengthy to, so you get your $$ worth. A solid 8/10.… Expand
  55. Joh1993W
    Jun 2, 2014
    8
    After completing the story both on Infamous and Hero and also "platinuming" the game, I give Infamous Second Son an 8. The game is gorgeous! The best graphics I've seen on a console thus far and what really excites me is that the previous Infamous games on the PS3 did not the best graphics on the system compared to other games particularly other Playstation exclusives so it can only be aAfter completing the story both on Infamous and Hero and also "platinuming" the game, I give Infamous Second Son an 8. The game is gorgeous! The best graphics I've seen on a console thus far and what really excites me is that the previous Infamous games on the PS3 did not the best graphics on the system compared to other games particularly other Playstation exclusives so it can only be a sign of what is to come. I know graphics don't mean everything, but I'm just putting it out there.
    The story was good, a slight disappointment to say the least. The characters were quite forgettable to be honest except for Delsin and Reggie. The gameplay was smooth and the powers were interesting. However I feel Sucker Punch are starting to lose the rag with some super powers in the universe of Infamous they created. The likes of manipulation of video (although a good power to use in game) and the paper power springs to mind.    … Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. DSouls_guy
    Jul 26, 2014
    9
    A vary well done job SP on an already great series.I loved infamous 1&2 but second son just blew me away with the great graphics and awesome powers you can gain throughout the game's story.I felt more powerful than ever in infamous second son, even though I wish Cole would of made an appearance.
  59. 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.
  60. Carlitoxic
    Oct 2, 2014
    8
    This is the great first Playstation 4 game with hard graphics. Very beautiful visuals with really spectacular moments, interesting storyline and very enjoining and great sensation of freedom. I like it so much.
  61. RealMuthaF
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've finally got myself a PS4 and inFamous Second Son is obviously my first game on the new console, as I'm a fan of the series since the first installment. Since I'm a bit late for the party, I'll keep it to the point, in the pros-cons style.
    Strengths:
    - Graphics. They're awesome, the console generation leap is noticeable here.
    - Brothers. The only well-written aspect of the plot, Delsin and Reggie are kinda relatable and I could empathize with them.
    - Powers. They're original (really, there's no other game where you can control neon, or video, or concrete) and deadly and mostly useful, although lack of a simple grenade is a bit disappointing.
    Weaknesses:
    - Plot. The characters are mostly poorly written with little development. (For instance, you fight Fetch in one mission, BAM you're best friends in the next one, and BAM you bang her in the third one. Well, that was fast.) I hated Eugene in particular, he's a super-stereotyped nerd whom I hated and his boss fight was the worst designed one, all those angels and **** ugh.
    - Pacing. The storyline is very short and Seattle isn't very big, it took me around 16 hours to complete the game with ALL of the side missions, 100%. Besides, the last power, concrete, is given to you only in the last story mission, so you can't really use it anywhere but in clearing out the few remaining districts.
    - Karma. As before, here you don't get to choose between good and evil during your playthrough, but BEFORE it, as opposite karma-based missions are actually locked out this time. So even though I, whilst playing hero, was really mad at Augustine, I just couldn't choose the option to kill her. I'll do an infamous playthrough for that, of course, but still.
    - Continuation. Or the lack of it. I mean, there is little to no connection to the events of the first two parts, except for some lame paid DLC, this is ridiculous. As a fan of the series, I'm disappointed.
    To sum up, SS mostly keeps up with its predecessors, the gameplay and graphics are stellar, but the plot and pacing have their issues. Not a system-seller, but definitely should be on your list when you've got the PS4.    … Expand
  62. CoffeeCup
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    Being new to the franchise I can't judge how inFamous relates to it's predecessors. I can, however, give a verdict based on it as a stand-alone game.

    Right of the bat inFamous: Second Son is gorgeous. Considering the quality of the character models and how far graphics progressed on the PS3 and XBOX 360 it's safe to say that consoles are of to a great start. The game was available at    Being new to the franchise I can't judge how inFamous relates to it's predecessors. I can, however, give a verdict based on it as a stand-alone game.

    Right of the bat inFamous: Second Son is gorgeous. Considering the quality of the character models and how far graphics progressed on the PS3 and XBOX 360 it's safe to say that consoles are of to a great start.

    The game was available at the launch of PS4 and in many aspects it seem to serve as sort a tech demo. It features a lot of cool new... uh... features. It extensively integrates the speaker on the controller, the touchpad and in some elements you get to turn the controller sideways and use it as an improvised spray can. Luckily most of these doesn't seem awfully contrived or forced and just give an extra layer of interaction.

    The story in itself isn't groundbreaking and nor is the narrative. For those who have played other sandbox games it's actually a little bit too familiar. Just like Prototype and nearly all of the recent Spider-Man games it's an open world cityscape being occupied by an invading or peace-keeping force. It's generic but inFamous manages to keep it's ideas fresh at least. Especially the powers at hand feel like a step-up from the bland mechanics of other games in the genre. However, and I may be nitpicking, they do feel like they're forcibly rewritten. The first powers you get are called smoke but the effects involved seems awfully fire-like. The main antagonist is sporting a concrete power. Here concrete just seems like some attempt at making an earth-like power without naming it so. But then we have the colorful neon and video powers making up for it all.

    There's also a lack of real defense mechanism in the game. You main key to survival is positioning, movement and having good enough aim to take down enemies before they take down you. Considering the game doesn't provide you with the most obvious indicators of incoming attacks there's a fair bit of trial and error. At least the first time around. My second play-through felt a lot easier once I gotten the hang of all the different encounters.

    Basically, once you get the hang of the combat it's all down to you. It may be frustrating at times to be overrun by enemies without any proper ways to counter the barrage of attacks. Too many games to day just let you press Counter or Block and be done with it. But my immediate impression is that most of the time you're not really fighting a boss battle but rather trying to battle the game mechanics. The Arkham-franchise may be overly simplistic but it sure makes you feel like The Dark Knight making short work of villains. Not saying there's not moments where you feel powerful but it feels a bit degrading being forced to cover through boss fights or having to repeat large sections of a boss fight when you fail right at the finish line because you got a bit too eager or accidentally hit an obstacle on your way to cover.

    Still, for all it's worth, inFamous: Second Son is a good game. It's fun to explore and toy with your powers, despite it's formulaic approach it's rescued by it's integrity. It's a solid production, great voice acting and interesting characters. It would have been fun to see a bit more though and some serious attempts at breaking the status quo regarding superhero sandbox games. Until we get to see some truly innovative takes on superheroes in games inFamous: Second Son is probably the best we get.    … Expand
  63. peterphnguyen
    Apr 7, 2014
    9
    The only game I have ever gone out my way to Platinum. Although the side quest got a bit repetitive such as the graffiti this game was a joy to play. I very much disliked the first Infamous, this game for me is as good and joyful to play as the second game. I have no clue to why someone who would own a ps4 would ignore this game.
  64. Matty2012
    Aug 13, 2014
    7
    If you're anything like me and are looking for a game to show off what your PS4 can do while you're waiting for all the good games to come out this Christmas, then Infamous Second Son is that game. The graphics will blow you away in some places. And everything runs silky smooth. The gameplay itself is pretty solid but can tend to get a bit repetitive. You probably won't play through itIf you're anything like me and are looking for a game to show off what your PS4 can do while you're waiting for all the good games to come out this Christmas, then Infamous Second Son is that game. The graphics will blow you away in some places. And everything runs silky smooth. The gameplay itself is pretty solid but can tend to get a bit repetitive. You probably won't play through it anymore than once or twice, but you get your moneys worth. The story itself is nothing special.… Expand
  65. SilentINU
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    I decided to give Infamous Second Son the same classification i gave Infamous and Infamous 2 because i don't feel that this game beat the other two story wise, but has a better gameplay and city.
    There is some improvement from Infamous 2, not enough for Infamous SS to really shine in comparison with the previous titles. The game is too short, the story is too previsible and exploring the    I decided to give Infamous Second Son the same classification i gave Infamous and Infamous 2 because i don't feel that this game beat the other two story wise, but has a better gameplay and city.
    There is some improvement from Infamous 2, not enough for Infamous SS to really shine in comparison with the previous titles. The game is too short, the story is too previsible and exploring the whole town to get the platinum doing every event around can be boring and repetitive. The graphics are amazing as expected, the game has some really nice songs, especially the credits one. This is a solid title for the PS4 and a must have if you like action games!    … Expand
  66. DemonicSoul
    Mar 31, 2014
    9
    Story:
    You play as Delsin Rowe, a guy who likes to do spray billboards and get in trouble with your brother Reggie. One day, you get smoke powers, and it becomes your responsibility to save your tribe from dying at the hands of Augustine's concrete daggers. The story is essentially you getting new powers to help you fight Augustine, and I enjoyed it. The story is well told through    Story:
    You play as Delsin Rowe, a guy who likes to do spray billboards and get in trouble with your brother Reggie. One day, you get smoke powers, and it becomes your responsibility to save your tribe from dying at the hands of Augustine's concrete daggers. The story is essentially you getting new powers to help you fight Augustine, and I enjoyed it. The story is well told through cut-scenes and dialogue through your phone. I thought the voice acting was great, especially from Troy Baker who voices Delsin. The writing was also really good with good dialogue going on between Delsin and his brother as well as with the other characters you meet along the way. I also thought the villain was a real b**ch (which is a good thing). The only problem I have with the story is that it was short. On normal difficulty, you can beat the story good or evil in about 12 hours, which is disappointing compared to the previous inFamous games. But overall, I still really enjoyed the story. 9/10

    Gameplay:
    inFamous: Second Son is an action adventure game where you'll be getting and using new super as you play. There are 4 in total and all of them are fun to use. I won't spoil the 2 powers you get later, but I can say that Neon is one of my favorite powers to use as a hero. What's also great about all the powers is the way you travel around the decent sized Seattle. With smoke, you can dash forward or through air vents to get to rooftops faster, with neon you could run at fast speeds through the streets or up walls, with the 3rd power, you could glide far distances and use satellite dishes to boost your distance, and for the last power, you turn into a "running tank" basically. Each power has their own unique sets of upgrades, and switching between them is as easy as pressing on the touchpad when you're near a power source. In the fictional Seattle, you'll also be liberating all the districts from the D.U.P. (evil corporation). So you'll be eliminating D.U.P. headquarters, destroying spy drones, hidden cameras, secret agents, spray painting walls (with some clever art using the Dualshock 4's motion controls), and eventually, you'll perform a district showdown on one of their propaganda billboards. Going for 100% completion isn't hard, and getting all trophies isn't hard either. There's also a karma system where you can choose to be a hero or a villain. Both sides offer exclusive upgrades to your powers, exclusive missions, different dialogues, and different endings so there's some good reasons to replay the story and do the opposite side. Doing ALL of this should take about 20-24 hours to complete. However, the A.I. in this game isn't the smartest. I counted 8 different enemy types in the game, and the game mixes them up to try to make each fight feel different and challenging. If you're playing on expert difficulty, or if you suck at the game, you might feel overwhelmed and have to retreat to recharge health and return to the fight. Overall, the gameplay is better than the previous 2 inFamous games in my opinion. 9/10

    Graphics:
    This is not only the best looking PS4 game out right now, but is also one of the best looking games on consoles now. The graphics look absolutely stunning due to great lighting, character models, particle effects, and map design. Another thing is that during my playthroughs, my game stayed running at 60fps with rarely any frame rate drops. THIS HOW A NEXT GEN GAME SHOULD LOOK (Titanfall). 10/10

    Sound:
    The gun shots from your enemies sound great, but nothing special. The sound your powers make when using them, or recharging them is great. The games soundtrack is great, but nothing stands out other than the music that plays when you're spraying walls and that awesome Nirvana cover theme. 8/10

    Multiplayer:
    There is none, and I'm disappointed that the user-generated missions that were in inFamous 2 were removed. No score.

    Overall:
    This is the PS4's 1st must have game. Great story, gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and great sound designs are my reasons for picking up this game. But, because of its short amount of content, I don't think this game is worth picking up a PS4 just to play it. But, if you already have a PS4, then get this game. Verdict: 9/10    … Expand
  67. 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
  68. Mattb19
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    Best infamous game ever made looks great the controls are awesome really easy to get used too and the city is looks amazing if you have a ps4 you have to get this game it is easily a must for any ps4 owners
  69. hodgesb
    Aug 10, 2014
    8
    I had a lot of fun playing Infamous: Second Son on the PS4. The game-play mechanics worked smoothly and the story was compelling enough to keep me playing. Unlocking new abilities kept the game flowing from one area to the next. I played though both good and evil sides on hard mode, but it still felt a bit too easy. The main character, Delsin Rowe, wasn't very likable but at the same timeI had a lot of fun playing Infamous: Second Son on the PS4. The game-play mechanics worked smoothly and the story was compelling enough to keep me playing. Unlocking new abilities kept the game flowing from one area to the next. I played though both good and evil sides on hard mode, but it still felt a bit too easy. The main character, Delsin Rowe, wasn't very likable but at the same time he wasn't as boring as Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs). Overall, I enjoyed the game. Keep up the good work Sucker Punch.… Expand
  70. fabiolfpinto
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    Ahhh, uau, I mean uau, this is the first Infamous game I have played on Next Gen and uau again. Being my first PS4 exclusive my expectations were very high and Second Son is amazing. I was not expecting the emotional content that it had in a certain part of the game, and everyone knows which part I'm referring to, but the game feels so good. The graphics are awesome, this is a realAhhh, uau, I mean uau, this is the first Infamous game I have played on Next Gen and uau again. Being my first PS4 exclusive my expectations were very high and Second Son is amazing. I was not expecting the emotional content that it had in a certain part of the game, and everyone knows which part I'm referring to, but the game feels so good. The graphics are awesome, this is a real Next-Gen game and it feels like it.
    Troy Baker, of course does an amazing job, as usually, and the voice acting in general is very good, the gameplay is very good too, and the story I think is the weakest link here, but its still very awesome. Everyone who has a PS4 has to play this game. 9/10    … Expand
  71. TheDarkKnight22
    Sep 5, 2014
    7
    I think it is better than the first infamous in many ways and the combat feels better than infamous 2 but i honestly think that it is in between those games. I don't think it is the best infamous game but it is a great game anyway. It has slight frame-rate issues whenever there are many things going on screen. the game is beautiful. It possibly has the best open world graphics so far. itI think it is better than the first infamous in many ways and the combat feels better than infamous 2 but i honestly think that it is in between those games. I don't think it is the best infamous game but it is a great game anyway. It has slight frame-rate issues whenever there are many things going on screen. the game is beautiful. It possibly has the best open world graphics so far. it may not look as good as some pc games maxed out but it shows that the ps4 is a fairly powerful console.… Expand
  72. LiquidFrostbite
    Jul 13, 2014
    9
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played, the gem of the PS4 currently, and the best in the series. I highly enjoyed everything about this game from the plot, the graphics, the gameplay.. All of it was top notch. One of the few games that my girlfriend actually sat and watched me play the entire game, every time I sat down to play it. I would highly recommend it to everyone that ownsEasily one of the best games I've ever played, the gem of the PS4 currently, and the best in the series. I highly enjoyed everything about this game from the plot, the graphics, the gameplay.. All of it was top notch. One of the few games that my girlfriend actually sat and watched me play the entire game, every time I sat down to play it. I would highly recommend it to everyone that owns a PS4, this is a MUST OWN.… Expand
  73. iDEXTER
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    This is probably one of the best games that I've played and definetly the BEST playstation 4 game out there for now. We will see if Ubisoft and their game Watch Dogs and compete with Sucker Punch's inFAMOUS: Second Son.

    The game has really good graphics and really good mechanics in it. And is really fun and addicting to play! For me, when I have done a mission, I want to play more and    This is probably one of the best games that I've played and definetly the BEST playstation 4 game out there for now. We will see if Ubisoft and their game Watch Dogs and compete with Sucker Punch's inFAMOUS: Second Son.

    The game has really good graphics and really good mechanics in it. And is really fun and addicting to play!
    For me, when I have done a mission, I want to play more and more!

    The only downside with this game is that the main story is pretty short, but they have compensated it with the bonus mission paper trail and probably coming DLC's for the game which will probably increase the duration of the game.
    The paper trail is a bit complexed in the beginning since you need to use your computer for the tasks. But when you understand it, it is pretty fun to play the paper trail missions.
    Well I am not gonna spoil anything so you may go ahead and check out the paper trail missions yourself.    … Expand
  74. Kyle2086
    Oct 1, 2014
    9
    I have to say I'm not a huge fan of superhero games, but Infamous gives you enough variety to keep it interesting from start to finish. The pacing is superb, the open world city is well designed, combat is fluid and polished, and the story is solid. I have to say while I find myself often satisfied by this game it's more rare to impress, and after you've beaten it, the end game doesn'tI have to say I'm not a huge fan of superhero games, but Infamous gives you enough variety to keep it interesting from start to finish. The pacing is superb, the open world city is well designed, combat is fluid and polished, and the story is solid. I have to say while I find myself often satisfied by this game it's more rare to impress, and after you've beaten it, the end game doesn't leave much to stick around for, however it's worth the price of admission, as it is very entertaining. If you recently picked up a ps4, you can probably pick this game up at a discount, which makes it more appealing, all in all it's a strong launch title that's held up well for the console's first year, do yourself a favor and pick it up.… Expand
  75. Krobolt
    Mar 28, 2014
    8
    Infamous has always brought an interesting take on superhero games that expands beyond flying and blowing stuff up. The series has given players a chose in their own morality; something no superhero game has done before. Instead of playing the role of the typical good guy, the player can choose how to handle every situation. Most superhero games have leaned over the subject and simplyInfamous has always brought an interesting take on superhero games that expands beyond flying and blowing stuff up. The series has given players a chose in their own morality; something no superhero game has done before. Instead of playing the role of the typical good guy, the player can choose how to handle every situation. Most superhero games have leaned over the subject and simply focused on the players having fun, all power, no responsibility. Infamous never grazed over that. Every action the player takes will have backlash. This hasn’t changed in Infamous Second Son.

    Set seven years after Infamous 2, Second Son follows a new protagonist, Delsin Rowe. Living as a carefree graffiti artist, Delsin constantly gets into mischief as he tries to spread his art to the world much to the annoyance of his brother, Reggie, a state police officer. One day, the brother’s lives take a turn for the worst as a truck containing three conduits crash near their Akomish tribe. In this moment, Delsin comes into contact with a conduit and discovers he can siphon their powers to use as his own. This sets Delsin apart from the series’ previous protagonist, Cole, in a big way: Delsin gains new powers as the game progresses and is not limited to one. Within this opening moment, Delsin is also hit with a bombshell of a choice involving the people in his life. The choice is left up to the player and determines Delsin’s path to becoming a hero or a villain, creating the backbone for the story to come.

    After this, the game transitions into the same game fans are familiar with. As Delsin steps further down his path, he will encounter the likes of different conduits, gaining new abilities. The further you get within the game, the more of a weapon wheel Delsin becomes. From various powers such as smoke and neon, the powers are unique and very creative. I would’ve never thought smoke could be used so effective until Delsin has it within his grasp. When Delsin phases into a cloud of smoke and passes through a ground vent leading to the roof of a building, gaining a sniping advantage at the D.U.P.s below, you feel powerful, you feel in control. All of the powers are fun to use and have their own unique play style, from the smoke’s shotgun like blasts to the neon’s super speed.

    You are limited to one power at a time, however. You can swap powers by draining from an appropriate source, such as a smoke stalk or a neon sign. This can prove annoying in the heat of battle since some sources are more common than others. There will be times where you want to keep sniping them with smoke pellets but have to swap to neon since there are no smoke stalks close to the action. This will come to a more common effect later in the game when more abilities open up to the player.

    The combat is still as fun as ever. Delsin controls the chaos with his wide variety of attacks and movements. Chaining together smoke grenades that stun the enemies, while quickly dashing into a vent for an aerial comet drop is as satisfying as ever. Conflicts also showcase high levels of environment destruction. If a sniper is making you feel anxious during conflict, you can quickly send a rocket hurtling towards their tower and watch as their perch crashes down onto his allies. Car’s explode, D.U.P. walls crash around them, bodies ragdoll, and ash flows through the air with beautiful particle effects. This is the battlefields that take place within Seattle, all without a single hiccup in the frame rate.

    Sucker Punch succeeds once again at creating a beautiful world to explore in. Seattle is full of life as you run around the occupied city. Neon signs reflect of the wet streets and rain drops leave ripples as they land on puddles. Each building has high qualities of detail and creates excellent points of view. There are several times during a play through where you can stop in awe as the sun touches the city in a beautifully rendered sunrise.

    The story clicks as Delsin attempts to weaken the DUP and the action is fun and engaging, but Infamous Second Son isn’t without flaws.

    The missions outside of the main campaign are small and varied. These missions range from destroying DUP mobile units, destroying cameras, uncovering secret agents, spraying buildings with graffiti, and finding audio files. All of these missions can be completed within minutes, even seconds, and are fully displayed on the map. With the lack of variety in missions, side activities felt repetitive quickly and leaves the experience feeling empty overall. The plus side to completing these missions however is more shards as well as new vests for Delsin to wear. More shards lead to new upgrade paths, leading to a more powerful Delsin.

    Another issue I had with the side activities were the lack of karma based missions as the previous games had. The karma missions in the previous games were unique and always different than the next, some of the best missions within the game. With such a strong experience, it’s surprising not to see such a big part returning to Second Son. This wouldn’t be such a big flaw if the karma choses within the story weren’t lacking as well. There is only a few throughout the campaign, leaving fans of the mortality system with a hollow experience. All of the karma is mostly based off your actions within Seattle such as stopping drug deals and silencing activists. Karma is still a big role but doesn’t fill the shoes that Infamous 2 established before it.

    Overall, Infamous Second Son is still the same game you’ve enjoyed in the last generation. It’s still fun to explore the city and fight dastardly villains, but its lack of variety in karma and side activities leave players wanting more in their experience. Its presentation is excellent, its gameplay is fun and unique, and its story is engaging. Infamous Second Son is a game that shouldn’t be left out in any PS4 owner’s library.    … Expand
  76. DoUEvnLft
    Sep 30, 2014
    7
    It's definitely not all that I was expecting, but inFamous: Second Son is still a very fun game with great characters, impressive visuals and a well-written story, complimented by some amazing voice acting.
  77. ITZZZPERRY
    Jun 25, 2014
    8
    inFamous: Second Son is a true demonstration of the power of the Playstation 4. The game looks amazing, and the gameplay is fluid. The story is intriguing, yet the side missions feel repetitive. The choice system involving good/evil is never fully expressed, either. Cole's Legacy is a nice diversion, although somewhat pointless. Finally, the Paper Trail dlc is just downright terrible.
  78. UndeadKing1231
    Jun 17, 2014
    8
    I have been anticipating this game ever since it was announced. Is it a great game? Yes. But it doesn't live up to the previous games. In my opinion InFamous is the best in the series. The order goes InFamous, InFamous 2, InFamous Second Son.

    Graphics: 7/10 Right off the bat, InFamous Second Son looks great. It is certainly not the best the game on PS4, but it does look nice. The    I have been anticipating this game ever since it was announced. Is it a great game? Yes. But it doesn't live up to the previous games. In my opinion InFamous is the best in the series. The order goes InFamous, InFamous 2, InFamous Second Son.

    Graphics: 7/10

    Right off the bat, InFamous Second Son looks great. It is certainly not the best the game on PS4, but it does look nice. The cutscenes look amazing and everything runs at a smooth pace; however, I am disappointed that the game gave up its comic book look. The effects look nice and lip synching is mostly on. Graphically the game is great, but not astounding.

    Story: 6/10

    Here is where InFamous Second Sons falters the most. In InFamous and InFamous 2, humanity was at stake. In InFamous Second Son only a small group of people were really at stake. It kind of beats you over the head with the whole "equality message" to the point of being annoying. I really enjoyed the more human elements of the story and Delsin is a great protagonist. He is funny, witty, and very likable. Delsin kind of reminds me of Deadpool. His brother is caring and has a strong sense of justice. The villain is a cartoonishly evil women, but at the end they paint her in a more sympathetic light. I cared about Delsin and his quest to save his tribe, but little else. This, however, led me to dread playing the evil version. Playing the evil version always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. However, aside from a few cases of who lives and who dies, there is really no difference in the story. It seems like Sucker Punch didn't want to do an evil version, but were stuck with it. Delsin just becomes unlikable. If you choose not to play through the evil version, no one will blame you.

    Side Activities: 7/10

    I was sorely disappointed in the side mission, because there are none. In InFamous, you expanded your zone of control by doing a number of side missions. Collectables now run the show. However, collectables are still fun. My favorite is the spray painting one. It is creative and fun. I always wanted to do them and completed them, even if I didn't need to. Most side activities won't keep you unless you are a completionist which I am.

    Gameplay: 9/10

    This is where the game shines the brightest. It has taken the gameplay of the previous games and innovated them. Smoke is the most similar to lighting of previous games. Neon is my favorite, it is like an up close sniper rifle and lets you move really fast, which is really handy for collectables. Video was disappointing and rarely used it. It uses a semi-automatic stream of projectiles, and it allows you to glide up buildings and in the air. Concrete was also fun, but you get it at the end, so you rarely use it. Concrete is like a machine gun and allows powerful movement, but limites jumping capability.The variety of powers is extremely fun and keeps you hunting for shards to increase your power. The melee has improved, but feels light and floaty. If there are future InFamous games, I hope with see more of Delsin and more varieties of power.

    Final Verdict: 8.5/10

    I have recently adopted a .5 scale, except for a few circumstances. I wasn't sure if I wanted to give it a 9/10 or an 8/10. An 8 felt low, but I wasn't sure if the game deserves a 9/10. In the end I decided that if I had to struggle to give a game a 9, then it doesn't deserve a 9. The final verdict is an 8/10. It is great and a must own for PS4 owners. However, I still say InFamous is the best in the series. This game proves story does matter. I know I sound disappointed, but I had a great time while playing it.    … Expand
  79. PMG
    Jun 27, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Suckerpunch has created a damn good game. There are some serious moments, one that almost mad me cry, and that part where you can either kill ore spare Hank, really brought me into tears. And the vocal performances don't hurt either. The truly shows of what the PS4 can do and it has a superb combat system, one that emphasizes movement over cover. I might have a few gripes though: the story was over really quickly and the game didn't do enough with the touchpad but still thumps up for SuckerPunch.… Expand
  80. TheCartoon77
    Apr 21, 2014
    7
    Infamous Second Son is a vibrant, smooth and very good looking game. Its a got a very intelligent story with both a good ending and a bad ending, based on your choices. This isn't a moral choice system where only the endings are different. For example, if you choose a bad route, then people start to hate and fear you, and you become more wanted by the D.U.P. Whereas if you choose the goodInfamous Second Son is a vibrant, smooth and very good looking game. Its a got a very intelligent story with both a good ending and a bad ending, based on your choices. This isn't a moral choice system where only the endings are different. For example, if you choose a bad route, then people start to hate and fear you, and you become more wanted by the D.U.P. Whereas if you choose the good route, then your friends will start to like and trust you. As you progress through the game you gradually pick up new powers. They will not be similar powers, forcing you to use only the same power you started with. They will always be different so you will be straining for choice. You can either take down an entire enemy base with your first smoke power or perhaps pick enemy's off one by one with a beautifully designed neon power. Since its open world, the level designs are always varied with the moral choice system to help jazz it up a bit. Overall if your a fan of the series then this will not disappoint. Its worth the money and is worthy of being called the best PS4 exclusive.… Expand
  81. defectivepixels
    Mar 26, 2014
    8
    So the long wait for triple A exclusives is over... Hard to believe it's been nearly half a year since the ps4 graced our homes...six months without anything truly great...or have we? That depends on your perspective.
    Killzone shadowfall is undoubtedly the best looking game on any console but suffers from lackluster campaign and a mediocre multiplayer, drive club was held back and this    So the long wait for triple A exclusives is over... Hard to believe it's been nearly half a year since the ps4 graced our homes...six months without anything truly great...or have we? That depends on your perspective.
    Killzone shadowfall is undoubtedly the best looking game on any console but suffers from lackluster campaign and a mediocre multiplayer, drive club was held back and this left us at the mercy of generic multiplatform titles and indie games.

    But I digress, today we're talking about INFAMOUS SECOND SON, a game many have been looking forward to for so many reasons.
    The third installment of the infamous story fast forwards us several years into Delsin Rowe, a petty criminal living in a tribal community with his newly appointed sheriff brother. Delsin becomes unwittingly embroiled into events when a convoy carrying bio terrorists is sabotaged. Cue events which leads him and his brother to a glorious looking Seattle to find a 'cure' to help the tribe and uncover a truth he never went looking for.
    so was it worth the hype?
    Firstly, how does it look...
    Seattle looks fantastic, it's not exactly street for street accurate but the landmarks like the space needle are there and it's about as big as New Marais in infamous 2.
    There is no dynamic weather or time but that's not to say you won't see Seattle at night or in the rain. Suckerpunch have cleverly combined the time of day to coincide with Delsin's powers. I won't spoil too much but one power sees you harnessing neon, night falls and you feed off neon energy by draining signs over town. Combined with the rain it adds a fantastic little touch when it reflects off the rain soaked ground.

    This time you have several sets of powers, each set is upgradable by collecting shards. This adds a nice touch but people who strictly follow the main story will miss out as you can only enjoy one set of powers at a time and it's not a choice, so enjoy, do side quests etc and really play about with your powers.
    The karma system is back, good or evil, I'm playing evil right now with five stages.. From thug to infamous with each stage unlocking perks to your upgrades but also has exclusive powers depending on which side of the coin you flip... For instance, being evil will unlock a certain perk like an execution move which isn't available if playing as a good boy but dont fret, good karma has its own set to enjoy.
    The missions so far have been anything other then average. Good here, kill this, destroy that. Which is pretty meh and I expected more. Whilst there are plenty of side quests I feel they could of made the main quests a bit more substantial. Every mission has been played outside, unlike gta v which puts you in the odd building or whisks you to another part of the map previously inaccessible on free mode.
    It's a fun game and it's story isn't anything too exciting but enough to keep people playing. In respects, it's like an upgraded version of infamous 2. The phrase 'if it isn't broke, why fix it' leaps to mind
    And yeah, it wasn't exactly broke but it did require upgrading. I feel it only made a graphical leap and not the leap I expected from say GTA IV to GTA V. It's enjoyable, the characters are warm and funny at times and it has plenty to do but it's a tad repetitive and has me looking forward to my next set of powers just to keep me interested.

    If you enjoyed infamous 2,you'll easily enjoy this but don't expect anything too different except the story and your powers. It's still an open world game which truly lives up to the phrase 'open world'    … Expand
  82. Gtkevin98
    Mar 25, 2014
    10
    inFamous: Second Son is a brilliant game it has a deep story and amazing voice acting,amazing characters that you will love to death. and great gamplay and awesome superpowers, the emotion in the characters faces is just mind blowing and it has a really big world to discover has a lot of replayebility and the grapics are just perfect its a true next generation game it is a have to buy gameinFamous: Second Son is a brilliant game it has a deep story and amazing voice acting,amazing characters that you will love to death. and great gamplay and awesome superpowers, the emotion in the characters faces is just mind blowing and it has a really big world to discover has a lot of replayebility and the grapics are just perfect its a true next generation game it is a have to buy game on the ps4 and if you dont have a ps4 it is a system seller buy it right now… Expand
  83. jmackisback
    Mar 26, 2014
    10
    fantastic game. great graphics, superb combat, and a good story to boot. don't listen to the people who praise one aspect, and then bash the rest and gave it a zero. simply click their usernames and you'll see they are Microsoft fans who rated titanfail a 10.
  84. pixelate
    Mar 26, 2014
    10
    Infamous Second Son reaffirmed that I purchased the right console. The graphics and visual effects were spectacular and the storyline is just as captivating.

    This will be my first Platinum enough said!
  85. Roboninja
    Mar 27, 2014
    10
    This is the perfect time to have a PS4. You know the instant you start you are in for one crazy fun ride. The graphics are truly amazing, the game is super colorful, and it's down right fun, if you think different you
    have something wrong with you. If you never played infamous before now is a good time to start. It's perfect.
  86. FATMANGOBOOM
    Mar 28, 2014
    10
    I was not a fan of the first that were still solid games that did not appeal to me at all... But Infamous Second Son turns everything around with an excellent story and a stella fun factor...

    This is a game that make you feel like a perfect SUPER HERO... the controls are excellent and the is fun story is very good and much better story telling over the first to games in the series...    I was not a fan of the first that were still solid games that did not appeal to me at all... But Infamous Second Son turns everything around with an excellent story and a stella fun factor...

    This is a game that make you feel like a perfect SUPER HERO... the controls are excellent and the is fun story is very good and much better story telling over the first to games in the series...

    Infamous Second Son is a truly Epic must have game. I am not one easily to give a game 10. But this game is worth every cent and earns every point...    … Expand
  87. AlexB2705
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    For me, I've played games with strong characters and storylines such as The Last of Us and GTA V but I have to say this game has one of the strongest storylines and the characters are believable, especially the relationship between Delsin and Reggie, and Delsin and Augustine. As for the graphics, every movement seems to make sense, facial expressions seem in sync with the voices. ObviouslyFor me, I've played games with strong characters and storylines such as The Last of Us and GTA V but I have to say this game has one of the strongest storylines and the characters are believable, especially the relationship between Delsin and Reggie, and Delsin and Augustine. As for the graphics, every movement seems to make sense, facial expressions seem in sync with the voices. Obviously their are some minor glitches as it is a new release but this is the best PS4 exclusive so far (not that hard)
    and also I'd say THE BEST of next gen so far. Would recommend buying if you have a PS4    … Expand
  88. AntonArnold
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    Love this game. The story kept my attention. Using the various powers to travel around Seattle did not feel like a chore. The fighting was rarely repetitive. Overall it is just a fun game to play and I am trying to finish the Evil Karma version to get the Platinum Trophy. I rarely do story modes twice but this was is still fun the second time around.
  89. evolutionx85
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    Infamous second son is a next gen game, beautiful graphics, marvelous gameplay, and I thought the story was well done in my opinion, the fun factor is as high as it gets, I played through story 3 times already and I must say they did a great job, so I noticed some people on hear rated it as a zero, xbox fanboys, no game deserves a zero, all the hardwork and time put into this game theyInfamous second son is a next gen game, beautiful graphics, marvelous gameplay, and I thought the story was well done in my opinion, the fun factor is as high as it gets, I played through story 3 times already and I must say they did a great job, so I noticed some people on hear rated it as a zero, xbox fanboys, no game deserves a zero, all the hardwork and time put into this game they should be ashamed of themselves, I do like this game much better than titan fall which is another game I play alot.… Expand
  90. The_Lizard
    Apr 10, 2014
    9
    This game absolutely blew me away! I came into second son assuming it would be an over glorified tech demo for the ps4 and while it definitely could have been based on the graphics the game as a whole was so much more.

    The graphics are amazing but not only does this game look good it plays excellently. I never experienced a frame rate hiccup nor any graphics popping in and with the    This game absolutely blew me away! I came into second son assuming it would be an over glorified tech demo for the ps4 and while it definitely could have been based on the graphics the game as a whole was so much more.

    The graphics are amazing but not only does this game look good it plays excellently. I never experienced a frame rate hiccup nor any graphics popping in and with the speed at which i was moving between rooftops around the city this is nothing to be taken lightly. The power effects also had me slack jawed every time I pushed circle i got excited to see everything that was going to happen. My personal favorite was the neon power where there was a trail behind you as you were sprinting.

    I enjoyed the story although it left a bit to be desired and was extremely predictable there was only one scene that caught me off guard that i will not spoil here but the rest of the ending i saw coming from a mile away.    … Expand
  91. senorcarbone
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    I found the gameplay and abilities pretty interesting and the graphics pretty well made and optimised for ps4. No significant framerate issues and pretty nice art. The only downside was the dull story and the repetitive pace of the game, unlocking areas, clearing them out, progressing the story and repeat.
  92. Murdocdelrey
    May 5, 2014
    9
    I bought a PS4 just to get this game and mostly I'm glad i did but even though i liked it mostly, it was just too short to say that it is better than the first two. Graphics wise, it makes the first game look like a PS2 game but story wise, Cole's story is far better than Delsin's but overall, this is definitely a game should play when you get a PS4, but you can probably wait until batmanI bought a PS4 just to get this game and mostly I'm glad i did but even though i liked it mostly, it was just too short to say that it is better than the first two. Graphics wise, it makes the first game look like a PS2 game but story wise, Cole's story is far better than Delsin's but overall, this is definitely a game should play when you get a PS4, but you can probably wait until batman Arkham Knight in October which will definitley be a must play and a far better superhero game… Expand
  93. LucaS7
    Jun 24, 2014
    8
    Infamous has a beautiful graphics and a good story, good AI and an active city. The powers was awesome especially the video power. I hope for a DLCs with more powers .
  94. GrandSekiza
    May 19, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Second Son, truthfully probably deserves a 10. However it falls short of this because of one thing. The evil campaign, now hear me out here. Simply put the evil campaign just isn't what I and what I hope others were looking for in the sense there is no moral sympathy of an evil character in this game. Unlike Cole when playing as evil it was more of a twisted sense of justice rather then some weird evil of killing street performers for whatever reason. Additionally being evil doesn't really change the story much as spoiler your brother continues to aid you the entire time which feels weird. In the end playing the evil route just made me feel like some whiny baby rather than an anti-hero that I felt while playing as Cole in the previous inFamous games. Graphics, combat, and overall gameplay are great; so are the whitty lines and the good campaign which was rather impressive I think. So if you own a PS4 buy this game it'll be money worth spending.… Expand
  95. Isak
    Jun 9, 2014
    6
    This game is not that bad, but does not deliver what I expected from it at all. The story is not that impressive. It is kind of minimalistic without any major plot twists and the plot twists that are in the game are very predictable. Some of the characters are good, but the good characters are the characters we don't see much of. Delsin was not a very special protagonist. There isThis game is not that bad, but does not deliver what I expected from it at all. The story is not that impressive. It is kind of minimalistic without any major plot twists and the plot twists that are in the game are very predictable. Some of the characters are good, but the good characters are the characters we don't see much of. Delsin was not a very special protagonist. There is absolutely nothing that stands out about him. And the good karma ending is really boring and unsatisfiyng

    The best thing about this game is without a doubt the amazing special effects. Aboslutely mind blowing. This game really have some of the best special effects in video games, and the photo mode is a really nice addition to the game. The game does not look to bad too, but I have seen better in the last generation for example The last of us. Some of the buildings are also destroyable and it look very realistic when it falls.

    The antagonist is not too bad, and the reason she does thing is pretty good. She is more of a grey character that believes she is doing the right thing. Too bad Delsin is completely the opposite of that. For Delsin there are no grey, only good and evil, nothing between that. The game actually punishes you for trying to remain neutal as good karma and bad karma get special abilites and upgrades.

    The gameplay is pretty good and there are many different battle scenarios and every battle does feel a little bit different, but not that much. There are no stealthy approaches here and that is kind of dissapointing. The side missions are fun at first, but quikly become boring. Excpect for some missions. My main problem with the game is that I never once felt like a super hero in this game, even though it technally is a super hero game. When I save people it does not feel like they need help instantly. There are not enough consequenses for doing something bad or something good. Even if you have saved may people, people will still react if you have killed someone too. I feel like a man with smoke and neon power and not a superhero. Seattle is also not a very exiting place to be. It all feel the same. And this game has absolutely no atmosphere. It does not feel tense like Dishonored or Fallout, it does not feel beautiful like Journey and it does not feel sinister like the Batman Arkham series. It feels like Seattlle. Nothing else. Just plain, old Seattle

    Short summary: Bad story, decent characters, amazing special effects, good graphics, good gameplay, no atmosphere    … Expand
  96. apachee420
    Jun 10, 2014
    7
    Great game I really like the alternate endings and how you can be good or evil it makes you want to play through the game more than once and really get your money outa the game. Graphics were great along with the powers that come with being good or evil worth buying.
  97. 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
  98. Hoso
    Jul 21, 2014
    7
    As a fan of the first one, when I saw all those trailers for Second Son, I was hoping for a great story with a nice game play as the first one. But this time, I was a bit disappointed. The game play is great and with all the different powers, it was amazing. But the story felt short and i think there is something missing. Even on the hardest difficulty I finish it in a day.

    For the    As a fan of the first one, when I saw all those trailers for Second Son, I was hoping for a great story with a nice game play as the first one. But this time, I was a bit disappointed. The game play is great and with all the different powers, it was amazing. But the story felt short and i think there is something missing. Even on the hardest difficulty I finish it in a day.

    For the whole experience I had with it, It was great but nothing amazing.    … Expand
  99. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 29, 2014
    6
    Bought this along with my watchdogs ps4 bundle, i wanted to try something different, all i can say is you have to be interested in the theme of the game to enjoy it, its a great game but just not for me, i find it very repetitive and the story quite boring, however the graphics are amazing and it runs very smooth.
  100. 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
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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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