Infected

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

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  • Summary: It's Christmas time in New York City and a strange virus has appeared turning seemingly normal citizens into the insane, violent Infected. Rookie Officer Stevens is one of the first victims but unlike others, is strangely immune. The mysterious Dr. Schaeffer discovers that Stevens' blood canIt's Christmas time in New York City and a strange virus has appeared turning seemingly normal citizens into the insane, violent Infected. Rookie Officer Stevens is one of the first victims but unlike others, is strangely immune. The mysterious Dr. Schaeffer discovers that Stevens' blood can be used to destroy the otherwise invincible Infected, and creates a special "viral gun" that fills shells with blood from Stevens' arm and blasts them straight into the Infected, causing them to violently explode. Featuring an engrossing single-player campaign with lavishly gory details, Infected unlocks the world of Wi-Fi via exciting multiplayer modes. To participate in multiplayer combat, players create their own character or avatar. Those who are victorious in combat can "infect" the loser’s PSP system with their avatar and gain ranking points. Avatars can be defeated through a variety of methods, as well as passed along from player to player thus creating a viral chain letter of attack. Infect the world - spread your unique avatar like a virus to other players’ PSP systems via exciting multiplayer modes such as Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch; Form clans with shared uniforms, spreading the same unique virus to the lesser skilled; Set off massive chain reactions of exploding Infected, showering the streets with blood. [Majesco]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. Detroit Free Press
    100
    The online ability to spread an infection to another player is so innovative that this game gets my top award, even if it's not perfect in other areas.
  2. TotalPlayStation
    85
    As you can appreciate the humor and enjoy pure arcade shooting, there’s really no reason not to pick this game up.
  3. Stuff
    80
    After about 15 minutes of gameplay, our thumbs felt like Robert DeNiro in "Casino" had worked them over in the backroom with a hammer.
  4. PSX Extreme
    76
    Yes, it is repetitive and somewhat light on content, and it doesn't really push the PSP's capabilities, but it is also fun and extremely charming (in a dark, twisted way). Anyone that has been looking for a fast-paced, not-too-complex zombie killing game should definitely check out Infected.
  5. GameSpy
    70
    There's no mode, though, where adding human players makes the arcade action more compelling. Whether playing humans or CPU, Infected feels pretty much the same.
  6. Digital Entertainment News
    68
    The game does have some endearing visuals that manage to put a funny spin on rather grim material.
  7. Boomtown
    30
    Truly terrible.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Alexwise
    Apr 12, 2012
    10
    I finished this game in like 2 days. It does not mean that it is short, it means that it is addicting. Upgrades could have been a bit moreI finished this game in like 2 days. It does not mean that it is short, it means that it is addicting. Upgrades could have been a bit more varied. The gameplay itself is a blast off!… Expand
  2. AdrianMonster
    Dec 16, 2005
    10
    This game is SO much fun, it reminds me of clasic old school arcade games like Robotron and Berzerk. Great action, great colorful graphics, This game is SO much fun, it reminds me of clasic old school arcade games like Robotron and Berzerk. Great action, great colorful graphics, excellent voice and sound effects... I can't put the game down. It's by far my favorite PSP game.… Expand
  4. [anonymous]
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Awesome zombie blasting mayhem! And friggin funny too!!! Must get for PSP.
  5. JoeBlow
    Dec 18, 2005
    10
    Total classic game feel. The core gameplay is fantastic. Online multiplayer has issues--but this definitely is the multiplayer game of the Total classic game feel. The core gameplay is fantastic. Online multiplayer has issues--but this definitely is the multiplayer game of the year on the PSP. If you can put up with the crappy servers and lack of infrastructure gameplay modes......don't miss it!… Expand
  6. JamesH.
    Apr 28, 2006
    9
    Game is very addictive and challenging.
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 26, 2023
    9
    I'm pretty sure this was one of the only games I played on the PSP from start to finish... this game could easily exist on the PS2. The bloodI'm pretty sure this was one of the only games I played on the PSP from start to finish... this game could easily exist on the PS2. The blood spurting on the screen is "enchanting"… Expand
  8. DonK.
    Apr 22, 2008
    4
    This game whould have gotten a higher score if I wasn't forced to listen to Nu-metal crap like slipknot until I got a chance to turn allThis game whould have gotten a higher score if I wasn't forced to listen to Nu-metal crap like slipknot until I got a chance to turn all that audio garbage off. At least you can turn it off, but its still one of the worst soundtracks of all in a game, I would have perfered a half-assed midi soundtrack over this.… Expand

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#27 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#38 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#11 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005