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8/10
Wait, Dualshock 4 Can Do That?
colorthekid19 February 2019
A game that uses all PS4's strengths and features, including its controller.

A Great PlayStation Exclusive/10
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9/10
Finally! A True Next-Gen Game!
Foxbot25 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Like many of you, I purchased a PS4 on release day and have played through all the major PS4 titles (Killzone, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, Thief, Tomb Raider) and we've been waiting for that true next-generation game which we were promised. I must say, inFAMOUS: Second Son is that game and is simply phenomenal and blows all others away in graphics and over-all gameplay.

What They did Right! + Amazing graphics! Smooth, crisp and very Detailed. Great use of the PS4 potential. + Very fun open-world Gameplay. Lots to do an see, plenty of exploration. + Very good character voice acting and story building. You really get into the characters. + Fun and rewarding ways to earn and upgrade new powers.

Frustrations... - As in past games, you sometimes accidentally walk into a mess of bad guys and die, then will be ported back to the nearest checkpoint, which may be 10 blocks away. As the game is huge, sometimes when you go back to the nearest checkpoint it takes time to find where you just were. The good news is anything you accomplished (shard collection, drug bust, other side mission) will be saved when you die and go back to the checkpoint.

The graphics are amazingly detailed and very smooth. Eye poppingly crisp with lively colors. The control is perfect and the voice acting is some of the best I have ever witnessed. It is clear they put a lot of time and effort into this game and it was well worth the wait. They made good use of the power of the PS4 while also utilizing the PS4 controller speaker and touchpad. So far the story and attention to character building is great. It is a completely new story with all new characters, just as we suspected. Though there is mention of Empire City and you'll see some familiar faces as you progress though the game. Very fresh feeling gameplay with lots to offer and plenty to do and explore. This is a very open-world game and every block of the city has lots to do and explore.

There are new and improved powers and abilities and new interesting ways to upgrade your abilities. You start off with utilizing smoke as an energy source instead of electricity as in previous games. Then you "earn" neon, which is nothing short of amazingly beautiful at night, taking neon energy from the neon lights around the city. You also earn more and different powers as you progress through the game. This is a completely new gaming experience as compared to the two previous inFAMOUS titles. The in game clips are directed like movies and the cut scenes are cool and artsy, similar to previous games. You can jump, climb, hover, push through objects like walls, and even quickly swoop through vents in buildings to get to the roof or new areas. Very well designed and thought out. So much fun to play. You quickly can choose your karma by progressively doing good or bad. You can be a hero or a villain, good or evil.

Some of your enemies also have abilities which make the gameplay more challenging. The city of Seattle is huge and there is so much to explore and see. I am looking forward to being good and playing through this game, then replaying it and being bad. The story and over-all experience will be different. I see this being a very time consuming and epic game. I could spend hours and hours simply exploring.

Highly recommended for any PS4 owner. The first true next-gen game.

PSN: adrielaugust
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7/10
A different pleasant surprise to say the least
Arsenal777 November 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Infamous 3 had big shoes to fill being the third game into the Infamous series, the very first one to be released on the Playstation 4 four years ago. And after four years since its release, I finally gave it the chance it deserved and here is what I think about it.

First off, the story of the game. Your character Delsin Rowe comes in contact with a conduit and gains powers because of it. And he uses these powers to try and defeat and overthrow another evil conduit named Brooke Augustine. Now the story itself I thought was a little weak. Augustine has the power on concrete and summons a rock cuff around the legs of one of Delsin's friends holding them hostage, and Delsin either wants Augustine to release them or gain the power of concrete himself to release it. And other than that, take out her entire army and kick them out of the city. It wasn't totally interesting enough although Augustine was made out a great antagonist.

Another problem I had personally with the game was the dialogue. The entire game I thought the dialogue was a carbon copy of the Uncharted series dialogue with your character making comments and quips into, literally, every conversation he has with every character. Sometimes it's okay. For the whole game? Gets annoying after awhile.

Next, gameplay. Any and every big part of any game. The gameplay in Infamous: Second Son is nothing short of spectacular. The visuals looked amazing overlooking the city, and especially on the powers you receive in the game (smoke, neon, video, concrete). That being said, I also enjoyed the variety of powers that were offered in the game as listed above. Other mentioned powers in the game were paper, wire, and even glass which would'v been amazing to see. It certainly feels like a breath of fresh air from electricity.

The fighting is about the same style as the previous Infamous games, so no real problems or comments there. Although the fully powered karmic abilities were also a nice touch and visually pleasing.

All in all, I really enjoyed this game and wish I hadn't put it off for as long as I did. With that being said, it deserves the rating I gave and I really hope a sequel will be made in the near future.
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Infamous Second Son Review
Moviememmer30 October 2019
Pros:
  • Fun protagonist
  • Great Gameplay
  • Good open world environment
  • Amazing graphics
  • Good variation of superpower abilities
  • Good voice acting and animation
  • Few good boss fights


Cons:
  • Some forgettable side characters
  • Some repetitive main and side missions
  • Generic open world structure


Verdict: Overall a decent open world superhero-esk game that is formulaic but still fun to play.

7.5/10.
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10/10
Ps4 finally has its 1st great game
chris_rowe-881-16882022 March 2014
I've had a PS4 since day one and have been massively disappointed in terms of games, we had the average killzone and the pitifull knack whilst the xbox had forza titanfall dead rising and ryse. It's taken 5 months to get its first worthwhile exclusive and boy was it worth the wait.

Infamous on the ps3 was a good game, it wasn't ever going to get as much attention as it is by being the debut big title on the ps4. This game is fun, that's the main thing everyone wants, it's fun for 15 minute messing about and it's fun for a 4 hour gaming session.

Graphically it is superb, the detail is awe inspiring and the effects are flawless, occasionally there is a slight texture glitch, bug that's to be expected with the amount of action being done on screen. The voice acting is great and the characters have rarely looked closer to being actual human beings, sometimes in cut scenes it's startling how real they look, from the hair to the mannerisms. Delsin is probably the most detailed but overall most characters are of a high standard.

Here's a tip, if you see a game with the lead character voiced by Troy baker you know its good, the last of us, mgs v , batman and bioshock infinite all had his voice and were all classics.

Story modes good, the standard good vs evil choices exist. The only issue is the story doesn't truly reflect if you've chosen to go down the evil route, you can see an effort has been made to use to cover both bases but his interactions in cut scenes after being so evil don't really add up other than that can't complain. The choices can be a bit unnatural and not really fit in with the fast flowing action. I have completed both modes so there is definitely an ins entice to play through both good and evil.

The gameplay is good solid fun, the only issue could be it's fairly repetitive, although you unlock different powers, the actions you make and things you have to do don't change much, for me it didn't matter, I was constantly blown away by the detail and effects so never got tired of it.

It has intelligent AI, they run for cover, shoot dodge and act well compared to games like killzone where the computer opponents seemed to be blind and act irrationally. Overall it's well made, entertaining and the true first must bug on ps4.

Tonnes of replayability , it's just down right fun, gorgeous graphics mixed with a decent story and amazing effects! What more can you want, easily a must buy and a positive step to the ps4 being the only true next gen console.

It has a steep learning curve and some of the stuff you need to do is not explained that clearly, like any game there are tiny flaws but overall its a breath of fresh air.

Is it the best game out on ps4? Arguably tomb raider, assassins creed 4 are probably the two best, but with ground zeros and infamous things are looking up! Online may have been a good addition but there is none but overall it's the first and best exclusive that'll make the ps4 stand out, solid 1080p smooth graphics means the xbox one would have had a glitch filled unpolished version if it was a cross platform title.

9/10
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9/10
Blown Away Like the Smoke!
hydroshock-8447814 May 2019
The Infamous series is simply amazing. But with a title like this, it may divide the fans, given that this story has a different style and every character is different from the past entries. But in terms of gameplay, it is still Infamous and I loved every moment.

Several things are done better in this game, other than the graphics. The gameplay feels more fluid. For the first time, you can shoot energy from you hands without having to aim. Parkour is much easier and more satisfying although I miss sliding on power lines. Boss battles, however, are just as great.

The major cons here, however, is that the game feels a bit short. A 10 hour story isn't long for an open world game and there's not that much to do otherwise. Some side activities are good, but there isn't as much as I would like to be. That is the main reason 9/10 is as high as I could give it.

Other than that, this is a must own title for PS4 players. It is my favorite title that I got free with PS Plus and arguably my favorite Infamous game. While not very long, the main story is amazing in my opinion, and the characters really grow on you (even though the main character is polarizing for some). Gameplay just makes you feel like a badass overall and you can get creative in not only the combat, but traversing the city as well. And it's a nice, big, and beautiful sandbox to explore.

If you own a PS4 and have not played this yet, do yourself a favor and play this.
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9/10
4 years later I still replay it fairly often
jdthird27 November 2018
The first thing that has to be said about this - the voice acting is just superb. I don't have a single game on any platform that has better voice talent. Everything they do, the emotions, the tone, it all comes through brilliantly. The interplay between the two male leads is just a joy to hear.

Graphics - for 2014, this was amazing. Now being upscaled on my 4k HDR TV, it's still gorgeous. The little things make a huge difference. There are details that are fun to find, and no matter how many times I replay it, I seem to find something new.

Sound - immersion is fantastic. Even the ambient noises, falling rain, far off noises, it all is perfect for placing yourself in the action, whether over a dolby stereo or headphones.

The game can be repetitive, but what video game isn't? It's not the grind that Destiny is, though...

This game was the ONLY reason I purchased a PS4. I got the original Infamous from Sony for free after their security breech, and the timing was perfect since I had just finished it, and a week or so later Infamous 2 came out. I waited for this one, and while I was disappointed like many to not have Cole having somehow returned, the dialog, the voice acting, the story, it draws you in and you really come to like this guy. The character building is phenomenal here.

You can play both sides, the good and evil, and I've done both many times. There are some powers that work best as the evil though, and I miss those while I'm playing the good guy. And vice versa.

And I'm not kidding about replayability. I can't tell how many times I've played it. My son loves having me pass the controls to him to do the spray paint tagging And even that's nicely done, and taught me how so many things like that are even made. I never knew about the stencils and such...

Yes it's now nearly a 5 year old game. But despite my absolute love of Halo, and all the hours I have with it doing multiplayer with my son, this is still my favorite game to fall back on when I've finished whatever new pretty shiny was released... Soundtrack is awesome as well...
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8/10
first game I beat on Ps4
ThunderKing61 October 2021
Infamous was like a superhero version of GTA. Infamous should be what superhero video games should be, instead of the generic gameplay we always get.

Infamous is an open world video game about stopping the government (again) as they push martial law. You play as a jerk-punk superhero hero guy who has various abilities.

The story was fun, graphics, voicing and gameplay were a blast.

The only reason why it gets an 8 was because the final boss was a pain to beat. I beat it once and I never returned. Still, the game was epic fun. It was so much fun to fly around and do cool abilities.

A must try for Ps4 nerds.
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7/10
This game is so challenging...
justin-fencsak10 September 2017
Now on ps plus for September only, this game has great graphics, gripping controls, and well done dialogue and a challenging story mode. It's recommended for people who are not queasy. I never beaten any of the infamous games since they are hard and remind me of GTA a bit. I hope they make a infamous game for Playstation VR.
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6/10
Fruitful in this Land of my Grief
juliankennedy2330 March 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Infamous Second Son: A PlayStation exclusive that was the first game to show off the power of the PS4 (yay) and all the things the new controller can do (Not as much yay.) A soft reboot of the original Infamous series you play as Delsin Rowe who lives on a Native American reservation north of Seattle. One day a prison transport carrying conduits (basically X-men) crashes and you accidentally absorb the powers of one. Now you have to go to Seattle with your sheriff brother to get a special power to save the nice Native Americans and defeat the evil government forces who have the city under martial law.

The game has you take down districts in a standard open-world fashion. Each takedown ends with a large battle which is usually quite well down. There are also four distinct boss battles related to gaining powers that are a little less successful. They are not as bad as say Deus Ex: Human Revolution but they have the annoying habit of ignoring your progress and skills for a cheap arena battle.

The Good: The game is downright beautiful. The action is often fun and chaotic. You eventually get three powers (smoke, neon, and video) with a fourth power (Concrete) available post game. The powers are different enough to be enjoyable and you will find your favorite. You are restricted to only one power at a time which unfortunately restrict the mix and match on the fly a bit.

The game's main character voiced by Troy Baker is not nearly as irritating as the promo materials would lead you to believe. His relationship with his brother is actually kind of touching. He does have that annoying Niko Bellic habit of not being able to see a plot twist in neon orange with a well lit blinking arrow pointed to it.

You main action loops of fighting the super-powered mooks and destroying their bases are quite fun with a decent mix of strategy and action.

The Bad: Unfortunately to clear the districts there are side activities such as graffiti tagging (complete with annoying motion controls) and Where's Waldo (find the undercover agent.) These start out meh and becoming draining by the third district or so. There is simply no variety.

While your actions on the city of Seattle are permanent (destroyed guard towers stay destroyed), there is never any reason to visit a district once you cleared it. It is a lot of work for no payoff outside of progression.

Sometimes the game will decide it is night and it will continue to be night until you do a mission to advance the game and change the time of day. Side missions, in particular, are often a bear at night (or even dusk another popular choice) so one finds themselves advancing the game through main missions trying to get decent lighting so they can mop up the side missions. This takes one out of the narrative a tad.

Second Son continues the Infamous tradition of two paths one good and one evil. You get different attacks and a different ending depending on which you choose. There is no nuance in the process and it seems to have no effect on any story beats outside of the conclusion. Compared to even Bioware or Fable's attempts at the same it is a crude underutilized tool that never really satisfies and sometimes doesn't make sense.

In Conclusion: Infamous Second Son is a beautiful game with solid mechanics. It is also like playing Saints Row 4 with all the fun bits removed. Everyone is going to take the same path with the same character. There is little creativity outside of some at the moment strategy while taking out bases. Enjoyable overall it seems in a bit of a straight jacket that the gameplay cannot compensate for.
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6/10
Nothing exciting at all
darkwizard4046 December 2018
Not as good as the previous games. Delsin is a good protagonist but the story and the villain were just HORRIBLE!! Infamous 1 and 2 were ridiculously exciting but this one is equally boring. I was dying to be done with it when I was playing it. Nothing exciting about this one.
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1/10
AWFUL.
Analog_Devotee3 August 2021
This game sucked. Boring gameplay, awful and unengaging story, terrible characters and an all-around mediocre time. One of the worst $60 purchases I ever made.
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