inFAMOUS Second Son
- March 21, 2014
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
Get on PS StoreIn inFAMOUS Second Son for PlayStation 4, players control Delsin Rowe, a new superhuman with powers to fight against the oppressive Department of Unified Protection in a locked-down Seattle. With dynamic 4K gaming and HDR, choices made affect the city and people around, resulting in various consequences based on the player's actions. PS4 Pro enhancements include FPS Boost options and targeted anti-aliasing.
Playstation 4
Reviews
- The game features an engaging story with excellent graphics and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
- Many players find the game to be incredibly fun and recommend it for its replay value and exciting missions.
- The game is well-received for its modern-day elements and the introduction of new powers, making it a worthy addition to the series.
- Some players feel the story becomes repetitive and bland as the game progresses, leading to a loss of interest.
- The controls and camera system have been criticized for feeling clunky and sluggish compared to previous installments.
- A number of reviews mention that the game does not live up to the high standards set by its predecessors, feeling more like a tech demo than a fully realized game.
- story14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a mix of brilliance and shortcomings, with some players praising its engaging narrative and character depth, while others find it repetitive and lacking in depth. Although the story offers a compelling superhero/supervillain experience with karma-based choices, it is also noted to be somewhat short and occasionally disappointing compared to previous installments. Overall, the narrative is enjoyable but has room for improvement.
“This game was most definitely a masterpiece from start to finish. The story is engaging, and I love that you can always start another game to experience both good and bad karma.”
“Wonderful story, if not a little too short. The gameplay and mechanics hold up nicely to the previous installments' standards, and let's not even get started on the graphics.”
“Great characters and a great story.”
“The story lacks at times and some of the characters have minimum depth, but overall it comes out as an enjoyable superhero/supervillain karma-based game.”
“However, the story is a bit of a let down.”
“The controls don't feel the same, the story is different in tone, and it just doesn't measure up.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised as great, even in 2020, with many players noting their quality and appeal. However, some users feel that while the graphics are decent, they do not compensate for the game's overall lack of excitement.
“Graphics are great even in 2020.”
“The game plays well and the graphics are good.”
“Wonderful story, if not a little too short, the gameplay and mechanics hold up nicely to the previous installments' standards, and let's not even get started on the graphics.”
“Graphics are pretty decent, but overall everything else about the game is so boring.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its mechanics and graphics while others find it repetitive and lacking in depth. Although it maintains standards from previous installments, criticisms include mundane powers and poor climbing and jumping mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
“Wonderful story, if not a little too short. The gameplay and mechanics hold up nicely to the previous installments' standards, and let's not even get started on the graphics.”
“Gameplay is great; however, the story and characters sometimes lack depth.”
“The gameplay is okay.”
“The gameplay gets bland and repetitive.”
“Powers are mundane, and the climbing and jumping mechanics are terrible.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent replay value, indicating that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
“Excellent replay value.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
