inFAMOUS (Platinum) reviews

I'd heard a lot of good things about inFamous, but I'd also heard a few bad things. So I was a little skeptical at first. But that quickly vanished, and I was drawn into what I am tempted to call the best game I've ever played. I played through and finished the game as good, reaching Hero rank.

The base story is original and intricate, dark and sinister, with some incredible twists. You can also alter minor details through choosing between good or evil actions. I've heard this game is even being made into a movie, and it doesn't suprise me. Now not many games have storylines good enough for that! The gameplay is great fun, and kept me entertained for hours on end. At times I found, that when doing a boring mission I didn't want to face the monotony and frustration. But at other times, I could barely grip the controller my palms were sweating so much.

Then there's the graphics. I often found myself taking a break, to just stand there atop a building and admire the awe-inspiring landscape. The lighting is wonderful, the people realistic and the city itself is wonderfully detailed. The music is kept to a minimum, but usually creeps in at times to give a mysterious undertone or to back an action-packed mission.

I'll admit, there are a few minor bugs, but nothing that gets in the way of enjoying this awesome game. Well worth checking out.

I still have not yet finished this game, but from what I have played so far it is what I would call one of the best PS3 games that have been released so far, you are able to play as good or evil, which changes the character you are and also the abilities you have, I first started playing the game as good, but half way through I changed to evil

Well at first i was skeptical but after playing, i can't stop.

The pure freedom to play how you want with the powers that make jumping from building to building just that much more fun.

The story is also very impressive and i love the art throughout the game. If you haven't played this yet, skip the demo and get the damn game already :D

Can't get enough of it.

Wow… I previewed the game based on the demo, and was less than blown away (although I did like it…)

I am not sure where to start… the intro to the game is a little slow (and the tutorial to the basic controls is for someone who has NEVER played a 3rd person game before) but it does provide a great insight into how spectacular the world of infamous really is.

As I stated in my preview, the city is a little lifeless, with generic saddened coloured inhabitants wandering the dank streets. But as you play through the game, those inhabitants, while bland in look, become desperate people in need of a protector (heh, although I tend to kill them all) and actually present some character. As an evil ‘terrorist’ they become fun fodder for my various abilities – I am sure as a hero they become very important, as you can't just start a firefight with the bad guys and blow up everything in the street.

The most impressive part of this game is the real distinction between good and evil. Sure, your look changes, but so do the inhabitants reactions towards you. I assure you, it isn't fun getting pelted with rocks that cause you to lose function (and your powers!) while you recover. Powers are different depending on the side you choose, posters hanging around the city change, different news casts, different cut scenes, different dialogue. Fable has nothing on this game! There are good and evil missions, which you can do no matter your persona, but doing an evil mission locks out the good one – so make your choice wisely. I am so blown away by the distinction, that I will most defintely play through a second time as a hero, as tough as it may end up being.

The mission structure is a good way to introduce you to the city in your own time. Basically you can explore all you like, and you still find something new come mission time. However, missions are repetitive, but not in a bad way. If you take your time and look around the city for a while, you dont really notice it so much, especially because there are enough story missions interspersed to distract you from boredom.
I was a little peeved that every time I wanted to go into a new area, I had to enter the sewers and do a pretty standard platform game styled level, but as you get a new power with each one, after the first few I was actually looking forward to my next drain outing.

Cons? There are a few places you can get stuck, and a few places that you should be able to stick to that you can't, but overall the game allows for some amazing acrobatics, and as you try different things, you unlock stunts. Ignore the annoyances, and the infamous engine proves itself worthy of being used in future games.

I give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars, but I am happy to round it up :)

This game is a must buy. I purchased it from mighty ape when it first came out and since then I have completed it multiple times because there is so much to do

Great game Little hard on some missions but really fun I love riding the trains but when you finish the game you get to roam the city my 10yr old loved

Another fantastic game. Choose to be a savior or a killer. Which ever you choose will allow you different and awesome abilities.....

Do you want to be seen as an a**hole or a savior? That's the choice in this game and is it fun to be bad. Killing randoms with high powered shock grenades. The cut sceens are done just like motion comics and are stunning. The voices and sounds are good at making the city truely chaotic. Graphically the game is impressive with no visable loading sequences. This is a must get.

This was and is still an awesome game. It has keep me going for awhile. Even after you finish the game you can go back and just have a good time running around killing people. The story line was well written and the game followed it well. A good buy.

This game is very fun to play, you can play for hours at a time and not get bored, but the gameplay is kinda… cheap. I still like the game and the graphics are very good but i dont like the basic feel of the game.
It is still a good game and i recommend it. Its gameplay is very similar to assassins creed in the way you climb walls and how your charater jumps and moves. The storyline is great and i love the “Good or Evil” choice you get.

I'd give it a 7 out of 10

Playing the demo sold me on the excellent controls and powers, although I was concerned the game might not have as much depth as promised. Fortunately the full game has proven me wrong.

The scope of the city is impressive, especially given the relatively short time it takes the game to start. The city initially doesn't seem as inhabited as GTA4 for example, but the change in the people's attitudes to you as your karma shifts is very noticeable. I find myself regularly running in the wrong direction mid-mission just to heal an injured pedestrian.

Early on the combat might feel a little limited, especially if you got used to having most of your powers in the demo, but you gain the full set pretty quickly. Powers all have their useful place, so you won't find yourself ignoring or overly relying on any of them. Fighting is sufficiently polished that even repetitive missions remain satisfying. New enemies are thrown in at regular intervals to help keep things challenging.

Overall, this game does not tear up the competition on any one element, but the overall experience is incredible. It is one of those games that has you playing ‘just one more mission’ over and over. I expected playing through the game a second time as an evil Cole would not feel worth the effort, but now I can't wait.

Infamous is incredible. Not only is it spectacular in the sound and even the graphics department; It boasts a lengthy and engaging story, too.

But my favorite element in this game are the controls with Cole's superpowers. They are pretty spot-on and climbing buildings is just plain cool!

Missions are addictive and I would even say that this is the 3rd best game of the year so far (behind Killzone 2 and RE5)

Overall this is yet another awesome PS3 eXcLuSiVe!!

Graphics – 9/10
Sound – 9.5/10
Gameplay – 9.5/10
Overall – 9.5/10