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InFamous Review by PST

Google Translate did a great(!) job, so we have to summarize what PS3Turkiye is thinking about inFamous.
We think that inFamous is redefining the open world rules. With the help of great controls, we can easily roaming in the city with Cole (our electric god). Sucker Punch is using the same mechanics in Sly series. Cole can hold on or climb to every building or object. And you don't need to balance your character when you do these movements. So, you can focus on your combat even you are climbing, etc..
In graphics, inFamous is not the best looking game around. But when you think other ''sandbox'' games such as Saint's Row 2, inFamous shines. With great textures and dynamic lightning effects, game is looking good. Evil-Good Karma mechanics put players in a hard position and push them to find out what is lying inside them.
As a result, inFamous is one of the best polished games in the market. With fun-to-play controls and great aiming mechanics, you don't want to miss Cole's electrifying adventure.

Presentation: 9.4 / 10
Graphics: 9 / 10
Gameplay: 9.3 / 10
Sound: 9.3 / 10
GENERAL: 9.3 / 10

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Cyrax_875481d ago

Too bad the last few reviews that I've seen (that all have a 9+ score) aren't being added to metacritic.

Equinoxe_75481d ago

Agree, inFamous should have an average at 9-9,3

I gave the demo 8

SL1M DADDY5481d ago

Many will try and convince you that Meta is not bias but in past and recent days it has become very evident that they are bias against Sony, or they at least know the hits they will generate when allowing poor reviews to be added to their ratings.

Just look at the Killzone 2 reviews. Well over a hundred great reviews and yet they post two of the worst and ignore the others. They even recently allowed a review from some obscure site nobody has heard of that gave KZ2 a 6 out of 10... Now come on, if that is not obvious enough I don't know what is.

Nathan1235481d ago (Edited 5481d ago )

Thanx to sites like Eurogamer, Games Radar, Sixth Axis... The overall score has gone below 90. Bloody biased sites... Just reading their review and then comparing it to reviews like IGN, one gets the picture how desperately they want to see this game go down. We are still awaiting Edge's review.... Late as always. Will probably knock 1 more point off Meta as they did with KZ2. All their bloody harshness dies when a 360 title arrives to be reviewed.

Another good review. The game is truly a must buy for every PS3 owner. I can't keep my hands off it.

@above: Dude it's not Meta that is biased it's the f*ckin sites like Edge and Eurogamers that are biased. Meta usually goes to the same sites for reviews for most games and these sites reviews always go up.
I mean they gave Halo a f*ckin 10 and gave KZ2 6 and called it generic!!!! WTF was Halo 3 then? What new did it bring to FPS genre? If they had shown some consistency, then it would be OK, but this is pure fanboyism. I am sure all PS3 exclusives will have similar fates in the hands of such sites. Just add in 3-4 points to the Meta-Critic score for any PS3 exclusive from now on.

Struz5481d ago

SL1M is right, I wouldn't go so far as to say that it is biased against Sony but it sure does like to include less from the top than the bottom.

SL1M DADDY5481d ago

If there were 100 scores for a Sony title, 99 of them 100 percent and one of them a 60%, they would include the 60% without batting an eye and if it were the same scenario for MS, they would exclude the 60% and post all 100%'s. In the end, they are eager to post all bad reviews for Sony and only a handful of the positive ones whereas for MS they give a pass to many negative reviews and a free, open door to all positive reviews. It's just a bit too telling if you ask me.

table5481d ago

Don't kid yourself, metacritic is not biased against SONY it is ridiculous to think that. They don't just include any reviews they feel like they have a list of the sites that merit a score to be put on their site.

SL1M DADDY5481d ago

Keep telling yourself that. When Meta includes negative reviews from sites for Sony and yet excludes the same sites when giving negative reviews for an MS game, then I find it a bit bias. We can agree to disagree but it's hard to ignore the obvious.

Lifendz5481d ago

They're probably going to give it either a 6 or a 10. You never can tell with them.

SL1M DADDY5481d ago

There's no crying going on here. I'm just an informed gamer making an educated decision to not trust sites like Meta. You should try it some day, it's quite liberating.

shocky165481d ago

But do GR? Nope and guess what inFamous is still below 90% (86)

Your argument fails.

Tony P5481d ago

It's a good game. Kind of reminds me of an open world Force Unleashed in a way. Mr. Bad Ass with area affect powers. Taking down enemies is very gratifying and I like how you can knock them out and choose not to go in for the kill. Good attention to physics too, like being able to knock grenades back with your powers.

If I have any issues (and they aren't really complaints) it's that Cole is absurdly agile and it really doesn't fit with lightning powers imo. Guy sticks to everything like he was Spider-man in a past life. I get the feeling I'll be having Prince of Persia moments. I understand the need for it when you regularly have to access rooftops, but it's damned funny to me.

Halo3 MLG Pro5481d ago

Yes Slim everything is a conspiracy, right? I swear sony fans and their childish excuses. Time to grow up.

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yoghurt5481d ago

I wander what the average would be if it hadn't have been for the 3 rogue 7/10's

I'm sure they don't do it on purpose but it's so dodgy that over 40 reviews give it 8's and mostly 9+ and these 3 sites say a 7.

yer metacritic is slow updating huh? only 1 10/10 on there but there has been several top scores

fuckoffodion5481d ago

Great Score. Can't wait to pick it up.

Bathyj5481d ago

Does anyone else think this game has some of the best 3rd person aiming controls ever. Lining enemies up just seems so easy, even when hanging from the size of a train.

And the platforming/climbing bits are awesome. You never miss a ledge or jump. Its so precise.

I was watching a prototype video thinking yeah it looks ok, very over the top. Then it occured to me this guy just runs straight up walls and flys everywhere. That might be fun too, but it takes away the climbing, one of the best parts of infamous. Its very empowering, really gives you the sense you are superpowered.

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The inFamous games deserve more love from Sony

The inFamous games are an important part of PlayStation history, but the series is in limbo and playing older entries isn't exactly easy.

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LucasRuinedChildhood100d ago (Edited 100d ago )

Would like remasters of 1 and 2. I enjoyed them much more than Second Son.

1 & 2 had more of an emphasis on climbing and the traversal requires a bit more effort in a good way. It was rewarding. Second Son made climbing mostly obsolete so they put little effort into it. The traversal was just great in inFamous 1 & 2. There's a reason Sunset Overdrive copied and improved upon the induction grind mechanic.

Reminds me of how I felt about the decline of parkour and the well designed tombs (basically Prince Of Persia levels) that we saw in the Assassin's Creed games.

The story and atmosphere were also much better in 1 & 2.

Electricity is just a brilliant superpower for an open world city. It perfectly fits just like webslinging does in New York and it has many applications.

Cacabunga99d ago

For sure.. one of my favorite Sony licenses

Shane Kim99d ago

Loved one and two. I actually liked the story as well.

Minute Man 72199d ago

The standalone DLC was a sweet

jznrpg99d ago (Edited 99d ago )

I enjoyed Second Son but it was too short. The first 2 were great though

-Foxtrot99d ago

Second Son was alright but didn't touch the first two games

It felt short and lacking in comparison

Also I really thought Reggie would have made a better protagonist, someone who is anti-conduit as much as him and ends up becoming one would have been interesting to see. I kind of enjoyed his character throughout the game as his development.

badz14999d ago

why is it right now, the thing I want the most from Sony is to release remasters of inFamous (1,2 & SS), KZ (1,2 & 3), Resistance (RFoM, 2 and 3) and Motorstorm (1,2 & 3)??

The_Hooligan99d ago

All great choices. I would like to add Warhawk/Starhawk to that. The multiplayer in Warhawk was amazing. I am surprised Sony hasn't looked into MAG either. That game was ahead of its time.

Maybe Sony should make an internal studio like Bluepoint games and all they do is remake/remaster these amazing games, even going back to PS1,PS2,PSP, Vita portfolio. And because of the recent articles suggesting cost cutting, budget issues and releasing more games on PC, they could do that with these remakes/remasters. Do a day one on PC and PS5. At the end of the day Sony or any other company is going to do what makes them the most money.

Kiryu199299d ago

Would love a remastered collection on PS5/PC

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kpgs99d ago

Wouldn't the onus be on the consumers? If they bought the Infamous games, then we'd have more games from that series.

KwietStorm_BLM99d ago

Infamous has sold millions of units. People have been asking for more. They aren't interested. Just like people have been asking for more Resistance or even a remaster collection, but insomniac isn't revisiting that either. Likely never getting a new sequel since they're a Marvel studio now.

LucasRuinedChildhood99d ago (Edited 99d ago )

No. Infamous was successful. But after a few entries (which are taking longer to make these days) a lot of Sony studios move on to new IPs. That's not a bad thing at all. They don't need to make inFamous games forever, just like we didn't need new Sly Cooper games forever.

But people would like to be able to easily play them on current hardware which is reasonable. Same for Killzone, Resistance, MGS4, etc. Good games shouldn't be trapped on old hardware. It's good that Bluepoint ported Uncharted 1-3.

kpgs99d ago

I'm not saying it wasn't successful. I enjoyed playing all 3 entries and DLC. But like you said, people move on, studios move on. But I don't think I've heard people asking for more Infamous in a long time.

Profchaos99d ago

The franchise was popular we got quite a few games but Suchet punch wanted to beach out I think that's why we got ghost of Tsushima over infamous 4

Tbh ghost is a fantastic game I'm not complaining about that but I'd love to see infamous handled by another team

jznrpg99d ago

Id take GoT2 over Infamous right now but after GoT2 or maybe 3 if they go trilogy I’d like a new Infamous.

badz14999d ago

that's the problem with Sony that puzzles me A LOT! they have studios specifically specialized in remastering and remaking old games for new gen hardware, but we are getting very few of them. SoTC, Uncharted collections, Demon's Souls Remake, TLoU Part 1...and?? that's it? why aren't they giving their old games new lease of life on the PS5 for the new generations of gamers to enjoy? they clearly have the expertise. for god sake, I can even accept lazy porting like Nintendo are doing for theirs if I have to.

FinalFantasyFanatic99d ago

There are a lot of games that consumers have been asking Playstation for, Playstation won't do it, so a lot of these developers have gone and made it themselves by any means possible such as Kickstarter (e.g. Armed Fantasia, Penny Blood, Ratatan, 100 Heroes, ect...). Developers have even asked if Sony could help them out with porting/remasters some of these older games for Playstation, they said no.

Crows9099d ago (Edited 99d ago )

Um...dude like you say that as if nobody bought them....the devs went on to do ghosts after 3 infamous games....3

People ask for new resistance and new infamous at every moment where it makes sense to mention it.

Having a remake of 1 and 2 would be very welcomed I'm sure.

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chicken_in_the_corn99d ago

I would love to see a new game but a feel that would get a response similar to Saints Row.

TravsVoid99d ago (Edited 99d ago )

If they keep any of the characters from the previous games I think it would do fine unlike Saints Row which decided to replace fan favorites with less likable replacements. I wouldn't be surprised if that decision caused a majority of their buyers to be new to the series rather than returning players. I will say though, if Infamous Second Son or the first two Infamous games were remade I would be a day one buyer on PC.

ocelot0799d ago

Loved all 3 of them. I couldn't get on with the vampire spin off though. Wish they didn't move away from cole but I didn't mind the other character.

DefenderOfDoom299d ago

Loved 1 and 2 , would definitely love a new INFAMOUS single player campaign.

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Nixxes Software Can't Go Wrong With An Infamous Remaster

Nixxes' Remaster focus could set the stage to resurrect many obscure titles like the karma-centered, superpower-fueled sandbox of Infamous.

maniacmayhem316d ago

Infamous remaster? How about an Infamous re-Boot! This is one game that doesn't need a remaster, it needs either a proper equal of a reboot of the original. And since Sony is currently in development with Marvel, i can totally see them having guest marvel characters to appear in Cole's world.

BanginTunes315d ago

This is one of the worst things I have ever read

1Victor315d ago

I would prefer Warhawk or Starhawk ether or both will keep us fans happy for a looooooooong time

The_Hooligan315d ago

Warhawk would be awesome! So many good memories playing that game on PS3. They could do a massive 50v50 mode, battle royal with last Warhawk standing, classic 20v20 mode, so many options.

shinoff2183315d ago

I'd rather infamous. Sonys got enough online bs in the pipeline. No need to add more.

1Victor315d ago

@shinoff I disagree with you both of those games was extraordinarily fun to play just the satisfaction of transforming your plane into a bot and stomp a enemy then transform and fly off on Starhawk was a experience that hasn’t been replicated since.
The game was extremely valanced to the point you could go against a tank on foot and win with the ratchet or 1 shot a plane doing a massive attack with your tank. In Warhawk you could pick up half your team and fly them to a base and take it over but those are experiences you had to play to know how awesome those game was even YouTube videos don’t do justice to those game.
Anyways I’ll stop here or I’ll run out of words to post a wall text taking about those games

Christopher315d ago

Here's the thing, infamous and *hawk are such different games and with different audiences that Sony could... do both at the same time? Nixxes doesn't need to be involved in the shooter (that would be new for them I think since they usually do SP games) but someone else could and Nixxes could share support with development/engine needs.

shinoff2183314d ago

1victor

Ya know Christopher is right they are completly different games. Me personally I don't value online games I just don't care for them. Hell in another bubble I probably enjoy them. In this bubble nah I just prefer single player unless I'm playing Mario or Mario party with my girl and kids or something.

1Victor314d ago

@shin of course I know Chris is right but the games have to be approved first before assignment to a studio I didn’t mean this studio in particular making those game I meant the approval process and Sony harder push on MMO games.
I’m just one of the millions of players that loved those game and a top 800 word wide ranked on Starhawk and proud owner of its platinum trophy

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DankSinatra315d ago

A remaster would allow people who don't have access to a ps3 to experience the game since there's so many stuck on the ps3 that are exclusive to the console and Sony refuses to invest in backwards compatibility

darthv72315d ago

Who doesnt have access to a ps3? There were over 87m of them sold. They are cheap and easy to find. Just like wii and ps2.

shinoff2183315d ago

Or maybe it's just not ready yet, ps3 was a different kinda animal.

DankSinatra315d ago

@darthv72

Not everyone is willing to go out and buy a ps3 for a single game or a handful of games when they have a ps4 or a ps5. A port or remaster would actually help. Younger audiences who did not grow up with a ps3 would have exposure to these games that Sony has essentially left behind on the ps3 due to them not investing in backwards compatibility. If they would do backwards compatibility then we wouldn't need to shill out more money for the same games. Something I actually applaud microsoft for (the only thing they have done that's good).

zaanan315d ago

Agree, and PS3 is getting long in the tooth, so failure rates will be going up. I had to send my slim in for repair years ago.

shinoff2183314d ago

I had a couple extra dollars and came across I guy selling ps3s for 50. I bought all 4. Just felt it was a good deal. Now if I could find controllers. I swear I can't find any cheap controllers around me

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jeromeface315d ago

go back to marvel avengers, sounds like more your cup of tea

KwietStorm_BLM315d ago

You know what, now that I think about it.. yeah none of that makes any sense.

TheKingKratos314d ago (Edited 314d ago )

Lol 😂😂😂

Christopher315d ago

Yes to a reboot, absolutely no to Marvel characters in it.

maniacmayhem315d ago

*either a proper equal of a reboot of the original. *

Damn, there needs to be an extension on the Edit feature.

"Either a proper sequel or a reboot of the original"

And people aren't with Cole interacting with cameos from Marvel? Especially with Sony making Spider Man and Wolverine?

Why exactly would that be a bad idea? Especially with the multiverse being a huge deal and all.

Christopher315d ago

***Why exactly would that be a bad idea? Especially with the multiverse being a huge deal and all.***

There's enough Marvel. Let's not spread it everywhere and let other IPs be their own thing. Please.

neutralgamer1992315d ago

Infamous 1-2 collection would be amazing on current generation. God of War 1-2 and PSP games also playable on PS5 Yes please. And last but not least MGS4

There are so many great games which are on PS3. We need them to be remastered and released for current generation.

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GoodGuy09316d ago

Idk why sony hasn't done remasters for 1+2 yet. Such great gems.

RaidenBlack316d ago

I'd like a Killzone 2 Remaster.
Keep the visuals style as is ... just improve the LoD and the resolution

ArchangelMike315d ago

Now that COD is in Microsofts back pocket, it's time for Sony to start investing in it's own 1st party shooters. I loved Killzone - even Shadowfall. But Yeah Killzone 2 was the high point of the Franchise.

ClayRules2012315d ago

Yes. KZ2 was the high point of the franchise and a strong, solid and just bloody fantastic shooter! Had so much fun those days with the game.

Neonridr315d ago (Edited 315d ago )

Shadowfall was my first introduction into the series as the PS4 was my first Sony console. Maybe compared to the others it was not great (personally I don't know), but I had a blast playing it and found it quite enjoyable. I'd love a Trilogy Remaster though so I could go back and enjoy the original 3 for the first time (with a new coat of paint + updated controls)

shinoff2183315d ago

Naw were good. There's plenty in the sea

zaanan315d ago

It’s about damn time for a Resistance trilogy remaster!

long-time-gamer315d ago

Most def the highest point of the franchise, the music, gameplay and story was awesome

ironmonkey314d ago

absolutely right! killzone has been quiet long enough since ps4 release date.

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long-time-gamer315d ago

man id love a killzone 2 remaster, its one of my favorite games of all time, but who knows what shape that code in and where its at, prob wont happen under jim ryan though! you can keep your fingers crossed though and see what happens but GG is all about Horizon now

Vits316d ago

There is a lot of the PS3 era that I would love to see ported/remastered. But, unfortunately, they are probably not commercially viable and I have no idea who owns the rights currently. Stuff like Sire: Blood Curse, White Knight Chronicles, Tokyo Jungle, Folklore, etc.

Infamous on the other hand was never a series that I found good or interesting. Especially when compared with other contemporaries like Prototype. But, given how bare the subgenre is right now, I would dig a remaster.

BehindTheRows315d ago

Sony owns Siren. I can’t speak for the rest.

As for inFAMOUS vs Prototype, I feel the opposite. inFAMOUS mopped the floor with it, quality and gameplay. Just felt far more polished. That said, I enjoyed Prototype’s powers a little more.

Vits315d ago

Fair enough, I agree that the production values of inFamous were higher. But I found it to be a snore-fest.

darthv72315d ago

...no meed. Sony could add ps3 support to the 5 and then people can play loads of games already available. No streaming required. Rpcs3 could be adapted to run on the 5... it would solve so many problems.

Vits315d ago

No need, because they instead could do these two other things that they have shown no interest in doing? Sure.

Shane Kim315d ago

But then they couldnt charge you for remaster (even though I would love one for infamous) or charge you for PSN premium.

darthv72315d ago

It would be even funnier if the series x gets rpcs3 support and can play the ps3 games while ps5 still cannot (not without streaming them)

shinoff2183314d ago

Don't most people still have issues with rpcs3. It's not as stable as alot of emulators out there. From what I've read

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zaanan315d ago

My kids and I had a fun time in Tokyo Jungle!

long-time-gamer315d ago

prototype def was not on the same level as infamous far as gameplay or graphics

Pocahontas314d ago

It was legitimately bad game.

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isarai316d ago

Infamous, Resistance, and killzine are so ripe for a remaster, I wish Sony would make it happen.

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Older PlayStation games that we'd love to see on the PlayStation 5

From Xfire: "For a company with a three-decade-long history in gaming, Sony has done a crappy job at preserving its legacy. "

Flawlessmic760d ago (Edited 760d ago )

All the mgs games, all the ape escapes, silent hill 1-4, croc 1 and 2, legend of dragoon, tekken 3,tenshu, bushido blade, vagrant story, okami, ico, crash bash, gt4.

Thats just off the top of my head that i would play immediately, still so many more though that id love.

Welshy759d ago

MGS, Silent Hill etc are no brainers, but you earned my thumbs up for our boi Croc. I talk about him all the time, it's an honour to find another man of culture.

Flawlessmic759d ago (Edited 759d ago )

Hahaha yea was one of my very first games i owned on ps1 as a child, great memories!!

Love to hear there other people out there that enjoyed the gem of a game that is croc 👌

RedDevils759d ago (Edited 759d ago )

Okami has HD version already. I want those Sly games though since PS3 and vita had it.

Flawlessmic759d ago

Yea sly would be cool, i never got into those so would be a good opportunity for me to do so.

But yea theres so many games in sony catalogue we coukd be here all day listing titles.

Hopefully we all get the ganes we are hoping for.

outsider1624760d ago

Tenchu 1 and 2
Socom 1 and 2
MGS 1-3
MGS4
ICO

seanpitt23760d ago

RDR2 for me they can boost that up to 60fps with better graphic settings than last gen

Luc20760d ago

Folklore. It was such a unique and beautiful game. Great soundtrack. I still have my PS3 copy

The_Hooligan760d ago

YES please! Also I would love to see Warhawk come back. Such an awesome game.

moriarty1889760d ago

The Resistance and a killzone series for me.

Bigman4k760d ago (Edited 760d ago )

Infamous 1 & 2 probably will get remaster for PS5/4 at some point as for the others in that article idk

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