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GamesRadar: inFamous Review

GamesRadar writes: "InFamous shows huge potential, but it's ultimately held back from greatness by too-sticky controls and its surprisingly bland ruin of a city. It's still fun, but there's a lot of room for improvement in the strongly hinted-at sequel".

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San Frandisco5450d ago

(shakes head) gamesradar is OFF my radar.

Trollimite5450d ago

these sites are showing there true colors. sucker punch dosent deserve this "7" on there record. shame on gamesretard.com

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BattleAxe5450d ago

- GamesRadar
- GameDaily
- Edge
- Eurogamer
- Variety

These sites are always the usual suspects.....

CrazzyMan5450d ago (Edited 5450d ago )

Anyway, so far, inFAMOUS has 37 reviews on n4g, where only 7 scores are 8 or lower, while other 30(!) are 8.5 and higher.

After all, review - is just OPINION, which you trust/respect or not. However, the game, which has over 30 reviews with score 8.5 and higher is definitely WORTH to try, and maybe for you it will be an AAA game. It`s you, who decide in the end. =)

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rockleex5450d ago

You forgot to mention Maxim. ^_^

Masta_fro5450d ago

i suggest everybody hits the link FelinePornographer gave us posted...

Its quite entertaining, better yet go straight to this one.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

If i had a website id write an article about this, then post it on n4g...

http://www.psu.com/forums/s...

any link will do.

raztad5450d ago

GameRadar is a joke. I didnt know about the whole neogaf thing. hhehehehe They were seriously owned. What a lack of professionalism. That is what happens when you got paid, fanboys with agenda "reviewing" ps3 games.

Eurogamer aka Eurolamer is another good example.

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GrandTheftZamboni5450d ago

@PorcelainGod

Sony won last generation, Nintendo is winning the current one. I guess the only way for Xbox fans to feel like winners is by comparing sales and thrashing PS3. They conveniently exclude Wii for not being hi-def. By that logic, 360 is the best selling console in Japan, that is amongst hi-def consoles with external power supply.

Megaton5450d ago

That GAF ownage was pretty impressive. lol @ GamesRadar.

Saigon5450d ago

and I ran into this confliction

"Unfortunately, actual exploration is the weakest part of the game, mainly because Empire City itself just isn’t that interesting. Sure, it’s pretty cool to bounce around on buildings at first, and once you’ve unlocked the second island, the number of fascinating and bizarre landmarks shoots up significantly (and includes a couple of huge, crumbling ruins that are a blast to climb)."

So exploring is weak because EC isn't interesting...but...the number of fascinating and bizarre landmarks shoots up significantly...do you see the confliction...

talltony5450d ago

Look guys you will be doing yourself a disservice for not buying this game and listening to ureasonable reviews like this.
Just buy the darn game play it and enjoy it.

DaTruth5450d ago (Edited 5450d ago )

Playing the demo now! It is awesome! But, I am having difficulty finding the aliasing and pop-in that was apparently so prominent in the game; Does it start when you unlock the second island? Is it an Easter egg? Do you have to unlock it? Or is it just unnoticeable if you're really looking for it and not trying to enjoy the game?

Please help, or I will have to assume that the reviews were lying. Or I will assume that it is the least in any open-world game; Especially that one that everyone gave a ten in graphics to... Cough, GTA4, Ahem!

ultimolu5450d ago

This game rocks. I don't know what the hell they're talking about. I also love how the fanboys over there are calling anyone who disagrees with the review whiny fanboys.

What a pathetic site.

pixelsword5450d ago (Edited 5450d ago )

as when you play as the good guy, the city improves.

Cgreviews.com was already busted for putting out a fake review. What Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo should do is send out a list of people who they sent the game to for review.

What a wanker of a site.

Jaces5450d ago

I'm still getting this game.

Now where are those 360 fanboys at....?

anh_duong5450d ago (Edited 5450d ago )

gamesradar are part of future publishing network and guess what

http://www.futurenet.com/fu...

they are part of edge and cvg.

furthermore eurogamer network has close links with edge sharing a lot of staff for review purposes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

edge, cvg, eurogamer and gamesradar have reputation for lower reviews for ps3 exclusives than other comparable exclusives.

conspiracy?? haven't got time to dwelve into actually statistics so maybe someone should do an exclusive by exclusive comparison to see if this observation is true.

BLuKhaos5449d ago

C'mon guys we all know inFamous is a hit so would you guys care about what gamesradar says about it?

SevWolf5449d ago

@ da truth, I love Infamous it is one of my favorite games yet this gen...and truly a contender for GOTY, but im not gonna lie, I have the game( I live in the middle east, and they broke the street date), there is pop-ins, actually a lot of them, BUT NOTHING TOOOOO BIG, what I mean is when I read biased reviews tehy start saying stuff like building were poping in or parts of the trains track, now that BS...the most Ive had pop in was a car in the distance, the game easily deserves and 9.5+ on graphics, I have yet to see this much detail in an open world game, if u dont believe me, then check the DEMO, just aim anywhere on the floor and look at the amount of detail of the dirt on the floor,..........F*CKING EPIC

MmaFanQc5449d ago

meh who care?

peoples seem to forget that its ONLY ONE DUDE OPINION.......

they could give 1/10 i wouldnt care because the guy is not me and im not him.

i usually trust Giantbomb since they think like me......but i still have MY OWN opinions.

Anon19745449d ago

"Prototype: It’s normally not our policy to compare a game that’s been reviewed to a game that hasn’t."

And yet, here you go. So, in your review you compare the title to a game that hasn't been released yet.

Bravo. *slow clap* ...bravo.

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MURKERR5450d ago (Edited 5450d ago )

shouts 'first' and 'bias bias' as to drum up fanboy wars,and he states prototype is better.

this is the same guy that stated he prefers the 360,gamesradar,eurogamer and gametrailers really are the scum of gaming journalism where professionalism is needed their biasness just illuminates

chaosatom5450d ago

Quite pathetic. Reviews are not what they use to be.

They are just trying to take down metacritic score.

gamesmaster5450d ago (Edited 5450d ago )

hahahaha, i love neogaf

http://i43.tinypic.com/9qhf...

you must've read the whole Gamesradar killzone 2 debacle. its very enlightening.

Parapraxis5450d ago

According to GamesRadar
Bionic Commando > inFAMOUS.
:) lol

kws10655450d ago

Telling me there is a lot of room to improve so it scores low?

Of course there is. Even Uncharted, in fact, had a lot of room to improve and I noticed that after seeing Uncharted 2.

But this site already knows that there will be greater sequel of inFamous even before the first one comes out lol

commodore645450d ago

Lol

Perhaps you should have said "Let the damage control commence!"

because, so far, ALL i have seen are ps3 fans complaining and b1tching about this and any other site that hasn't given the game 9/10.

Come on guys.

Sour grapes.

antt35449d ago (Edited 5449d ago )

Really? Because I see a lot of people who are happy with all the scores, even the 7's (which isn't a bad score at all).

I'm not saying *no one* complains about low scores. I'm just saying it's a matter of perception. If you focus on the negatives, it's all you'll see.

commodore645449d ago

"If you focus on the negatives, it's all you'll see"

Yes true, but if you add up all the b1tchy comments and then add all the postive replies to the 7/10, you'll find that i am right.

But yeah.
Whatever floats your boat.

:)

Anon19745449d ago (Edited 5449d ago )

When Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad on the 360 gets a 7 out of 10, the same rating as Infamous, you have to question their rating system. If we're to believe their review, they're telling us that if you had a choice between Infamous and Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad - really the two games are equally as good and you can't go wrong with either of those picks.

A game that Gamespot gave a 25 and stated "neither acrobatic temptresses nor legions of the lurching undead can make this game worth playing," and XGN said "The worst graphics and gameplay you probably ever have seen on the Xbox 360," gets the same score on GamesRadar as Infamous.

They have no credibility. Period.

antt35449d ago

I never said you were *wrong.* All I said is that you're focusing on the negative. You said, "ALL i have seen are ps3 fans complaining and b1tching about this and any other site that hasn't given the game 9/10."

All *you have seen.* You're not looking hard enough. ;-)

Hey, i agree with you that it's annoying as hell when people complain over scores that aren't even that bad. I see where you're coming from. But it's not everyone doing it.

commodore645449d ago

You are right, antt.

It's not *everyone*.

It's *nearly everyone*

fixed.

antt35448d ago

wow...way to compromise.

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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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LucasRuinedChildhood65d ago (Edited 65d 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.

Cacabunga65d ago

For sure.. one of my favorite Sony licenses

Shane Kim65d ago

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

Minute Man 72165d ago

The standalone DLC was a sweet

jznrpg65d ago (Edited 65d ago )

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

-Foxtrot65d 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.

badz14964d 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_Hooligan64d 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.

Kiryu199264d ago

Would love a remastered collection on PS5/PC

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kpgs65d 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_BLM65d 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.

LucasRuinedChildhood65d ago (Edited 65d 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.

kpgs65d 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.

Profchaos65d 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

jznrpg65d ago

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

badz14964d 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.

FinalFantasyFanatic64d 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.

Crows9064d ago (Edited 64d 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_corn65d ago

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

TravsVoid65d ago (Edited 65d 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.

ocelot0765d 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.

DefenderOfDoom265d 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.

maniacmayhem282d 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.

BanginTunes280d ago

This is one of the worst things I have ever read

1Victor280d ago

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

The_Hooligan280d 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.

shinoff2183280d ago

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

1Victor280d 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

Christopher280d 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.

shinoff2183280d 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.

1Victor279d 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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DankSinatra280d 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

darthv72280d 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.

shinoff2183280d ago

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

DankSinatra280d 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).

zaanan280d 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.

shinoff2183280d 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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jeromeface280d ago

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

KwietStorm_BLM280d ago

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

TheKingKratos280d ago (Edited 280d ago )

Lol 😂😂😂

Christopher280d ago

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

maniacmayhem280d 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.

Christopher280d 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.

neutralgamer1992280d 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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GoodGuy09282d ago

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

RaidenBlack282d ago

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

ArchangelMike280d 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.

ClayRules2012280d 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.

Neonridr280d ago (Edited 280d 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)

shinoff2183280d ago

Naw were good. There's plenty in the sea

zaanan280d ago

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

long-time-gamer280d ago

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

ironmonkey280d ago

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

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long-time-gamer280d 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

Vits281d 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.

BehindTheRows280d 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.

Vits280d ago

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

darthv72280d 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.

Vits280d ago

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

Shane Kim280d ago

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

darthv72280d 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)

shinoff2183280d 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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zaanan280d ago

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

long-time-gamer280d ago

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

Pocahontas279d ago

It was legitimately bad game.

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isarai281d 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. "

Flawlessmic726d ago (Edited 726d 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.

Welshy725d 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.

Flawlessmic725d ago (Edited 725d 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 👌

RedDevils725d ago (Edited 725d ago )

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

Flawlessmic725d 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.

outsider1624726d ago

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

seanpitt23725d ago

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

Luc20725d ago

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

The_Hooligan725d ago

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

moriarty1889725d ago

The Resistance and a killzone series for me.

Bigman4k725d ago (Edited 725d 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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