Infamous 2 (Sony Playstation 3, 2011)

The game’s structure is standard but effective: the open world gives waypoints and markers denoting the next objective, which usually consists of tracking down and taking out some number of enemies. The game occasionally shows flairs of creativity in mission design, but in general, combat is the bread-and-butter. These are broken up by one of two types of cutscenes: in-engine, with motion capture tech, or the stylistic comic-book-esque presentations from the original. Both work equally well. While the mission variety and pacing do tend to drag, especially toward the end, the narrative’s conclusion is certainly a compelling enough reason to move forward.

There’s plenty to do outside of the game’s primary missions: over sixty optional missions allow you to regain control over sections of the city, expelling any sort of violent encounter in the area. Hundreds of blast shards hidden around the city offer an increased electrical capacity, “Dead Drops” offer an expanded view of the game’s narrative, and Sucker Punch has thrown in a new wrinkle in the form of UGC, or User Generated Content. Players can construct, albeit with relatively rudimentary tools, custom missions and share them with the world. These require a bit of technical ability, and I’ve yet to see one really blow me away, but it adds a nice additional touch in a world already loaded with nice touches. Even discounting additional content and playing the alternate morality, there’s easily fifteen hours of content.

inFAMOUS 2 is a game that easily improves on its forebear. It’s likely one of the best superhero-sandbox game ever made, and though it has its flaws, the game remains a polished experience from start to finish; “I’m too absurdly powerful” is one criticism that the development team will just have to live with. A graphical powerhouse with gameplay to match, Sucker Punch Productions delivers a fantastic addition to any Playstation 3 owner’s library.

inFamous 2 is one of the best game's i've played in a while. I bought it because I played the first game a couple of years back and loved it. I was a bit hesitant about this game because the "swampy" kinda setting that some reviews gave it kind of turned me away. But I gave it the benefit of the doubt, and i'm so glad I did. inFamous 2 expands on the original in every way, both in the variety and the scope of its missions and in the actual gameplay itself. The way Sucker Punch has developed Cole's powers make it feel like Cole is actually controlling lightning. It actually feels like you're playing a superhero (or villain) rather than a random video game character. The story is great and has a few twists that really kept me intrigued. I found this game so hard to put down that I beat it in a matter of a few days. I'd highly recommend this game for anyone that loves action adventure games. This is definitely one of my favorite games this year!!

I played the first Infamous and I really enjoyed it. I was greatly awaiting the release of this game and I was not disappointed. This one was really fun to play and full of action. The graphics were excellent, storyline was good and kept me entertained for a long time. This game is very long and has a lot of side mission that you can do while following the main mission. All in all this is one I would definitely recommend. Rating 9/10

Great Storyline, awesome way to continue the Infamous story... theres also a hint to a sequel (if you play hero).

Great cutscenes, interactive environments (now destructible) and creative enemies (the corrupted)

This game is one of my favorites. Love the size of the playing field. You find yourself reminiscing when you come back to a rail yard, ghetto, city park,where you've done battle. The effects for me are A+. When your using blasting type shield just to keep them off you while firing several other weapons at the same time running and climbing up buildings or jet pulsing through a graveyard or power sliding across power lines and railroad tracks and them pick up a car and power thrust it at the enemy or a monster. The couple of girl characters are awesome that tempt you towards good or evil. I LOVE THIS GAME!