inFamous: Second Son

Overview

Second Son is by far the best inFamous yet. If you're a fan of the series, then checking this one out is a no-brainer, and if you're not, consider jumping in with Delsin. You don't need any prior knowledge of the franchise to do so, and if you have any appreciation of open-world superhero games, you'll enjoy it.

-- As reviewed by Destructoid

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

4
Average:

4
Bad:

1

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Last revision on September 22, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Exclusive for PS4
Dynamic, fast-paced combat
Amazing graphics
The core combat is enjoyable and pacy
A wide range of customizable abilities
Side missions offer a fun diversion
Exciting boss fights
Moral alignment determines how to excel in fights

Reviewers Didn't Like

Exclusive for PS4
Black-and-white morality is overly simplistic
Delsin is an annoying character
Underwritten story
Repetitive structure and enemies

Expert reviews and ratings

It isn’t just the amazing visuals that make inFamous: Second Son feel so good, but also the varied gameplay and rich open-world of Seattle. The story and morality system may not be up to par with the previous inFamous games, but Second Son excels at everything else it tries to do.

By HardcoreGamer on March 24, 2014

Still, don't become mired in the negativity as Delsin so often does. Instead, just laugh at the cheesy dialogue and chortle at how extreme the morality system is. Second Son is a great game that knows exactly what it is, and sucks you in with its unfiltered fun.

By GameSpot on March 20, 2014

Second Son is polished and refined enough to make previous series entries feel dated in comparison. It represents a great leap forward both in terms of gameplay and in graphical fidelity, and establishes a high standard for what players can expect from the PlayStation 4.

By Joystiq on March 20, 2014

The graphics are a great advert for the power of the PlayStation 4, but in terms of gameplay and story this hasn’t moved on at all from the previous generation.

By Metro UK on March 20, 2014

But Second Son still kept me excited to discover each new power set and happy to shoot fireballs at fascist thugs long into the night. Maybe it's not so bad to just let go of responsibility and blow stuff up once in a while.

By Polygon on March 20, 2014

The varied and eccentric powers give you a lot to experiment with, and you truly feel like a super-hero with the city at your fingertips.

By GameTrailers on March 20, 2014

I never really grasped what was coming next from this tale, outside of knowing that the open world activities and encounters would be repeated ad nauseam.

By GameInformer on March 20, 2014

If you're looking for a sprawling open-world with a billion little things to do, this isn't going to float your boat, but Second Son's tight, focused approach definitely still holds plenty of appeal.

By GiantBomb on March 20, 2014

InFamous as a series finally hits its stride with InFamous: Second Son by focusing on gameplay mechanics rather than over-the-top storyline nonsense.

By NowGamer on March 20, 2014

The gameplay itself isn't all that revolutionary, but the stellar presentation and enjoyable characters assure you'll enjoy your trip to Seattle--even if you'll wish there was more to do there.

By GamesRadar on March 20, 2014

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