25.6.2011

This is an amazing sequel, I personally love the game and think it is a five star game, but I do not think it helps any one to write reviews based on my own feelings, instead I write reviews based on the actual quality of the game, something a lot of people on Amazon neglect to do. So first off I will start by saying that I think people who are used to playing sequels will enjoy the way in which this game handles the transfer of powers, most other sequels will figure out some way for you to lose everything you worked so hard to gain in the first game, I think God Of War is a good example of how other games do this. To a certain degree you are instead spending this game improving all of the fabulous powers and getting much much stronger.I think that most people will enjoy this feature as much as I did myself.Next the graphics are really amazing, I have seen some people trash them and maybe they have a lo def tv, but on my HD tv the graphics are much better then the first game. Some people may not have played infamous or they played it a long time ago, I played it right before I got this game, so I had the graphics from the first game fresh in my head, also they have additional movies and cut scenes in this movie, if you are familiar with the first game they only used cartoon like cut scenes to continue story, in this game they have those as well as video cut scenes to advance the story which I think adds to the story telling mode, if you were frustrated by that in the first game, no video cut scenes you will like the change in this game.The game play is fun and engaging, even more so then the first game, the action sequences are extremely satisfying for myself, and the game has a heavy feel to it, it is not a pew pew shooter, you really feel like a super hero running around the city saving people and pulling off some awesome moves. If you enjoyed the game play in the first one you will most likely also enjoy the game play in the game, as the tweak and changes are not huge but still make you feel like you are playing a whole new game. Some of the crazy people on here and in the discussion said that this should have been DLC for the first game, I think that is crazy due to all the improved powers which you will have lots of fun figuring out how to get and use and so on. Certain elements were improved upon and changed such as the manner in which you gain new powers and power areas of the city, I would highly recommend playing the first game before playing this game, Due to the error and lack of Play Station Network they are giving away games on the play station network so you can download the first infamous for free, and if you have not played it, you will enjoy this game more having played the first game.Story, they story was a little weak in the first game, as with most super hero franchises they were establishing Cole and his powers with the first game and they are blowing it up and adding a lot more content in the second one. The first game had a lot of information so once again it will only help you enjoy this game more if you play the first one. In this game all you choices affect your character and so on which is a great feature in the same way Mass Effect and other games let you make good or bad choices that changes the story and what happens. I think that player will enjoy this story and the way in which it is presented, it adds to the first game and continues the story in a lot of interesting ways. It is not a cookie cutter story and does a good job with the super hero category.I have read a lot of complaints from others and wanted to address some of them so people are get fair warning, when you are hurt the screen changes color the same as some first person shooters, not as bad as say gears of war where a gear shows up in the center of the screen obscuring you vision but not as subtle as say blood splatters on the outside of the screen, I do not know why people are complaining games have been using this some what frustrating method for a while and the best way to fix this problem is to play well. It seems funny to me that people would complain and say a game is bad because they are bad players.The other people in the game are more interesting then the first, with out giving too much away you end up meeting other people who have powers and work with you, based on your choices you will end up choosing one of them to work with you and make the other one mad, they both give your choices and are at least consistent, if you follow one of them you go down the evil path if you choose the other one you go down the good path, these characters help reinforce the choices that you have to make and working with them in the missions is a fun and interesting way to do some of the missions. Some people did not like Zeke but I thought that he was a more real person in this game. Also some people complained about the voice acting, while I enjoyed the first game, the first game's voice acting reminded me of Christian Bale in the batman movies, his voice is a little to gravely for my tastes but others like it, this game the actors is a little bit more light hearted reminding me more the the spider man then batman, this is kinda a big change which others might have a strong view of, basically changing a character so drastically, he went from a very serious tense person to a more light hearted jovial joking person, maybe you can chock that up to not being locked down in a city, maybe it was because he was still adjusting to his powers, and in the first game he was still in recovery mode and balancing out, I am sure you can look at it in a number of ways, and some people might not like this one point, I think it would be sad to let that ruin the entire gaming experience I think it would be more enjoyable to just let it go and enjoy the game, it did not bother me but it might bother you which is too bad, I think it would be better to just enjoy it besides that fact.User Generated content has not been mentioned in the negative reviews I looked at which led me to assume that they never played the game or do not have internet. Some people said that the game was very fast to play, I think one person even said he did everything he wanted to in four days and then returned it. I do not understand why people are complaining this game has an infinite number or as many as people create of user generated content, you can create your own missions, some of the missions created by other users were lame and detracted from the story, one even made it so easy to level up that I had to reload an previous save because I did not want to cheat in this manner. So some of the UGC is lame but you get to rate other peoples content so eventually you will be able to tell if the content is good, ok or just blatantly terrible, like a mission that just goes on and on forever and you do not even take damage. But I had fun making a mission and the setup could easily keep people playing for days, with all of their super charged powers.I will update about the items in the Special edition and let everyone know if they are worth spending the extra money on, I have been playing the game on a rented version while waiting for my purchased version to arrive.

15.6.2011

Hero Edition:- Many reviews have already commented on Hero Edition extras, so I'll simply note that the sling pack is well-made and looks to be actually useful.- The comic is fine, bridging the two games, for those who care. But as part one of six (published by DC, if you're looking for other issues), you won't get the entire story. Also, its smaller size can make the dialogue a ltttle hard on the eyss.- The Red OST is good. I enjoy it quite a lot, but some may be disappointed that the final credits song is only included on the Blue OST, which must be bought separately.- Statue... Uh, I honestly don't know for whom these are marketed. I'm sure they appeal to someone...- The DLC was probably the main reason I bought this edition,beyond support for a game I fully expected to enjoy. Getting early access to the powers was great, although there are known glitches with the content (I have not experienced any issues with the skins, though some had to re-download them from PSN), but because one power occurs during the story, I've had some issues with it on subsequent play throughs. The game gives it to you, but it will not connect to anything, rendering it useless, until you reach the point in the story when you'd have normally obtained it (quite late, actually).Game Review:I loved the first game, and came into the second expecting to love it, as well. And, for the most part, I did.- Gameplay is just as fun as the first game. A player can easily spend hours just running around, stopping or abetting random crime, etc. The graphics received a facelift, and the non-2D cutscenes (quite a few, in contrast to the first game) appear to be done in engine, which is terrific, as it means the game actually looks as good as its cutscenes.= Powers have also gotten a makeover, with new types of abilities opening, as players progress. While many may initially stick to their comfort zone from the first game (and lament some changes there), I really encourage people to try out the newer abilities, as some are just plain fun; maybe they aren't so useful per se, but they're a blast to play with!- While I was skeptical about User Generated Content, as I normally prefer offline gaming, I've had a surprisingly good time both playing others' levels and tinkering with my own. The creation interface is not incredibly intuitive, but with patience, fairly sophisticated levels can be achieved. And the sheer array of UGC available is heartening. It may not all be solid gold, but a lot of it is in good fun.= My sole reservation--and the reason I docked a half star (which became a whole one, due to system)--is the plot. This is an area of contention, and I think it comes down to personal opinion, as well as whether one plays the "good" ending or the "bad" first. Overall, the writing remains sharp; personal narratives carry over fine from the first game (specifically, I'd argue, Zeke's attempts to become his own man); the new characters had decent personal stories, and I was surprised how much I came to care for them, even if I didn't *always* love them in combat ("Quit throwing ***** monsters at me!") And the new Cole, while initially jarring, was forgotten about an hour into the game, for me.But the story itself feels much more linear than the first game, which had a healthy dose of conspiracy theory and mystery. This game is very by the numbers. structurally. That isn't necessarily bad, as the story drives forward competently and with well-tuned pacing. It's just not as interesting to me.Exacerbating it is that the main "villain" (and main subvillain) is the same from the start. The first game had multiple bosses before the final villain. And each of those characters were interesting, and fought in very different ways. The boss fights here seem to repeat the same patterns, no matter what the boss' size. And fighting as many monsters as you do, rather than people, made me feel more distanced from parts of the story. Defeating a monster isn't really the same, emotionally, as defeating someone who has their own internal story and cause for action. I'll give the main villain(s) some credit for nuance. By the end of their respective stories, I could see their motivations. But in at least one case, it felt almost tacked on and really, too little too late.All that aside, as with most game play, the boss fights are enjoyable, if a touch on the easy side, even on the hardest settings. All are defeated with the same basic tactic. Again, though, this is just a preference, and baed on my gameplay style. Some people enjoy easier fights, and that's certainly valid.= Surely, the most controversial part is the ending. I felt strongly that one was superior to the other; it's as though the developers had it in mind all along, but were forced to make a counterpart. I'm confident they tried, but it's like they just weren't feeling it. It shows in the writing, length, lack of animation, and--for me--lack of emotional weight. In fairness, I did eventually watch both together, and it's clear that the scripts dovetail neatly together; the technical deftness made me like the other one more. The problem is that, considered on its own, the weaker still feels lacking.However, the stronger ending is, undoubtedly, one of the more brilliant endings in recent games. The developers force the player into actions they likely resist, and it works perfeetly. I think it's the best single moment in a game this year.= IN SUMMARY, the game is a blast to play. If you care a lot about story, you may not enjoy it quite as much as the first, and the ending may disappoint. That said, it isn't enough to make me say anything except that anyone who remotely enjoys this genre should play this game. Yes, it's that good.

17.6.2011

First off, I loved the first game. It was extremely repetitive at times, but it was always fun to just wipe out thirty or so guys at a time once you had the majority of your powers. It's one of the few games where you actually felt like you were playing someone with super powers. I also really liked the story and characters.That being said I just didn't get the same five star enjoyment out of Infamous 2. In the first game you might have been able to wipe out a hundred lackey npcs at a time, but when you got to the boss characters you had some challenge. I never felt challenged in this game. If I died it almost always had to do with me getting stuck somewhere or because of the camera controls.Those same things happened in the first game, but I was having enough fun that I didn't notice as much.Pros:* It looks great! I played the first one twice, and then played through again right before Infamous 2 came out. So I noticed the difference pretty immediately. The environment and npcs just look noticeably better.* Far less buggy. The first game was REALLY buggy. I constantly fell through the world, got stuck, and couldn't jump to things I should have been able to which would cause me to fall. This is still a bit of an issue, but not so much.* You start off with your travel abilities. Easily the worst part of the first game was not being able to quickly get from one place to the other. Not an issue this time.* It's still fun. I would say the game play itself is more fun than the first one. You are much faster, the fights are bigger, and so on. The story was also pretty decent.* The side missions are so much better in the game. They are actually fun and not nearly as repetitive.Cons:* You lose your abilities from the first game. I don't understand why they did this. They let you import in some of it, but otherwise you basically get your travel ability and standard run and gun abilities. Why not just keep most of them and then add the Ice and/or Fire abilities?* The replacement abilities are worse. For whatever reason the replacements for the abilities you lose from the first game are so much worse. They have far less power and instead of adding power with each level you get new abilities instead. So, where as before you had grenades then leveled them up to be more powerful and then leveled them up so they would automatically capture enemies. Now each level does something different so you have to switch them constantly for different situations. That's cool with some of the powers, but some should have just powered up.* The hero edition is not worth it. I never used the abilities given in this version, and that's the only reason I bought it. I guess if you really want a cheapo bag and an action figure it might be worth it.* You lose the ability to power up on power lines. Honestly, I don't know what they were thinking here. Easily the most annoying part of this game is constantly having to stop and power up. I guess I never noticed it in the first game since I was always going from power line to power line.* It was too easy. I was powerful in the first game, but at least there were bad guys who nullified that a bit. Not so here.* Boring enemies. In the first game you had the three gangs with significantly different powers. Technically you could say the same here with the monsters, militia and ice guys, but it just wasn't the same. The monsters all looked the same and took no effort to kill, the militia was a joke, and the ice guys were just annoying with their jumping around everywhere. That and it was really the same guys over and over again. Some variation would have been nice. Also, the gang fights were soooooo much better in the first game.* Ridiculous decisions. In the first game I had trouble choosing right from wrong. Save your girlfriend or the bus full of children type of thing is actually difficult, but in this game it was just ridiculous. The evil girl Nix is so over the top for no real apparent reason. Hey Cole, would you like to gain their trust by bringing them medicine, or enslave them under and iron fist of terror by murdering everyone in a 20 block radius? I would just laugh at her option every time. Especially when they revealed how she got her powers. It made no sense that she would want to hurt innocent people.* While the new city looked much better I didn't like it as much as Empire City. It seems far more flat. It's based on New Orleans, and I don't understand why they felt that the city had no sky scrapers or anything. I've been there a ton of times and it's like they just took the french quarter and the swamp and left everything else out.Conclusion:I know it may sound like I hated the game, but honestly, it was pretty great. I think the base game play was so well done that the cons just stuck out like a sore thumb. Honestly, the only thing that really bothered me was the removal of charging on power lines. Things like the powers were no big deal since you just picked the best one and moved on, and since it's open world I was less bothered by the enemies because I had placed to explore. I just feel the first had a better super hero feel to it. I also wouldn't buy the Hero addition again if I had to do it all over.

8.6.2011

This review will primarily focus on the difference between the Hero Edition and the regular game, for those trying to decide which to buy. Note...in my orig review I incorrectly referred to the designer as Naughty Dog...infamous 2 is a Sucker Punch game (although both companies must be said to put out some killer games).Being a fan of the original Infamous, I was torn about whether to buy the regular edition or the Hero Edition. A $25 gift certificate b-day present helped, and I opted for the Hero Edition. At $35ish more than the regular edition, it was a bit spendy, buy you get some great extras:1. Sling pack - This is actually WAY cooler than I expected. It looks pretty much like Cole's new pack,and they did a great job on this item. It's actually pretty full-sized, capable of carrying a 15" Macbook in the main compartment or an iPad in the secondary compartment. I was able to easily fit both at the same time, actually, so this is a pretty versatile sling pack. It feels VERY well constructed, with oversized industrial clips and good stitching. This is something that would easily sell for $20 or more as a collectible, and a good reason to opt for the Hero Edition.2. Cole statue - While not as functional as the pack, this is also pretty cool. It's around 8.5" tall, including the base, so it fits on most any shelf or desk easily. The detail on the statue is pretty good and shows off Cole's new look, down to the new tattoos, the detailing on his sling pack and new weapon, and his trademark pensive expression. The statue has a removable base made to look like a rooftop - overall it's pretty cool.3. Super Voucher - this allows you to get a few extra powers and skins. The code was easy to redeem, and the download was brief and easily installed. After playing for a few hours, I really enjoyed having this voucher, particularly for the electrocution grenades. This is the kind of content they'd put on the network for $4.99ish, and it's probably worth about that.4. Mini comic - The other three items are what really sell me on the Hero Edition. This is a small replica comic from what I understand to be a new series. A digital download would be cooler, but it's an okay extra.5. Soundtrack - As part of the super voucher, you get to download a special 'red edition' soundtrack, which supposedly has content not on the main 'blue edition' soundtrack you can buy in stores. I'm not sure how many people listen to video game soundtracks, but for collectors this could be cool. It wasn't entirely clear to me how this version differs from the commercial release...somehow based on the description on The official web page I got the idea it was more or less the same material, just rescored and performed live. I am not sure, however. Of note, the soundtrack is not a cd...it's a digital download to your PS3. I have not tried moving the Mp3s to other devices, and am not sure if it is possible to do so or not.Overall, Sucker Punch has put together a decent set of extras for this set. Where other collector's editions have left me feeling a little ripped off, paying $35 extra for all the bonuses feels worth it in this case, especially for fans.

14.6.2011

To try and keep this review as short and consumable as possible I'm just going to touch on broader points on both the game and Hero edition!First, the Game: It's inFAMOUS, the formula is exactly the same and you shouldn't expect anything new of great substance. That said, everything has been refined to the teeth. The visuals are just beautiful, the environments actually feel lively compared to the first one. The mechanics, while still suffering from some stickiness, are much more fluid and will lend to some awesome moments in the heat of battle. Even the story and the way it's presented has been largely overhauled! It may still be a super hero comic book story,but it's so much better that it belongs more in the Batman: Arkham Asylum pool than elsewhere. Though the characters aren't anything special you will certainly grow fond of them in the same way you would any other super hero. Trust me, if you think this game's Good ending will tug at your heart strings then prepare your hankies for the Evil ending. The only minor thing that didn't quite pan out is the User-Generated content. While there was some quality to be had, the general takeaway should be that they're good for farming experience and not much else. Overall, inFAMOUS 2 is everything good about inFAMOUS with very little of the bad left at all. As someone who platinumed the game (something I rarely do) already I cannot recommend it enough.Second, the Hero Edition: I've got to say that I actually really liked this collector's edition. Unlike most of my big CE purchases I didn't have much buyer's remorse, in large thanks to the content provided. The skins for your character/AMP are cool and give you a nice alternative to your hero's default outfit. The soundtrack is also appreciated, even coming with some of the better tracks from the game. Then there's the statue; big love for this thing! Doesn't feel cheap and is definitely closer to Halo: Reach Noble Statue than something like, say, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Jack-in-Box. Hell, even the free sling sack that comes with it is nifty for carrying smaller items like an iPad plus some games. And for those worrying about a GTA IV duffle bag repeat, don't worry. The quality difference is huge and I doubt this thing will crap out on you like that GTA IV duffle bag did. The only thing I was slightly disappointed by was the comic. I envisioned something along the lines of StarCraft: Wings of Liberty comic add-in, but unfortunately got a little manual sized pamphlet with a teaser of the genuine comic run. While it did pique my interests in the comics, itself wasn't much of anything. Overall, the Hero edition was a solid package and if CE's are your bread and butter then this is for you!

30.10.2011

The Hero Edition was worth my $80.00.-The Uncharted 3 Beta was over by the time I bought this, but having theunscratched voucher is kinda cool-The statue is pretty detailed and looks cool up high somewhere-The sling-bag is actually useful for work and school, it can fit a small laptop and some books, it fit my largest bong with room for other stuff, it fits me great, and I'm FAT!-You get ALL of the pre-order bonuses with a little update, NOT JUST WHAT YOU SEE ON THE SUPER VOUCHER!-The soundtrack is O.K, considering that I wasn't expecting much from it. You have to buy the Blue Soundtrack if you really want all the music from the game.-The comic book was smaller than I thought it was going to be,

15.8.2011

Infamous 2 is a great followup to the original. The great parts of the first are back, the exploration and feelings of being powerful, like an actual superhero. The game looks more vibrant, probably from moving the setting from a destroyed city to a New Orleans-esque town of New Marais. You start with the essential powers you had at the end of the first one. The enemies that seemed to have mile long vision and pinpoint accuracy from the first game are gone, making traversing much more easier, especially with the new powers that are brought into the game through your partners, Kuo and Nix. Good and Evil decisions are based on who you chose to side with throughout the game.

11.6.2011

Many people would think that the hero edition is a waste of money...but it actually is quite good, especially if you're a fan. The backpack is surprisingly spacious; you can fit a laptop, clothes and more in there. That and its just cool to have a prop from the game. The figure speaks for itself....its a figure. The comic book was the only slightly disappointing thing, maybe my expectations were too high on that. Everything else though is fantastic; the soundtrack you can download to your computer via thumbdrive and blah blah blah. The in game content is also cool. But the game itself is the real star.Sucker Punch, in my opinion, hit a home run with this game.

7.7.2011

Infamous 2, despite some of the reviews out there from GameSpot and the like, really REALLY hit the spot. From the story to the new powers, everything rolled together for what was a great gaming experience. What I appreciated the most was the personality that this game had over the first one. The voice acting is top notch and sucker punch did really well this time to capture the facial expressions and moods of each character. I really felt for Cole during each karmic role (played it twice through already!) Which was something that didn't happen in the first one. I actually felt bad tarnishing his name after completing the hero story. My only issue with this game is the switching powers mechanic.

18.3.2013

I bought the collector's edition primarily for the backpack it comes with (and also for the great game, of course!), and it definitely did not disappoint! :DThe backpack is great, sturdy, holds more stuff than I'd originally imagined, and just looks really cool. I use it with my motorcycle or when I'm out and about and want to pack light without having to use my normal school backpack. It also impressed my girlfriend on our first date ;)As for the rest of the stuff, the statue is cool. I have it next to my Uncharted 3 Collector's Edition statue, which is about the same size. The game is fantastic, but I'm sure most people looking up this game already somewhat assumes that.

22.6.2011

This game kept my attention for about 30 hours on the first play trough (because I did everything). I can still get more fresh game play because I didn't do the evil missions on my first play though. The controls were smooth, with few a few camera problems here and there, but a patch can fix it. The story is fun to play through and be a part of! The game stayed fun throughout although it was repeditive.The game itself is great and worth $60 and player created missions will add more to the game later.The items that come with the limited edition push past the usual special editions and is worth the extra $35.00. Having the backpack replica and not only cool, but it does work and can carry things.

11.10.2011

For the Hero Edition, it's a pretty cool package even for the high price. You get Cole's backpack, which I wore around Comic Con and camping and it seems no worse for wear. There's also a highly detailed figurine of Cole-- looks great. The Hero edition also includes a comic with some backstory, in-game items and the Red Soundtrack (which is not as good as the Blue soundtrack, imo)... but I suspect anyone getting this edition is getting it for the backpack.For the game itself, the game is decent. I don't think its as good as the original. It takes a while to ramp up until you start getting better powers. And story-wise, I felt while the ending decision was really powerful,

26.1.2013

A great game with a lot to accomplish even after you beat the game either good or bad. This game gives the option to either be good, bad, or in between this is makes the game have a high replay value. Besides the main story game and game side quest, you also have User Generated (UG) Side quests to completed and rate them as well. Some UG quests are easy, odd, or you say to you self what were they thinking when they created the Side quest. I would def recommend this game if you like the first one; I saw great graphic improvements, not too much bugs and such. I can't wait to see how they make part Infamous 3 if they choose to make one. O yeah forget the statue and extra items are cool,

8.6.2011

Just got the Hero Edition on release day. Wow, this is fantastic game. I loved the first one and this is only better. As an inFAMOUS fanboy, the collectibles are priceless. The statue is very well made, the details are great and it has a certain heft to it. The sling pack is a legitimate backpack, the construction is as good as any backpack I've owned. The in-game add-ons are fun, I kind of like the 24K Gold Amp weapon. It gives Cole a touch of class, cause nothing says classy like a gold plated electric beat down stick. I highly recommend the Hero Edition if you can afford it. $100 is just shy of being too steep, but Sucker Punch deserves the extra cash for their fine work.

9.6.2011

This game is, hands down, amazing. I was absolutely addicted to the first one and didn't think anything could be any cooler than it. Then I got infamous 2 and I was wrong. They improved every aspect of the game. The only thing I didn't like was the new guy they have doing Cole's voice. But besides that, everything is awesome. It's very smooth playing. Only thing that could be better than this game will be Uncharted 3 :)Very glad I ordered the Hero edition. The sling pack is awesome and I absolutely love the Cole statue. The mini comic book is exactly that...mini. The thing is tiny. But hey, it was well worth it!

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