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Metro: inFamous Second Son Review

Considering they’ve both come out within a week of each other, and are both the highest profile post-launch exclusives for their respective consoles, it’s very hard not to compared Titanfall with inFamous: Second Son. And yet the two titles couldn’t be more different. Titanfall is a multiplayer-only shooter with unremarkable graphics but superb gameplay, while Second Son has some of the best graphics ever and is purely single-player only.

Bundi4320d ago

So not the best game its genre?

tuglu_pati4320d ago (Edited 4320d ago )

Wow a 6... This one will make the featured section for sure. A bit too low i think.

ZodTheRipper4320d ago

The fact that this review starts with a Titanfall comparison is enough for me to give this site a pass.

LexHazard794320d ago

Have you played it? Seriously since your saying its low. How would you ratr it.

There some significant differences in these reviews 6 to 9.5! Regardless 6 is not a number I wanted to see in any review for this game! Wth!!

GarrusVakarian4320d ago (Edited 4320d ago )

Pre order cancelled. /s

Edit: He compares this to TF? Ultimate facepalm.

" it’s very hard not to compared Titanfall with inFamous: Second Son"

No, it's easy. They are *nothing* alike. The only thing they have in common is their month of release. Please stop comparing the too, they both cater to completely different tastes.

Patrick_pk444320d ago

"In terms of gameplay and story this hasn’t moved on at all from the previous generation." Didn't they give Titanfall a 9/10? Second Son has better AI, graphics, story, characters, gameplay and receives a 7/10. Gameplay will never change from generation to generation, I can tell easily from Titanfall, which felt identical to COD.

Shadonic4320d ago

and these are the people that gamers are looking too when it comes to making a decision on purchasing a game. I'm going to go work on my writing skills and try to get a job reviewing games. I mean come the hell on, next thing you know well have that guy from the watch dogs article giving watchdogs a 5/10 because it doesnt have flyable jets and airplanes like GTA. You gotta review the game for what it is not what its not.

-Foxtrot4320d ago (Edited 4320d ago )

Most of these low reviews compare it to Titanfall....is something going on where they've been told to not give it a better score then Titanfall and try to drive people reading the review away to go buy Titanfall instead.

Sorry about my cute tin foil hat but why would most of these sites compare the games when they are TOTALLY different.

Marquis_de_Sade4320d ago

I take it you didn't bother to read past the first sentence then?

"And yet the two titles couldn’t be more different. Titanfall is a multiplayer-only shooter with unremarkable graphics but superb gameplay, while Second Son has some of the best graphics ever and is purely single-player only."

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MasterCornholio4320d ago

The comparison to Titanfall shows that this review isnt valid.

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mcarsehat4320d ago

Considering they’ve both come out within a week of each other, and are both the highest profile post-launch exclusives for their respective consoles, it’s very hard not to compared Titanfall with inFamous: Second Son. And yet the two titles couldn’t be more difair titleitanfall is a multiplayer-only shooter with unremarkable graphics but superb gameplay, while Second Son has some of the best graphics ever and is purely single-player only…

How does that quote include a comparison of the two games, it's actually the opposite of that. The reviewer says that the games naturally would be compared against eachother because they are exclusive and high profile but then goes on to say "they couldn't be more different."

The reviewer obviously hates infamous and playstation and lives titanfall... oh no, that's not the case but of course, the people that actually take reviews too seriously are scared and clutching at straws to prove the reviewer wrong. calm down, the review is fair, style over innovation would get a 5 or 6 from the people that want both so 6 is generous for a reviewer expecting both.

I'll score it myself when I finish it and you all should too.

Volkama4320d ago

This review comes from The Metro, it's pretty mainstream and the comparison is relevant to people considering buying one of the consoles right now. The genres aren't so far apart that there will be no overlap in their target audiences (fact: I want both).

People following multiple reviews and gaming news need not face palm here, just recognise that parts of the review are not really applicable to you.

Yui_Suzumiya4320d ago

Well said, brother. No wonder you have so many bubbles :3

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IRON883 4320d ago

Ok first of all TF and second son are two different types of games this is a flame bate article !!!!

3-4-54320d ago

Review of a game should be nothing more than a review of said game, not a comparison to a game within a different genre on a different platform.

* Only comparison is that both are exclusives.

I never played the infamous games, so I'm not really into the series.

This game does look at least decent though, so whenever I get a PS4, I'll probably grab this at a reduced price. Maybe $20-30.

It's getting solid review scores though.

Any game in the 80/100 range is almost always worth trying out.

Volkama4320d ago (Edited 4320d ago )

Reviews typically exist to aid people in their purchasing choices. Direct comparisons against what else is available are quite a big factor in any purchase, so a review should include comparisons.

I was in the market for a new TV a couple of days ago. I studied reviews extensively, and I tell you if they did not include direct comparisons between TVs then I would be traveling to showrooms for my own meticulous side by side studies right now.

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sincitysir14320d ago

Omg now no one is gunna wannna play the game /s

PSnation44320d ago

has near 1m preorders worldwide... infamous preorders already outselling titanfall total sales..

PokemonIsForKings4320d ago

I never understood why people compare inFamous and Titanfall. One is a single player third person action adventure and the other is a multiplayer only FPS. The only thing in common is they are both great games and the month they released. As for this score,I don't agree with it. I've been playing the game and it's a 8.5 to 9 for me.

PraxxtorCruel4320d ago (Edited 4320d ago )

They're comparing them because both are supposed to do wonders for the next generation platforms. Kickstart next-gen etc. I on the other hand could care less as long as they're fun to play.

Alsybub4320d ago

Exchange inFamous for PS4 and Titanfall for Xbox One and you'll have your answer.

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Kenshin_BATT0USAI4320d ago

I get how these are the flagship launch period titles, but they're nothing alike. Hell, one is SP only the other is MP only. And in different genres. Either way, got both, I'm happy.

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-Foxtrot547d ago

They really need to

Go off the evil ending off Second Son

Delsin absorbs all those powers

Revealed he’s the real Beast and John in Infamous 2 was just an anomaly created by timelines being messed with by Kessler.

Cole vs the Real Beast

gold_drake547d ago

quite honestly, i dont remember a whole lot about 2 amymore, but i absolutely hated the guy in second son haha.

chicken_in_the_corn546d ago

It would make more sense to go off the evil ending of 2 and the good ending g of SS where Cole is The Beast.

Cacabunga545d ago

Doesnt make any sense calling second son 2 as infamous 3..

OtterX546d ago

Ha, yea Delsin was obnoxious.

I wouldn't mind another new character, but somehow bring Cole into the story.

We can just pretend like Delsin never existed. :)

thejigisup546d ago

Everyone that age is obnoxious. It's been years and is like to think delsin has grown

neutralgamer1992546d ago

Until we wait for a potential new entry it would awesome to have infamous collection for PS5

RaidenBlack546d ago

Umm ... how about this?
First we get the Tushima sequel(coz its most rumored)
Then a new Resistance (need new PS SP FPS)
Then a totally new IP (new IPs are always interesting)
And then a new inFamous?

Pepsi_Man3000546d ago

resistance is insomniac I think

xHeavYx546d ago

Can we also get a complete remaster of InFamous 1 and 2?

fr0sty545d ago

Gimme a new Warhawk and MAG while we're at it.

DivineHand125546d ago

I had a great time with the second son. Never got to play the originals and hope they get remastered one day.

DazaMc546d ago

The graphics were amazing, I got the platinum on that one. Very good.

ChasterMies546d ago (Edited 546d ago )

If I had a choice between another Infamous game and another Spider-Man game, I choose Spider-Man. Sony should spend its resources on its winners.

Tacoboto546d ago (Edited 546d ago )

Infamous was such a winner its studio was given the freedom (after 3 titles + their expansions) to do a new IP with GoT, just like with Sly Cooper before infamous.

I'd welcome a 4th title even more than another Spider-Man, it'd be exciting what they could do with new powers fit for the hardware outside the limits of a licensed superhero game.

jznrpg546d ago

Spider-Man is guaranteed and is made by Insomniac so why not both as Sucker Punch would make Infamous.

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