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Performance analysis: inFamous: Second Son

Eurogamer :

"Following in the wake of technological showcase that is Killzone: Shadow Fall, Sony's first-party studios surprise and delight us once again with a stunning new workout for the next-gen PlayStation 4 hardware - inFamous: Second Son. Unfortunately, owing to a combination of factors (GDC, Project Morpheus, Metal Gear Solid and the late arrival of inFamous code, if you're wondering), we didn't have the time to bring you a full tech analysis at launch, but we couldn't mark the arrival of this beautiful title without a spot of Digital Foundry coverage.

We loaded up the game and played through the first hour, bringing you this initial performance analysis, covering off a range of different gameplay scenarios where we can see how Sucker Punch's brand new PlayStation 4 engine performs."

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rhcpfan4339d ago (Edited 4339d ago )

I don't see why they couldn't just lock it at 30 fps.

Anyways, I'm thinking of picking this one up, is it really worth the full price? The reviews are kind of all over the place.

GarrusVakarian4339d ago (Edited 4339d ago )

If you like the past 2 infamous games then absolutely, yes. It's a big step up from the past 2 games. The graphics, mo cap, voice acting, gameplay are all better, imo.

It's also the cleanest looking console game ive ever seen. 1080p with the AA that Sucker Punch have used makes for a really nice IQ. I think whatever AA they have used in Infamous SS should be the standard for console games....or at least PS4 exclusives.

Seeing as you obviously have a PS4, why not just watch a livestream and make your judgement from that? Or a YT video.

rhcpfan4339d ago

I completely forgot all about the livestreams, I'll probably do that. Thanks.

HeWhoWalks4339d ago (Edited 4339d ago )

Couldn't have put this better. The cleanest looking console game is an understatement. On that fact alone, it's probably the best looker there is....period, for consoles.

Gameplay is refined, mo-cap, everything. I even enjoy the story, as the humor-mixed-with-serious tones complement the series' comic book roots!

pedrof934339d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

So this isn't 30 FPS ?

It fluctuates between 30-45 FPS ?

That's nice. But a 30 fps locked would be nicer.

The secret to enjoy a open world game, is too NOT spend all your time on collectibles and side missions, you should alternate between that and the main story,

Conzul4339d ago (Edited 4339d ago )

The story is shorter and more straightforward than I would have liked for an inFamous game, but everything else is hugely improved. Aside from the crisp graphics and glitch free open world, the acting and facial capture is the best I've ever seen.

So yeah you should buy it. Most definitely has a place in the permanent collection of any PS4 fan.

Edit: Ohgosh and the climax/bossfights are truly remarkable. All those dynamic particles and dashing about....Game gets a 9/10 in my book.

starchild4338d ago

I don't know why some devs are choosing to uncap their games' framerates. It results in judder and doesn't improve the experience.

Every 30fps game would run higher than 30fps if you uncapped the framerate. This is because rendering loads vary from place to place in a game, and framerates have to average above 30fps in order to maintain 30fps the majority of the time. There is a reason, though, that developers have always normally capped at 30fps: to avoid judder and uneven controller response.

Still a lovely game though. I would simply like to see an option to cap at 30fps.

Gazondaily4338d ago

Platinum'd this today. Decent game but the visuals are not what I would describe as next gen. Apart from some particle effects and some lighting a lot of the environments just look last gen. In surprised more people havent made a noise about it.

starchild4338d ago

@ Septic

I haven't had a chance to play it yet. I planned to get it day one, but I had stuff that came up that delayed that plan for at least a few days.

A lot of stuff does get swept under the rug. I'll be interested to see what I think when I see it on my own display.

johndoe112114338d ago

@septic

Did you just say this game looks last gen??? Are you serious???

ambivalentFRYER4338d ago

Johndoe -

Are your reading glasses broken? He said the environments look last gen.

Gazondaily4338d ago

@johndoe

Yeah honestly I dont get it. I'm honestly surprised more people aren't commenting on it. At least Edge magazine seem to get it (or agree with me):

"If it wasn’t for the breathtaking view – and in terms of lighting, shadow and detail, Second Son exceeds even Shadow Fall’s visual achievements – it would be easy to confuse this with an early release for the previous console generation. And not a very good one."

chickenface4338d ago

Septic

Excellent attempt in trolling, your opinion is biased in the fact that you're an xbox fanboy... therefore your opinion is lightweight and counters everything everyone has said about this game

Gazondaily4338d ago

"Excellent attempt in trolling, your opinion is biased in the fact that you're an xbox fanboy... therefore your opinion is lightweight and counters everything everyone has said about this game"

http://img.4plebs.org/board...

Lol okay if you say so. I spent £50 on this and took the day off work because I'm a xbox fanboy ¬¬

Carry on as you were.

Cupid_Viper_34338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

@ septic.

You and I have had a few disagreements in the past. One regarding Killzone Shadow Fall, as you were attempting to tell us how rushed and unfinished the game felt while praising BF4.(Troll)

We also clashed because you have been in 95% of all Titanfall threads on here defending the game at every turn. Nothing is wrong with that, you're passionate, I get it. What Titanfall couldn't do in terms of "consistent 60 fps" you made up for it, meaning your defense of that game was more consistent than its framerate.

But buddy I have to say that after the bullsh!t you wrote above, I will now put you on my ignore list. (I know, I know, it doesn't mean squat to you, lol). But it seems that Titanfall have successfuly, permanently damaged your eyesight, and left you as "smart" as one of those mindless "grunts" running around the game.

You're a high functioning troll in the same vain as Sessler. Someone who throws a fit and call Sony liars when it comes to killzone multiplayer resolution, but finds it completely acceptable for Ryse, Titanfall, and Dead Rysing 3 to all be running at way less fps then what they're advertised.

You're a cancer to this hobby, and cancers often go unnoticed until it is too late.

johndoe112114338d ago

@ambivalentFRYER

1: Saying the environment looks last gen is close to saying the game looks last gen.

2: Funny how you were quick to run to his defense and criticize me when in the very next post he agreed with what I said.

3: If I promise to buy new reading glasses would you promise to try and acquire some common sense?

4: Go troll somewhere else.

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Xdone4339d ago

Why do you have to rely on other peoples opinion mate, try it for yourself...:D
Happy gaming...

HeWhoWalks4339d ago (Edited 4339d ago )

The reviews are actually aren't all over the place. They're generally positive.

Either way, nothing suggests that it ISN'T worth the full price. Decide for yourself, though. If you enjoyed previous inFAMOUS games (or anything similar), you will probably like Second Son.

rhcpfan4339d ago

The prices of games got raised to 70 dollars in Canada, that's why. I have to be a bit more selective unfortunately.

Prime1574338d ago

Yeah, if you like the first two, this is a big step up. That's what I've told people, and experienced for myself.

majiebeast4339d ago

If you take that Sessler review serious i dont know what to say.

miyamoto4339d ago

NEVER believe anything Eurogamer says, buddy.

Its that time of the year when ever a PlayStation exclusive gets released the gaming media is on a click bait feeding frenzy.

They use this as an opportunity not to give us honest opinions, analysis or reviews but a perfect business opportunity to make more money.

They know controversy generates more hits and clicks.

Do the right thing.

Bigpappy4339d ago

I understand where you are coming from. Not having demos for every game makes me much more cautious about which games I buy.

iceman064338d ago

Generally, this is true. However, for a tried and true IP that has had 2 games prior, I tend to worry less. At very least I am getting a game that I already like. Best case scenario is that they completely knock it out of the park.

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Bennibop4339d ago

Pay no attention to low reviews, I can understand a few 7s due to personal tastes anything lower is pure trolling as it deserves higher even on technical achievement. I have x1 and ps4 this is the best game I have bought so far. It's a lot of fun and looks beautiful.

Father__Merrin4339d ago

its a pretty good game, you will enjoy it.........many reviews are picking on this title its simply not what they make it out to be

i would definitely say its the 1st real next gen game visually thankfully it has improved gameplay over infamous 1/2

in certain parts of the game it looks so clean you will never see anything like it on consoles, even a stringent PC fan who has a high end pc will concede visually its a looker

ramiuk14339d ago

yes,its awesome fun,im good at moment,will be doing evil once finished

Gazondaily4338d ago

Rent it. I personally dont think its worth full price and I've got a platinum on this.

MaxwellBuddha4338d ago

I think it's good (though I'm not all ga-ga over it like the rest of the cultists here) even though it's shorter than I would like. I'll have the platinum once I complete my evil playthrough.

chickenface4338d ago

xbox fanboy

absolutely no surprise here

Gazondaily4338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

Calm down. I'm giving my honest opinion here. No need to shed tears.

@Maxwell

Am I wrong about the visuals? What do you think? This is no where near the best looking next-gen game in my opinion but everyone here is saying it is.

Anyway, I enjoyed the game. The powers are what save this game (obviously) but the story was lacking and short, the good and evil dynamic was very basic and didn't really amount to much minus a few exclusive powers and varying cutscenes and there weren't that many side missions, many of which were just plain repetitive.

Flutterby4338d ago

It is easily the best looking next gen console game , it managed to take killzone sf's title. I am not even sure septic is playing the right console let alone the right game.

jkendrick4338d ago

@septic

Your the true definition of a trolllll! The game is awesome, the best game thus far on next gen systems.

Gazondaily4338d ago

Wow...you guys..unbelievable...Im a troll..right.

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GarrusVakarian4339d ago (Edited 4339d ago )

It's not really affecting me that much because it's usually around 30fps...but i would still like the option to lock it at 30fps, like how GG did with Killzone SF. When it hits 60fps or close to it im like "oooh ,that's smooth", then i drops back down and im like "awww man". So i would rather just have a consistent 30fps.

The game is simply amazing, btw. You thought neon was the best power? Think again.

AceBlazer134339d ago

I haven't gotten the final power yet, which i'm assuming is from augustine, but the one you get from eugene is freakin awesome. definitely enjoying my power, thank you sp.

Conzul4338d ago

Eugene's power is my least favorite. Not in essence, but in theme - if that makes sense.

Rodney254338d ago

The final power is garb. It's missing too many moves, the best is between Video and Neon I can't choose.

orionone4338d ago

Nice job Rodney. Thanks for the spoiler. FFS. :/

GW2124339d ago

I got really drunk after work yesterday. Came home and put this bad boy on. Woke up this morning and couldn't remember anything about it. So I decided to just start all over. I only have smoke right now. Just got into Seattle and doing some shard hunting.

The game is such a blast to play. Graphics are crazy and I'm very pleased that the frame rate is that smooth. Goes up and down as you mentioned but I haven't caught any stuttering whatsoever.

I'm doing a good karma play through now. The replay value is most certainly there. Can't wait to do a evil play through. Most certainly going to hit a platinum trophy on this one.

PSN ID: GKW212... Add me!

Xdone4339d ago

Nice read..... dem particle effects :D

CrossingEden4339d ago (Edited 4339d ago )

My Impressions
Did a 100% completionist good playthrough of this game in one sitting yesterday, from 4am to 9pm, so it's a straight 15 hour 9/10 game. Can't wait to do evil playthrough.

OT
Radiant Sweep seems to cause the most framerate problems, although it's VERY rare. Definitely wouldn't mind an option to completely lock the framerate though. I get the feeling that my evil playthrough will be very hectic.

P.S.
Protip
Do ALL of the side content, (blast shards, audio logs, DUP agents, stencil art, hidden camera, taking down structures and then district showdowns, etc), before visiting the space needle mission called "The Gauntlet" I did this and became a level 4 paragon from the get go and got upgraded to hero right after meeting fetch. I also had an excess of blast shards so I could unlock every power upgrade as soon as I got new powers or abilities, for example, soon as I got neon run I upgraded it to let me neon run infinitely.
It really helps and it's means you can cruise around doing the early story missions with slightly maxed out abilities. It makes the game much more enjoyable, and yes, you will feel alittle OP with all those upgrades, and yes the effort is worth it. I also recommend that you do this as soon as you get to the second part of the game as well. The feeling of getting a new power from a new character and upgrading them immediately is glorifying.
ALSO
Does anyone know how to link their papertrail account with their psn ID? It only gives me the first mission. Thanks in advance to anyone who has a solution.

GW2124339d ago

When you say second part of the game, do you mean when you enter Seattle or something later?

jocomat94339d ago

already doing this thanks for sharing anyway

GarrusVakarian4338d ago

Wow, 15 hour session? Crazy. I haven't done that since Skyrim.

And about the paper trail, im pretty sure the site is broken at the moment. The last 2 test thingys aren't available and i keep getting 404 error.

MasterCornholio4339d ago

Very good performance and at 1080P.

:)

killzone6194339d ago (Edited 4339d ago )

27fps is good performance?

FlunkinMonkey4339d ago

Better than 12fps at 900p or dipping to 30fps for a game at 792P!

GarrusVakarian4338d ago

I'd love to see how it would run on a certain other console ;)

Why so salty?

MainstreamGamer4338d ago

I can taste the tears in your eyes killzone619. Its real salty.

Ezz20134338d ago

yes, those rare 3fps is killing the game /s

MasterCornholio4338d ago

Well it only dropped to that in one very intense situation so yes I would consider it good performance. Games with bad performance are those that have an average framerate of 25FPS and have regular drops to the teens. Like Ryse Thief and DR3 for example.

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-Foxtrot567d 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_drake567d 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_corn567d 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.

Cacabunga566d ago

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

OtterX567d 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. :)

thejigisup566d ago

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

neutralgamer1992566d ago

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

RaidenBlack567d 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_Man3000566d ago

resistance is insomniac I think

xHeavYx566d ago

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

fr0sty566d ago

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

DivineHand125567d ago

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

DazaMc566d ago

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

ChasterMies567d ago (Edited 567d 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.

Tacoboto566d ago (Edited 566d 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.

jznrpg566d ago

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

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