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inFamous Second Son Left Me Disappointed

Ryan Oehrli from High Score Reviews writes:

'A little over a week ago, some of the writers here at HSR got together and tried something new. Meeting up via a Google Hangout, we discussed our picks for the best games of 2014 so far. Mine was Infamous Second Son, the newest in Sucker Punch Studios’ Infamous series.

I’ve had quite the experience with Second Son. This game was THE reason I bought a PS4. For weeks it was the only thing I’d play on my shiny new system, and because of that I’ve beaten it four times now. I’ve played my fair share, and admittedly enjoyed much of the experience.

But it didn’t deserve my vote for GOTY, and that’s because at the end of the day Second Son was a big let-down. For weeks I flip-flopped between opinions on this subject, but after replaying the Infamous series in its entirety I’ve made up my mind. I’ve finally found the right words to explain why Infamous Second Son left me disappointed.'

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allformats4312d ago

Ah, whatever. Keep that opinion to yourself. It left me elated and excited for another entry.

Future_20154312d ago

game wasn't as good as infamous 1

MrSwankSinatra4312d ago

inFAMOUS - Better Setting
inFAMOUS 2 - Better Story
inFAMOUS Second Son - Better Powers

In my personal opinion of course. If I had to choose one overall it would be inFAMOUS 2.

-Foxtrot4312d ago

@MrSwankSinatra

"Better Powers"

Most of the powers in Second Son felt the same at the end of the day. There was only one or two moves from each power which were unique to that power.

I didn't appreciate aswell how the story revolved around gathering powers from core relays, the same moves aswell he should of remembered from the last power. Wouldn't of minded if they were brand new moves.

It was like 70% of the story...finding core relays because Delsin wanted "more powers"...he came off like a junkie.

Boody-Bandit4312d ago

@future

I liked Infamous 2 best overall but so far Second Son is my favorite title this generation. I played and completed 5 times and twice 100% good and bad Karma.

The game is simply stunning and the effects of the weapons when they are maxed out blew me away. Next time I want a big map, more missions and better side quest. But for a title so early on in this new generation I thought it was exceptional.

I'm hoping the next one will be even better and can't wait for it to be announced.

garos824312d ago

it wasn't as good as iNFAMOUS 2, and the only reason for that to me is the length and slightly week story.

I loved every second of I:SS albeit the short time it took to finish good/evil stuff

youndamie4312d ago

@MrSinatra I think inFamous 1 had a way better story. inFamous 2 story was not nearly as strong.

nix4312d ago (Edited 4312d ago )

@foxtrot:

it's always going to be 70% story on any sandbox/open game. haven't you heard of GTA series?

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-Foxtrot4312d ago (Edited 4312d ago )

Why should he keep it to himself, it's an opinion and a very good opinion if I may add

inFAMOUS Second Son was a disappointment, it was a step back for the franchise and the only thing it did better then the last two was the better graphics/visuals.

Look I know the PS4 is doing very well, I'm glad but it doesn't mean none of the games are "untouchable".

syne494312d ago

Yeah I was pretty disappointed in Second Son. It wasn't that it was a bad game by any stretch. It was just missing something though. It felt like it had no magic to it. The powers were all so cool in concept but for some reason weren't near as fun to use as in inFAMOUS 2. The story was just... I dunno. It lacked the tension and the sense of impending doom that 2 pulled off so well. I dunno just my opinion on it. It was a good game, but it should have been much more.

-Foxtrot4312d ago (Edited 4312d ago )

In my opinion the only way they got make this story interesting is if they...

<SPOILERS>

Make it so Delsin is actually the real Beast, the one Kessler warned Cole about. Then they can say "Second Son was an origin story of the Beast"...I mean how cool would that be.

Everything in Second Son, through the evil storyline, hints that his power could end up making him into the Beast, especially if like he said he's going to Curdun Cay and SHAKE each conduits hand. Obviously he would of gotten stronger in Kesslers timeline a different way but the time gap makes sense. Kessler was married and had kids when the Beast attacked, he apparently ran instead of fighting him when he was weak which is why he became stronger.

If they did that then I could probably see Second Son in a new light.

For the type of character Delsin is and knowing his backstory...being a slacker with no sense of respect or direction in life makes sense he would be corrupted by power, especially when Reggie, the one person in his life able to make him see sense, died.

I never thought of John White as the Beast, just someone who because of the changed timeline ended up getting "Beast like" powers which Cole mistook for being the Beast.

All John wanted to do was save conduits lifes and knew with the plague humans were doomed, so he was trying to save the people who could be saved.

The Beast Kessler mentioned was a maniac who killed everyone who stood in his way

DragoonsScaleLegends4312d ago

I don't think they should combine the story line of the first infamous game and second son in my opinion. What I think would possibly make a good story line in a sequel is if they follow the evil storyline of second son and continue that into the sequel. Delsin is the bad guy and we play as his brother Reggie who we thought was dead but ended up gaining powers. Then he has to come fix all the wrong doings Delsin has done. I didn't really like Delsin so he fits in more as a bad guy. But if he is not a bad guy in the next big infamous game than I would rather they make completely new characters instead of continuing Delsins storyline.

InTheLab4312d ago

The author loved the game enough to run through it 4 times. I wrapped up the evil side and haven't touched it since.

Disappointing doesn't mean it's bad, only it does not live up to expectations, and in this case, does not match or exceed inFamous 2.

While I enjoyed Second Son, I wish they would have added a bit more content and made the shard hunt more challenging. Also, no user created content was a huge step back.

XiNarutoUzumaki4312d ago

I loved the Evil path and the ending.
I Loved the power
I like Delsin more than Cole.

I think Sucker Punch did a really good job within the time they were given with this entry in the series. the next one will be even better.

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MadLad4312d ago

"Ah, whatever. Keep that opinion to yourself. It left me elated and excited for another entry."

It's an opinion piece . . .
You could have done both sides a favor and kept YOUR opinion to yourself. You didn't have to read it.

thorstein4312d ago

What's really sad is that this guy writes flamebait, and he thinks it's an original concept.

Hello_World4312d ago (Edited 4312d ago )

I thought the first Infamous was ok, didn't try the second. This bored me to tears and I also just didn't care for the characters. It felt like a really empty, shallow tech demo for PS4. My bro made it a few hours further but he too said he got bored and didn't care to see the ending.

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e-p-ayeaH4312d ago

Leaves room for improvement but its a good fun game.

psforward4312d ago

Agree completely, I would give it an 8 out of 10. Previous entries were overall better, but this one was still a lot of fun in my opinion. Love the idea people have of making Delsin the new Beast and having Cole come back.

e-p-ayeaH4312d ago

Or in the next game we could see Cole turning into Kessler maybe?

ErazorDJ4312d ago (Edited 4312d ago )

Infamous Second Son is a mediocre game with good graphics and good gameplay ....worst infamous series

DJustinUNCHAIND4312d ago

Gorgeous game with super-repetitive side missions. The neon power should have been given last, since it's the most useful of the 4.

GW2124312d ago

Completely agree with you. I was using neon pretty much exclusively until the final mission.

lonelyplayer4312d ago

Agree. I use the neon power all the time just because it's faster to move around the city using it.
I also think the spray controls could have been using in different and fun ways.

zsquaresoff4312d ago

The only thing lacking in Infamous second son is the game duration. Story should've been longer. Awesome game tho.

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-Foxtrot662d 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_drake662d 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_corn661d 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.

Cacabunga660d ago

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

OtterX661d 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. :)

thejigisup661d ago

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

neutralgamer1992661d ago

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

RaidenBlack661d 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_Man3000661d ago

resistance is insomniac I think

xHeavYx661d ago

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

fr0sty660d ago

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

DivineHand125661d ago

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

DazaMc661d ago

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

ChasterMies661d ago (Edited 661d 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.

Tacoboto661d ago (Edited 661d 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.

jznrpg661d ago

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

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