


They’re quite sensitive, which could lead to frustration for gamers new to precision action, but on the whole I found them to be exactly what I wanted. + The controls are very crisp, from climbing buildings to fighting bad guys. One of the comic book cut-scenes in inFAMOUS 2, the style of which shows up in all three games. Beyond all of that, no character or storyline element here is black and white everything has real depth to it, from Cole’s origins to the true nature of the game’s lead villain. The game sports graphic novel cutscenes, decent voice acting, and a rocking soundtrack, all of which contribute to the overall feeling that you’re really playing through a comic book. + inFAMOUS’s sense of character is spot-on, evoking exactly what you’d hope for in terms of a comic book video game’s style.

There are a number of “karmic” choices to be made as well as several ways to level up your powers, encouraging multiple playthroughs. The game revolves around free-roaming through the city, following storyline missions and side quests as you develop your powers and decide if you’re going to be a do-gooder or the kind of hero citizens fear. The first game takes place in Empire City, a fictional New York City divided into three islands. InFAMOUS is a third-person action title about a reluctant hero, Cole McGrath, who gains the ability to control electricity in a freak accident that also brands him as a terrorist. If you’ve never heard of it, this is the review for you as I’ll attempt to cover everything inFAMOUS so far, from the original to inFAMOUS 2 and the downloadable standalone title, inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood. Have you ever wanted to be a super hero after reading a comic book or seeing a movie about them? Many game developers and designers have attempted to tap into this daydream with varying degrees of success, but Sucker Punch hits the target with panache and finesse with the inFAMOUS series, exclusive to the Playstation 3.
