It has been a while since my last review and let me apologize for that. The main reason is that there has not really been
much on my plate that I really feel you need a review about. This has changed now that Infamous for the PS3 has graced my desk. Infamous is made by Sucker Punch Studios who are famous for their Sly Cooper series. Infamous is their first foray into the sand box genre and while they do make a few mistakes, overall they made a great game.
I won’t waste your time going into the plot. All I will say is that you play Cole and you are basically Electro from Spider-Man comics only much more competent. Over the game you gain new ways to use your powers. All of the powers are nice and varied however I feel the order you get them in to be somewhat off. The shield power comes somewhat late in the game for instance. Like most sand box games you have a starting area you can’t leave just yet until you make story progress. The game actually takes place on three different islands and you open more of them up as you go.
What it gets right:
There are many well placed mid mission check points. This may seem small but so many other developers should learn to do this. (GTA I am looking your way.)
Great Graphics. The game looks really good for the most part.
Good Controls. Moving around the city is a blast. You can ride the rails or even power lines.
Radar! All of the in game collectibles will show up on your Spidey Sense like radar. It only works on your mini map but for those of us that tore our hair out looking for those Crackdown collectibles you will rejoice.
Fun Side Missions. The game has a lot of fun and varied side missions. You never do the same thing that many times.
What it gets wrong:
Its amazing that you can’t climb a standard chain link fence. I can understand not firing though one…but come on!
Bugs. While few and far between I did find myself land from a hover only to fall though the street into the abyss. It only happened once but I felt it should be mentioned.
Mild Repetitiveness. Most of the game is great but there is a stretch where you are basically running from one power station to the next and it get a little old.
BOTTOM LINE:
If you love superhero/sandbox games then this is really for you. I really loved this game. The plot never really rises above “meh” but the ride is a lot of fun.
