psychotron
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Just got my platinum! Wish the patch would have come first because the stuttering every 5 seconds really made the experience less enjoyable.
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Infamous: Second Son |OT| Smells Like Beanie Spirit
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So two different missions and some power differences?
That brings up another criticism. The powers are all awfully similar. The characters you get the powers from can do some crazy stuff, but you can't.
Added to the fact that there is no fast switch between powers. And you aren't really encouraged to switch and experiment. Neon is arguably the best all around power, so why should I switch. Infinite dash, take out people in two hits to the legs, and plenty of sources.
One of the powers (you know which one) should have allowed you to fly indefinitely. And each power should have been distinctly different. Make one power best in combat, and make another power valuable for mobility. Tons of missed potential there.
Look you can defend the game all you want. That doesn't give it more replay value or anything besides the absolute trash side activities. Added to the piss poor pacing, character development, and the crap bosses and you get a dissapointing game.
And why the fuck can't I control delsin in the water? Tons of little issues like that show that SP really doesn't have the manpower or budget to stay in this genre anymore.
Melchiah
Member
The 3rd power is the most powerful on the evil side, whereas I liked to use Neon for battles on the good playthrough, but they all had their uses. For example, I found out on my second run, that the
Eugene
I agree, that the power you mentioned felt gimped when it came to traverse, but I was pretty satisfied with the powers. The side missions and enemies could definitely have used some variety.
Kssio_Aug
Member
Am doing the Evil playthrough, and its really much easier play with Evil Karma. I mean... I finished with Good Karma at expert also, but Evil Karma you can just destroy everything and still get the karma points to use the special karma ability! OP just like the previous inFamous games, and its awesome!! lol
I may get the platinum trophy soon.
Edit: Sorry for the double post!
I may get the platinum trophy soon.
Edit: Sorry for the double post!
Kssio_Aug
Member
About the bolded post, I have just to desagree!
Finished the game with good Karma at expert in my 1st playthrough, and my preference order was:
Video > Neon > Smoke > Concrete
Also, for those who played the previous games, should expect that the difference between good and evil karma is not THAT different (nor the history, neither the powers). However, it IS a different experience with both, also it is enjoyable, and it brings true value to the replay factor (thats why most of people finish the two paths). There's differences in some power abilities and also at the way you absorb karma, that changes completely the way you approach enemies.
Unknown One
Member
Agreed. I want multiple sets of powers for a single element.
We need more side missions, when I say that I mean Good/Evil missions. I kind of want the same amount as infamous 1.
I want a villain that is on par or bigger than Kesslar.
Second Son breaks 1 million in short order. 2 million sales coming soon?
www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=799532
www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=799532
Melchiah
Member
Yeah, the camera was certainly problematic there, when moving to the upper section via the walls.
Is the internet stuff required for Paper Trail?
I really can't be bothered. I just want to play the dlc.
Are there any guides?
its absolutely required. is also the waaaay better part of paper trail.
in game is more or less always a round of 'catch up to this person' and 'collect these evidences'
if you run into trouble ask here:
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=775907&page=1
It seemed very easy after playing through the game once on Normal. Even the bosses weren't really a challenge. I was surprised how quickly I beat He Who Dwells, because I remember that boss battle taking a long time on Normal. I think at that point I just felt comfortable enough with my powers, and understood all the bosses mechanics, that it stopped being a challenge.
Got the platinum trophy last night. Really enjoyed my time with the game. Looking forward to seeing where they go next from here.
dark_inferno
Member
I really hope we get Paper power at the end of paper trail
anchorman128
Member
Any game with rockets and gravity, you gotta do it!
Wow, that is pretty damn awesome I never noticed that. 90%+ games last generation would just have the rockets continue to fly until they were LOD'd out
Celestial Mortal
Member
Hit a bug that forced me to reset the mission (3rd power spoiler):
And for myself, where exactly do I trigger Paper Trail? I did all the online website stuff, linked it to my profile, but I've never seen a paper trail mission in-game yet.
I'm just before I find Eugene's hideout, and I have to destroy the TV screens in the "times square" kinda place. For whatever reason, I leave, almost hit the outskirts of the mission, and head back. When I get back, the enemies have stopped pouring out of the screens, and there are no "breakable" piece to the screens. I just keep shooting, but nothing's breaking. The mission is still on, the music is still going and the brother is tightly grasping a parking meter, but I've got nothing to do and no way to continue. Sucked having to repeat that mission.
And for myself, where exactly do I trigger Paper Trail? I did all the online website stuff, linked it to my profile, but I've never seen a paper trail mission in-game yet.
You rock thanks!
Any game with rockets and gravity, you gotta do it!
What in th-
Back in the day rockets just exploded in the sky
Any game with rockets and gravity, you gotta do it!
That's pretty cool.
My opinion on the game. Too short. Got the platinum, it was real easy and a fast platinum.
breakfuss
Member
Is it seriously easy to plat? I mean for people (like me) who don't typically go for trophies. I think I should be done with my first playthrough tonight, but I've gotten frustrated a few times on my normal (Good karma) run. I can only imagine how annoying the DUP is on expert and "ain't nobody got time for dat".
Pankratous
Member
It is pretty short, I finished a playthrough including all side quests in one sitting
Does anyone have a good place to buy Delsin outfit?
Sniper McBlaze
Member
Haha, oh shit.
Pankratous
Member
To be fair I was sitting for 14 hours
Melchiah
Member
Heh, I used to have that kind of marathons when I was younger. 15 hours for Resident Evil 2 was my longest one. Still have 7-9 hour marathons from time to time. I think Mass Effect was the latest.
Pankratous
Member
Haha, I didn't even plan on having one - it was just so much fun I couldn't put it down.
Melchiah
Member
It's 4am, just one more mission...
breakfuss
Member
Yeah, I realize it isn't very long but is expert not a much of a challenge? Man, I wish there was NG+ and powers carried over. I'm guessing the key to a smooth expert playthrough is collecting as many shards for upgrades before tackling the main missions.
Also, for anyone who didn't catch it, someone here gave a great tip for quickly taking out mobile command units. Just build up your atomic bomb gauge and unleash on top of them. Cheap but it works, lol.
I still never found the start to the Paper Trail stuff. If my online paper trail still only has one achievement and says this:
Follow the White Rabbit
"On-Console Activity
*inFAMOUS Second Son required"
Does this mean it failed to link the website to my PSN? Because I entered my PSN profile no problem.
Follow the White Rabbit
"On-Console Activity
*inFAMOUS Second Son required"
Does this mean it failed to link the website to my PSN? Because I entered my PSN profile no problem.
Celestial Mortal
Member
It also said that to me as well, says that still.
You need to check the map and check the what I see as a 'bee' icon.
The start is at Fetch's container
EL CUCO
Member
I was only able to do the first mission. It now asks me to "investigate the evidence" on the paper trail site, which I did. But now its asking me to enter a numeral code on what looks like a cell phone at the site. I entered a few wrong numbers and gave up on it. Lol
Stillmatic
Member
Has this been posted?
http://www.fxguide.com/featured/art-directing-effects-for-infamous-second-son/
It's a pretty interesting look at some of the tech used in the game.
http://www.fxguide.com/featured/art-directing-effects-for-infamous-second-son/
It's a pretty interesting look at some of the tech used in the game.
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
Where do I get the leather jacket?
ordering the limited collectors superior what the hell version for the cost of your soul and playing the boring ass Cole Missions.
jacket is nice though.
Kssio_Aug
Member
Just got the Platinum trophy!! =D
I REALLY, dont understand how majoritiy really prefer Neon over all the others.
Imho, playing as Evil:
; playing as Hero:
. Also,
.
I really dont think Neon was that good at the way I played. Specially with Evil Karma, that Neon completely sucks compared to the others... i mostly just used it when I wanted to travel over the city without fast travel. And I did both playthroughs at expert difficulty right from the beginning.
I REALLY, dont understand how majoritiy really prefer Neon over all the others.
Imho, playing as Evil:
Video > Smoke > Neon
Video > Neon > Smoke
I changed from Video to Smoke a lot more at evil play, then I did Video to Neon playing as hero
I really dont think Neon was that good at the way I played. Specially with Evil Karma, that Neon completely sucks compared to the others... i mostly just used it when I wanted to travel over the city without fast travel. And I did both playthroughs at expert difficulty right from the beginning.
Pound_lb003
Member
Best power is
I just wish there was more opportunity to use it. I love
. It's my favourite power.
concrete
smashing DUP structures as a sonic the hedgehog style ball
Kssio_Aug
Member
Actually you can get it if you did the digital pre-order too. I did it, and paid the normal price (60 dollars).
Concrete looks good really. My 1st impression was very disappointing but I used it a little more and it was fine. However would be good to have more upgrades and a special move. And to be honest... I think I may prefer concrete over Neon too; however too bad its the worst power to climb builds.
Finn of Ooo
Member
I agree with your evil assessment. Not having access to
slow aim
It was my first real plat (after the Walking Dead) and it's fairly easy but it does take some time. My evil run on expert was not hard at all. You have to be a bit more careful when taking damage, since you die a bit faster. But on evil you can go all out with rockets and stuff, so I didn't find it really hard at all. If you have the time, I would say go for the plat
Kssio_Aug
Member
Yeah, as evil Neon
without slow motion
I for most of the time still prefer Video with invisibility to fill the power gauge of Good Karma
That's pretty neat, I tried making one of those videos into webm format:
http://a.pomf.se/lhvwao.webm
D
Deleted member 752119
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What I missed with video was the unlimited run (faster to get around than the Videa flying--that should have been upgrade to unlimited too) and the grenades.
Invisibility is cool, but grenades (neon or smoke) where better for taking out clustered enemies IMO since the invisibility didn't last super long even fully upgraded.
That said, I've only done a good playthrough so I may have a different opinion if I ever get around to doing an evil run.
Invisibility is cool, but grenades (neon or smoke) where better for taking out clustered enemies IMO since the invisibility didn't last super long even fully upgraded.
That said, I've only done a good playthrough so I may have a different opinion if I ever get around to doing an evil run.
BronsonLee
Member
Anybody not have the Expert playthrough trophy pop for them when they beat the game? Just happened to me, and I changed it from jump street (it was my 2nd/evil playthrough)
I don't do trophies really, but was cool with trying to Platinum this.. Not if I need to do a fucking 3rd playthrough though.
I don't do trophies really, but was cool with trying to Platinum this.. Not if I need to do a fucking 3rd playthrough though.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I'm trying for Platinum playing Evil now, and wow Evil Delsin is such a dick. Evil Cole wasn't this big of a dick, he was just selfish. I kind of don't want to finish the Evil story.