Riderz1337
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What? Really? The bosses in inFAMOUS 2 were so much better than the ones in inFAMOUS. Sure it was just you spamming, but the bosses in inFAMOUS 2 had such epic scale and they were fun to fight.
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Infamous: Second Son |OT| Smells Like Beanie Spirit
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What? Really? The bosses in inFAMOUS 2 were so much better than the ones in inFAMOUS. Sure it was just you spamming, but the bosses in inFAMOUS 2 had such epic scale and they were fun to fight.
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Thanks for the impressions man.
I honestly didn't even realize it was the end of the game until the credits came up, haha.
That's alright I'll just jump on top of cars and pretend drive, lol.
Shadow2222
Member
So far I'm very impressed with the game. According to my save file, I'm at 31% completion, and I've had a blast so far. I feel sort of bad that I never gave the first two games a fair shot, but I still severely dislike Cole as a protagonist. Delsin is much better, in my opinion.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Hnnnnnggg, thank you for making the wait even harder. Hopefully the ending doesn't disappoint me too much.
James Sawyer Ford
Banned
InFamous 1 and 2 had some pretty damn satisfying endings...so the ending isnt as good as either of those?
InFamous 1 in particular was just a WTF ending and I really enjoyed it
Vire
Member
Hmm... that's disappointing. Good endings are important to me. :/
TetraGenesis
Member
That's how they do it in Seattle!
So how do guys feel about the size of the map?
So you didn't like the first 2 but you like this one?
Nice to see the vast majority of the impressions are positive.
So you didn't like the first 2 but you like this one?
It felt as though the writers just said "Eh, yeah, the game's over now. The End."
Magicman103
Member
Yeah I loved the endings of those two games. The good ending of Second Son doesn't compare to either of those. Nothing really shocking happens, the game just kind of wraps up and ends.
It's quite large. It's split into
2 Sections which are both about the same size.
It's also very dense.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Sweet. Thanks for the feedback. My excitement is unbearable.
Nice.
Neuromancer
Member
A little bigger than the Infamous 1/2 maps. Very dense like Magicman103 said, lots of detail everywhere.
Alright so far, I've played around 8 or so hours. Have "cleared" 3 areas and done like two or three missions.
Oh and I only have smoke still. lol
I've kinda been getting sidetracked by collecting
Anyway, once smoke gets upgraded a ton, it is so fun to just go fight against
This game emphasizes constant movement using hover and dash. I especially love fighting in the rooftops just dashing and hovering constantly between two buildings. You just feel so badass in this game and I only have smoke so far.
The movement does a great job of making you feel like a real superhero. The powers( I have only smoke like I said) aren't over the top like SR4. They feel more grounded "in reality" if that makes sense, but this actually lends to the game just making you feel more apart of the world.
After playing with the game, I have to take back what I said previously. The controls are like 10% floaty, but I've gotten use to them.
I want to add as well that it's fun to use hover to correct your overshoot on your dash. If there's one thing I really want, I wish SP added a way to cancel your dash mid-dash, but using hover to correct your trajectory is just as fun.
Oh and I only have smoke still. lol
I've kinda been getting sidetracked by collecting
blast shards.
Anyway, once smoke gets upgraded a ton, it is so fun to just go fight against
conduit DUP soldiers.
This game emphasizes constant movement using hover and dash. I especially love fighting in the rooftops just dashing and hovering constantly between two buildings. You just feel so badass in this game and I only have smoke so far.
The movement does a great job of making you feel like a real superhero. The powers( I have only smoke like I said) aren't over the top like SR4. They feel more grounded "in reality" if that makes sense, but this actually lends to the game just making you feel more apart of the world.
After playing with the game, I have to take back what I said previously. The controls are like 10% floaty, but I've gotten use to them.
I want to add as well that it's fun to use hover to correct your overshoot on your dash. If there's one thing I really want, I wish SP added a way to cancel your dash mid-dash, but using hover to correct your trajectory is just as fun.
Shadow2222
Member
Well, it's still relatively early in the game, but I've done a fair share of side activities and never felt bored with the map. I've never given it a good look on the pause screen, but I'm satisfied with its size.
Yeah, for whatever reason, the first 2 games never grabbed me. However, it's easy to see how this is an evolution of the series, so I guarantee anyone that enjoyed inFamous 1 and/or 2 should like this. I watched partial playthroughs of 1 and 2 the other day, and everything has "matured," in a good way. The writing, acting, cutscenes, graphics, and just about everything else are on a completely different level than before in the series.
TetraGenesis
Member
This thread feels very much like when you were a kid and your older brother was describing what a boob felt like.
You guys are killing me here 6 days left
Thanks for the fantastic impressions so far.
Neuromancer
Member
I would agree with this. Sucker Punch outdid themselves with this game.
Only thing I miss is zipping along on powerlines as Cole, but, what are you gonna do.
coffeehofi
Member
You're going for a big disappointment... *cough* final boss *cough*
TetraGenesis
Member
That was the most ineffective spoiler tag I've ever seen. Hahahaha
"Hmm. Sandwiches? Handstands? What does Banksy do?"
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Hey if anyone finishes it (after launch) and wants to sell I will pay over what GameStop gives on trades. $45~50 I'm hoping there's some sales. I've bought both 1 and 2 on their respected launch days. It's just I've put two preorders in on ds2 already for PC. Ecstatic, I know.
No rail grinding? ****
PM me if interested
No rail grinding? ****
PM me if interested
Futurevoid
Member
52% here and I've cleared out all of the districts I've been to thus far (about 7 of them). I just reached the next part of the map.
The main villain is excellent. Well voice acted, good motivation that sells the character as evil but not entirely without reason.
I really love the pacing in the game above all else. Some might complain its slow and doesn't give you access to your powers quickly enough but the progression feels natural and more rewarding than the previous games. Specifically because of bow they've tied the main collectible to your oower upgrades. Smoke is fine and enjoyable on its own but once you get Neon and get the upgrade that allows for
, it turns into a totally different experience. Easily one of the most enjoyable ways to traverse an environment in a game. The fact that it looks so damned good while you're doing it certainly helps!
I really like the relationship between Delsin and Reg, too. It's built up pretty early and continues to play a big role in the story. Fetch also has a pretty interesting back story and her interactions with Delsin will make you snicker. Therr's some good interplay between them. Though I felt like the transition from their first meeting to the next scene where they are working together felt a bit unnatural. I can't say more without spoiling.
Gameplay wise..its Infamous as I said earlier. You won't mistake this for any other franchise. If the series never clicked with you before, I don't know how much this game is going to convince you to like it outside of the massive jump on visuals/production values and noticeable refinements to its gameplay. One of which is how tied together the side missions are to the main plot. The previous Infamouse games were a bit more scattered in thst regard.
Truthfully my only complaint right now is the repetition of those side missions. There isn't any change in how you go about clearing a district. Its the same set of missions and while they are all fine on their own, you'll be doing them quite a bit. Thay may wear on those completionists like myself who refuse to progress the story until the DUP is out of my damned city!
More to come as I make more progress.
The main villain is excellent. Well voice acted, good motivation that sells the character as evil but not entirely without reason.
I really love the pacing in the game above all else. Some might complain its slow and doesn't give you access to your powers quickly enough but the progression feels natural and more rewarding than the previous games. Specifically because of bow they've tied the main collectible to your oower upgrades. Smoke is fine and enjoyable on its own but once you get Neon and get the upgrade that allows for
unlimited speed running
I really like the relationship between Delsin and Reg, too. It's built up pretty early and continues to play a big role in the story. Fetch also has a pretty interesting back story and her interactions with Delsin will make you snicker. Therr's some good interplay between them. Though I felt like the transition from their first meeting to the next scene where they are working together felt a bit unnatural. I can't say more without spoiling.
Gameplay wise..its Infamous as I said earlier. You won't mistake this for any other franchise. If the series never clicked with you before, I don't know how much this game is going to convince you to like it outside of the massive jump on visuals/production values and noticeable refinements to its gameplay. One of which is how tied together the side missions are to the main plot. The previous Infamouse games were a bit more scattered in thst regard.
Truthfully my only complaint right now is the repetition of those side missions. There isn't any change in how you go about clearing a district. Its the same set of missions and while they are all fine on their own, you'll be doing them quite a bit. Thay may wear on those completionists like myself who refuse to progress the story until the DUP is out of my damned city!
More to come as I make more progress.
Magicman103
Member
Might wanna Spoiler that.
Krappadizzle
Member
That is not how you spoiler tag something.
I have no doubt there is a PC version hidden in some back office with all the bells and whistles turned on, must be hard making artistic cuts
I'm streaming, no spoilers or cutscenes, just exploration and combat. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/namtox
Magicman103
Member
Oh also for those wondering,
No one from the previous two infamous games are mentioned. Ever.
The only reference to those two games is when they say "Seven years ago..." since thats when all this conduit business started.
So you don't need to play the first two games.
The only reference to those two games is when they say "Seven years ago..." since thats when all this conduit business started.
So you don't need to play the first two games.
Sorry about that.
Edit: I wanna add. Some of the different vests you get are pretty wicked.
Neuromancer
Member
Shame that (vest related spoiler)
only the main one seems to change with your karma.
I'm sorry I'm missing out on the preorder bonus, that one vest that has the ribs looks badass.
TetraGenesis
Member
No fucking way. I find this impossible to believe.
The don't even mention "The Demon of Empire City" or anything?
That's kind of a bummer to me. I knew that this wasn't directly connected and that they were trying to reach a new audience but I figured the legacy of the series would make its mark somehow. That's crazy that you don't meet any of the old characters or even hear about them.
Krappadizzle
Member
Awesome. I'll watch, though maybe be sure not to spoil the Neon power thing that they had blocked out from the earlier previes too.
Not a big deal, but it'd be like me saying:
In-N-Out makes some pretty good
burgers
Just a black-bar isn't a good indicator either, just put it into context of what you'd like to convey without doing that. And also give a general idea as to where you are in the story or how you may be spoiling something thing. If I were to have written that sentence I would have wrote:
Non Story spoiler, but small game mechanic spoiler:
The
grafitti
Banksy's works
Who knows? Maybe SP was able to get some designs from
Banksy
Just my 2 cents.
Neuromancer
Member
I think I heard Empire City and New Marais mentioned on random radio broadcasts at one point.
Also there is some kind of Cole McGrath DLC but it's not live yet, I entered the code but couldn't download it.
It seems that way. I wish it was a dynamic day night cycle.
Krappadizzle
Member
Stream looks great. You're kicking ass!
Yes. The story dictates the time of day. I'm unsure as to how it works post story though.
Magicman103
Member
I don't know if this is a spoiler or not, but Cole is not mentioned once.
Yup, just beat it. I have a feeling the evil ending is more satisfying.
I remember in previous games the time changed each time I played the game, correct me if I'm wrong though
Futurevoid
Member
Technically not true. There's
plenty of electronic stores named after him!
Obviously joking of course.
Technically not true. There'splenty of electronic stores named after him!
Obviously joking of course.
COME THE FUCK ON
Krappadizzle
Member
What? Didn't they mention this in that last stream they did on IGN/Gamespot?
Riderz1337
Banned
That was said during the IGN live stream by Chris Zimmerman.
Magicman103
Member
Oh ok. Well Unlimited Neon dash is in fact awesome.
Krappadizzle
Member
I really like the ambient music in the stream. These graphics are actually much more impressive in motion than I initially thought.
When it's running on your television, your eyes will melt. Seriously...