plasmawave
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Delsin would make a great Persona cameo.
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LTTP: inFamous: Second Son (I.....cant...go...on)
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It looked pretty close to me but you guys are probably right. Especially about the clothing. Not nearly enough belts or collars.
He has more than enough angst though.
No it wasnt $20 on launch, but it was well-regarded and critically praised at launch. Now, people arent as impressed with it since it was part of the generational transition, but its dropped in price quite considerably since then. I would argue its easily still worth $20.
I wasnt really faulting I:SS for its AA (it was great), just using that as an example. It and Watch Dogs are very different games though, traversal probably meant that Infamous had very different priorities in regards to streaming and physical interaction with the buildings themselves, which probably led to compromises. I havent played WD, personally, but I can also bet the credits in WD go on for about 15 minutes longer than I:SS as well
Jawmuncher
Member
Regardless of what OP was saying, I do think Second Son is the weakest game in the series. Felt like it took a step back in a lot of ways outside of graphics and being able to have multiple powers.
Yeah I would still agree with this.
Yeah I would still agree with this.
I dare you to go check Metacritic.
It did get better sales: it was cross platform, more heavily marketed and demoed better.
edit: actually, for posterity:
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
My least favorite Infamous, I had to take an extended break before returning to finish it.
The characters didn't bother me, but the gameplay was like a UBI Soft title, with the same exact activities strewn across the map.
And you get the coolest power at the end
The characters didn't bother me, but the gameplay was like a UBI Soft title, with the same exact activities strewn across the map.
And you get the coolest power at the end
Omega Kirby
Member
Even by American standards his design is terrible , probably just as bad as the scalebound guy. Coles design was acceptable
I rate this game half a dmc
ioriyagami
Member
I am currently playing it, and enjoying my time just fine.
I think the characters are funny and well acted. Character design is towards realism, so their proportions and "prettyness" are not like other games we are used to, which does not mean they are bad. Gameplay is fun and responsive even if a bit repetitive, and I love navigating through the environment at high speeds with super-FX-powered acrobatics. On top of that, it runs smooth like butter and looks awesome sometimes.
Seriously, I am SO happy I have a hard time hating games so much as many people here do...
I think the characters are funny and well acted. Character design is towards realism, so their proportions and "prettyness" are not like other games we are used to, which does not mean they are bad. Gameplay is fun and responsive even if a bit repetitive, and I love navigating through the environment at high speeds with super-FX-powered acrobatics. On top of that, it runs smooth like butter and looks awesome sometimes.
Seriously, I am SO happy I have a hard time hating games so much as many people here do...
My least favorite Infamous, I had to take an extended break before returning to finish it.
The characters didn't bother me, but the gameplay was like a UBI Soft title, with the same exact activities strewn across the map.
And you get the coolest power at the end
It wasnt much different, checklist-wise, from previous entries, but i definitely understand the fatigue with that style of progression.
Also, i wouldnt call the last power the coolest, but it almost seemed criminal how they give it to you and dont give you anything to do with it.
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
......what does that even mean?
True, they had that verticality in SS. WD had that to some extent since there were many buildings you could get on top of, and a lot more interiors. Yes you're right, those fucking credits...I wasnt really faulting I:SS for its AA (it was great), just using that as an example. It and Watch Dogs are very different games though, traversal probably meant that Infamous had very different priorities in regards to streaming and physical interaction with the buildings themselves, which probably led to compromises. I havent played WD, personally, but I can also bet the credits in WD go on for about 15 minutes longer than I:SS as well
Last I checked it WD had a slightly higher PS4 score but they're the same now. Still, you don't see Infamous mentioned as much as WD. And the game design itself certainly wasn't as good.
0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55
Banned
what do you think of the gfx op?
pretty tip top for early gen, eh?
pretty tip top for early gen, eh?
You can use the user score as a tie breaker. Also who is talking about WD in a positive light these days?
R_thanatos
Member
hat's the problem with fetch anyway ? that girl is awesome no matter witch path you take.
And why do you compare this game to dmc again ? Why the heck did you expect it to play like dmc ? this game plays like infamous , you know like the first 3 games before it.
And why do you compare this game to dmc again ? Why the heck did you expect it to play like dmc ? this game plays like infamous , you know like the first 3 games before it.
Fun game, not the greatest but I platted it back when it released and enjoyed every minutes of it.
I'm not sure under what rock you live in if you went in expecting combat similar to Devil May Cry, the only thing they have in common is they are both video game. Only thing I can say is try researching your game before buying them so you don't go in with wrong assumption.
I'm not sure under what rock you live in if you went in expecting combat similar to Devil May Cry, the only thing they have in common is they are both video game. Only thing I can say is try researching your game before buying them so you don't go in with wrong assumption.
plasmawave
Banned
Says who? lol
InsaneTiger
Member
OP clearly prefers Japanese despite the fact he plays many "wester" games. Poor grammar and formatting on the LTTP. Metacritic isn't reliable.
Anyway, sorry you didn't like it.
Anyway, sorry you didn't like it.
NavyPharaoh
Member
OP has to be a troll God after the last of us thread. Who's the bigger troll God tho? Him or SE's Hashimoto? Unless OP is Hashimoto
dragonzdogma
Member
Don't put words in my mouth,
Graphics were awesome on both games. Character design for iss is bad.
Didn't care for the grandma? If only you kept playing while being evil...anyways. It's fun, doing missions can be repetitive and the game is short, but it's pretty solid. Doesn't do too much and could've done more, great graphics, platinumed it in a weekend. I played the previous ones so I knew what to expect, you didn't know and got hammered...at least you gave it a shot
You're right. My bad.
I didn't really pay attention to what you wrote. I expected you to write that they were ugly.
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
A lot more people than you'd think. Also user score should never be taken as a metric for quality, especially not for exclusive titles.
10/10
And because you don't even need to provide proof you played the game to give it a score.
Well let's see, one game is less repetitive(despite having more content overall), does more with it's open world in terms of making it feel like an actual place that's lived in, contextualizes side content, has much more open mission design and more missions overall, has more encounter variety due to above point ^, story is relatively subjective, etc etc. that seems to be perfect criteria for "better game." Unfortunately SGBR's channel was deleted, he had some really great videos of WD and other stealth games. This will do though.
R_thanatos
Member
This is a string of missions that unlock extra stuff by finding clues on an external website. it gave players more information about the infamous world for people who actually know the franchise ( and played the previous games ) it's 100% optionnal
You haven't even explained why the design is bad , except that you don't like the faces ..
What are you even trying to argue here ?
……forgetit
Member
I really like to he character designs, what do you have against them?
plasmawave
Banned
And those mission designs being "good" is also subjective.
Black Pewter
Member
What is terrible about Delsin's design?
And you prefer Cole, one of the least interesting looking protagonists of all time?
While I agree that user score isn't a reliable metric, the user and critic scores on other platforms are even worse so the comparison was for the best possible score given to WD.
I will say that (although it is a bit early to say), I don't think anybody is looking to replicate anything done by WD. There is almost no design element in that game that hasn't been done better elsewhere, other than sheer volume of tasks (which is a stupid achievement that nobody should strive for).
LowlySmokeGuy
Banned
I liked this game, but inFamous 2 reigns supreme. An inFamous game with the mobility of Second Son, the power varierty of 2, and good side missions for once would be awesome.
EatinOlives
Member
Oh believe me I squeezed everything I could out of that combat system, lol. I have the Plat for both Second Son and First Light.
The Neon power was one of the most fun ways to move around in a game that I have experienced.
Overall it was a solid game. Short and not much depth but I enjoyed what it gave me. I also liked Delsin or, more specifically, the written dialgoue and the voice performances in general.
Overall it was a solid game. Short and not much depth but I enjoyed what it gave me. I also liked Delsin or, more specifically, the written dialgoue and the voice performances in general.
Silent Chief
Member
Vegil? Who's Vegil?
Those are mostly shallow male Japanese character with sour attitude.
The kind of guy who look at you and say "...".
This is kinda like watching the latest Avengers movie and bitching because Darth Vader isn't in it.
Anyway, this game came out early, so it's less polished than some more recent games and 80 isn't a very high score.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Best to think of the game as a fun 12-hour Action/Adventure game that just happens to take place in a more open environment than a true sandbox game. I thought the different powers were a lot of fun, although I would have liked a better reason to switch things up instead of just picking a favorite and sticking with it for most of the game. I skipped the vast majority of optional content and get the feeling that I experienced a better game than some people because of that.
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
PS4 was the lead platform and had the most reviews, hence the comparison. Most definitely wouldn't be surprised if the next GTA allowed you to hide inside cars tho.
Along with more interiors in the world. WD does traversal a lot better than many other games that try to have realistic modern open world games. The city AI also remembers things you do so civilians may try to call the police on you, granted these concepts sound simple but it's still more than what other games, that being GTA or SR, have done so far. No magical appearing police either iirc.GTA5 already has a duck in your car button.PS4 was the lead platform and had the most reviews, hence the comparison. Most definitely wouldn't be surprised if the next GTA allowed you to hide inside cars tho.
PS4 was the lead platform and had the most reviews, hence the comparison. Most definitely wouldn't be surprised if the next GTA allowed you to hide inside cars tho.
mhmm, yeah..ok.
Though I don't think any of that can carry a game. WD just didn't have it where it really mattered but then I don't really enjoy recalling my time with WD, it totally soured me on Ubisoft open world games.
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
That allows you to hide from the police or are you just referring to the duck button that makes you take less damage?
Yes it did. The core missions and gang hideouts were designed around letting any type of player complete them. Stop it with the revisionist history. Your reply is basically "nuh-uh" at this point without providing evidence to the contrary, meanwhile, i've provided a visual reference to my claim. And have done so in several other threads.
plasmawave
Banned
You're the one who said WD was better receieved than ISS. lol
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
I did, and I provided evidence of that, meanwhile, metacritic user scores of all things were used a retort.
Kinda agree with you. Second Son was a poor follow-up to inFAMOUS 2. The inFAMOUS 2 cast was really good meanwhile SS's supporting cast was pretty good, but the main character was just boring. And then the gameplay was boring too and areas weren't impressive other than the neon lights.