An enjoyable open-world brawl, but it's neither truly next-gen, nor is it greater than the sum of its parts

Despite some flaws with combat, climbing and repetition, inFamous: Second Son is a worthy successor to the series and one that looks great on PS4. The open world of Seattle is great to explore and the choices between good and evil open up the game for at least a second playthrough.

It is surprising how fully realized Infamous: Second Son is so early in the PlayStation 4’s life cycle. It cracks the code on what makes Infamous interesting as a series. Sucker Punch finally made a sandbox game with super powers as fun and dynamic as it should be.

There is a lot to love about inFamous: Second Son . It features the best storyline in the series so far, it has an interesting and diverse cast of characters and the powers are genuinely amazing to use in almost any situation.

There are times when I wish I could simply issue a one-word review. In the case of inFamous: Second Son , that word is obvious from the get-go; it’s a word that permeates every last nook and cranny of the

Sucker Punch really is one of my favorite developers. I seldom run into a game made by them that I would describe as bad. Both the Sly Cooper series that they originated and the inFamous series which they began, and are now continuing with Second Son , have been stellar gaming experiences, with some...

It has been a rough start for Sony and Microsoft's newest platforms. While sales remain strong, exclusive software has come in at a trickle at best. Neither platform possesses an exclusive game of the quality most would consider a system seller.

Despite all of that fear and hatred, InFamous: Second Son is still a game about finding freedom by figuring out who you are. The rapid expansion of Delsin’s powers is constantly engaging, and there’s no reason to believe there couldn’t be more released later on as downloadable content.

Sometimes, it's arduous. At almost all times, it's underwhelming. The only innovation to be found is in its knack for being somehow less than the sum of its parts.

Famously fun, but misses the mark on weak good vs evil morality Infamous: Second Son is an important game for the PS4. It's effectively the first exclusive title to come out for the system post-launch.