Underplayed Gems

Infamous (2009)

Infamous cover
Developer
Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 3
Genres
Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Rating
3.8 of 5, 358 player ratings
Completionist
about 34 hours
Where to get it
Website

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How it feels

A jolt-of-power open-world story where reckless heroics or ruthless revenge are both on the table.

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About

Infamous is a single player open-world action/adventure game that places you in the role of Cole McGrath, a once regular guy who in the aftermath of a horrific catastrophe finds himself not only alive, but developing a fantastic array of superpowers. Going from ordinary to extraordinary overnight isn't something to take lightly. With these powers does one exact revenge? Protect the innocent? Or perhaps, dabble in a little of both? The choice is yours in Infamous.

Screenshots

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