inFAMOUS (PS3) Thread
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inFAMOUS (PS3) Thread
I did a search and there's no thread on this game, which at this point looks fairly awesome. It appears to be a bit of a hybrid of Crackdown and The Force Unleashed. It's made by Sucker Punch, who made the Sly Cooper series for the PS2 - one of the most criminally underappreciated series of the last gen.
The game has already gone Gold and the release date has been moved up to 5/26/09.
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The game has already gone Gold and the release date has been moved up to 5/26/09.
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This game looks better and better everytime I see it, hope it lives up to its potential.
Disagree about Sly Cooper though, that game had some amazing reviews when it came out and, imo, failed to live up to any of em. It was unquestionably a professionally made game with solid visuals, it just wasn't very much fun. Did play through the first two, though.
Disagree about Sly Cooper though, that game had some amazing reviews when it came out and, imo, failed to live up to any of em. It was unquestionably a professionally made game with solid visuals, it just wasn't very much fun. Did play through the first two, though.
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This and Prototype look kinda similar. Not that they are the same, but both of them could be seen as "influenced" by Crackdown. (Yeah, Prototype has been also reviewed as a Crackdown influenced game).
I've read a lot about both of them. And I'm really interested about both of them. I've watched more videos about Prototype and they look really good, like a lot of fun. I just saw a few pictures of inFamous and it looks great too.
I've read a lot about both of them. And I'm really interested about both of them. I've watched more videos about Prototype and they look really good, like a lot of fun. I just saw a few pictures of inFamous and it looks great too.
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I actually keep confusing the two. They both look like solid games, I'm just not sure if it'll be worth it to pick both of them up.
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Yeah, they look pretty similar. Some differences but basically an enhanced Crackdown, unless they introduce something else. inFamous doesn't have MP either, like Crackdown, I'm not sure about Prototype.
The "enhancements" I see is that you can make the crowd work for you or be against you, they have a kind of karma system.
Key Game Features:
* Be a Hero - Take on the role of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, who develops a wide range of electricity-based powers. Learn how to adapt to Cole’s evolving powers in an attempt to save Empire City and its people.
* Super Powers - Feel what it is like to discover, grow and use a wide range of electricity-based super powers (good or bad); and grasp the responsibility that comes from being so powerful.
* Epic Battles - Experience what it is like to be a true hero, taking responsibility for every action, as players battle against powerful iconic villains.
* Open Dynamic World - Coupling rich powers with a reactive environment and population, experience complete freedom to explore a deep, open interactive city. Players will be challenged to decide if they choose to save or destroy Empire City.
* Urban Exploration - Scale the cityscape to discover new vantage points and employ a vertical combat system. Utilize Cole’s climbing skills to go where most people can not, opening up a variety of offensive and defensive combat options.
* Organic City Ecology - Watch the citizens and city react and evolve depending on players’ actions. Events will unfold based on the role players take in them, creating broader reactions in the city’s people and environment.
The "enhancements" I see is that you can make the crowd work for you or be against you, they have a kind of karma system.
Key Game Features:
* Be a Hero - Take on the role of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, who develops a wide range of electricity-based powers. Learn how to adapt to Cole’s evolving powers in an attempt to save Empire City and its people.
* Super Powers - Feel what it is like to discover, grow and use a wide range of electricity-based super powers (good or bad); and grasp the responsibility that comes from being so powerful.
* Epic Battles - Experience what it is like to be a true hero, taking responsibility for every action, as players battle against powerful iconic villains.
* Open Dynamic World - Coupling rich powers with a reactive environment and population, experience complete freedom to explore a deep, open interactive city. Players will be challenged to decide if they choose to save or destroy Empire City.
* Urban Exploration - Scale the cityscape to discover new vantage points and employ a vertical combat system. Utilize Cole’s climbing skills to go where most people can not, opening up a variety of offensive and defensive combat options.
* Organic City Ecology - Watch the citizens and city react and evolve depending on players’ actions. Events will unfold based on the role players take in them, creating broader reactions in the city’s people and environment.
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This game looks so Kick Ass, I can't wait.
This game looks so Kick Ass, I can't wait.
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I loved the first Sly Cooper. I really need to track down the second and third game.
This looks like a whole lot of fun and it being from Sucker Punch makes me even more excited. So now I gotta get Arkham Asylum, inFAMOUS, and Among Thieves. My wallet's gonna be aching.
This looks like a whole lot of fun and it being from Sucker Punch makes me even more excited. So now I gotta get Arkham Asylum, inFAMOUS, and Among Thieves. My wallet's gonna be aching.
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It looks really good and interests me, but I don't have any time to play a new game right now
Hopefully I can finish some other games and pick this bad boy up.
Hopefully I can finish some other games and pick this bad boy up.
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This summer slate of games is becoming worrisome. I know some of them are bound to disappoint, but I'm still spending 80% of my gaming time on Rock Band 2 and Warhawk. I hate to say things like this, but I hope Arkham Asylum and inFamous start getting some mediocre reviews so I don't feel utterly compelled to add them to my unplayed pile which current sits at a robust 11 titles and still includes KZ2, PoP and Resistance 2. Especially after I just preordered Ghostbusters.... because that's the one game I foresee myself not giving a damn about the reviews. And then Uncharted 2. Ugh. PS3 owners really don't have any complaining left to do about their meager slate of quality games.
I've been slightly bummed that I was never able to fully play Crackdown. So this one looks like a winner.
I've been slightly bummed that I was never able to fully play Crackdown. So this one looks like a winner.
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Well... maybe that's a bit misleading. I was counting a few Wii games in those 11 (MadWorld, Pro Evo Soccer, Boom Blox).
I went on a PS3 bargain buying spree between Thanksgiving and Christmas last year and accumulated a few too may titles for my schedule to handle... I still buy games like I'm 13 but play them at a 30-year-old's pace.
I went on a PS3 bargain buying spree between Thanksgiving and Christmas last year and accumulated a few too may titles for my schedule to handle... I still buy games like I'm 13 but play them at a 30-year-old's pace.
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Umm, I think I put jdpatri's record to shame. My PS3 unplayed queue is about 24-25 games long. Don't even get me started on my DS or PSP queue. Or Blu-ray movies for that matter :/
The problem is, when you see a good deal you have to jump on it. My problem is I see too many deals.
The problem is, when you see a good deal you have to jump on it. My problem is I see too many deals.
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Well... maybe that's a bit misleading. I was counting a few Wii games in those 11 (MadWorld, Pro Evo Soccer, Boom Blox).
I went on a PS3 bargain buying spree between Thanksgiving and Christmas last year and accumulated a few too may titles for my schedule to handle... I still buy games like I'm 13 but play them at a 30-year-old's pace.
I went on a PS3 bargain buying spree between Thanksgiving and Christmas last year and accumulated a few too may titles for my schedule to handle... I still buy games like I'm 13 but play them at a 30-year-old's pace.
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I did the same thing, though even better I used the student email address they give us! The discount already paid for itself. I was on the fence with inFamous, but with Uncharted goodness, and discount, I had no choice.
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I keep my alumni email address active just for stuff like this.
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I won't lie. That Uncharted demo was definitely responsible for putting this on my radar. Marketing suits: 1. jdpatri: 0.
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Even on that they are following the Crackdown formula. Remember that a lot of people bought Crackdown because it included access to the Halo 3 MP beta. Of course everybody thought that the game was going to suck because of that. But the years have put Crackdown in its right place.
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Did any of you get the demo? I'm not sure how you get it originally, a preorder somewhere I believe, but someone at GAF agreed to share it with me so I'll check it out when I get home tonight.