Star Wars meets Grand Theft Auto in Sony's exclusive open world video game, inFAMOUS. After a mysterious explosion rocks Empire City and imbues Cole MacGrath with electrical powers (more like Force Lightning), you set off on a journey to not only get to the bottom of the incident, but also realize Cole's destiny. The decision to perform good or evil deeds drives the experience, as you gain access to new missions and interact with non-player characters in unique ways (will you become hero or villain?).
Much of the fun comes from electrifying bad guys, experimenting with new attacks, climbing buildings with ease and making death-defying leaps. With three unique areas to explore and various enemies to squash, there's plenty to do.
On the downside, we didn't care much for Cole's gruff demeanor and his over the top buddy, Zeke, nor do we like the occasional drop in performance when too much happens on screen. That said, the attractive graphic novel cut scenes, devastating electrical attacks, a moody soundtrack and a sprawling post apocalyptic metropolis make inFAMOUS a welcome addition to the PlayStation 3 library.
Our Final Score: 9/10 (Excellent)
Screenshots: InFamous (PS3)
