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#1 spudofwar13
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So, which console has it better when it comes to open-world games?

Do you think Alan Wake is better than Infamous?


Alan Wake's polished looks only add to the intense storyline and gameplay.

Alan Wake is a really polished open-world game with great lighting and foliage.

Even though it's an Sub-HD title, it still puts PS3's Infamous to shame with its awesome storyline, gameplay, open-world environments, lighting, effects and last but not least - foliage.

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#2 Fizzman
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The games aren't really comparable. AW wasnt truly an open world sandbox game and Infamous is a super hero game. I enjoyed the AW story and gameplay more though.

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#3 Anjunaddict
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Alan Wake isnt open world, InFamous is. Regardless, if we are talking graphics, then Alan Wake destroys it.
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#4 FragTycoon
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Yea, Infamous was trying to be a graphically realistic game.

Nice foliage :P

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#5 LoserMike
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It's more like Crackdown 1/2 vs inFamous.

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#6 LoserMike
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Also, Alan Wake isn't an open-world game. It's actually very linear.

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#7 spudofwar13
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Alan Wake isnt open world, InFamous is. Regardless, if we are talking graphics, then Alan Wake destroys it.Anjunaddict


Well, the world is quite huge and all rendered at the same time, but blocked off for story purposes.


All the mountains, trees and foliage are much more exciting than Infamous's boring city streets.

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#8 2mrw
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i heard some rumors that you are the seekar .... after seeing this thread, now i believe it "wink"

anyway .... Infamous looks more fun to play, it's also longer, and does have great replay value .... and it's a true open world game .... AW is a thriller game, i really dun know what are you talking about ????

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#9 Nerd_Man
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I really don't understand why you would compare Alan Wake's visuals to Infamous. I think everyone, including cows, have long accepted that Infamous is not anywhere near as the most impressive game on a visual scale. As far as gameplay goes, Infamous will last a lot longer for the player, considering the main quest is about 20 hours long, and then there's a bunch of side missions to do after that.
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#10 spudofwar13
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i heard some rumors that you are the seekar .... after seeing this thread, now i believe it "wink"

anyway .... Infamous looks more fun to play, it's also longer, and does have great replay value .... and it's a true open world game .... AW is a thriller game, i really dun know what are you talking about ????

2mrw

I'm being damn serious about this and no, I am NOT the Seekar.


Nor is my accout new, it was created months ago, but only used rarely.

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#11 Jfisch93
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infamous never tried to look amazing and was never hyped to. You're just mad because your alan wake vs. uncharted 2 topic didn't go your way. Why isn't this troll banned yet?

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#12 Nerd_Man
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[QUOTE="Anjunaddict"]Alan Wake isnt open world, InFamous is. Regardless, if we are talking graphics, then Alan Wake destroys it.spudofwar13


Well, the world is quite huge and all rendered at the same time, but blocked off for story purposes.


All the mountains, trees and foliage are much more exciting than Infamous's boring city streets.

I don't think you understand what an open-world game is...

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#13 FIipMode
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Alan Wake isn't open world.
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#14 spudofwar13
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Alan Wake isn't open world.FIipMode

Doesn't really matter that much anyway, as it still completely destroys Infamous and a few PS3 exclusives not only with its lighting and foliage, but with it's storyline and gameplay.

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#15 gandaf007
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Um, so?

Also, I prefer Infamous to Alan Wake. So take that.

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#16 FIipMode
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[QUOTE="FIipMode"]Alan Wake isn't open world.spudofwar13

Doesn't really matter that much anyway, as it still completely destroys Infamous and a few PS3 exclusives not only with its lighting and foliage, but with it's storyline and gameplay.

Well while I disagree with what you said I'll defend to the death your right to say it. :)
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#17 conistant
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Still playing Alan wake but so far its not as intriguing or open world as compared to Infamous.So I say Infamous is better in terms of story.
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#18 oldkingallant
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[QUOTE="Anjunaddict"]Alan Wake isnt open world, InFamous is. Regardless, if we are talking graphics, then Alan Wake destroys it.spudofwar13


Well, the world is quite huge and all rendered at the same time, but blocked off for story purposes.


All the mountains, trees and foliage are much more exciting than Infamous's boring city streets.

This is opinion. Also you can't say it puts it to shame, inFAMOUS is AAAE here and better reviewed overall (85 Metascore vs. an 83, close but still higher). I'd take inFAMOUS any day, just personal preference because story driven games tend to be drivel in the story department, which is supposed to be the main focus. Game designers are not story writers, there's a reason.

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#19 GeneralShowzer
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Alan Wake is not more open than Uncharted 2. Why don't you try comparing those.
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#20 oldkingallant
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[QUOTE="FIipMode"]Alan Wake isn't open world.spudofwar13

Doesn't really matter that much anyway, as it still completely destroys Infamous and a few PS3 exclusives not only with its lighting and foliage, but with it's storyline and gameplay.

This is stupid... this is all your opinion. Graphically it's better but there's a reason: graphics were a main focus, there's not as much action, and it's not open world like inFAMOUS, where you can literally climb anything you see and go anywhere. Storyline is better, but that's like saying a grilled cheese sandwich is better tasting than a stack of poo. All game stories (and YES I mean ALL) are weak, it's just a matter of which of then want to focus on story. If inFAMOUS was made into a movie, it would be horrible. If Alan Wake was, it would be mediocre at best. Then gameplay... I don't know how you came to that conclusion. Critics seem to favor inFAMOUS over AW, particularly here where inFAMOUS is AAAE while AW is AA... Also the question was which system has it better for open worlds, so you can't ask that then admit Alan Wake isn't open world.
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#21 LegatoSkyheart
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Are you serious? The better comparison is Red Dead Redemtion vs Alan Wake, because "Alan Wake is 'Open World'"

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#22 FailureImoOfc
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Infamous is a true open world with a vast city and is a glorious game, Alan Wake is nothing but a boring corridor flashlight game with a boring story and is short and repetitive imo ofc.
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#23 Alias_Nemesis
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Dude, Alan Wake came out a month and a half ago..inFAMOUS came out a year and a half ago...specs improve over the course of time.

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#24 Snugenz
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Infamous is a true open world with a vast city and is a glorious game, Alan Wake is nothing but a boring corridor flashlight game with a boring story and is short and repetitive imo ofc.FailureImoOfc

So the OP is most likely theseekar...

And i'm wondering if FailureImoOfc is actually N00btuber ?

Two alt accounts, one thread? :D

Anyway, stop with the AW threads, you're making a joke out of a fantastic game.

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#25 Anjunaddict
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[QUOTE="spudofwar13"]

[QUOTE="Anjunaddict"]Alan Wake isnt open world, InFamous is. Regardless, if we are talking graphics, then Alan Wake destroys it.oldkingallant


Well, the world is quite huge and all rendered at the same time, but blocked off for story purposes.


All the mountains, trees and foliage are much more exciting than Infamous's boring city streets.

This is opinion. Also you can't say it puts it to shame, inFAMOUS is AAAE here and better reviewed overall (85 Metascore vs. an 83, close but still higher). I'd take inFAMOUS any day, just personal preference because story driven games tend to be drivel in the story department, which is supposed to be the main focus. Game designers are not story writers, there's a reason.

And thats the reason why game designers usually don't write game stories. Sam Lake wrote Alan Wake, and he is a writer.

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#26 FailureImoOfc
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[QUOTE="FailureImoOfc"]Infamous is a true open world with a vast city and is a glorious game, Alan Wake is nothing but a boring corridor flashlight game with a boring story and is short and repetitive imo ofc.Snugenz

So the OP is most likely theseekar...

And i'm wondering if FailureImoOfc is actually N00btuber ?

Two alt accounts, one thread? :D

Anyway, stop with the AW threads, you're making a joke out of a fantastic game.

N00btuber was the greatest poster to grace Gamespot imo ofc, he was unjustly banned for delivering facts and spreading his opinion. I take my hat off to the great N00btuber.
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#27 Respawn-d
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You again. Havent you learnt your leason

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#28 Respawn-d
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Are you serious? The better comparison is Red Dead Redemtion vs Alan Wake, because "Alan Wake is 'Open World'"

LegatoSkyheart
So is infamous
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#29 Respawn-d
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[QUOTE="Snugenz"]

[QUOTE="FailureImoOfc"]Infamous is a true open world with a vast city and is a glorious game, Alan Wake is nothing but a boring corridor flashlight game with a boring story and is short and repetitive imo ofc.FailureImoOfc

So the OP is most likely theseekar...

And i'm wondering if FailureImoOfc is actually N00btuber ?

Two alt accounts, one thread? :D

Anyway, stop with the AW threads, you're making a joke out of a fantastic game.

N00btuber was the greatest poster to grace Gamespot imo ofc, he was unjustly banned for delivering facts and spreading his opinion. I take my hat off to the great N00btuber.

But your a lv 1 with 2 posts
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#30 FailureImoOfc
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Just a lurking fan ;)
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#31 tommyas
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[QUOTE="FIipMode"]Alan Wake isn't open world.spudofwar13

Doesn't really matter that much anyway, as it still completely destroys Infamous and a few PS3 exclusives not only with its lighting and foliage, but with it's storyline and gameplay.

Yes it does. Its not fair to compare an open world game to AW. Graphics cant be compared. Also saying that city streets are boring compared to your foliage, isnt fair either. Its an opinion. And also Infamous is a lot older game than AW. And gameplay and storyline? Thats just your opinion too.
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#32 svenus97
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Story: inFamous=/>Alan Wake : Alan Wake has a very interesting and tense story, but inFamous has a few plot twists that are very good and rarley seen, Alan Wake didn't give me the same "WTF?!" factor as inFamous.

Gameplay: inFamous>Alan Wake : inFamous lasts longer, way less repetetive and open world.

Graphics: Alan Wake>inFamous : I really liked the inFamous power effects, but Alan Wake wins hands down.

Sound: Alan Wake=inFamous : Both had some really cheesy dialogue, but both had great voice actors. (Kessler ftw :P !)

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#33 205212669269561485377169522720
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AW IS NOT OPEN.

InFamous has a boring artstyle and bland graphics overall imo. AW looks better and it still would've looked better if it were still open world.

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#34 Aboogie5
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Are you serious? Infamous is more cartoonish graphics while Alan Wake tried for the realistic look.

Alan Wake is most defiently not more open world than freaken uncharted 1

Infamous story is incredible... Alan Wake 8.5

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#35 SpiritOfFire117
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Are you serious? Infamous is more cartoonish graphics while Alan Wake tried for the realistic look.

Alan Wake is most defiently not more open world than freaken uncharted 1

Infamous story is incredible... Alan Wake 8.5

Aboogie5

The story is bad because the game got a 8.5? Your logic is no better than the TC's.

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#36 Aboogie5
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[QUOTE="Aboogie5"]

Are you serious? Infamous is more cartoonish graphics while Alan Wake tried for the realistic look.

Alan Wake is most defiently not more open world than freaken uncharted 1

Infamous story is incredible... Alan Wake 8.5

SpiritOfFire117

The story is bad because the game got a 8.5? Your logic is no better than the TC's.

Did i ever say the story is bad? I should have seperated my lines.

Infamous story is incredible

Alan Wake 8.5

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#37 Respawn-d
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AW IS NOT OPEN.

InFamous has a boring artstyle and bland graphics overall imo. AW looks better and it still would've looked better if it were still open world.

sanim02

Are you serious? Infamous is more cartoonish graphics while Alan Wake tried for the realistic look.

Alan Wake is most defiently not more open world than freaken uncharted 1

Infamous story is incredible... Alan Wake 8.5

Aboogie5
Infamous art style wasn't cartoonish. Some times I wonder if ppl even play the game. Having animated comics for some cutscenes didnt make it cartoonish
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#39 Aboogie5
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[QUOTE="sanim02"]

AW IS NOT OPEN.

InFamous has a boring artstyle and bland graphics overall imo. AW looks better and it still would've looked better if it were still open world.

Respawn-d

Are you serious? Infamous is more cartoonish graphics while Alan Wake tried for the realistic look.

Alan Wake is most defiently not more open world than freaken uncharted 1

Infamous story is incredible... Alan Wake 8.5

Aboogie5

Infamous art style wasn't cartoonish. Some times I wonder if ppl even play the game. Having animated comics for some cutscenes didnt make it cartoonish

I beat the game 3 times have 91% trophies i believe. The game is based like a comic. That pic you posted was a cutscence... And Cole kills Kesler... Finds that its himself in the future making room for Infamous2!!!

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#40 Ryan_Som
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[QUOTE="Respawn-d"][QUOTE="sanim02"]

AW IS NOT OPEN.

InFamous has a boring artstyle and bland graphics overall imo. AW looks better and it still would've looked better if it were still open world.

Aboogie5

Are you serious? Infamous is more cartoonish graphics while Alan Wake tried for the realistic look.

Alan Wake is most defiently not more open world than freaken uncharted 1

Infamous story is incredible... Alan Wake 8.5

Aboogie5

Infamous art style wasn't cartoonish. Some times I wonder if ppl even play the game. Having animated comics for some cutscenes didnt make it cartoonish

I beat the game 3 times have 91% trophies i believe. The game is based like a comic. That pic you posted was a cutscence... And Cole kills Kesler... Finds that its himself in the future making room for Infamous2!!!

I HIGHLY advise you to edit your post. Either learn how to use spoiler tags or don't post spoilers. I seriously hate people who spoil games when it's not needed. I've already beaten the game and have the Platinum, but seriously dude, at least be courteous to the people that haven't played it but might want to still.

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#41 mitu123
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Alan Wake looks better, Infamous is a jaggy mess of a game from what I played.

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#42 IWKYB
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Neither are open world. But one is about being a guro and the other about playing with a flashlight in the night.

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#43 svenus97
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Neither are open world. But one is about being a guro and the other about playing with a flashlight in the night.

IWKYB
How is inFamous not open world?
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#44 15strong
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[QUOTE="IWKYB"]

Neither are open world. But one is about being a guro and the other about playing with a flashlight in the night.

svenus97

How is inFamous not open world?

His statement really makes you wonder how many clueless people there are in system wars.

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#45 FragTycoon
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[QUOTE="svenus97"][QUOTE="IWKYB"]

Neither are open world. But one is about being a guro and the other about playing with a flashlight in the night.

15strong

How is inFamous not open world?

His statement really makes you wonder how many clueless people there are in system wars.

That is why opinions from SW even popular opinions mean little to me :P

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#46 NoobisMaxcimus
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What, is Alan Wake the new Fable 2?

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#47 205212669269561485377169522720
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What, is Alan Wake the new Fable 2?

NoobisMaxcimus

Ouch!:?

Even Alan deserves better than that, Lem's give it a rest. It's a great game just stop sabotaging it! :cry:

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#48 clone01
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Alan Wake isnt open world, InFamous is. Regardless, if we are talking graphics, then Alan Wake destroys it.Anjunaddict
i agree...i loved infamous, but its nowhere near AW, imo.
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#49 Respawn-d
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Infamous is my fav game this gen. 8)

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#50 djsifer01
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Yet to play Alan Wake but i love inFamous. Graphically i think Alan Wake wins hands down.