iFAMOUS 2 was exactly what I wanted and more

User Rating: 9 | inFamous 2 PS3
I really disagree with GS's critic's 7.5 score. I feel like this was an awesome game, and welcome addition to the series. Not to mention with the lackluster line-up I've seen so far this second quarter, I think this was an awesome way to start off the summer and was just what the doctor ordered to quench my gaming fix. On a technical note, the bugs were far and few between, the particle systems and graphics were excellent (especially when compared to the first entry in the series), and not once did I get a glitch or hang-up. The gameplay was great, and managed to keep my full attention the whole time. The new powers and characters were a welcome addition, and while there were times when some missions were repetitive, I still stayed glued to the game at one point for 26 hours straight (I'm a 30 year old with a wife and job so I should know better but I couldn't help myself). It's pacing was just right, and and I can't wait to play through again to see the other powers and alternate ending. The surprise twist at the end was really nice. While I'm not one to play the UGC, I think it's an awesome addition to give the game a high amount of replay value.

I think Sucker Punch chose wisely to not release during the fall and holiday season, because while it's a wonderful game I'm pretty sure it would've been massacred going against the likes of Gears 3, Assassin's Creed 3, and MW3 (wow, lot's of 3s). I'm now ready for iNFAMOUS 3.

Great game, great studio, good times. Nicely done Sucker Punch.