Considering that it was an early title and open world, inFAMOUS: Second Son really proved what the PlayStation 4 is capable of. Sure, it may have been a little lacking in the replay value department, but it was a very enjoyable title – and rightly deserved its Gold Trophy award in our Game of the Year rundown.
Sucker Punch, however, says that, while it's proud of its previous release, it still has "big ambitions" which it hopes to realise with its next PlayStation 4 exclusive. Writing as part of a recruitment advertisement for a senior character texture artist, it explained that it wants to create "jaw dropping" visuals.
There's not an enormous amount else to go on, but we can surmise from previous rumours that its next project will take place in a sandbox setting, and will include plenty of hand-to-hand combat. It's safe to assume that its superhero series will be getting a second outing, then – but do you want Delsin, Fetch, or someone new to take the lead?
[source suckerpunch.playstation.com, via dualshockers.com]
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If I was making a new inFAMOUS, I'd do an Avengers-style thing. Colossal, apocalyptic threat - all Conduits have to come together. Cole is back from the dead for some reason. So, you'd play as Cole, Fetch, Eugene, etc. And they'd all work together. Then the last chapter would see you play as Delsin, who'd have access to all of their powers at once.
I dunno whether that'd be too much of an undertaking, but they've built the engine now, so hopefully they can just create loads of content for the sequel.
Please don't tell me that big ambition=more realistic graphics, cause I have heard that a hundred times before.
I liked Delsin, he was a clichéd dude bro character but a likeable one. Probably thanks to Troy Baker.
@sinalefa Judging by their other recruitments, it looks like they want to improve on the visuals and the gameplay. I honestly feel like they nailed the latter in First Light, but I get the impression from the combat designer job listing (https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2015/03/sucker_punchs_next_ps4_project_will_pack_a_punch) that they weren't happy with the melee stuff.
@ApostateMage I liked Delsin, too, but I think Fetch is a far better character personally. They're both better than Cole, though, IMO.
@get2sammyb Oops, i forgot about Miss Abigail. I've yet to play her story dlc, i've had it downloaded for yonks too.
I really liked Delsin and Fetch, so I hope they keep on going with their story.
Hopefully Cole can come back somehow that'd be cool
@get2sammyb
I still haven't played the first game, so now I have a spoiler to look forward to. Oh well. The first inFamous I actually really played was First Light, and enjoyed Fetch as a character. The Avengers-styled "get lots of characters together" sounds like a cool idea, though.
I really need a new infamous game! I played through second son about 10 times both good and evil, platinumed the game and done every thing in the game. Same with first light and now I need a new one
I thought the visuals in infamous were solid only thing that was missing was proper shadows, I hope the aspiration for better visuals doesn't curtail the game play.
inFamous: Second Son graphics were Ace so if the next one looks even better..........them that's crazy
Expected I think. I hope they stick with Delsin, or work on a new IP. I can't wait to see how their new melee will work though.
@get2sammyb I don't think that would work like that. I'd rather it was one character for an inFamous game, but I think if they did do it, it should be a Sly type deal (with how you switched between Sly, Bently, and Murray.)
Only played the free DLC with ps+ and didnt like it at all. Thought it was extremely repetitive
Love sucker punch and I can't wait for the next infamous game. Delsin is my favorite so far, but I don't know how they're going to make the next one work with the increasing in power part.
Like this series a lot ! I too hope Cole comes back some how but keep Delsin and Fetch . And while a pretty game is always nice, I hope they make a memorable experience in gameplay and story with more replayability . I want to revisit Seattle more in Second Son but there's just nothing to do now
Edit: Another thing I'd like is that decision making to determine your "good" or "bad" story lines weren't so straight forward. Replayability could come from the story branching out from each decision as opposed to just having a good or evil story line .
I'd like to see it done dc universe online / destiny style, a massive story(which destiny Lacked) and create your own hero and pick the powers ala dcuo..
Then play together or alone,form a conduit league,be the hero or villain.
Bring Back Cole
Second Son was already goregous. The reason I was so disappointed with it was because of the gameplay. If they really want to raise the bar then they should focus on creating a more interesting combat system and environment — Second Son was super dull compared to inFamous 2. I was so let down.
Can't wait. I love the Infamous series, but I hope they try a new IP. Don't need another Infamous for a while, unless they give us more short stand alone DLC
I thought fetch was an amazing flawed and deep character - she has more stories to tell. Although the story was terrible the actress and distress in the lines read were brilliantly done and the animations of her on edge were perfect.
@NomNom I agree up until you said more short stand alone DLC. I absolutely hate that garbage and its not worth playing, even free.
Make the game a little long, give the side missions a bit more depth, and the open world a little more 'life' and it'll take a great series to the next level. The multiple protagonist idea is interesting and Rockstar proved with GTA V it can work very well. I definitely wouldn't mind seeing that.
@thedevilsjester It can be good if done right. I thought First light was excellent. It wasn't too short (roughly 5-6 hrs) with lots of extras to do. And for + users it was free.
@get2sammyb +1 this idea.
I still need to play inFAMOUS: Second Son and First Light though, just waiting until the PS4 drops down to $300 New first.
(hopefully this will happen by Black Friday 2016 or sooner)
No Delsin or Fetch, please. PLEASE.
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