inFAMOUS: Second Son- All the info you need

inFamous: Second Son releases today, 21 March 2014, and I am one excited lad.This is definitely the biggest PS4 game of the month, and possibly since the console’s launch in December 2013.

Particle effects, amazing reflections, sub-surface scattering, this is a truly next-gen title. Here is everything you ever wanted to, or will need to, know about the game and Delsin’s powers. For good measure, I have thrown in some awesome gameplay videos.

The Basics

• The game is set in a Seattle
• The game takes places 7 years after the “good” events of inFamous 2
• Delsin Rowe is the protagonist
• The choices between good and evil will be harder to make
• You can now shoot without aiming
• Aiming is now done with the L2 and R2 buttons
• You absorb smoke by touching the DualShock 4’s touchpad
• Objects that are destroyed stayed destroyed for the duration of the game
• The game does not have a multiplayer component, nor user generated content
• The game runs in 1080p @ 30 FPS
• Delsin can absorb some enemy attacks to fuel his powers
• Each power has different variations
• You can use the touchpad to perform stealth attacks
• Destroying a vehicle will result in it smoking, allowing Delsin to absorb the smoke

The Neon Power

• Used for distance shooting and precise powerful attacks
• Neon Beam deals high damage, taking out targets in one or two shots, perfect for sniping enemies
• Although powerful, it has a low rate of fire
• Delsin can use Neon Dash to climb buildings quickly and dash through the air
• Delsin can increase his jumping ability, making it easier to jump from rooftop to rooftop
• Neon Cannonball knocks over enemies
• Neon Power has a thruster similar to that of Cole’s Thrusters, allowing Delsin to glide
• Neon Grenade lifts enemies into the air in slow motion
• Charged Shot can destroy buildings
• Neon Chain allows Delsin’s melee weapon to become rigid, wielding it like a sword

The Smoke Power

• Used for up close combat, and quick and strong attacks
• Smoke Bomb resembles a fireball – it shoots quickly but has a low damage output
• A bolt can be charged by holding down R2, or tap it to shoot faster, less powerful blots
• Smoke Dash turns Delsin into a cloud of smoke and embers, allowing for a small flying dash, similar to Cole’s Firebird Strike
• Smoke Dash can be used to dash through buildings, openings, vents, and fences
• Smoke Thruster is the smoke version of Neon Thrusters, allowing Delsin to glide
• Sulphur Bombs cover enemies in a cloud of smoke, incapacitating them
• The Smoke power super-heats Delsin’s chain, creating strong swipes and embers upon impact

Here are some gameplay videos for your viewing pleasure.

So what do you think? Are you going to get yourself a copy of the game? Let us know in the comments and forum.

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