{"id":62739,"date":"2014-03-22T10:23:23","date_gmt":"2014-03-22T08:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=62739"},"modified":"2014-03-22T10:26:11","modified_gmt":"2014-03-22T08:26:11","slug":"infamous-second-son-all-the-info-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/62739-infamous-second-son-all-the-info-you-need","title":{"rendered":"inFAMOUS: Second Son- All the info you need"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;s launch in December 2013.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s powers. For good measure, I have thrown in some awesome gameplay videos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The game is set in a Seattle<\/li>\n<li>The game takes places 7 years after the \u201cgood\u201d events of inFamous 2<\/li>\n<li>Delsin Rowe is the protagonist<\/li>\n<li>The choices between good and evil will be harder to make<\/li>\n<li>You can now shoot without aiming<\/li>\n<li>Aiming is now done with the L2 and R2 buttons<\/li>\n<li>You absorb smoke by touching the DualShock 4\u2019s touchpad<\/li>\n<li>Objects that are destroyed stayed destroyed for the duration of the game<\/li>\n<li>The game does not have a multiplayer component, nor user generated content<\/li>\n<li>The game runs in 1080p @ 30 FPS<\/li>\n<li>Delsin can absorb some enemy attacks to fuel his powers<\/li>\n<li>Each power has different variations<\/li>\n<li>You can use the touchpad to perform stealth attacks<\/li>\n<li>Destroying a vehicle will result in it smoking, allowing Delsin to absorb the smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Neon Power<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Used for distance shooting and precise powerful attacks<\/li>\n<li>Neon Beam deals high damage, taking out targets in one or two shots, perfect for sniping enemies<\/li>\n<li>Although powerful, it has a low rate of fire<\/li>\n<li>Delsin can use Neon Dash to climb buildings quickly and dash through the air<\/li>\n<li>Delsin can increase his jumping ability, making it easier to jump from rooftop to rooftop<\/li>\n<li>Neon Cannonball knocks over enemies<\/li>\n<li>Neon Power has a thruster similar to that of Cole\u2019s Thrusters, allowing Delsin to glide<\/li>\n<li>Neon Grenade lifts enemies into the air in slow motion<\/li>\n<li>Charged Shot can destroy buildings<\/li>\n<li>Neon Chain allows Delsin\u2019s melee weapon to become rigid, wielding it like a sword<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Smoke Power<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Used for up close combat, and quick and strong attacks<\/li>\n<li>Smoke Bomb resembles a fireball &#8211; it shoots quickly but has a low damage output<\/li>\n<li>A bolt can be charged by holding down R2, or tap it to shoot faster, less powerful blots<\/li>\n<li>Smoke Dash turns Delsin into a cloud of smoke and embers, allowing for a small flying dash, similar to Cole\u2019s Firebird Strike<\/li>\n<li>Smoke Dash can be used to dash through buildings, openings, vents, and fences<\/li>\n<li>Smoke Thruster is the smoke version of Neon Thrusters, allowing Delsin to glide<\/li>\n<li>Sulphur Bombs cover enemies in a cloud of smoke, incapacitating them<\/li>\n<li>The Smoke power super-heats Delsin\u2019s chain, creating strong swipes and embers upon impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are some gameplay videos for your viewing pleasure.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YuoaTagkgOI?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vYZRjKqLNTA?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S5x0-Lsu3MA?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AqFfL8tONs4?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J32sFypjKVI?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MlNfJvFnzc8?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mS4D9Cf5pLg?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NFukFWFndEk?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uibnf_Q_51s?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>So what do you think? Are you going to get yourself a copy of the game? 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