inFamous: First Light

It should come as no surprise that this game looks just as good as its predecessor – which is to say it looks gorgeous! Textures and lighting are high quality and the game remains smooth even when things get hectic. The audio is also generally to a high standard with a good sound mix, although there is a general lack of ambience during the quieter moments when you’re exploring Seattle.

The amazing foundation that Second Son laid down is still strong here and makes for an amazing piece of DLC. For newcomers the experience may be a bit muddled and I’d truly advise diving into Delsin’s story first. Should one decide against that, First Light is serviceable as an introduction to the series but overall the punch of the storyline will be muted in comparison.

inFamous: First Light once again shows Sony makes some stellar content post-release. Being able to enjoy this adventure even without owning the original game is a huge plus. For those that might have parted ways with their original copy, this $15 continuation is more than worth the price of admission. It also helps that I actually enjoyed this piece of content more than the original game.

Despite how nicely their stories slot into one another, the ideal scenario for playing Infamous: First Light is to have never touched Second Son. This works best as an introductory package for newcomers to the Infamous series, a tightly-wound, dramatic story with solid action and very little in the way of excess. It's not different enough from the Infamous game that released earlier this year to totally stand out, but it doesn't suffer much for that similarity.

First Light is an excellent introduction to the inFAMOUS series for new players, and series fans will enjoy this game's story and focused gameplay. Male and female players alike should enjoy playing as Fetch, thanks to her strong characterization and entertaining powers. In addition, the look and sound of this title serve as a good reminder of what the current generation of consoles have to offer.

From a storytelling perspective, Infamous: First Light starts out strong, builds to a solid climax then just ends abruptly, leaving the player wanting more. They say that's what good entertainment is supposed to do, but in this case the game is so slight that it's just disappointing. ...Infamous: First Light is everything Infamous: Second Son should have been, it's just too bad it only arrives now, in this anemic form.