Infamous: First Light | |
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Developer(s) | Sucker Punch Productions |
Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
Series | Infamous |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 |
Release | |
Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Aggregate scores | |
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Aggregator | Score |
GameRankings | 74.89% |
Metacritic | 73/100 |
Review scores | |
Publication | Score |
Destructoid | 8.5/10 |
Eurogamer | 6/10 |
Game Informer | 8/10 |
Game Revolution | |
GameSpot | 6/10 |
IGN | 7.5/10 |
Polygon | 8/10 |
VideoGamer.com | 7/10 |
Infamous First Light (stylized as inFAMOUS First Light) is a standalone downloadable content action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. The game was announced at the 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo and was released in August 2014.
Played in a third-person perspective, players take control of Abigail 'Fetch' Walker, a young woman classed by the Department of Unified Protection as a 'conduit' who possesses superhuman powers. In custody of the D.U.P., Fetch is ordered to tell the story of the events leading up to her capture. Players use their Neon powers to defeat enemies and traverse the environment while completing the game's levels. The game primarily takes place in the streets of a fictionalized version of Seattle and in and around the prison, Curdun Cay.
Infamous First Light received favorable reviews from critics. Most reviewers praised protagonist Fetch, with some thinking she was a better character compared to Second Son's protagonist, Delsin. Critics also complimented the game's visuals, controls, fast gameplay, and challenge arenas. Negative comments were made concerning the game's simple story and easy combat.
Overall gameplay is very similar to Infamous Second Son; players complete levels, defeat enemies and finish side missions. Played in a third-person perspective, players control Abigail 'Fetch' Walker, a young "conduit" who possesses superhero-like 'Neon' powers. With a few exceptions, Abigail's powers play identically to Delsin Rowe's Neon powers, but First Light introduces several new features. In Neon races, Fetch can chase down floating balls of Neon gas and Conduit energy called "Lumens" that reward her with skill points to increase her powers. The graffiti mini game from Second Son is present; it has been aesthetically altered to match Fetch's Neon style. In Arena Challenges, both Fetch and Delsin can fight against hordes of holographic enemies. Completing challenges rewards the player with skill points that they can use to upgrade their abilities. Exclusive to the arena is a new enemy faction: Demons, with their own unique powers and abilities.