Infamous is a PS3 exclusive superhero action game with Cole MacGrath and his electrical powers in Empire City. Fluid open world traversal, well-conceived karma choice, intense electrical gameplay. A PS3 classic.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
Japanese version of Sucker Punch's Infamous with polished localization and full Japanese voice acting. Published by Sony, released in Japan in June 2009. Includes Infamous, Japanese voice acting, Japanese subtitles, electric superhero Cole MacGrath, vertical Empire City open world, and moral choices with narrative consequences. Japanese version.
Infamous - Akumyou Takaki Otoko review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
A city to explore from on high, electric bolts and urban light: the game blends realism with comic touches for an electrifying superhero. The power effects and the coherence of the setting compose a delightful vertical playground. This visual direction, dynamic and polished, energises the superhero sandbox.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Endowed with electric powers, you roam an open city by climbing facades, grinding cables and unleashing lightning on your enemies: the freedom of movement is exhilarating. Choosing between heroism and tyranny shapes the world and your abilities. Snappy, immersive and stylish, a superhero open-world that turns urban traversal into pure electric pleasure.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Unleashing electric powers while scaling an open city and choosing the path of hero or tyrant sets up a cathartic loop where each liberated district calls for the next. Earning experience and unlocking abilities reward exploration. Its side missions repeat, but the heady sense of power and the verticality hold you for the long haul.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾7 GB📅05/11/2009
Published by Sony
Infamous - Akumyou Takaki Otoko (PS3) price, value & rarity
The Japanese edition of Infamous, subtitled Akumyou Takaki Otoko, a localized version of Sucker Punch's superhero action for a market less keen on the Western sandbox. Its appeal lies in this localization and a Japanese run more restricted than the Western editions, making it a variant sought by fans of first-party imports. A piece for collectors of Japanese versions.
Is Infamous - Akumyou Takaki Otoko still worth playing in 2026?
Infamous is one of the PS3's fine exclusives, an open-world action game where Cole MacGrath, granted electric powers after an explosion, roams Empire City with an exhilarating movement fluidity. Climbing, gliding along power lines and unleashing his lightning delivers a real sense of power. The karma system, which bends the story and the powers according to your moral choices, adds welcome replayability. The slightly grey city and the repetitive missions have aged, but the overall momentum stays pleasant. For anyone who loves super-heroes and open worlds, this classic remains a safe bet.
