Saints Row IV vs Infamous: Second Son

Saints Row IV shifts the franchise's focus from rival street gangs to an interstellar war after the leader of the Third Street Saints is elected President of the United States. Following an invasion by the alien empire known as the Zin, the protagonist and their crew find themselves trapped inside a bizarre computer simulation of Steelport. Inside this virtual sandbox, the player is granted extraordinary superpowers and futuristic weaponry to bend the simulation to their will. Combining open-world sandbox gameplay with sci-fi comedy and chaotic co-op action, the game delivers an over-the-top adventure to free humanity from alien captivity.

Infamous: Second Son is an open-world action-adventure game set in a gritty, militarized Seattle. You play as Delsin Rowe, a 24-year-old graffiti artist who discovers he is a Conduit with the unique ability to mimic the powers of others, pitting him against the oppressive Department of Unified Protection. Explore a vibrant urban sandbox where your choices matter, allowing you to either redeem or corrupt the superhumans you encounter while pushing your smoke, neon, video, and concrete abilities to the absolute limit.

• Hilarious storyline and dialogue
• Incredibly fun superpowers that change traversal
• Extensive character customization options
• Entertaining co-op multiplayer mode

• Visually stunning open-world recreation of Seattle.
• Fast, fluid, and fun superpower traversal mechanics.
• Engaging karma system that changes gameplay outcomes.
• Diverse and distinct powers to unlock and upgrade.

• Simulation setting can feel visually repetitive
• Some missions rely heavily on side-activity recycling
• Vehicle driving becomes obsolete once superpowers are unlocked

• Side activities in the open world can feel repetitive over time.
• Story campaign is relatively short compared to other open-world games.
• Limited replayability outside of making opposing karma choices.