InFamous: Second Son - 10 Reasons It's Dividing Opinion

3. Trophies Or Atrophy?

Game Trophies can either be an uninspiring collection of nonentities merely collected from completing a game in a meandering 'go from A to B' fashion, or a worthwhile addition that encourages players to try tactics and strategies they hadn't considered previously, all the while adding interest, challenge, or pure fun. Amongst the trophies this gamer will enjoy (and repeat) are: Double Smoke Stack Attack €“ Dash through two air vents without touching the ground and then Comet Drop on an enemy. Cough Drop €“ Comet Drop on three coughing enemies. Total CARnage €“ Destroy five cars in five seconds. Kicking and Screaming €“ Finish off ten wounded soldiers or civilians. And what is probably one of the best trophies ever: Excessive Force €“ Use a Karmic Streak Attack (the game's city block-levelling move) on precisely one enemy. So Second Son's Trophy list has thankfully hit the right spots, even for those who might not normally even look at trophy requirements. Second Son's trophies seem designed to make players explore all of the game and enhance value, rather than the dreary unimaginative contractual fulfilment seen too often.