The way the gaming community has been, nothing has really been the same since 16 years ago when Sucker Punch put Infamous out there. The anniversary post of @thegameawards had the internet filled with utter nostalgia, end-to-end calls for remasters, and downright insane speculations about forming a cinematic universe. If you think it’s another one until Marvel has it all locked, think again.
Back then, in 2009, Infamous was a truly iconic name; pun completely intended. Lightning-fast superpowers and a choice of good or bad: a simple concept, but how has it stuck? We heard from @DonnieCorral1 that it was, “ahead of its time,” and well, they have a point. Doing open-world superhero games were not exactly flooding the market then, and Infamous somehow carved a niche that continues to feel very modern to the present day.
That said, the thing was-Sucker Punch turned a corner in 2014. After getting themselves away from Infamous: Second Son and First Light, they got into the samurai territory with Ghost of Tsushima. Going all the way from Tsushima being a masterpiece itself(credits to @tk_the_kitsune for citing the astonishing improvements in lip-synching from the remaster) to some who still hope for the return of the Infamous universe. @CactusJones88 went so far as saying that Sucker Punch might have a “Marvel Universe” of its own through the franchise. Imagine that: Cole MacGrath Vs. Kessler on a multiversal scale! Sony, take notes, please.
The usual suspects couldn’t stay happy either, for the replies were filled by an oceanic mixture of love, rage, and absurdities. @RandolphBronson and @casey_Payne23 went on about… well, something about PlayStation’s remaster strategy or the complete lack of it, while @DrKnockers05 was blunt: “REMASTER REMASTER REMASTER… please and thanks.” Same, dude. Same.
Well, then you have the PC bunch. @The_Hermit_Crab and @randomuser11122 are calling for ports because there is simply no way of PlayStation having all the fun. @MegaStarPrime20, meanwhile, is all for an Infamous movie or show already. If Uncharted and The Last of Us can roll, why can’t they?
Anyhow, what really hits home for most is that wholesome nostalgic moment put forth by @Limelightkipaw—whom, by the way, said that they played the demo at Walmart because the protagonist character’s name was the same as theirs.
So, where does that leave us? 16 years on, Infamous still holds on to the gaming community. The franchise evidently left its mark and is good for talking about remasters, ports, and even a full revival. But judging from the current samurai legend endeavor by Sucker Punch, who knows if we will ever get another Infamous shock? But a gamer can dream about it—and tweet about it.
