Sucker Punch is better known for: Ghost of Tsushima these days. For a long time, however, the studio’s bread and butter was the Notorious series. With its spectacular powers and thought-provoking morality system, the games have taken a special place in gaming, although fans haven’t enjoyed a new title since then. Infamous: First Light in 2014.
It doesn’t look like there’s going to be a new entry in the franchise anytime soon as the studio is currently busy Ghost of Tsushimathe sequel. However, Second son and first light Shouldn’t be where the series ends forever, as the PS5 could do wonders for Infamous, especially if developers focus on the DualSense controller and its capabilities. Through immersive features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, a new dimension could be added to the Conduits’ powers.
Notorious and its powers
Made by Sucker Punch, Notorious is a series of open-world games that follow special individuals called Conduits who discover they have powers. The games have jumped between different US cities and explored the lives of various protagonists. What players do with their powers is up to them, and the games have a morality system that keeps track of the choices players make. Therefore, players can decide to take the right path, using their powers to help others, or they can decide to be bad and misuse their powers.
In the first two Notorious games, players take control of Cole MacGrath, whose powers are based on electricity. These powers can be used to improve his movements or make battles really shocking. To replenish his powers, Cole only needs to draw power from power sources around him, or living beings. Besides being fun to play with, its powers are also visually impressive, making players feel extremely powerful when used.
In the third game, Unknown second son, gamers meet Delsin Rowe and he has the amazing ability to absorb the powers of other Conduits. During the events of the game, players have the chance to acquire smoke powers, neon powers, the ability to manipulate concrete, and the ability to absorb and control digital projections. The particle effects when Delsin uses his powers are phenomenal, and players see more of them Infamous: First Lightwhich focuses on Abigail Walker – the Conduit from which Delsin gets his neon powers.
Ever since first lightthe series has been on hiatus, with Sucker Punch set its sights on Ghost of Tsushima instead of. Although this does not mean that NotoriousThe time has passed, there is not much room for hope that gamers will see a new title in the franchise soon. This is a shame because developers could work wonders with a new entry on the PS5, especially if it makes full use of the DualSense controller.
Notorious and the DualSense controller
The Notorious series has always been creative with the powers it introduces, and gamers were able to experience them in a new way with the PS5’s DualSense controller. Not only would gamers be treated to the visual splendor that Sucker Punch has continually served up, but they could also feel the power in their hands thanks to the controller’s tactile features. The right protagonist with the right powers could be the feature showcase that the controller could greatly benefit from.
With its precise haptic feedback, the controller can accurately reproduce a sense of speed or even the sense of a strong impact, making it a good companion for any Conduit with powers related to speed or power. The controller also features adaptive triggers that provide resistance depending on what’s happening in the game. Many titles have used this feature to mimic the drag of a rifle’s trigger or the strength of a bow, although a new Notorious game can also use it for any Conduit that can fire projectiles. Used in conjunction with haptic feedback, it can make for an incredibly immersive experience.
The Notorious series will be remembered for the many ways it has advanced gaming. Second son is known for popularizing the photo mode, while the rest of the titles are praised for their morality system, which makes players think about the choices they make. Hopefully gamers haven’t seen the last of the series, as it could shine again on the PS5.
Infamous: First Light is available on PS4.
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