Spider-Man vs. Infamous
Graphics and Aesthetic
Despite releasing back in 2014, Infamous: Second Son still manages to be one of the very best looking games on PS4, and its aesthetic is one of its strongest qualities. Visual cues are sprinkled in throughout Infamous’ world, showing you where you can draw energy from for Delsin’s various powers. Second Son has some fantastic tech working under the hood, especially in terms of weather and reflections. At the same time, Sucker Punch is based in Seattle, and this allowed them to put a ton of detail into the world, right down to iconic landmarks like the Space Needle.
Meanwhile, Spider-Man’s New York is yet another stunning recreation, with bustling city streets, fun landmarks, and more. Seeing the city at different times of day is great, and the sunsets are especially stunning. Animations for Spidey and another characters are also top notch, and surprisingly realistic. Spider-Man is by far one of the best digital representations of The Big Apple yet.
Even with Spider-Man’s stunning recreation of New York, Second Son’s Seattle still looks incredible years later. The particle effects of Delsin’s powers are fantastic, and the overall aesthetic of the game is incredibly strong. In all honestly, both titles are at the top of their game when it comes to graphics, so this one is pretty close.
Winner: Infamous: Second Son
