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inFamous

Review · Action · PlayStation 3

inFamous

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 3

Sucker Punch Productions · 2009

LumiScore

61/100

Good

inFamous is an action game that promotes ethical reasoning and problem solving through character choices, featuring fantasy violence.

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

13

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.45

inFamous offers players a chance to explore ethical reasoning through its karma system, allowing them to understand the consequences of their choices. The open-world environment encourages spatial awareness and strategic thinking as players navigate the city and utilize their powers. Creative problem-solving is also fostered as players find different ways to use their electrical abilities to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game contains frequent fantasy violence, with the main character using electrical powers to harm enemies. While the game does not feature microtransactions, its open-world nature can lead to extended play sessions without natural stopping points, potentially making it difficult for players to disengage. The narrative primarily focuses on a male protagonist and lacks significant female representation, failing the Bechdel test.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~2 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is inFamous safe for kids?

LumiKin gives inFamous a LumiScore of 61/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is inFamous appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for inFamous (T), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play inFamous?

LumiKin's recommended play time for inFamous is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of inFamous?

The game contains frequent fantasy violence, with the main character using electrical powers to harm enemies. While the game does not feature microtransactions, its open-world nature can lead to extended play sessions without natural stopping points, potentially making it difficult for players to disengage. The narrative primarily focuses on a male protagonist and lacks significant female represen