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inFAMOUS Second Son

Review · Action · PlayStation 4

inFAMOUS Second Son

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4

Sucker Punch Productions · 2014

LumiScore

73/100

Recommended

inFAMOUS Second Son is an action game where players develop problem-solving and spatial awareness within an open world, but contains frequent violence.

Growth (BDS)

59

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.65

inFAMOUS Second Son offers a compelling open-world action experience where players can explore a vibrant Seattle, master unique superpowers, and engage in a morally complex narrative. It encourages problem-solving through combat and environmental puzzles, spatial awareness with its parkour mechanics, and ethical reasoning through its karma system, allowing players to shape Delsin's journey as a hero or villain.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While offering engaging gameplay, inFAMOUS Second Son contains frequent violence due to its action-oriented combat. The game's open-world nature and progression systems, such as collecting Blast Shards, can encourage extended play sessions, though it lacks manipulative monetization or social mechanics.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is inFAMOUS Second Son safe for kids?

LumiKin gives inFAMOUS Second Son a LumiScore of 73/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is inFAMOUS Second Son appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play inFAMOUS Second Son?

LumiKin's recommended play time for inFAMOUS Second Son is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of inFAMOUS Second Son?

While offering engaging gameplay, inFAMOUS Second Son contains frequent violence due to its action-oriented combat. The game's open-world nature and progression systems, such as collecting Blast Shards, can encourage extended play sessions, though it lacks manipulative monetization or social mechanics.