Infamous: Choose Wisely

I do not consider myself to be a hardcore gamer, but I do enjoy playing video games on occasion. One of the main criteria a game must have for me to consider playing it is a compelling story. To date one of the best storylines I have ever played belongs to the game series Infamous. Infamous is the story of a man (Cole), through unfortunate circumstances receives  special abilities. He becomes a human conductor, he is given the abilities to absorb electricity and release it from his hands. He is left with a choice, will he help the citizens of Empire City or will he use his powers to help himself and his own desires. Cole isn't the only one who was affected by the unfortunate event, the city is full freaks of nature like himself but they have their own agendas.

Not to mention the gang war for territory within the city. What is fantastic about the story established is that as the player/audience have to make decisions that not only affect them but the people surrounding them. The reaction of the public changes as weather you chose to become famous or Infamous. Coles journey is full of twists and turns and though the series is only two games you feel so emotionally invested in both Cole and his allies that you hate to see them go.