Infected

by Majesco

Product Features

• Infect the world - Through multiplayer victories, players spread their own unique avatar like a virus to other players' PSPs
• Ultra-fast paced - Two-gun action in the streets of New York
• Set off massive chain reactions of exploding Infected, showering the streets with blood
• Exciting multiplayer modes - Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007V46J8
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,064 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #46 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Action
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

It's Christmas time in New York City. A strange virus has appeared in the city, turning seemingly normal people into insane, violent Infected. Rookie Officer Stevens is one of the first victims of the Infected. But unlike others, Stevens is stangely immune and doesn't lose control. The mysterious Dr. Schaeffer discovers that Stevens' immune blood can be used to destroy the otherwise unkillable Infected. Schaeffer creates a special "viral gun" that fills shells with blood from Stevens' arm and blasts them straight into the Infected, causing them to splat spectacularly.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive!!!, November 19, 2005

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Torment3 (Seattle) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Infected (Video Game)

Damn, this game is so fun and addictive! It's totally twitch action and is really intense. You're blowing up hordes of zombies in a mass carnage the PSP has never seen before. You can even blow the zombies into the air and then splat them above your head. When this happens it says "Raining Guts" and the red rain falls on your head lol! In fact this game is hilarious through and through.
And then they have this really cool concept in multiplayer. You can spread your own virus to losers' PSPs. Then they spread your virus to other PSPs as you sit back and watch! You can then track how far your virus has spread online. I beat a couple of people and next thing you know I saw that they had spread my virus to cities across the country. Such power! Definitely get this game. It's a totally new experience in online gaming, while holding true to the fast-paced arcady gameplay we all know and love.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Infected, March 11, 2007

A Kid's Review

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Infected (Video Game)

If you're a fan of Death Metal, extreme gore, or zombies, this is a must-own game. The plot is simple, almost deceptively so. You play the role of a cop who has to save civilians while hacking and shooting his way through hordes of the undead. I enjoyed the character custimization, and playing the game as the members of the band Slipknot was fun. The action is fast-paced, fun, and perfect in short bursts. Any problems? Well, after the first few levels, the action gets repetitive. You shoot zombies. Rescue civilians. Shoot zombies. Rescue civilians...you get the idea. Thankfully, there's a wide selection of weapons to keep the action going (chainsaws, missle launchers, machine guns, shotguns, ect.). I find it especially satisfying to hack through dozens of zombies with the chainsaw and see blood spatter in every possible direction. The soundtrack includes a huge array of brutal death metal, and it really gets you in the mood for some zombie slaughter.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This game isn't going to redefine Video Games..., January 24, 2006

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RogueNin9 "Rogue Nin9" (Murfreesboro, TN) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Infected (Video Game)

And if you are looking for something that will, you should look elsewere.

There have already been several reviews that explain the plot, so I'll skip that and just review the game.

Gameplay: Yes, this game is short (Only 36 or so levels, not counting online play). Yes, there are not a lot of levels (5 "areas" of New York that expand to larger sectors as the game progresses). But is it still fun to shoot, blast, and splat Zombies? Definitely. Playing through each mission trying to get the Gold metal in Hard is a challange, and that's great.

Controls: At first, the controls seem a bit awkward. But soon, I was circle-strafing a group of Ten Zombies with my machine gun and splating them with my viral gun at the same time. Good times. (Oh, and how can I forget mowing down waves of infected with my viral chainsaw)

Sounds: If you like Slipknot and the various metal bands that play constantly, then crank it up my friend. If you're like me, turn off the music and create your own soundtrack. Since the game is relatively short, the gunshots, zombie noises, etc. do not get that repetative.

Other: The customize-ability of your "Officer" is pretty extensive. Want a Drow in a Business Suit? How about a guy in doctor's scrubbs w/ bloody hands? Would you like to kill as Santa? Of course, there are hidden skins such as the members of Slipknot and Blood Rayne (no, her sword-claws are not usable) as well.

The between mission voiceovers, and the too few cut scenes had me laughing outloud. The sick humor of the creators is obvious even from the opening scene: when a boy in a wheelchair lights the tree in Rockifeller Plaza, only to see the light reveals a group of zombies. Frightened, he turns the light out and back on, but they are still there.

Online Play: If you take this game seriously and become good, you can see your avater or "virus" infect players all around the world. What happens is when you win their system is infected, and your avatar becomes the enemies in the highest three levels they can play. Also, when THEY play online, they have to look like you. If they win 3 times, your virus is gone, on to the players they beat. And so on and so on... The online modes are pretty intuitive, including a Mad Cow mode... you figure it out.

Overall: A decent game for the average joe. A awesome game for Zombie freaks like me. An even better game for metal heads and carnage happy individuals.

Should YOU buy this game? I don't know, I can't answer that. If I could, I'd be running Amazon instead of shopping here.