Infected

About

Infected is a third-person shooter with a dark twist. In single-player, you play a NYPD officer immune to a spreading virus. Your mission is to cull infected civilians using a gun that fires bullets infused with your blood. The multiplayer mode turns the infection mechanic into a competitive edge. Win a match and you can transfer your virus to an opponent’s PSP, forcing them to play with a corrupted system. The game uses the handheld’s Wi-Fi to escalate the chaos. The standout feature is the peer-to-peer invasion system. Each multiplayer victory lets you disrupt another player’s device with visual glitches and performance hiccups. Metacritic’s user base gives it a 7.1. While the single-player story feels rushed, the multiplayer angle was ahead of its time for portable gaming. The blood-fueled bullets and virus transfer gimmicks lean into the game’s gritty, over-the-top tone. Short matches keep the action from dragging.