IGN UK has given the game a 9.0

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/981/981887p2.html

"But by the game’s conclusion – which is replete with a twist that’s both credible and shocking – Cole McGrath has established himself as the PlayStation 3’s most exciting new mascot. While not wholly original, the game's blend of open world ideals with superhero powers is done with a verve that’s unsurpassed, and the mesh of platforming and freeform combat is uniquely satisfying. The few quirks and quibbles will be no doubt be ironed out for the inevitable sequel, but for now we're more than happy with this, one of the best PlayStation 3 exclusives to date."

US IGN review incoming, 9.2 - The following URL will be the review when it goes up *edit* which is right now.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/981/981734p1.html

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/981/981887p2.html

Just wait for the official score, the game looks like it will be great regardless of the score.

Full review is up

Rating	Description
out of 10	click here for ratings guide
9.5	Presentation This city is alive and you'll feel like you're a critical part of it from start to finish. The easy to upgrade powers, story-expanding Dead Drops, and more wrap you up in the experience.
8.5	Graphics The city looks great with its destroyed buildings and people dying in the streets. Cole's powers dazzle at times, but there is some pop-in, repetitive environments, and framerate dips.
8.5	Sound The soundtrack is great, the ambient noise of the city makes you feel like you're there, and the sound effects are solid. Still, why is Cole's voice soooo gravely?
9.0	Gameplay Cole's powers are stunning and fun, but the real joy is zipping around the city and unraveling the story. I could've gone for a few more enemy types and better Stunt explanations.
9.5	Lasting Appeal It took me about 25 hours to go through both storylines, but I've put in a total of 30 hours searching for Blast Shards and my Platinum Trophy. All that, and this still isn't old.
9.2 Outstanding	OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average)

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/981/981734p1.html

Hmmm, Ign (uk) gives them a 9. Here are the scores from the site.

9.0 Presentation

The comic book art blends with the game world effortlessly, helping create a style that's one of the game's biggest triumphs.

8.0 Graphics

Cole's animations and powers impress, as does Empire City, but an inconsistent frame rate occasionally spoils the party.

8.0 Sound

The subsonic roar of an electricity bolt is excellent on the right set-up, and the score is fitting, if a little anonymous.

9.0 Gameplay

No game gives quite the sense of power that Infamous does, and its backed up by some supreme platforming.

8.0 Lasting Appeal

Once the story concludes, the city remains open for exploration - and there's enough diversions to keep players going beyond the campaign's liberal running time.

9.0

Outstanding OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

You know, i always found it strange that you can have a 9 with three 8 scores. How do they calculate this?

edit: regular ign has a review of 9.2 score. The OP link pointed to the UK one.

Closing comments

"In December, I played Infamous for the first time and told you that it was awesome. Five months later, I'm standing by that statement and backing it up with about 30 hours of playtime. Cole's powers are cool, the graphic novel cutscenes are stunning, the story is intriguing, and the city is alive. I could go on and on about this game -- about my hunt for the final few Blast Shards, about the sick joy in blasting a pedestrian and then sucking his bio-energy, about the subtle Sly Cooper references -- but to truly appreciate what Sucker Punch has created, you'll have to sit down and play this game. "

Video review,

Reviewers are excited about many games in their previews but that does not mean that it is due to hype.

I just wanted to know what your reasoning was for saying that.

heh heh heh
GO PS3!!!!!!

I think im the only PS3 owner not excited about this game.
Nonetheless thats pretty impressive from IGN