Heavy Rain (PS3)

**CS10029** · 02-19-2010, 03:32 AM

Re: Heavy Rain (PS3)

Originally posted by RealmK

Honestly after trying the demo as well, I can't for the life of me understand why anyone is excited to play a game full of quick time events and nothing else. Just not for me I guess.

Yeah I felt like I was watching a movie, that I could kinda interact with. I didn't really do anything...

**moose1619** · 02-19-2010, 10:45 AM

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This game is definately not for everyone. I personally love it, after playing the demo. Games like real time strategy and RPGs are games that I really don't care for. AT least we have many options of games out there to please us all.

**ODogg** · 02-19-2010, 10:48 AM

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In the demo you make choices that affect what happens. That doesn't happen when you watch a movie.

**Blzer** · 02-19-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by ODogg

In the demo you make choices that affect what happens. That doesn't happen when you watch a movie.

Check out the Final Destination 3 DVD.

What people mean is that they watch bits, walk around, make small-ish button pressing decisions, then watch actions play out in cinematic as an outcome. It isn't completely tangible in the sense that every bit is controlled or even interesting.

This isn't my opinion personally, though I do find some of it to be a bit stale. I just don't see the game's length to warrant a purchase or for the game to have enough replay value. As the GameTrailers review said, you will play the same bits and most of the same scenes will unfold the same way no matter what, but there will be some minor changes in the middle as well as maybe a different approach to the resolution... but it will still be the same resolution.

**Pared** · 02-19-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by moose1619

This game is definately not for everyone. I personally love it, after playing the demo. Games like real time strategy and RPGs are games that I really don't care for. AT least we have many options of games out there to please us all.

Great post.

Some people hated Myst, and others loved it. There's something for everyone.

**TheDutchDad** · 02-19-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by CS10029

Yeah I felt like I was watching a movie, that I could kinda interact with. I didn't really do anything...

Played the demo, and was so-so. Didn't find it ground breaking like so many have stated here. It's hardly a next-gen masterpiece.

All I can say is thank goodness for JTV, because I watched this guy play it all day yesterday and last night and I can now easily cancel my preorder and not feel bad about it. I feel like I played the game and beat it already by watching him play...it's that boring and saved me 60 bucks. I may buy it down the road when the price drops, but for t he life of me I can't see what the whole fuss is about. Good yes, but epic? No.

**CS10029** · 02-19-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by Mercurial23

Played the demo, and was so-so. Didn't find it ground breaking like so many have stated here. It's hardly a next-gen masterpiece.

All I can say is thank goodness for JTV, because I watched this guy play it all day yesterday and last night and I can now easily cancel my preorder and not feel bad about it. I feel like I played the game and beat it already by watching him play...it's that boring and saved me 60 bucks. I may buy it down the road when the price drops, but for t he life of me I can't see what the whole fuss is about. Good yes, but epic? No.

Agreed, the graphics are great and the presentation is top notch. I just can't get into a game that I'm barely playing.

**goh** · 02-19-2010, 04:20 PM

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My local store has it.
Unfortuantly my BBB complaint is still technically open so while I could have my PS3 fixed for 6 months and rent and play through the game tomorrow then sell it,it's probably not the best idea.

**Flawless** · 02-20-2010, 05:04 AM

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Gamespot Review - 8.5

The Good

Powerful and emotionally engaging narrative
Story continually adapts to your actions
Unique controls convey drama and tension
Highly detailed characters and environments
Stirring soundtrack.

The Bad

Plot holes and heavy-handed villains
Technical issues break immersion
Poor movement controls.

The frame rate is inconsistent, screen tearing is frequent, and noticeable texture pop-in occurs almost every time something is closely examined. Rare immersion-breaking glitches can also occur, including audio that doesn’t match what’s happening onscreen, and textures failing to load and leaving you with either an all-black environment or a silhouetted character.

Though it suffers from its share of plot and technical problems, Heavy Rain is nonetheless a bold and visionary step forward in the medium of interactive storytelling. Part adventure game and part psychological thriller, Heavy Rain is far from the quick-time-event-powered movie that it may appear to be at first glance. Every action you perform or decision you make--from the simple and mundane to the dark and disturbing--brings you closer to the flawed but realistic characters you manipulate. Their stories become your story, and their hardships become obstacles that you feel compelled to overcome with them. No matter how your adventure plays out, Heavy Rain is a profoundly personal experience that should not be missed.

**Skyboxer** · 02-20-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally posted by Pared

Great post.

Some people hated Myst, and others loved it. There's something for everyone.

I loved Myst! Remember 7th guest, 11th Hour and one of the early gory games Phantasmagoria!! I remember getting the girls head chopped off countless times before figuring it out what to do....

Anyways it seems the games that require anything other than jump-shoot , jump-shoot are "boring"...

**Tbuck02** · 02-20-2010, 01:15 PM

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Just because of this game coming out, Im bout to get a PS3. I hope its worth it.

**mgoblue** · 02-20-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by Pared

Great post.

Some people hated Myst, and others loved it. There's something for everyone.

Exactly...this game isn't for everyone, but it's something different and tries to get the gamer into the story in a different way. It's a story based game, not a shooter or something without much of a story where the focus is more on multiplayer or whatnot.

**TheDutchDad** · 02-20-2010, 02:16 PM

Re: Heavy Rain (PS3)

Originally posted by Tbuck02

Just because of this game coming out, Im bout to get a PS3. I hope its worth it.

I just can't see this game being the system seller as games such as, The Show.

It's not so much that the game is boring, and I don't need a "Jump-shoot" game to keep me entertained. I actually like slower paced games. This game just feel's like I'm watching a movie and controlling what they want me to control. I watched enough of it on JTV to know what this game is about, and I feel like I already beat the thing just by watching it on JTV. I feel like there is nothing else to do now.

**mgoblue** · 02-20-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by Mercurial23

I just can't see this game being the system seller as games such as, The Show.

It's not so much that the game is boring, and I don't need a "Jump-shoot" game to keep me entertained. I actually like slower paced games. This game just feel's like I'm watching a movie and controlling what they want me to control. I watched enough of it on JTV to know what this game is about, and I feel like I already beat the thing just by watching it on JTV. I feel like there is nothing else to do now.

IMO this is the worst type of game to watch someone play...why spoil it? It's all about the story and how your actions change things...It is kind of like a movie, but a interactive movie where you can change the story. Watching him play is kinda like watching the last half of a movie then saying you're not interested in seeing the whole thing, i dunno.

Not for everyone though, I agree. Just hope we keep seeing games that push the envelope rather than companies just putting out MW clones.

**TheDutchDad** · 02-20-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by mgoblue

IMO this is the worst type of game to watch someone play...why spoil it? It's all about the story and how your actions change things...It is kind of like a movie, but a interactive movie where you can change the story. Watching him play is kinda like watching the last half of a movie then saying you're not interested in seeing the whole thing, i dunno.

Not for everyone though, I agree. Just hope we keep seeing games that push the envelope rather than companies just putting out MW clones.

I watched the entire game. And even if I missed some stuff I feel like I missed nothing. I don't want to play a movie. I'll watch a movie but I don't want video games becoming movies. I can play th sims if I want to play a game like this.

I'll probably get it way down the road when the price drops...I just can't justify paying $60 for this when BF and The Show are out a week after. There is no way I'd buy a PS3 just for this game...PS3 is a great system, but for Heavy Rain it's not worth it to me.

Heavy Rain (PS3)

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