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Heavy Rain - Review
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Heavy Rain


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Information
Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Director: David Cage
Engine: Quantic Dream engine, Havok (physics, cloth)
Platform PlayStation 3
Release date: 18 February 2010
Genre: Interactive drama, action-adventure
Mode: Single-player


Synopsis
Heavy Rain is an interactive drama action-adventure video game developed by Quantic Dream and published by Sony Computer Entertainment exclusively for the PlayStation 3 in 2010.
The game is a film noir thriller, featuring four diverse protagonists involved with the mystery of the Origami Killer, a serial killer who uses extended periods of rainfall to drown his victims. The player interacts with the game by performing actions highlighted on screen related to motions on the controller, and in some cases, performing a series of quick time events during fast-paced action sequences. The player's decisions and actions during the game will affect the narrative. The main characters can be killed, and certain actions may lead to different scenes and endings.


Gameplay
The gameplay is very original in heavy rain. You assume the role of several main characters and you make decisions based on their circumstances. You perform actions with the controller by pressing buttons highlighted on the screen during quick-time events. You can move around and interact with the environment in different ways. What makes this game truly great is that it doesn't get boring as it's so unique, there is nothing like this game and that's what makes it so so good. I'm finding it difficult to express how good this game actually is so if you haven't played it then go and buy it and play it now I'm not even kidding it's that good.


Story
The story to this game is remarkable, it honestly feels like you're watching an amazing movie, I have yet to this day played a game that is so immersive and brilliant I can't emphasise this enough. The story revolves around a serial killer who uses heavy rain to drown his victims (hence the title). It is very original as there are multiple outcomes to the game depending on your actions/decisions throughout the game. Main characters can die at different point through the game and no one play through will be the same, it is truly interactive. The game takes place over several locations with several people, and you honestly get hooked on certain characters finding yourself empathising and wanting certain things to happen to other characters both playable and non playable. This is the best story I have ever seen in a video game. Even better than the last of us in my opinion.


Graphics
The graphics are again superb, the scenes look fantastic and the colours always work really well. The player detail is incredible and the way that it was motion tracked means that by using this detail on a characters face you can sometimes determine if they are lying to you. The settings always look crisp and sharp and the lighting and shadows look fabulous. The balance of environments (sunny afternoon/rainy dark evening) provide a real and welcome contrast to the games visuals and make it look beautiful. The pictures will say it all here. This game had some of the best graphics available when it was released.
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Ratings
Gameplay - 10/10
Story- 10/10
Graphics - 10/10
Overall - 10/10
One of my favourite games of all time!


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-yoghurt (05-15-2014)
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Decent review mate couldn't have put it better myself, I think if people haven't played Heavy Rain they should try it out.
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It is definitely not for everyone. Those who value gameplay over story will not like this game. I am the exact opposite though and prefer story over gameplay.

Nice Review!
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Yea, i hope its good. Im excited for it, i like the idea.
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