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Heavy Rain reviewed by play3-live

"Heavy Rain is the successful meeting between film and video game"
"An unforgettable experience"

Real rating given is
18/20

Pros
. The modeling of faces
. The character animation
. Detailed environments
. The management of knowledge
. Scenario
. The original concept

Cons
. Some bugs animation
. Some travel hazardous

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NateNater5186d ago (Edited 5186d ago )

Another amazing score! 18/20

I guess Heavy Rain will really be "An unforgettable experience"

SnuggleBandit5186d ago (Edited 5186d ago )

great score, can't wait to play it!

NateNater5186d ago (Edited 5186d ago )

Yep I knew that. And lucky me. I have a Euro (UK) account on my PS3; along with a Japan, China, and US account. US is my main one though.

Sorry I hit the wrong reply button lol.

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LordMarius5186d ago

Good Score,
soon it will be mine

@Gang person guy
stop talking like that

A Cupcake for Gabe5186d ago

At gangstagamer...

dude, that site is wretchedly sh1tty and are blacklisted from many companies. HR will be reviewed by how it emotionally effects the player. If it changes the way they think about games, it'll get a great score. If not, then it won't.

No one is afraid

xXFrostXx5186d ago

Thanks for the info drummerx2709, I'm off to get my code :D.

Carl14125186d ago

Damn right, so pleased this game is getting good reviews so far. I mean, i would have bought it anyway...But hopefully good reviews will help it to sell more :)

DatNJDom815186d ago

but Im pretty sure that wankstagamer is a multiple account for the same guy. if you can actually read his comment, 2 things:

1. Good for you because that was hard to read.

2. he type the same sh!t other 360 fangirls type, but in a weak, corny, and dumb attempt to sound gangsta.

DarkTower8055186d ago

Well if the demo is any representation of the full game there is no doubt in my mind that this game will get many 9/10 -10/10 scores. Everything from the lighting to the gritty environment sets the stage for an awesome experience. If you can't tell, I loved it. Day one buy for me.

chaosatom5186d ago (Edited 5186d ago )

So the first section of game was brilliantly done. I felt excited to go forward and interact with everything. I actually felt like playing it several times.

The second section was too dark, running around was really necessary, which I couldn't do. Also, putting away glasses took some time.

I will definitely buy/rent, but I am just not sure which yet.

The graphics are amazing and very real.

Snoogins5186d ago (Edited 5186d ago )

I just finished the demo and I feel like it gave me blue balls. The experience is outstanding and just before the climax, you hit the demo's end and it just frustrated the hell out of me. Controls are awkward, especially the movement, but the interaction is deep. All of the naysayers, if they still exist, have no grounds to criticize the game. Looking forward to it almost as much as I am for God of War III.

I'd love it if someday Goichi Suda and Hideo Kojima get together and make a Snatcher remake like this. Considering Grasshopper Manufacture just secured the composer for the Silent Hill series, they could make an incredible visual, aural and interactive treat.

@chaosatom
My TV is naturally dark, so I too experienced difficulty seeing things in the 2nd part. That's why you need to adjust the gamma in the options. Problem solved.

sikbeta5185d ago

Great... DaGangstaGamer is da trolling in da PS3 article about da game called da Heavy Rain and is da whining about da score cuz he saw da other article in da N4G
about da GameKult cr@p and he don't realize dat da cr@ppy site have da same problems with almost every Company, the guy dat Rule the site said dat lol

On-Topic

This Game will be Awesome, if you don't like variety+Innovation but you love FPS Games, Stay Away of My HR

Gamers FTW!!!

MRMagoo1235185d ago

I found that the first time i started playing but then realised i was doing it wrong to move left or right while holding R2 you just push the analog stick towards where you want to walk if you want to walk a lil bit left you push forward and a lil left on the analog stick dont push just left or you head 90 degrees to the left just use subtle movements and its really easy just my tip for ppl having troubles.The games amazing and ill def get it day one.

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swiftshot935186d ago

Congrats to Quantic Dream for delivering the first PS3 AAA game of the year. And a gorgeous, innovative one at that.

xXFrostXx5186d ago

Wonderful score :D, I cant wait to download the demo next week.

NateNater5186d ago (Edited 5186d ago )

Why don't you just go download it right now? I am.

http://kotaku.com/5464839/w...

P.S. you must be using a euro psn account for this download to work.

Gambit075186d ago

You don't need a european account, since the page asks to create a new user and not use your PSNid.

SnuggleBandit5186d ago

^^ to actually download it on your ps3, you need a euro account (at least i did, my U.S. one didn't work)

WithMyLastBreath5186d ago

Go here for the US demo...
http://www.precinct52.com/c...

Then select register and it will take you to a page where you can register. If you do this you can download it for US psn accounts.

Parapraxis5186d ago

...you need a Euro PSN account. lol

And BTW, the game was not what I expected, it was far more exciting than I thought it would be.
It's fantastic, a definite day 1 for me.

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Mamajuana5186d ago

They delivered PS3's first AAA game of the year but not the last. March 16 is right around the corner =)

SoapShoes5186d ago

The demo was pretty fun actually. I went into it not knowing what to expect and I have to say it seems pretty fun. Although I'm sure the demo does it no justice.

Dellis5186d ago

This game will be a major flop at retail, the gamers of today don't have attention span to play such a game. This will be just another cult classic but it will be the biggest bomb of 2010.

Redlogic5186d ago

why you think this will flop, but judging by your previous comments it just seems like you don't like it and wanna hate for no reason. Just because you can't keep your ADD under control doesn't mean same holds true for others. I'm excited for something new and fresh. Go back to MW2. I'm sure you'd like to respond, but hmmmm no bubbles. wonder how that happened? idiot

Michael-Jackson5186d ago

How do you know? just because you don't like it, doesn't mean that others won't but I do expect mixed opinions.

GiantEnemyCrab5186d ago

Sales wise I'm afraid yes.. but I would love to be wrong about that.

Parapraxis5186d ago

A friend was over tonight and he's buying a PS3 for this and GOW III, he saw the demo and that made him even more eager to get one.

I think far too many people are counting this game out.

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Please stop comparing video games to movies

"Many video games catch not only great commercial attention but remarkable critical attention as well. We have seen games like Heavy Rain, The Last of Us Part II, and even entries in the Metal Gear series described as fantastic interactive experiences, even heralded in the same way as Hollywood's greatest films.

I would suggest that not only is this an unfair comparison but also a harmful one. Video games, by their very nature, are an intricately different medium and should be weighed against one another rather than another form of media," Phillip writes for GF365.

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Fist4achin1250d ago

Yes, please stop. They're better than most hollywood drivel nowadays.

BLAKHOODe1250d ago

I think Hollywood films will becoming increasingly more like video games in the future, especially as the world embraces the "new normal" from the pandemic. It makes sense, as games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales showcase just how realistically we're reaching in graphical capabilities, as well as showcase extreme action sequences in spectacular ways. And as time goes by, it'll get easier and cheaper to produce such "art", as well as create new star "actors" that never age, never die, never complain, never gets involved in scandals, etc. Technology is amazing and we're only just getting a taste of what it'll eventually be.

sourOG1250d ago

No. Some games are like movies.

medman1250d ago (Edited 1250d ago )

No. For the money spent, a quality game provides far more entertainment value than a quality movie. Especially when looking at what is going on in the world, and how a studio can attempt to pilfer from consumers by charging 30 dollars for Mulan via streaming. Ridiculous. There is no comparison....games all day.

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The David Cage Experience: Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain

What exactly is the David Cage experience, and is it of value? We examine two classics, Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain, to find the answer.

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Quantic Dream Celebrates Heavy Rain's 10 Year Anniversary With New Video Series

Quantic Dream has announced a new video series to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Heavy Rain. Check out the first part here.

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ClayRules20121407d ago (Edited 1407d ago )

Have you played Detroit? While it’s my personal favorite, I fully understand many preferring Heavy Rain more. I’m glad you enjoyed Heavy Rain too.

bouzebbal1407d ago

def. one of my top 3 best experiences on PS3

ClayRules20121407d ago

bouzebbal

That’s awesome to hear! What’re the other 2 best experiences?

akaFullMetal1407d ago

Great game, need to get started on Detroit soon.

ClayRules20121407d ago

Glad you enjoyed the game! Yes, Detroit is a masterpiece of a game, and their best work to date “in my opinion”

ClayRules20121407d ago

Wow, 10 years...and yet, still one of the best/most emotional/thrilling gaming experiences I’ve ever had.

So grateful to Sony for believing in Quantic Dream’s vision for this game, and giving them a chance. I’ll never forget David Cage saying “We want to challenge the player, but not with the controller, but mentally, with their decisions of “How far would you go to save someone you love” Well, they broke my emotional gamer heart lol.

My teenage son refuses to play this game, because I’ve told him in little detail the emotional impact it had on me all those years ago. Maybe one day he will.

Z5011407d ago

Still have my origami crane they teach you how to make when you're installing for the first time.

C-H-E-F1407d ago

it's been 10 years? wow, that was so fast, I feel like this console gen went fast as well although it hasn't. I really look forward to the PS5 this holiday season though.