G4TV: Heavy Rain weaves together an entertaining thriller, an interactive presentation, and story-altering decisions. And though it shows signs of unraveling, it comes together in the end for a gripping and unique experience.
"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.
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.
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.
What exactly is the David Cage experience, and is it of value? We examine two classics, Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain, to find the answer.
Quantic Dream has announced a new video series to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Heavy Rain. Check out the first part here.
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.
Glad you enjoyed the game! Yes, Detroit is a masterpiece of a game, and their best work to date “in my opinion”
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.
Still have my origami crane they teach you how to make when you're installing for the first time.
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.
But am glad the media understood the "experience" aspect that Cage was pushing for.
I'm glazing at some reviews that don't seem AS enthralled by the experience as others but they still appreciate it enough to give the game a high score. Games like Heavy Rain don't come around often simply because the risk is too great. Not trying to start a flamewar by any means but this is why first party studios manage to make so many risky titles-- Sony in particular recently has a net to catch these studios if they should ever bite off more than they can chew and financial failure isn't career-threatening.
I could never imagine Media Molecule setting out to make LittleBigPlanet, the idea of failing to market would be much too big.
Look at Haze-- third party exclusive that failed so hard that it destroyed Free Radical, a great studio from last gen. The resources were limited, Haze was completely generic, and they pretty much took no risks.
God I hope I don't ruin the story before purchase. I've already ruined Valkyria Chronicles and even Shadow of the Colossus back in the day so putting this game off only makes it worse.
How do you guys manage to afford so many day one purchases??
solid 8/10 score
day 1 buy
*happy face*
thanx N4PS3G for the news , you're awesome
i am finishing my degree in physical anthro, and i work 2 jobs..
one pays 10 bucks
the other pays 18.50
i go to school full time 15 credits this semester...
my make 18.50 at my night time job and my part time job is in between classes. it is all about how much you want to maximize your day. granted i am tired, but i'll get enough sleep in the grave.
Bo3 bo3 Bots fail Bots fail calling heavy tears
guess they dont like good stories that much :S