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Heavy Rain Review: OXCGN's Steal It for 360?

OXCGN:

"Is this one title that would have made all 360 owners wet?

Heavy Rain is Quantic Dream's latest idea of turning an A Grade movie styled experience into an interactive, chair gripping adventure. While this is not a direct sequel to their 2005 cult classic Fahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy, Heavy Rain further develops, refines and reinvents the game play formula building on Fahrenheit for the better."

BadCircuit5163d ago

I've heard some good and some really really bad about this game but would love to have been able to play it on my 360.

Of course my PS3 friends (some of whom didn't like it at all) said it would never be able to run on 360, but pffff whatever...

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Godem5163d ago

I think the upcoming God of War 3 and superior FF13 version are also very tempting reasons to invest in a PS3. Now im a 360 gamer primarily, but the exclusives just keep getting better for Sony at the moment.

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GiantEnemyCrab5163d ago (Edited 5163d ago )

So Press Agree you have to work for Sony so I just wonder why they don't give you a lesson on how to type a comment post. You ever heard of a line break? How about a paragraph?

This is why I reported this story.. This is the kind of crap this story invites.. You aren't selling anyone a PS3 here..

I have an idea 360 owners.. Go outside, pour a bucket of water over your head, play Ninja Blade and then watch the end of Old Yeller.

You got your Heavy Rain..

(and yes I own this game on the PS3 and am finding it boooring and tedious)

ThatCanadianGuy5163d ago

I approved, only because crab was crying so much.

:)

mal_tez925163d ago

I just hate the limited interactivity. The fight scenes and other action scenes look really cool, but the gameplay mechanics of these parts are just press a button as it appears on screen. I would prefer it if the action was more interactive.

The same goes for God of War 3. The level of action going on is amazing, there is so much cool stuff happening that I can't believe it at times. However, the gameplay mechanics are simply buttonmashing and QTE's (based on the demo). I would much rather it be a more interactive experience, where hte fun doesn't just come what you're seeing, but how you interact with the game as well.

Bnet3435163d ago

This game was not made for everyone, so I can't blame some people for not liking it. The graphics are very good though, as well as the story and dialogue. I can see how someone might find it boring. It's not your typical video game.

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JoySticksFTW5163d ago

These guys obviously love their 360's, but are not so brainwashed that they won't admit that there are greats on other systems as well.

I got my PS3 first, but eventually got a 360 and Wii to play their great exclusives.

I actually think the console war is funny. The ApocalyPS3 comments have been hilarious. But seeing articles like this is refreshing and shows that there are still true gamers out there on both sides of the fence.

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Godem5163d ago

I'm glad 360 gamers can also enjoy this great game. I really loved it.

Gotta agree though the first 2 hours were quite a pain. And im not looking forward to redoing them again on my second play through.

gaminoz5163d ago

They can only enjoy it if they have a PS3....

Still Mass Effect 2, Splinter Cell Conviction, Alan Wake etc. are still good upcoming games for 360.

Heavy Rain is still a game I'd like to try, so I'm glad I have both 360 and PS3.

gaminoz5163d ago

Ooops just realised I said 'upcoming games' when Mass Effect 2 has been out for ages :)

ALFAxD_CENTAURO5163d ago

You don't need an X to play SC, ME2, also it is for PC.

But hey, people think is only for consoles.

Immortal Kaim5163d ago

After I beat ME2, I'm going to play Heavy Rain (looks amazing), then I'm on to FFXIII...Too many games

Grown Folks Talk5163d ago

Got through it quicker than I expected to, but I did play in pretty sizable chunks. I don't know if i'll play through the entire game again, or just do individual chapters over. Nice thing about owning both systems is I get to partake in whatever draws my interest. Personally, Splinter Cell is the only game that I would make sure to have a system for if were exclusive.

gaminoz5163d ago

People I know who have played it say it is pretty amazing. They are still deciding between PC and 360 version though.

Grown Folks Talk5163d ago

The only stuff I play on pc is things like Still Life, peggle, ect.

Seraphemz5163d ago

Im completely into the story... even though I ( think ) know who the killer is ( fn spoiler j@ckhole, i hope you die )

I dont remember the last time I was actually nervous about trying to keep my character alive.

Sorry GEC, this game is really good.

GiantEnemyCrab5163d ago (Edited 5163d ago )

And that's totally cool. I loved Indigo Prophecy but this game didn't click with me as much. But if you like it and I know many others did that is awesome. QD still rock and I love them for the risks they take.

Infernostew5163d ago

I don't understand how you could love Indigo Prophecy and not like Heavy Rain. I mean Heavy Rain is pretty much Indigo Prophecy with a much better story and characters. I prefer the QTE arrangement in Heavy Rain to Indigo Prophecy. There really isn't too much of a difference between the two game... except that Indigo Prophecy was on Xbox... hmm.

Seraphemz5163d ago (Edited 5163d ago )

Hey, i love Heavy Rain, and I think that its a much better story than Indigo, but i can see where people might like IP and not HR.

From what i remember, cause its been a while, IP had a bit different feel to it. I know that it had QTE but not as much as Heavy Rain.

But, to me... its not a bad thing. I love both games, and like QEC said... i think QD is awesome.

I will buy anything that they make.

sparta765163d ago

CRabs mad cause it doesn't have a 360 logo!

This game is awsome!! Stop playing me2 and I haven't looked back..
On my 3rd play, if u can't afford it, just rent it!! Trust me you'll love it!!!!

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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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Fist4achin1255d ago

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

BLAKHOODe1255d 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.

sourOG1255d ago

No. Some games are like movies.

medman1254d ago (Edited 1254d 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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ClayRules20121412d ago (Edited 1412d 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.

bouzebbal1412d ago

def. one of my top 3 best experiences on PS3

ClayRules20121412d ago

bouzebbal

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

akaFullMetal1412d ago

Great game, need to get started on Detroit soon.

ClayRules20121412d ago

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

ClayRules20121412d 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.

Z5011412d ago

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

C-H-E-F1412d 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.