PushSquare: "Back in the days of the Playstation 2, no game surprised us quite as much as Quantic Dream's "Fahrenheit" (or "Indigo Prophecy" in the USA). A broodingly immersive release brimming with creativity and little in the way of cliche. Whilst the game took a turn for the worse in later chapters, it was in its attention grabbing opening that many hearts were won.
Heavy Rain: The Origami Killer is brimming with the potential of achieving all the promises Indigo Prophecy hinted at."
"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.
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.
I think we'll see it again at GDC. Still my most wanted PS3 exclusive by the way.
This will be a great game but it will be diffent then anythng u have played before everything from stroy to gameplay is gonna be great
The best way to describe Heavy Rain would be that it is an action/ adventure game equivalent to Bioware's RPG's. Everything you do in Heavy Rain has a consequence, you have moral choices etc
Well I am glad to see someone excited about this game. It is by far my most anticipated game...EVER. The positive impact that this game may possibly have on our beloved industry is a great thing for all gamers. Heavy Rain could single handedly bring the videogame medium on par with the movie industry as far as mainstream notoriety and being looked upon as a form of "artistic expression." Imagine for a moment, videogames receiving the types of age ratings that movies' receives. (e.g. Rated G, PG, PG-13, R) This is huge because the movie industry, as well as television broadcasts/programs, are allowed to get away with much less censorship than videogames are allowed. Many influential people (congress, politicians, etc.) look upon videogames as a "toy" or "for kids." Just like certain movies and/or tv shows, some videogames are for children; while others cater to an adult audience. Heavy Rain is set to be an experience that has yet to be attempted in videogames. David Cage, the writer and director of Heavy Rain, has already stated that he is going outside of the box when it comes to the mature themes and story for this game. I'll provide a few links that hopefully more of you can get a clearer picture of what this guy is trying to do with Heavy Rain.
This should help clarify some things regarding Heavy Rain. Just click "PDF" and you will have access to the whole magazine which has a 4 page spread interview with Heavy Rain's Director David Cage. It also has a few new screenshots. The interview starts on page 7.
http://www.dpadmagazine.com...
Here is an earlier interview with David Cage:
http://ps3.gamespy.com/play...
-Rip-Ridah
Just bring me UNCHARTED 2.