Pros :
- Deep Sensitivity
- A masterful art direction
- Subjects never seen before in videogames
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- Some moves are a little stiff
- Other games will be insipid (hard to move on another game after that)
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At first I was skeptical of Heavy Rain, then I saw the story element in the game. Then I saw it as a break from MW2. Then I saw the >9 reviews, and now i'm convinced.
make.believe
the way I've read the con is:
at 28 I'm looking for that game that is deep beyond anything else. I believe that the reviewer has found the game that has the visuals of KZ2/UC2, has a great story like UC2/inFamous/MGS4, great gameplay like alot of games and gives you so many choices like Fallout 3/Oblivion etc.
With all that - how can you play any other game.
Sort of like how I feel at the moment, can't play any game because they aren't as good as MGS4, Bats, UC2
So basically Heavy Rain is such a unique experience, such a hard-hitting visual and auditory (and if anyone here takes virtual nudity too seriously, maybe sensual) experience that it'll be somewhat difficult to lower your perceptual standards for everything else afterwards?
Damn...sounds like a day one buy for me! You don't read any reviews of people saying Halo, Gears of War, or Call of Duty will amaze and astound you to the point that it'll take some adjusting afterward to play any other game.
I still remember the video where the player has to pay the clown. Searching furiously through his pockets for a fiver. Those aspects of the game seem laughable to me, and unncessary to some extent. Of course, if they were removed, the game would be nothing more than film, and the player would press play every few moments, and pick different floating dialogues for his character to say.
This game is going to kick some major tut!!! I cant wait for it to come out. First of its kind. One of a kind.
Hellz yeah!!
that is a BOLD statement, in this era of over hyped franchises and reviews.
Heavy Rain, will make my wallet lighter, this game must be something special, and i dont say only because of this review, but the developer has showed a lot of heart and confidence in this game
HR FTW!!!
I can't wait to play this, but I'm gonna have to. I put a freeze on all game buying for the next few months.
So yeah, pity me...
This is gonna be the next game for me after Mass Effect 2, which kinda spoiled me and made me more picky for 2010.
Heavy Rain is the next game that will deliever big time.
Beginning with tragedy, Heavy Rain immerses the player in a memorable story, placing them in dilemmas as terrifying as they are moving. With an emotional force that will move players deeply, it doesn't lend itself to everyone. For that reason alone, David Cage's game marks a level of maturity never before achieved in games, and for that we can only rejoice.
I think this statement best describes most if not all PS3 owners. We like diversity in our gaming whereas the 360 owner is the war mongering fanboy that needs a shooting element in every game they play. Not that I hate FPS or TPS but some days require a little more than that and you can get those diverse games on the PS3 and not on the 360. Sure they have other games on the 360 but they are trash whereas the PS3's games differing from FPS's are pure bliss and look amazing.
The 360 has lots of different types of games that are enjoyed by 360 owners. It has racing sims, flight sims, RPGs, action games, puzzle games, adventure games, light hearted family games, stealth games, and many other types of games. All of these genres are well represented and are played by many different kinds of gamers on the 360.
The fact that some of the best selling games on the 360 are shooters is no justification for your senseless generalizing. Some of the PS3's best selling games are also shooters. It doesn't mean there aren't lots of other types of games on both consoles.
Another thing is, Quantic Dream's last game, Indigo Prophecy, was on the PS2 and the Xbox and this game is a very clear extension of what they did in that game. So quit acting like Sony did some amazing thing and invented some new genre.
thats quite an affirmation...might not get the game after all =( I DON'T WANT TO RUIN GAMING xD
still, great score =D then again though...it is a french site =P they love these types of games xD jk jk
can't wait! =)
@SOAD - for someone thats trying to be another "anti-troll" you're being quite the hypocrite.
+ SOAD died after Steal This Album.
- Other games will be insipid (hard to move on another game after that)
I would say that would be in pros IMHO.
Was that really necessary?
Does anybody have like a story synopsis that actually gets into the conflict of the story? I am curious about the player's motivation (not spoilers). Ex. Mass Effect 2 has the collectors. Heavy Rain has....?
It can be more complex obviously, but I am curious as I have no idea other than it's a mystery that is apparently pretty depressing and has emotional morality choices.
holy sh*t your right i did play ac2 right after uncharted 2. i was wondering what it felt a little dull, at first i thought it was because the first assassins creed was better.
EDIT: Almost forgot FFXIII, a good year to be a gamer, is it not?
March is GOW3
April is Splinter Cell: Conviction and The Last Gaurdian
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bad company 2 comes out before gow3 so i would say bc2 is the next.
Jan: Mass Effect, Bayonetta
Feb: Bioshock 2, Heavy Rain
Mar: GOW3, Bad Company 2
April: Splinter Cell Conviction, Red Dead Redemption
May: Alan Wake, Lost Planet 2
Thank god for the $600 GS giftcard :)
The Last Guardian is not coming out in April...
the bots is here disagree with you..
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it's so exciting ... this new IP is really exploring the human emotion ....
- "Other games will be insipid (hard to move on another game after that)"
That's just the way i feel after playing ps3 exclusives. LOL the 360 never stood a chance. It's best to play 360 games first or you will be depressed after playing ps3 exclusives then backtracking to 360 turds.
mass effect 2 is a bland 3rd person shooter with weak rpg elements. dialogues are good, though. but the controls feel sluggish and it is jaggies galore on the pc (probably worse on the 3fixme).
but heavy rain is a genre i haven't played in years. can't wait to play this game.
stupid and Cheap website LooL
Why didn't they send cash for MAG reviews then, HEAVY RAIN is a gem, be more delusional bot, you will miss out on lots of good games this gen.
I knew when i heard of this game that i wanted this badly, its from david cage enough said.
Good to know that this game wont be nerfed by DVD and will have enough high res textures, oh cant wait to experience the graphics on my bravia :)
While yo'ure waiting for Reach at the end of the year, (your only good exclusive game), we'll be playing all kinds of new IPs and exclusive releases on the PS3 ...
Cry some more baby.
Sony is not microsoft they dont need to send money out to get good reviews
Day 1 buy for me
I think 92-96 will be the metacritic on this one. It looks fantastic and I think it will be a one of a kind type of game. I can't see anything else like it on the horizon.
this game will be overlooked. I will get this game in the summer when I have money to spare.
A great game is a great game and this game seems like a high eighties to low nineties game when it is all said and done.
Ontopic: I'm so getting HR. I know my wife and I are gonna love it. For now going back to own some sver azzez in domination
Back on topic: Bioshock 2 as much as im looking forward to it i dont think its gonna surpass the first 1 because it was that good. And as much as i would like to be a big daddy it just takes away the atmosphere that the first 1 had i might be completely wrong which i hope.
Your comment just sounds funny.
MAG is an awesome game dude.
I think he means the fiasco with all these sites/magazines, giving low scores after only really playing the beta, or only playing the game for a few days. You people get so worked up when someone says something that can be construed as anti-sony.
Then they'll try to spin it or change the topic. lol
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actually can put forth good arguments though, cant say he is a bot.
Nowhere close to the retardation level.
Better? lol
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Magazines are allowed to publish their reviews only sites have the embargo.
Answer is: Futinmouthistis
Yeah its more like Full-Time B.S. from those two. They never take a break.
Resistance 2 score heheheheh Flop website
15 /20
People are loving it!! Bravo Sony!!
- Other games will be insipid (hard to move on another game after that)
ROFL !!
and I have never heard of any one of them. I'll wait for IGN and Gamespot before deciding.
I thought the embargo is on Feb 10th?
When Heavy rain tech demo video i Wonder if there will be a dlc of that like the audition tech demo if theres like gameplay a mini story or spin off or something. Also the review was a french review of the game its probably no bias, since how its a reviewer thats reviewing the game based on the in depth analysis from liking and playing it or something.
has been rumored to give you the choice to play the Origami Killer =D just rumor though, but that would be awesome.
Anyways, this game was always a question mark to me. It always had potential, but I just wasnt sure. Seeing it get great reviews will confirm a purchase.
But i hope the English one is good too.
Worst case scenario i am playing the game in French with English subtitles.
Anyway, can't wait for this game. It seems totally awesome.
To all haters out there:
I hope you are reading that statement very very carefully!
-End statement
But I must say, Sony's games like Primal, Ghosthunter, Mark Of kri, Tenchu (in the Sony music japan days) and a lot of other titles are why I love the PS brand...Nothing but the games baby. Sony probably should have strongarmed Insomniac to have a Ratchet sequel ready at launch.....but nope, they just too the massive risk and let Insomniac create a fresh, unknown title in Resistance and do there thing. Same with the WRC developers....Sony could have pushed for a WRC sequel, but instead, I read and interview where an Evolution Studios developer said that Sony encouraged them to come up with a new fresh IP, and we got the awesome MS & MS:PR.
Heavy Rain may just have to go on my Feb. list of purchases, along with my mainstream possibilities of Aliens Vs Predator and Bioshock. Another expensive month. Here I come Playasia.
That's why I always go with Sony also.
Unlike some people, i get bored easily and constantly crave new things.
I rarely look forward to sequels once they passed #2(that's where it hits the optimum balance of polish and innovation), in fact my most anticipated game of the year is a new ip - ModNationRacers.
Anyway,that's why i like Sony's forward-thinking mindset and i'll be looking forward to 3D gaming next :)
I'm very hyped for heavy rain. can't wait.I'm ready for a new gaming experience.
Microsoft probably would have just advertised Ico and it would have been successful.
So good, it makes other games seem like crap, is a pretty good con to have for your game.
I have NEVER been this excited for a game...OR movie.
Not kidding.
Holy crap!
Sony literally made it rain on the haters.PLAY B3YOND
Playing it beginning to end. : )
got to wait getting 18+ plus version since australia does not have an 18+ on the games grab it on ebay should be in my hand by march cant wait
It could be censored, but I havent heard anything about that.
If we dont hear about the game being changed and it gets MA+15 it will still be the same version as the US or UK's R rating. Thats what these polititions dont get. Most stuff still gets through our system but they call it M rated when it probably should be R. They're not protecting kids from bad stuff, they're exposing them to it.
Of course, if I find out our version is censored, I'll be cancelling my preorder too and eBaying it.