Heavy Rain's Sales Reach a Ridiculous 5.3 Million Units

When it rains it pours:

Back when it released in 2010, Heavy Rain was looked upon as one of the most experimental titles in Sony’s portfolio. While it built upon a lot of the groundwork laid in PlayStation 2 game Fahrenheit (or Indigo Prophecy, depending on where you’re from) its story-driven murder mystery was unlike anything available at the time. In many ways, it paved the way for releases like Life Is Strange.

[Thatguy-310]

Well deserved. It's one of the best games of its game type. I'm truly hoping Detroit offers the same experienced that I had when I first played this game.

[SuperSonic91]

This explains why Quantic Dream make high budget games even though they operate quietly without no fanfare at all.
I like that style.

[bouzebbal]

My best experience from last gen.
An unforgettable game!!!

[Xenophon_York]

True—but wait.... Are you stating you don't like hyped-loaded-conspicuous-and-r eady-to-implode-from-lionized-a cclaim (rightfully and respectfully so) studios like Kojima Productions enjoy?

[VenomUK]

Those are amazing sales figures for a game that is offbeat and different. Well done to Sony for backing it and not being short-sighted by only producing 'mainstream' games. I loved it.

[NewMonday]

proof that shelf life is important and not everything is about early sales

[fiveby9]

@SuperSonic91 I agree. They exemplify "speak softly and carry a big stick".

[shauzy]

SHAUUUUUUUUUUUUUN

[ZeroX9876]

One of the rare games that my mom, dad and sister watched me play the WHOLE game and we're just captivated by the story telling. They're not gamers in any way, but they did enjoy this game A LOT. even if they were just watching, they were so into it! :)

Again, Sony proving that Single player experience and great story telling still has a market in this over-saturated online multiplayer game generation.

[badz149]

your mom and dad? that sex scene in the motel though....awkward, right?

[yeahokwhatever]

I'm almost certain his mom and dad have had their own sex enough times to not be grossed out by some on-screen video game sex.

[TheVetOfGaming]

Definitely a great game. Even my girlfriend at the time loved watching me play it, and she hated gaming. Until Dawn is a great example too.

[Xenophon_York]

Interesting. An ex of mine liked watching me play LA Noire... Coincidence or pattern?

[NXFather]

I just hope the story delivers on detroit and has a much bigger plot than the cliche I want to be a real boy plot.

[ArchangelMike]

It just goes to show that all the nay-sayers are wrong - there is a market for cinematic, story based, choice driven, games. Its just a shame that Detroit Become Human, and Quantic Dream are getting so much bad press at the moment.

I can't wait for Detroit Become Human, and I hope it is even more successful that Heavy Rain! God knows we need the diversity in the gaming industry - if not all we're going to be left with in 5-10 years will be annualised multiplayer shooters and open world games.

[LP-Eleven]

Of course they were wrong, but naysayers often are. Heavy Rain paved the way for so many other games that have released since! I never thought it would sell at least 5.3 million, though, so it's done fantastic!

[NordicRainy]

Oh for god's sake, of course there's a market for it, there's a market for almost everything.

[Goldby]

Pewdiepie is a perfect example as well that's there's a market for everything

[SuperSonic91]

I support David Cage's vision of video games. His vision of video games is to become whta manga is to Japan where any kind of subject matter under the sun can have a video game.

He wants video game to become the best medium of entertainment in the world.

[ILostMyMind]

WoW What a nice idea! A Quantic Dream game like in manga (anime) style would be amazing.

[LP-Eleven]

Slightly old news - but yep! It was a beast!

[Father__Merrin]

heavy rain launch was amazing. i recall rushing home from work to play back in the day. really unique title that made you proud to be a ps3 owner

[EverydayJoe]

Doing the origami while waiting for the install to complete, I knew I was in for a unique experience. That was a nice touch.

[Pantz]

Sounds like more games should have nudity

[ILostMyMind]

It should.

[OffRoadKing]

You think the game sold 5.3 million units because of that? Couldn't just be that its a great game that people enjoy? Your comment comes off as trolling. Based on your down vote to up vote ratio I'd say most seem to agree.

[Pantz]

TITanic did pretty well for itself. Just saiyan'

I think it's both, make it good and add a lil nudity to spice it up.

[Yui_Suzumiya]

I pre-ordered and got it day 1 on PlayStation 3 so I was one of the first to have it upon release :3

[cfc83]

Is there any point in me getting heavy rain if i know the guilty party ? ...no spoilers for others please.