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Cage: 'Heavy Rain not a videogame anymore in my mind'

Are you excited for Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain? It's difficult not to be -- the developer has been wowing gamers with the game's tech for years, with lifelike visuals that promise to bring out emotions of in-game characters like never before.

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RememberThe3575303d ago

They have t o be the most negative commenter I've ever read. They make happyface look... Happy.

I personally can't wait to get my hands on this "interactive movie".

Hanif-8765303d ago (Edited 5303d ago )

Its definitely not a video game anymore because video games aren't supposed to look so realistic and its also too interactive because you can interact with almost everything you see which is just so freaking unbelievable :)

TheDeadMetalhead5303d ago

"Destructoid"

Yeah, not clicking.

redsquad5303d ago (Edited 5303d ago )

They clearly didn't read the article, or merely interpreted it in a way that would bolster the blinkered and wildly inaccurate preconceptions they formed about HEAVY RAIN months before.

Either way, they obviously missed every point that Cage made.

TheDeadMetalhead5303d ago (Edited 5303d ago )

So, how long until the 360 fanboys swarm this article? I give it an hour.

deadreckoning6665303d ago (Edited 5303d ago )

I can't wait for this game. It definetly isn't making same mistake MGS4 did of having a complicated overdone story that no one, not even probably Kojima could fully understand. This game has TWENTY different endings! February can't come soon enough!!!

Sunny_D5303d ago

No one? NO ONE? Well, tell that to every MGS fan who has bought every MGS game since release. I even have the old MG games. Now tell me, do you want me to type you an essay of what MGS is all about? WELL, DO YA? Lol.

Saaking5303d ago

Perhaps you haven't played all the MGS games? Maybe that's why you didn't understand the story, becuase I understood everything. It's not that complicated.

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-Alpha5303d ago

until a few days ago when, for some reason, I just got excited. It's funny because it's not like I learned anything new about the game, but I just got excited with it.

Heavy Rain is indeed not a game and considering it's made up of QTE, I do consider it to be very unique. I am going to take the leap of faith and compare this game with masterpieces like Shadow of the Colossus. I really do think that this game needs to be approached non-traditionally and I'm going to quickly label those who try to act as if Heavy Rain is a traditional game as ignorant.

I'm glad that the game is being portrayed as "not a game" and as something along the lines of a unique interactive thriller. I just hope people don't bash the nature of the game like people bash Demon's Souls for being hard. Hopefully people understand the concept of Heavy Rain and judge the game accordingly.

Myst5303d ago

I agree it doesn't seem to fit into any genre at least none that come to mind, maybe it would be best labeled as an interactive story book, though utilizing a controller. I don't know, but even as a story it wouldn't make to much sense because of the multiple branching paths.

The only thing I'm sure of is that I want the game :).

@cmrbe: Agreed

Saaking5303d ago

Yea man, that happens to me some times. I get excited over a game I didn't really look forward to. haha, weird. Anyways, yea I'm really looking forward to Heavy Rain. The devs are giving it all they've got, so it's gonna be great.

Taco_Waffle5303d ago

I wasn't sold until I saw an extended play video...

http://www.gametrailers.com...

Now, holy FFFF! I want to play this game NOW!!

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Hellsvacancy5303d ago (Edited 5303d ago )

Its coz its a Sony ONLY game, if it was a multiplat game or a PC exclusive itll b a totally different story

Cage hasnt gotta explain himself 2-any-1 and certainly not 2-me i know wot 2 expect from Heavy Rain, i prayed 4 Fahrenheit 2 and got Heavy Rain instead

Roll on February woop woop woop

redsquad5303d ago

I have to agree with him. If someone asked me to quantify Heavy Rain, explain the concept or categorise it, I don't think I could do it in 'videogame terms'.

ToastyMcNibbles5303d ago

i like how the 360 fanboys actually think that by calling this game a movie is somehow making fun of the game lol calling this game a movie is the best compliment a game can get so come on with the "movie" comments...anyways cannot wait for this game i absolutely loved indigo prophecy

deadreckoning6665303d ago (Edited 5303d ago )

That's funny. I haven't heard any 360 fanboys make fun of this yet. Give me a link to an article when 360 fanboys made fun of Heavy Rain. I wanna know who ta watch out for :)

@Toast- LOL, funny stuff.

ToastyMcNibbles5303d ago (Edited 5303d ago )

http://n4g.com/ps3/NewsCom-...

5th comment in the open zone

http://n4g.com/ps3/NewsCom-...

3rd comment in the open zone

notice its from the same person lol

Veneno5303d ago

@ Dead

Seriously, are you the F-ing Thought Police? You're in here and the Gamer Zone teliing people what to comment and how to comment. Just let people say whatever, yes including the delerious Xbox fanboys, and let the MODS decidewhat stays and what goes. . it's THEIR site.

Why Dat5303d ago

You should see how the IGN boards reacted to the GT5 demo. They are all like "omg.. the game is the SUX... too realistic, blah blah blah".

Whatever.. Xbots keep saying realistic=stupid, then not realistic enough=stupid. Such lametards.

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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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Fist4achin1318d ago

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

BLAKHOODe1318d 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.

sourOG1318d ago

No. Some games are like movies.

medman1317d ago (Edited 1317d 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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ClayRules20121475d ago (Edited 1475d 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.

bouzebbal1475d ago

def. one of my top 3 best experiences on PS3

ClayRules20121475d ago

bouzebbal

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

akaFullMetal1475d ago

Great game, need to get started on Detroit soon.

ClayRules20121475d ago

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

ClayRules20121475d 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.

Z5011475d ago

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

C-H-E-F1475d 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.