Heavy Rain Hands-on
- Posted June 11th, 2009 at 13:08 EDT by Eric Blattberg
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(continued from previous page) ...of weight, because, when a character dies in Heavy Rain, he or she is gone forever. The story simply goes on, albeit altered. Fondaumière refused to elaborate, but insisted that there are no “game overs” in Heavy Rain, even if all four characters die.
Initially, I was successful in stopping Jack from murdering Norman. I subdued Jack, and intimidated him with a few gunshots, which made him divulge information he refused to reveal earlier. Then, while all seemed to be going well, Norman’s drug problem kicked in and I passed out, much to Jack’s delight and amusement.
I awoke in a car, handcuffed to the steering wheel, heading slowly but surely into a massive grinder. A crane, visible in a separate camera shot at the bottom of the screen, was bringing me to certain death. Another group of quicktime events was initiated, and I was able to kick open the glove box, retrieve a gun, shoot the cuffs, and dive out of the car just in time to survive. Mad Jack, however, wasn’t too pleased with my daring escapade, and intended to eliminate me. Much to my disappointment, he did just that – I botched one too many of the prompts during combat, and the situation ended with Jack pulling my unconscious body through the pools of rainwater, laughing maniacally.
I was informed that this outcome was just one of many that could have resulted from the demo. Some different actions might have had a minor impact on the scenario, while others could drastically affect the entire narrative and the world as a whole.
When I finished my hands-on time with Heavy Rain, I sat there dumbstruck, jaw firmly on the floor. Admittedly, it sounds less convincing in writing, but that’s understandable – in an experience as immersive, graphically stunning, and unique as Heavy Rain, nothing short of playing it yourself will do. Until then, trust me when I say that Heavy Rain is, without a doubt, the most exciting title I had the opportunity to play at E3 2009.
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Dave-The-Rave |
Dave-The-Rave- 1:32pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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I still define it as a game though..I have loved this genre for years, and this is one of the first times the mainstream has taken an interest..
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Lifendz
- 1:34pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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I don't expect the tweeners, teens, or guys in their very early 20's to cop this one, but I'm looking forward to this big time. A mature story that consists of more than excessive violence? Sign me up. My concerns about the gameplay were answered in a G4 dev walkthrough. The game is not Dragon's Lair and it's not Myst; it's something entirely different. I hope you guys prove me wrong and support a game like this. I know I will.
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hitman8062 |
hitman8062- 3:16pm BST - June 11th, 2009
- 12
Looks great but I just hope that it isnt as long as a movie. They should have a couple hours for each character (unless you die with one) that would own.
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MrAce |
mrace- 3:28pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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I have a quesion, what about game saves. Surley if you die you can go back to the last save and start over???
I have to say I am really looking forward to this, but not sure about if your character dies the game carries on and is altered. How do I restart with the same character? By starting all over again? Apparantley there are many different scenarios that will make the replay value of this game worth the purchase.
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hillybilly |
apeh- 4:09pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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@6 Im a teen and I loved indigo prophecy/farhenheit
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matilda_bbd
- 4:25pm BST - June 11th, 2009
- 19
@6
my 16 yr old cousin played through indigo prophecy.. and he's really looking forward to this one.. lol
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-DED-
- 4:29pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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All PS3 games are now required to have trophies. So yeah, it'll have trophies
Looking forward to this. Indigo Prophecy was pretty amazing for its time. This is gonna be the same. A couple of my friends are buying PS3's JUST for this game. It's nice to see a break from the norm.
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AZTwiztidJuggla |
J6E8K- 5:00pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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Nice write up... I now have some proper interest in this "game". Loved Indigo Prophecy until it was stolen and pawned. Cant wait for this!!!
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zombieking36
- 5:32pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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I really want to try this out! I can't wait for a demo or something!
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waye93
- 6:02pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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like everyone else once i saw the audition clip at e3 that year i was amazed. and couldnt wait but after a while when no new news was coming out i lost a little interest but now with actually gameplay and news bwing shown i'm gettint interested in QD's game again. Love Indigo Prophecy and know that Heavy Rain is going to be better.
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wetfbbqchiken
- 6:38pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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@6 i would say between 12-15/16 ages wouldnt be that interested.... but early 20s? people in there early 20s remember gaming before all the online fps **** fests ya know lol
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liquidus118 |
liquidus118- 7:31pm BST - June 11th, 2009
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I really can't wait, we need more games like this, games with intelligent stories that isn't based around violence.
This is the kind of thing that I've wanted for a long time: A mature, story based game where the story is branching, changing and deeply affected by your actions, including death.
I can't wait.
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RogurtNChzz |
RogurtNChzz- 3:14am BST - June 12th, 2009
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sounds like an interesting game. I'll have to rent it when it comes out. i'm not sure this is a game you could play over and over and over again. maybe a few times. =P
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fullyalive76
- 5:00am BST - June 12th, 2009
- 37
This will be a beautiful looking game that will get 7's at the most a short story and clunky gameplay.
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solid79 |
solid79- 12:36am BST - June 13th, 2009
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I'm so glad to hear that this game is great. To be honest I didn't need the review because I was one of the few who played Indigo Prophecy. I'm still trying to convince some of my friends to play the game. I can't wait to get my hands on Heavy Rain because I know the game is going to be sweet!! My only hope is that people give this game a chance. I already have the feeling that the game is not going to get the respect it desereves.
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ptmww3
- 2:50pm BST - June 13th, 2009
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honestly before you play a game it's better not to know too much about it, becausse when you know about it you don't get the full enjoyment of it, because you already enjoyed little bit by reading about it. also you might have got differend idea about the game and it affect when the game is bit different to what you thought it would be. I really notice that with infamous.
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GunsOfLiberty |
GunsOfLiberty- 10:50pm BST - June 13th, 2009
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I'm super hyped about this game!!! I enjoyed Farenheit on PS2 and I'm really looking forward to play this brilliant game.
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