Heavy Rain Chronicles Episode 1: The Taxidermist

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Apr 4, 2010
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75

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 102 Ratings

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  • Summary: Heavy Rain: Chronicle One – The Taxidermist features investigative journalist Madison Paige in one of her first cases tracking down a serial killer.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Play UK
    100
    A brilliant start. [Issue#192, p.97]
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  2. XGN
    90
    The well known exciting movie atmosphere of Heavy Rain is not lacking in this scene either, so it's definitely worth the purchase.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    88
    Part of the magic of Heavy Rain and even The Taxidermist is the experiences are always different for each player the first time through. I can say I anxiously await Chapter Two, I just hope it is a little longer and maybe next time with Norman Jayden and Madison Page.
  4. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    An intriguing but all-too-brief 3.19 curiosity. [July 2010, p.118]
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  5. Gamer Limit
    70
    After Grand Theft Auto’s Episodes from Liberty City set the benchmark for what is possible with episodic DLC, it’s hard not to be a bit disappointed with The Taxidermist’s shortcomings – it’s more of a light drizzle than heavy rain.
  6. Thunderbolt
    70
    Despite its issues, The Taxidermist is a tense, atmospheric delight and a promising start to the Heavy Rain: Chronicles.
  7. GameSpot
    50
    There is little reason to play this disappointing prologue to Heavy Rain.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Ray6701
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Awesome game dude I love it so much its really amazing and it's really cool experience
  2. Skitte
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    A good DLC, as it follows the same concept and idea as the original. The episode is amazing and I know that there are many ways to play, hide,A good DLC, as it follows the same concept and idea as the original. The episode is amazing and I know that there are many ways to play, hide, hurt and kill that one.… Expand
  4. JalexD.
    Apr 4, 2010
    10
    I'm not the biggest fan of what downloadable content generally represents (unsubstantial content for extortionate prices), but the first I'm not the biggest fan of what downloadable content generally represents (unsubstantial content for extortionate prices), but the first piece of said content for 'Heavy Rain' is one of the few examples of how it can be done right. Now, 'The Taxidermist' doesn't really add anything to the main story (it is only referenced once in the main game, in an off-hand comment by the star of this piece, Madison). It's merely an unnecessary, yet extremely interesting, layer which gives Madison more depth. To be perfectly honest, there's a lot of potential nitpicking to be done with this release, but the deciding factor for each person is really wether or not you loved 'Heavy Rain.' If so, do not delay another moment and do yourself the favor of downloading this. But if not, there's really nothing here to change your original opinion about the game.… Expand
  5. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A demo for promotion that was a preview of the actual game heavy rain. It was so good that many people want it.they released it as dlc. Nice game. Nice story… Expand
  6. Bloodnes
    Sep 13, 2020
    8
    Отличное дополнение в стиле самой игры, но коротковато, проходится очень быстро за час - два не напрягаясь. 8/10Отличное дополнение в стиле самой игры, но коротковато, проходится очень быстро за час - два не напрягаясь. 8/10
  7. the_blueprint
    Dec 17, 2013
    6
    This dlc feels unfinished. Like it's a beta demo or something. Also, you're encouraged for multiple playtroughs, but honestly these kinds offThis dlc feels unfinished. Like it's a beta demo or something. Also, you're encouraged for multiple playtroughs, but honestly these kinds off games do not benefit from multiple playthroughs at all.… Expand
  8. Zuqokami
    Oct 24, 2014
    3
    [Pros]
    +Rain
    [Cons] -As if the quality of the voice acting wasn't bad enough, the main character is voiced by another actor... It's not    [Pros]
    +Rain

    [Cons]
    -As if the quality of the voice acting wasn't bad enough, the main character is voiced by another actor... It's not even a sequel... And somehow it managed to be even worse...
    -Extremely short
    -Pointless    … Expand

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#86 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#95 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010