Heavy Rain Chronicles Episode 1: The Taxidermist

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Apr 4, 2010
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 102
  3. Negative: 15 out of 102

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  1. Motorizer17
    Aug 25, 2010
    6
    There are too many floors in this DLC to give it a positive review. Although the fantastic core game mechanics and the solid graphics remain, there are a few definite issues that should have been fixed. The voice acting of Madison is weird but that's not the only drawback. The fact the story takes place before the story of the core game, there isn't as much excitement because you alreadyThere are too many floors in this DLC to give it a positive review. Although the fantastic core game mechanics and the solid graphics remain, there are a few definite issues that should have been fixed. The voice acting of Madison is weird but that's not the only drawback. The fact the story takes place before the story of the core game, there isn't as much excitement because you already know the fate of the only developed character - Madison. With story being the major driving force behind the game, this DLC is fairly lacklustre and is flawed. The entities of the original game hold up a '6' because the original was so good. Overall, if the original left you wanting more, then for just £3.99 you can add this frankly 'lazy' dlc to the game. Ultimately though you will be left unsatisfied.… Expand
  2. 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 off games do not benefit from multiple playthroughs at all.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. IGN
    80
    That feeling of suspense and all of those different endings are worth the price of admission for fans, but I wish it had been more polished.
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  2. Destructoid
    70
    If the more mundane parts of Heavy Rain left you unenthused -- and if they didn’t, that’s even better -- you’ll enjoy this exhilarating condensed experience.
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  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.
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