Heavy Rain

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3314 Ratings

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  1. KarthXLR
    Mar 28, 2011
    6
    I don't think I've ever been this split on a game.

    I enjoyed the story half the time, and loathed it the other half. It's the strangest combination of terrible and fantastic dialogue and plot twists. I think I had the most issues with Madison because her character was inconsistent and was the source of the dumber parts of the story (psychopath ex-surgeon drug dealer anyone?). The controls    I don't think I've ever been this split on a game.

    I enjoyed the story half the time, and loathed it the other half. It's the strangest combination of terrible and fantastic dialogue and plot twists. I think I had the most issues with Madison because her character was inconsistent and was the source of the dumber parts of the story (psychopath ex-surgeon drug dealer anyone?). The controls were either fine or terrible, especially in some of Ethan's segments. Due to a control glitch (I think) Jayden got killed. Right before the end too. As far as vocal performances go, I'm not even sure what to say. Each character had great acting, but at some part of the game, each one of them had terrible deliveries.

    I'm kind of split on this one. I can't recommend buying it, but it's worth a rental I guess.    … Expand
  2. Samson
    Mar 1, 2010
    6
    First, I play quite a few games and feel that I'm very objective when it comes to critiquing and reviewing a game. Being completely honest... I don't see how so many critics (and users) are giving this game 9 and 10 scores. I'll start with the good points. The graphics are pretty good, although I don't think they're as good as people proclaim. The gameplay is First, I play quite a few games and feel that I'm very objective when it comes to critiquing and reviewing a game. Being completely honest... I don't see how so many critics (and users) are giving this game 9 and 10 scores. I'll start with the good points. The graphics are pretty good, although I don't think they're as good as people proclaim. The gameplay is obviously what this game is built around, and is its strongest point. It does exactly what they intended, and makes for very fun action sequences. For the most part it does play like a movie and flows fairly well, although very poor movement controls can make it feel cumbersome in some areas. I think they should have done without the quick-time events in the slow scenes that aren't time-sensitive. Now for the bad points. I don't understand how anyone can overlook how terrible some of the animation, facial expression, voice acting, etc is. Also, the story is fairly entertaining and not too predictable, but is full of massive holes and is overall not that great. Uncharted 2 is cinematic and has a very very good story. That's what Heavy Rain needed to get a good score. If your game is centered around the movie-like story and gameplay, those should be your strong points. But alas, Heavy Rain isn't much more than a bad movie. I completely agree with other reviewers who say the characters look, act, and sound like robots, due to poor animation and voice acting. With all this taken into consideration, my only thought is that people must be falling for the hype machine, and rating this game high based off of a few intense / thrilling action sequences, rather than objectively looking at the quality of the different aspects of the game (compared to other titles with similar scores). For the people rating this a 10... Go play Uncharted 2, and then ask yourself if you really think Heavy Rain is as good (or even close). Uncharted 2 = close to perfection = 96% Heavy Rain = many flaws = ~65%… Expand
  3. timw
    Mar 1, 2010
    6
    Imagine having cutscenes like these in games like uncharted2.. where u actualy have to interact with the scenes.. that would be amazing. Anyway. this game has way to many flaws. Voice acting, facial animation, some of the textures look like it came from a 1990's video game, some of the physics are covered up in smart ways which makes it even wors in my opinion, i had frame drops many Imagine having cutscenes like these in games like uncharted2.. where u actualy have to interact with the scenes.. that would be amazing. Anyway. this game has way to many flaws. Voice acting, facial animation, some of the textures look like it came from a 1990's video game, some of the physics are covered up in smart ways which makes it even wors in my opinion, i had frame drops many times(could be my ps3 i dunno and i dont care.. its no excuse since its a exclusive), hard to see if you have to press or hold a button at times, the story is made out of failure.. i gave it a 6.4/10 as a game. and a 0/10 as a interactive movie.… Expand
  4. Makaveli
    Apr 14, 2011
    5
    Wow, this game had bad acting, no gameplay and a stupid story. It was kind of innovative but just plain boring. Ethan when he talks he sounds like a retard who is dumb and he keeps losing his kids, he's a bum and he isn't interesting at all. The only character that had some talent in voice acting was the oragami killer. Even the name of the killer is lame. What next? are they going to makeWow, this game had bad acting, no gameplay and a stupid story. It was kind of innovative but just plain boring. Ethan when he talks he sounds like a retard who is dumb and he keeps losing his kids, he's a bum and he isn't interesting at all. The only character that had some talent in voice acting was the oragami killer. Even the name of the killer is lame. What next? are they going to make Heavy rain 2 where the killer leaves a cucumber in the victims pocket and they will call him the cucumber killer?… Expand
  5. JanW.
    Mar 3, 2010
    5
    First of all, I've really liked Fahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy, Quantic Dream's earlier game in the same style. Despite its story shortcomings, Fahrenheit still stands as THE most intense gaming experience I've ever had. Unfortunately, that includes having played Heavy Rain. After Fahrenheit I thought if they just fixed the mindless, over-the-top fantasy story it'd be First of all, I've really liked Fahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy, Quantic Dream's earlier game in the same style. Despite its story shortcomings, Fahrenheit still stands as THE most intense gaming experience I've ever had. Unfortunately, that includes having played Heavy Rain. After Fahrenheit I thought if they just fixed the mindless, over-the-top fantasy story it'd be gold. I really like the QTE approach though, as I find it a very enjoyable way to "play" a movie. It really brings together the best of both worlds, movies and gaming. More interactivity isn't always the most entertaining, at least not for me. Now, what about Heavy Rain? While I still support its general approach to gaming and while I won't even bother to criticize the graphics, voice acting or stuff like that (let me just say, it's all at least "good enough"), the story is simply a disaster. OK, David Cage now got rid of (most of) the fantasy stuff, adhering to the Fahrenheit critics, and yet the story still stinks. It just contains a plethora of plot holes and inconsistencies, it sometimes leaps without enough explanation, and, worst of all, it's very predictable, yet trying to sell it's completely unsurprising revelation as a giant twist. Furthermore, but that is personal, I think it is also very boring, and that includes most of the uninspiring cast. In the end, I think Fahrenheit was actually the much better game. Granted, it was way too weird, but at least the story was much more thrilling, less predictable, and featured much better characters. Heavy Rain, though, is a failure. While everyone should applaud David Cage for actually inventing this type of video game, I think it's obvious by now that in terms of writing skill, he just isn't capable of taking it to the next level. Someone else please!… Expand
  6. ArkonBlade
    Dec 15, 2010
    6
    i was really excited about this game when i first started reading about it . i heard so many comparisons to shenmue (which i loved) i couldnt wait to try it . i remember seeing the videos and just being blown away by the look of the game . every thing was so detailed and amazing looking . after playing the game im not that thrilled . first ill start with the story because this game isi was really excited about this game when i first started reading about it . i heard so many comparisons to shenmue (which i loved) i couldnt wait to try it . i remember seeing the videos and just being blown away by the look of the game . every thing was so detailed and amazing looking . after playing the game im not that thrilled . first ill start with the story because this game is driven on it and its not bad but not great eather . it is nice that you actions will dictate how the story unfolds but the story is very slow to take off and go any where for abit. this games gameplay is best summed up as Dragons lair if you remember that game its basicaly all QTE which im not a big fan of and thats just about all of what heavy rain is outside the fact you can move your charicter around so he or she can get to the next QTE event . with the addition of PS Move the game may be abit more fun to play i dont know i dont own one. the voice acting is very well done and the animations are great looking. you are also stuck on a path and have no say on where you wana go. i was really hoping like shenmue you could decide where you wanted to go and was open world . if they copied more of the shenmue model i would have loved this game but as is its just ok mainly because i do like the fact its trying to be abit innovative and the story is more adult orrrianted.… Expand
  7. CubbyM
    Mar 1, 2010
    5
    A hollow game that only has its graphics going for it. The story is generic, the characters are unmemorable and the twist ill-conceived. As someone who was looking forward to the game for the better part of the year, I knew to expect passive gameplay and tedious tasks but didn't expect to be left with such a poorly written story and unmoving experience. Being teased with the promise A hollow game that only has its graphics going for it. The story is generic, the characters are unmemorable and the twist ill-conceived. As someone who was looking forward to the game for the better part of the year, I knew to expect passive gameplay and tedious tasks but didn't expect to be left with such a poorly written story and unmoving experience. Being teased with the promise of choice only to discover that most of the scenes will end with the same conclusion was perhaps the most upsetting aspect of the game. The unimaginative, average-at-best story was a close second.… Expand
  8. KevinR
    Feb 26, 2010
    6
    I am honestly surprised at how high the metascore is for this game. I can only believe that all of the reviewers out there gave their rating before completing the game. Heavy Rain is an okay game, but that's about the best I can say for it. The character animations are ridiculous in places. The game has lots of glitches and clipping errors. It locked up my PS3 at one point, and at at I am honestly surprised at how high the metascore is for this game. I can only believe that all of the reviewers out there gave their rating before completing the game. Heavy Rain is an okay game, but that's about the best I can say for it. The character animations are ridiculous in places. The game has lots of glitches and clipping errors. It locked up my PS3 at one point, and at at the end of the game my character was stuck in one spot for the better part of 10 minutes. What's worse, is that this "game" is an interactive movie that should revolve around a well-designed plot. If the plot, script and acting were decent... it would be an amazing experience. The plot is full of holes, however, with many of the attempts at shock-and-awe coming off as just cheesy. So many events happen in the game with little or no plausible explanation. Things just happen and you are left to either accept the fallible event at face value, or quit playing. The game is not without it's good points... and may well be worth the first playthrough. I was moderately pleased that the ending did surprise me somewhat, but there is little shock in that when the game was full of so many plot holes that it would be impossible to make heads or tales of it. So in the end... it was moderately enjoyable for a first playthrough, but it also has many many issues. I fully expect the gaming communities opinions on this title to change in the month(s) to come post-release.… Expand
  9. pongsifu
    Apr 7, 2010
    5
    + One of the few games where it actually feels like the choices you make have weight, and may be the game with the most real consequences. + A genuine sense of "this character can die at any moment" when you are trying to get out of whatever situation you are in. + Maybe it is the part of me that likes B-movies but I liked the overall story. + The different characters all felt actually + One of the few games where it actually feels like the choices you make have weight, and may be the game with the most real consequences. + A genuine sense of "this character can die at any moment" when you are trying to get out of whatever situation you are in. + Maybe it is the part of me that likes B-movies but I liked the overall story. + The different characters all felt actually different even though you make all their decisions - Some of the worst walking controls I have ever used and sometimes the QTE don't respond correctly, especially the ones where you have to shake the controller. You have to hold the controller in just the right way and can't be, say, laying down. - The first 2-3 hours of the game are mind numbingly boring. - The floating text is too small, I had to struggle to read the text and could barely tell circle from square, I have an average sized wide screen and even with the screen zoomed in to the point that it was cut off on all sides I still could barely read it, which often lead to choosing the wrong text. - Some of the mundane things the game asks you to do well after the "tutorial" is over. Changing and feeding a crying virtual baby is about as fun as changing a real baby. Overall the game was enjoyable, especially at the end but the crippling controls persisted throughout and the small text was very detrimental. But the biggest flaw of the game by far is the incredibly boring opening few hours, I almost gave up on the game. I can't even remember the last time I was that bored playing a game. If they make a sequel or a game in a similar fashion, they need to redo the walking controls and they really, really need to cut down the tutorial to 15 minutes or at the very least make it optional. 3 hours in, the player should not be asking themselves "ok...when is this game going to actually start?"… Expand
  10. SteveK
    Mar 1, 2010
    5
    Pretty graphics with a few glitches, very poor story with a few high points, this game is doomed to be divisive as all get out. It definietly could have used more pollish, better actors, and some more effort put into actually letting you effect the story. Average to Mediocre overall, but worth a rental.
  11. Daniel.
    Mar 10, 2010
    6
    I really wanted to love Heavy Rain, I really did. I liked Fahrenheit a lot, it had its flaws, but it was unique. With Heavy Rain, it could only get better now, couldn't it? Unfortunately, no. Heavy Rain sounds so good in theory, but when I played it it just didn't work. That is thanks to the lackluster voice acting, the unconvincing storyline, the lack of any dynamics in the I really wanted to love Heavy Rain, I really did. I liked Fahrenheit a lot, it had its flaws, but it was unique. With Heavy Rain, it could only get better now, couldn't it? Unfortunately, no. Heavy Rain sounds so good in theory, but when I played it it just didn't work. That is thanks to the lackluster voice acting, the unconvincing storyline, the lack of any dynamics in the cinematic action scenes and poor direction. This was marketed as a game for adults, but apart from the theme of the story, it isn't. It just doesn't really come together. When you focus so much on story and emotions, you better make damn sure your story is cohesive and you got the best voice actors there are. I partly blame David Cage for hyping this game so much, maybe my expectations were too high for it. Since he wrote and directed it I say most of the game's fault are his, because I was expecting an experience unlike anything else. With better writing and directing (somehow, Quentin Tarantino always comes to my mind) this could have been a milestone for gaming. Unfortunately the specks of brilliance are overshadowed by mediocrity. I won't even comment on the technical issues, as these have been convered in enough detail. All in all I am saddened by the whole affair. I really wanted it to be great.… Expand
  12. JimR
    Mar 8, 2010
    5
    Well I started off enjoying this game for the forst couple of 'scenes' but as the hours bore on it bacame clear that there is actually very little control , and decision making largley depends on if you can get to grips with some very random and sometimes utterly confusing controls. There are moments of brilliance here but I really felt let down in terms of gamplay and value for Well I started off enjoying this game for the forst couple of 'scenes' but as the hours bore on it bacame clear that there is actually very little control , and decision making largley depends on if you can get to grips with some very random and sometimes utterly confusing controls. There are moments of brilliance here but I really felt let down in terms of gamplay and value for money. my advice is to rent this or buy it when it's about 1/4 of the price. As for my score of 5/10 , at times i utterly hated this game and would have given it 1/10 , at it's best i felt it was worth 8/10 so i've been generous and settled for 5.… Expand
  13. AlexC
    Mar 8, 2010
    6
    I want to start off by saying that I proudly support PS3 exclusives, so my opinion would, if anything, be biased in favour of the game. Everything about this game screams atmosphere and for that I give it credit. The graphics are quite beautiful and the music/sound effects are superb. The story isn't necessarily predictable, but it feels familiar. That said, I found this game to be I want to start off by saying that I proudly support PS3 exclusives, so my opinion would, if anything, be biased in favour of the game. Everything about this game screams atmosphere and for that I give it credit. The graphics are quite beautiful and the music/sound effects are superb. The story isn't necessarily predictable, but it feels familiar. That said, I found this game to be extremely buggy and awkward. There were times when I needed to reboot the game because the character wouldn't register my prompts. As well, the characters would get caught up on pieces of furniture and would bring me to frustration. This game is more of an interactive movie than a game, as I'm sure you've read/heard. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but you should be aware of that heading into it. This game requires at least a rental; however, buyers beware: this game isn't worth the $60-70 price tag! 6/10.… Expand
  14. DaveS.
    Apr 6, 2010
    6
    I was worried about gameplay mechanics and I was excited about story and characters. Unfortunately - gameplay is quite good, but story and characters are crazy. Main heroes are acting like stupid kids, theyre not believeable at all. I was dissapointed about whole "drama", which make no sense. Somone says to me "don't play it, feel it". But I don't like to feel stupid. Sorry I was worried about gameplay mechanics and I was excited about story and characters. Unfortunately - gameplay is quite good, but story and characters are crazy. Main heroes are acting like stupid kids, theyre not believeable at all. I was dissapointed about whole "drama", which make no sense. Somone says to me "don't play it, feel it". But I don't like to feel stupid. Sorry Quantic Dreams, after passable Omikron and horrible Fahrenheit - this is nice try, by try to force Cage to quit, get a real script editor, use Google to get knowledge, how things REALLY works and try it again. Maybe your next game will be good. And please send me $60 back, this 8 hours of B movie is not worth it.… Expand
  15. PfillipT
    Feb 23, 2010
    5
    If a 10/10 is supposed to represent a pefect title, you should do yourself a favor and ignore any reviews over 90 for this one. As one person points out, it is an experiment that has both failed and succeeded. The truth about Heavy Rain is that it plays better than it's spirital ancestor Indigo Prophecy but suffers from the same problems. Poor writing, poor voice acting, poor pacing, If a 10/10 is supposed to represent a pefect title, you should do yourself a favor and ignore any reviews over 90 for this one. As one person points out, it is an experiment that has both failed and succeeded. The truth about Heavy Rain is that it plays better than it's spirital ancestor Indigo Prophecy but suffers from the same problems. Poor writing, poor voice acting, poor pacing, and in trying to hide "character development" and control tutorials underneath hours of tedious unentertaining things, we still have to sit through said hours of boring content. To say this game is beautiful and boasts really good ideas but give it a high review despite horrible voice acting and wild twists that feel unsatisfying is to review this game out of despair. They don't want to acknowledge that, after several delays, Heavy Rain isn't ushering in the platinum age of interactive drama on a good note. It's sad to know that its 88 is really born from fear of betraying the hivemind of videogame journalism. I have played the demo and enough of the full game to know that it is undeserving of its metacritic rating.… Expand
  16. austinbond
    Jul 3, 2011
    5
    $60 for a game that plays itself more than half the time? Yeah, that seems worth it! The story is blatantly dumb in parts, with character motivations and events that make no sense and feel incredibly out of place. If this was a movie, the critics would tear it down, and rightfully so.

    The game tries to be so much smarter and mature than it actually is. It saddens me that many people are    $60 for a game that plays itself more than half the time? Yeah, that seems worth it! The story is blatantly dumb in parts, with character motivations and events that make no sense and feel incredibly out of place. If this was a movie, the critics would tear it down, and rightfully so.

    The game tries to be so much smarter and mature than it actually is. It saddens me that many people are using it as examples of 'gaming as art' when it really is a disservice to the medium. BioShock and Super Mario Galaxy are examples of games as art. Not this.    … Expand
  17. Tokyochuchu
    Apr 6, 2012
    6
    The proverbial 'interactive movie', Heavy Rain undoubtedly had the potential to be brilliant. Unfortunately, most of that potential is squandered by sloppy writing, ridiculous twists and stretching it's thin concept too far. The game isn't a total loss, though. For the duration of It's first play-through, Heavy Rain manages to hold attention and entertain. It's only after the game endsThe proverbial 'interactive movie', Heavy Rain undoubtedly had the potential to be brilliant. Unfortunately, most of that potential is squandered by sloppy writing, ridiculous twists and stretching it's thin concept too far. The game isn't a total loss, though. For the duration of It's first play-through, Heavy Rain manages to hold attention and entertain. It's only after the game ends that you realize just how bad the writing was. A game like this lives or dies by the quality of it's script, and this one definitely leaves you with a bad taste in the mouth. Still... It does inspire the hope that it's template could be built upon and perfected into something great. But only with a different writing staff.… Expand
  18. Libra85
    Jan 26, 2011
    7
    Heavy Rain is an innovative game that really pulls you in. Once you play it the first time, it's hard to stop because you just have to see where it goes. But this is also what kills it. When you know where it's going, it then becomes clear just how boring many parts of the game were. The characters were all so bland and I didn't care about them. Visually it was amazing with some niceHeavy Rain is an innovative game that really pulls you in. Once you play it the first time, it's hard to stop because you just have to see where it goes. But this is also what kills it. When you know where it's going, it then becomes clear just how boring many parts of the game were. The characters were all so bland and I didn't care about them. Visually it was amazing with some nice tones. Sometimes it doesn't even feel like a game. But again that strong point is also a weak point. For reasons I've already stated. Rent the game and beat it. You won't want to play it again afterwards.… Expand
  19. Gary
    Mar 3, 2010
    5
    The game is fantastic and deserves a 9 or 10 out of 10. but it has one massive flaw: The game is broken. The game crashed and froze my PS3 at one point so I had to shut it down. Once i turned it back on, it will no longer load any of my autosaves, and I can't even load my game from an earlier chapter. A game has to be playable, and this is just not acceptable. Apart from that massive The game is fantastic and deserves a 9 or 10 out of 10. but it has one massive flaw: The game is broken. The game crashed and froze my PS3 at one point so I had to shut it down. Once i turned it back on, it will no longer load any of my autosaves, and I can't even load my game from an earlier chapter. A game has to be playable, and this is just not acceptable. Apart from that massive flaw, this is one of the most interesting and intense games I have played in a long time. It is a shame that I can no longer continue playing apart from starting a new save game. I hope they release a patch soon because this game deserves better.… Expand
  20. ClintF
    Apr 20, 2010
    6
    This game was a very interesting experiment in interactive storytelling. I hope to see future attempts at this type of experience with good controls, meaningful interactivity, and original, well told stories. Heavy Rain itself lacks all of these. Despite my appreciation of what it was attempting, I was frustrated by the possibilities it flushed down the drain in a deluge of meaningless This game was a very interesting experiment in interactive storytelling. I hope to see future attempts at this type of experience with good controls, meaningful interactivity, and original, well told stories. Heavy Rain itself lacks all of these. Despite my appreciation of what it was attempting, I was frustrated by the possibilities it flushed down the drain in a deluge of meaningless choices, bad controls, and a derivative mess of a story. In spite of all that, it could be exciting at times, and overall it felt new and fascinating, and I was left thinking this type of game has serious potential. If the player approaches Heavy Rain as an experiment, not as anything even remotely approaching a masterpiece of design or storytelling, then it can be appreciated as a precursor for hopefully better games to come. Worth a rent only, as the replay value you might expect from a story changing because of your choices is simply not achieved here.… Expand
  21. VixR
    Mar 7, 2010
    7
    So it's different - something we're not quite used to. Obvious flaws are what others have said...being really nothing more than a collection of clips with a few control points and heavily driven by quick time events...but interesting enough to play through the first time however playing a second, third, etc. time will only start to bore you as you're forced to watch 95% of So it's different - something we're not quite used to. Obvious flaws are what others have said...being really nothing more than a collection of clips with a few control points and heavily driven by quick time events...but interesting enough to play through the first time however playing a second, third, etc. time will only start to bore you as you're forced to watch 95% of the same thing over and over again. Sadly not worth the asking price - this should have come in at a lower price point since it's not really much of a game than it is a slightly interactive movie (your choices don't really affect that much).… Expand
  22. WillC
    Mar 1, 2010
    5
    The story is very poor but as an interactive experience it's good. Other developers will improve on the mechanics in this game ten fold. If you want to experience something new then pick it up. If you want to experience something amazing, look elsewhere.
  23. MiguelZ
    Mar 23, 2010
    5
    Nothing else needs to be said that hasn't been said already about the graphics in this game, the story, the innovation, etc. etc. I really want to give this game a 10, but I can't. This game is poorly programmed and suffers from massive glitches. For many users, these glitches render the game almost unplayable. It has really ruined what should have been a great game. The Nothing else needs to be said that hasn't been said already about the graphics in this game, the story, the innovation, etc. etc. I really want to give this game a 10, but I can't. This game is poorly programmed and suffers from massive glitches. For many users, these glitches render the game almost unplayable. It has really ruined what should have been a great game. The developers should have held this one back to test it for an extra month. The other issue that I have with this game is the voice acting. Children growing up in the United States simply should not have French accents. If they do, there should be some explanation for it. I know the developers are french, but you'd think they could have found voice actors with proper accents.… Expand
  24. RSKnight
    Aug 14, 2010
    7
    I'm surprised that this game got such a high score. This is one of those cases were good graphics take most or all the attention. I'm not saying this game is bad either, to me it was just OK. The good things besides fantastic graphics are the style of the game, I really liked the change from traditional games. Here you don't have to run, jump, shoot, etc. It's like a movie where you haveI'm surprised that this game got such a high score. This is one of those cases were good graphics take most or all the attention. I'm not saying this game is bad either, to me it was just OK. The good things besides fantastic graphics are the style of the game, I really liked the change from traditional games. Here you don't have to run, jump, shoot, etc. It's like a movie where you have some control, not too much, but just enough to keep things working, and there are some moral choices you'll have to make. Also the characters do a great job to transfer their feelings and emotions, this is not a game with generic, empty characters. One thing I feared before playing it was the quick time event sequences. I played Indigo Prophecy before, and I didn't like those at all, but in Heavy Rain they actually make sense, this was a great improvement from Quantic Dream.
    But then there are the bad things. Continuing on the control of the game, you use the left analog stick to move your character. Well, I can't believe that after all the thought and great implementation of the QTE controls, Quantic Dream forgot about something as simple as moving the character around. It is incredibly frustrating to do something so simple as walking, the character won't turn, or will turn too much, it will get stuck, etc. This is one of those problems that are simply not allowed to happen in a game. Fortunately, this game is more a "movie" than a game, so there is not that much walking around anyway and the game is at least playable.
    And the other big problem is the story. In general it is a good, original, interesting story, where you must find a killer and save his last victim before it's too late. The problem comes when the story tries to keep you confused about who the killer might be. I like that in a good story. I liked in Six Sense that I never suspected that Bruce Willis character was dead all the time. I like when a movie makes you to suspect about a character when in the end turns up to be innocent. But when this things happen in a movie/story there is always a good reason to justify the behavior of those characters, something that in the end will make you think "ahh, so that's why he/she did that, and I was thinking he/she was the bad guy, shame on me!". This is not the case in Heavy Rain. The story has so many holes, so many situations where a character just does something to make you suspect he is the killer, but this things they do go to the point of being just ridiculous and nonsense, and have nothing to do with the story. Don't expect that by the end of the game there will be some explanation or something that ties things up, there isn't. I imagine David Cage (game writer and director) saying something like "lets make this character do this so gamers will think that's the killer. Oh! and lets make this other character do that so gamers will then think that one might be the killer too, it doesn't make sense but who cares, is just a game".
    Yep, some times the story is just that bad, this speaks a lot about the lack of writing abilities of David Cage.
    So for a game that is focused in telling a story, I can't believe it got such high scores from most of the critics when the story is full of holes. I see most of them only rate a game based on graphics, too bad.    … Expand
  25. hit925
    Nov 22, 2011
    5
    I played this game at a friend's house all the way through in one sitting because he said it was amazing. Hmmmm. This game is full of glitches, the controls in some parts were terrible and overall it's just a horrifying mess to be called a game. It's on a gaming console so stop trying to be a movie. It's full of glitches and no game has ever made me emotionally distraught after playing. II played this game at a friend's house all the way through in one sitting because he said it was amazing. Hmmmm. This game is full of glitches, the controls in some parts were terrible and overall it's just a horrifying mess to be called a game. It's on a gaming console so stop trying to be a movie. It's full of glitches and no game has ever made me emotionally distraught after playing. I have to say though, the story is incredible, the game can look great at times and the characters are complex as well as being just stupid at times. Controls did work for the most part the quicktime button presses could get intense in parts. A very flawed game that I won't play again.… Expand
  26. vixvicco
    Dec 6, 2012
    6
    This is not really a conventional game. It's a point and click adventure, a genre that seems to be slowly becoming popular again. The only issue I have with this game is that focus is clearly more on the story than the gameplay. It feels like the story was written, couldn't be made into a movie or book,(as this plot is not exactly original), so it was made into a game to be "innovative".This is not really a conventional game. It's a point and click adventure, a genre that seems to be slowly becoming popular again. The only issue I have with this game is that focus is clearly more on the story than the gameplay. It feels like the story was written, couldn't be made into a movie or book,(as this plot is not exactly original), so it was made into a game to be "innovative". Lets be real. there are better point and click adventures out there with much more original story-lines and less frustrating controls. I'm not saying its a bad game, but I don't see why its considered a great game.… Expand
  27. wesker2012
    May 28, 2012
    6
    Great graphics. Okay story and gameplay.
  28. Syriamn
    Jan 13, 2013
    7
    Heavy Rain is a special game with a great story that can easily go to the movie industry. The storyline is great and the plot sucks you right into it. And if you are a parent like me it hits you right in the gut. Having said that you would think i should have rated it higher. If it was just for the story it would easily reach a 9. Why doesn't it then? The control system is not the best andHeavy Rain is a special game with a great story that can easily go to the movie industry. The storyline is great and the plot sucks you right into it. And if you are a parent like me it hits you right in the gut. Having said that you would think i should have rated it higher. If it was just for the story it would easily reach a 9. Why doesn't it then? The control system is not the best and the camera view is deficient. Hope that Quantic Dream has this right in their next installment. Despite this it's a must play. Oh and this is not a kid's game. Adults only.… Expand
  29. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    5
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  30. kezzyhko
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
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#18 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#3 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#4 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 107 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 107
  3. Negative: 3 out of 107
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    Put gaming conventions aside, go in with no expectations other than this is something new and massively good-looking, and you'll be rewarded with a unique experience that lurches between genius and madness, manages to be genuinely emotional, and that you'll be bursting to talk about with your friends. [Feb 2010]
  2. GamingXP
    92
    For many people Heavy Rain won’t be more than a progression of quick-time-events, but for me this game has everything a great game needs. The thrilling story, the beautiful graphics and the innovative controls will let you play on and on, till you just can’t look any longer into your TV.
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    100
    We're enjoying it immensely... It is a game like none other. [Mar 2010, p.66]
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