Heavy Rain

 PlayStation 4
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  1. AnTi_HeRo2100
    Mar 1, 2016
    8
    Heavy Rain

    Even though this is just re mastered Heavy Rain is a breath of fresh air into what games use to be story wise but also bringing a lot of new perspectives to it at the same time. If you have never played Heavy Rain and are looking at getting it, I would highly recommend it in everyway and I will tell you why. Heavy Rains story is so immersive and intriguing in the fact that    Heavy Rain

    Even though this is just re mastered Heavy Rain is a breath of fresh air into what games use to be story wise but also bringing a lot of new perspectives to it at the same time.

    If you have never played Heavy Rain and are looking at getting it, I would highly recommend it in everyway and I will tell you why. Heavy Rains story is so immersive and intriguing in the fact that your constantly wondering what your next choice will do to the story and the overall outcome at the end of the game, this game at some points will make you stop and think what the hell am I about to do, what do I decide to do, when this game first released on PS3 it was reported to have around like 10 different possible endings, how true that is I have no idea but I personally played through the game around 4 times and got a different outcome each time. the thing I loved most about this game is the use of the motion sensitive controller and the thing that is so nice is that you use it a lot but its not to the point that its overuse which is really nice. summary Heavy Rain is like playing the Zodiac killers version of SAW and is very much a psychological thriller in every sense of the way and makes you consider each choice wondering what the effect will be. I will give this game a 8/10 the only reason that it isn't more is the fact that this is a money grab more by Sony than anything else and that is disappointing but that will not change.    … Expand
  2. Hack
    Mar 13, 2016
    6
    Good story, mediocre game.

    I recently bought the remastered collection and I decided to play Beyond: Two Souls first which in retrospect wasn't the best idea as it really highlighted the flaws in Heavy Rain. I enjoyed the story for the most part and it's what kept me interested until the end, but it wasn't perfect as there were many plot holes due to the removal of all supernatural    Good story, mediocre game.

    I recently bought the remastered collection and I decided to play Beyond: Two Souls first which in retrospect wasn't the best idea as it really highlighted the flaws in Heavy Rain.

    I enjoyed the story for the most part and it's what kept me interested until the end, but it wasn't perfect as there were many plot holes due to the removal of all supernatural elements mere months before release, this was done to make the game more realistic but it also made the story confusing as those supernatural elements explained parts of the story that weren't explained otherwise. You can find videos on YouTube detailing everything that was removed.

    Where Heavy Rain falls hardest is the gameplay, the controls are clunky and unresponsive, especially when motion commands are used. The frame rate isn't stable and the pre-recorded videos are some of the worst I've seen, they playback very choppy and low quality, far worse than on the PS3 version. The game itself is inferior technically in every way to Beyond: Two Souls which isn't surprising as Heavy Rain came out first, but what is surprising is the quality of the remaster is also worse which shouldn't be the case. They even excluded the Taxidermist DLC which is a damn shame as it was a very good chapter of the game on PS3.

    Another huge problem is the voice acting, it's really bad in almost all cases, most of the characters felt lifeless and unbelievable and it really hurt the story as I didn't feel connected to the main characters. The developers also used a bizarre “Microsoft Sam” robotic filter whenever anyone was thinking to themselves which was just awful. I actually think this was my biggest issue and disappointment with the game as Two Souls had incredible voice work, with A list stars like Willem Dafoe and Ellen Page putting in wonderful performances.

    Overall I'm glad I bought the collection as I never experienced them on PS3, but most of my enjoyment came from Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain just felt like a rough draft in comparison.    … Expand
  3. Kire_92
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    This game provides a different experience compared to most other games. In a lot of ways it’s more like an interactive movie than a game.

    What makes this game special is its focus on storytelling and cinematic complexity. This games wants you to feel for the characters and to get into their mind. And in my opinion it does a great job fulfilling that goal. On the other hand the    This game provides a different experience compared to most other games. In a lot of ways it’s more like an interactive movie than a game.

    What makes this game special is its focus on storytelling and cinematic complexity. This games wants you to feel for the characters and to get into their mind. And in my opinion it does a great job fulfilling that goal.

    On the other hand the gameplay on its own is not spectacular. The controls are kind of clunky and unintuitive and it’s no real complexity in what you as a player are doing. It’s mostly controlling your character and deciding what they should do. But there is really no need for more in this case.

    This game had me invested in the story and the character throughout the whole game and I truly enjoyed the experience. Though the game was rather short. And the replayability of the game is not really there. So the overall entertainment value of the game is affected due to this.    … Expand
  4. lukaszw
    Mar 22, 2017
    6
    I played Heavy Rain a month after I had played Until Dawn and I was a little bit disappointed. First of all the controls are clumsy but the worst past is that the game crashed multiple times. I can understand technical issues in an open world game but when Sony is producing the game and you have to reboot console many times to play it something is not right.
  5. mrpavlikov
    Oct 4, 2018
    8
    Отличное интерактивное кино, кроме первого часа игры, он ОЧЕНЬ скучный, но его надо перетерпеть, дальше будет интересно.
  6. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Oct 17, 2016
    7
    Heavy Rain is a mixed bag

    It's certainly not a game for everyone in its actual gameplay, and fans of FireWatch and walking sims who are new to Quantic Dream (the studio behind it) may find its quick-time elements are more hands on than those in similar games. I actually bought and sold Heavy Rain on after its initial release on PS3. My first impressions of the game were that it    Heavy Rain is a mixed bag

    It's certainly not a game for everyone in its actual gameplay, and fans of FireWatch and walking sims who are new to Quantic Dream (the studio behind it) may find its quick-time elements are more hands on than those in similar games.

    I actually bought and sold Heavy Rain on after its initial release on PS3. My first impressions of the game were that it looked stunning (at its time of PS3 release - probably unchallenged for how polished it looked) and I did love the story, but the mechanics and game style I felt hugely let it down, making an unplayable and far too challenging game that didnt really have a place in my collection.
    Since the PS4s release, I've got onboard with heavily narrative driven games, with FireWatch itself being one of the most memorable and enjoyable narratives I've enjoyed this year. I decided to give Heavy Rain another shot, maybe just to see if I can make it without all the characters dying...

    It turns out I can!

    For gamers contemplating buying Heavy Rain for the first time, I'd recommend it when on PSN discount etc. The graphics have been polished a little more for PS4, but the game itself hasnt changed (this maybe a flaw to some). The initial 30 minutes won't blow you away until the events tug the narrative to the game-title and suddenly the lore is a lot darker and deeper when you pick back up. Each character is somewhat a cliché in part, but always believable. This is one of the great strengths of Heavy Rain. The other greatest strength is the impact decision making makes on the outcomes of the game. Losing a main character can be frustrating (and when I say lose, I mean they are permanently dead!) but this adds to the panic you'll be under whilst he/she is struggling to keep alive.

    Heavy Rain almost created a genre on its own. It was a new bar set for gamer's and its uncompromising difficulty makes it re-playable as unless you are playing with YouTube videos guiding you through, people will die, and you will want to reload or replay through to see how to avoid that happening!

    The biggest flaw that still exists on either platform is the responsiveness to the controls. I often felt myself getting flustered and outright angry when the simple command to turn a door handle didn't respond. The red-boxes telling me I've not managed to open a drawer and having to recommit. At time it felt like the game was trying to troll my time and was purposefully doing so on some of the most pointless tasks in the game. This frustration is hard to measure. You quickly learn their system, what is expected on what quicktime event, you maybe reloading and playing a scene out for the 2nd or 3rd time, and STILL the red box flicks up to say "you didnt turn the door handle properly". i appreciate this was put in to make the game more immersive, and when it works, it does work well, but often I just felt the controls were lacking.

    Heavy Rain was a landmark of a game, one I felt I'd revisit and I'm glad I did. The story is exceptional, the experience overall was rewarding and the darkest of scenes are my sort of darkness!

    Not for everyone, 7/10    … Expand
  7. gamecorner
    Jul 21, 2018
    8
    Overall its a great game with a great storyline, I really enjoyed it. The only negative thing are the controls which are improved in their next game. The graphics are okay, it does the job.
  8. Richard1766
    Jul 13, 2018
    8
    Heavy Rain - The ambitious and magnificent project of the David Cage, which is completely imbued with the spirit of an excellent detective
    Interest to the game does not leave during the entire passage, for all the characters it is interesting and fascinating to observe
    A great game that is worth its money
  9. superpyro296
    Aug 11, 2019
    7
    Heavy Rain is hard to evaluate properly. Should I evaluate it as a video game or as an interactive movie ? As a movie, I think Heavy Rain really delivers. The story is really amazing and working myself in the psychology field, I can say that the plot makes sense on a deeper level. However, as a video game, Heavy Rain has a few issues. First, the controls who are complicated andHeavy Rain is hard to evaluate properly. Should I evaluate it as a video game or as an interactive movie ? As a movie, I think Heavy Rain really delivers. The story is really amazing and working myself in the psychology field, I can say that the plot makes sense on a deeper level. However, as a video game, Heavy Rain has a few issues. First, the controls who are complicated and clunky...Second, the camera which is really bad and not user friendly. I took around 7 or 8 hours to beat the game and got a positive ending (not the best one though). Maybe, in a few months, I will try to get alternate endings but for now, I was satisfied overall with Heavy Rain which I got for free with PS plus. I was satisfied but more with the story/movie and less for the gameplay.… Expand
  10. diego24star
    Mar 19, 2019
    7
    The game is good. The graphics become old realy bad and the animations worst. The history is realy nice. I recommend it
  11. SanPedrich
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    Good game, Just good game:)

    Thanks for creators for making it Spent few good evenings
  12. Michael_zilber
    May 25, 2021
    8
    отличная детективная игра, все зависит от игрока. интересный сюжет
  13. Descole
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Wow just wow. Its an amazing story, an amazing cast and a heartbroken soundtrack. Quantic dream at its best
  14. srinu634
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    Heavy rain is a great narration based game. It comes from the same studio as Detroit Become Human which aces narration driven gaming. There are lots of good things about Heavy rain and a couple of things that aren't great.

    The pros include the amazing music that is very soothing to listen to. Great narration based story that unfolds slowly, character emotions that are portrayed well.    Heavy rain is a great narration based game. It comes from the same studio as Detroit Become Human which aces narration driven gaming. There are lots of good things about Heavy rain and a couple of things that aren't great.

    The pros include the amazing music that is very soothing to listen to. Great narration based story that unfolds slowly, character emotions that are portrayed well. The use of AR to read the files was an interesting attempt in the game.

    Unfortunately, Heavy rain leaves a couple of questions unanswered like how the narrator became so poor after being shown as coming from an affluent family initially, the plot holes that the other comments would have already covered also aren't explained.

    Overall, Despite it's flaws, Heavy Rain is a great game with flaws and bad controls. Definitely not a 10/10 but deserves a good rating for a great take on narration based gaming and the music.    … Expand
  15. lessacebola
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    Heavy Rain é um jogo com uma história muito boa e conflitos interessantes dentro dela. Os gráficos são realmente muito bons, mesmo na versão de PS3.
  16. Bl4ckC4t
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    I played this game after Until Dawn and I have to say that it is great too. The best thing is that you have to live the game like you are in the game. It is like a thriller movie: I recommend it! You will love Heavy Rain ❤️
  17. Jomarumu
    Jul 7, 2018
    4
    Good history, awesome graphics, could be one of the best games ever, but it have the worst controls ever. It is really annoying, they are pretty bad for a game like this.

    When motion commands are used seems like you are flipping a coin, you do whatever the game wants, but sometimes the game says that you didn't, it is totally unresponsive.

    The Taxidermist DLC was excluded from the game.
  18. TheDestroyer
    May 12, 2016
    7
    I'm gonna go ahead and give Heavy Rain a thumbs up, and say that this is worth your money and time. It knows exactly how to keep players hooked when it comes to the immersion the story. It's got great voice acting, beautiful graphics in HD, almost a dozen endings, if not, more (I haven't fully counted them all to say for sure). The element of mystery is through the roof, and it's this thatI'm gonna go ahead and give Heavy Rain a thumbs up, and say that this is worth your money and time. It knows exactly how to keep players hooked when it comes to the immersion the story. It's got great voice acting, beautiful graphics in HD, almost a dozen endings, if not, more (I haven't fully counted them all to say for sure). The element of mystery is through the roof, and it's this that will keep players coming back for more! Nothing short of amazing! This is how you do a story-based game! Not that Beyond Two Souls garbage.

    Heavy Rain does come with it's flaws however. First off, the game is loaded with Quick Time Events, a mechanic that is frowned upon in a "true" video game today. QTEs are infamous for being the easy way out., when they can't be bothered to make actual gameplay. So instead, they make a scene where you just press a button to win. Heavy Rain takes this one step further however by utilizing the motion controls, which are frustrating as hell! Half the time, it doesn't work, I spent 5 whole minutes on one QTE alone just trying to turn my controller sideways. There's also a few flaws in some of it's story direction in terms of the decisions you make.

    Despite these issues; the average player will still have a blast with this game. Go ahead and purchase it, this will be money well spent.    … Expand
  19. Direwolf73
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    The power of this game comes in its amazing story and incredible voice acting. A powerful gripping narrative overcomes the clunky QTE interface to give gamers one of the all time best mystery thrillers to ever hit the big screen. As the third act rolled along I was unable to stop playing as I tried desperately to find Shaun and stop the Origami Killer. Like a good novel or movie or show itThe power of this game comes in its amazing story and incredible voice acting. A powerful gripping narrative overcomes the clunky QTE interface to give gamers one of the all time best mystery thrillers to ever hit the big screen. As the third act rolled along I was unable to stop playing as I tried desperately to find Shaun and stop the Origami Killer. Like a good novel or movie or show it kept you entranced till the deadly end.… Expand
  20. monkeyking0815
    Aug 4, 2016
    10
    Heavy Rain is truly one of a kind. It´s a telltale game on speed. Here there are true consequences. Most of the playable characters can actually die. Permanently. The decisions the player makes have a significant impact on the way the story unfolds. This can result in drastically different story outcomes. It is a truly fascinating approach to the medium of video games. You should reallyHeavy Rain is truly one of a kind. It´s a telltale game on speed. Here there are true consequences. Most of the playable characters can actually die. Permanently. The decisions the player makes have a significant impact on the way the story unfolds. This can result in drastically different story outcomes. It is a truly fascinating approach to the medium of video games. You should really give it a try.… Expand
  21. trevor1981
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. A game you can't stop playing. Rarely I remember caring so much for the characters. A must-have. A masterpiece!
  22. HTGamer
    Oct 22, 2017
    8
    Heavy Rain is a story-driven adventure game with great atmosphere and passion. Some people have labeled it as an interactive movie, but it's really an adventure game at its heart.

    The game's story involves 4 playable, unrelated characters whose storylines gradually interweave and affect each other. The overall story arc is about finding a missing boy (the son of one of the protagonists)    Heavy Rain is a story-driven adventure game with great atmosphere and passion. Some people have labeled it as an interactive movie, but it's really an adventure game at its heart.

    The game's story involves 4 playable, unrelated characters whose storylines gradually interweave and affect each other. The overall story arc is about finding a missing boy (the son of one of the protagonists) who has been kidnapped by an "Origami killer" (a maniac who leaves Origamis at his crime scenes) in a rain-soaked city. There are also some other mini-stories for each character with their own appeal.

    This is a game where choices have lasting effects, or may cause a character to die. You can even have all of the protagonists get killed, leading to a game over state. You can replay the game from the beginning and make different choices to see what different outcomes they yield.

    The graphics do an amazing job to service the game's atmosphere and ambition, and on PS4 they have been enhanced compared to the PS3 version. All characters have been mo-capped and look great, even though their voce acting isn't perfect. The music is OK.

    The game's big problem though is the awful gamepad controls. I don't mean laggy or imprecise controls. It's a weird system where you have to push the R2 trigger to move forward in the direction you are currently facing, instead of just using the analogue stick in a straight-forward manner (it reminds me of the tank controls in some old games such as Resident Evil and Grim Fandango). There are some QTEs, but also an abundance of button prompts where you have to push various buttons in the sequence they are shown while simultaneously keeping the previous buttons still pressed down in order to go forward or else you have to repeat it from the beginning. It's crazy stupid.

    Unfortunately there is no PS Move motion controller support on the PS4 version as far as I know. Motion controls made the game a far better experience on PS3 than playing with the gamepad.

    Heavy Rain is a great game on its own, an adventure game and something different from the Call of Duties and the GTAs of this world. Play the game and you 'll enjoy the powerful story.    … Expand
  23. svesh23
    Jul 14, 2018
    9
    Masterpiece.

    I tried this game in 2018 - many years after it was released. The most valuable quality of the story it’s universality. Every person in every corner of the world will be able to feel it with every fiber. Don’t hasitate to try this pure classic.
  24. joaopontesvaz
    May 30, 2016
    9
    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 9.0 Gameplay: 9.0 Fun/Story: 9.0

    What a wonderfull story, what a brilliant narrative and character. Despite some gameplay problems and lacks of graphical improvement, i truly recommend it just by the beauty of plot.
  25. h8terofHR
    Dec 26, 2017
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game's whole set up literally makes no sense. In the beginning, the son gets hit by a car. The dad, however, jumps out in front of the car. He protects his son, and he gets hit by the car. The car does NOT touch his son, but yet his son still dies. this did not make any sense to me because the dad is the one who actually gets hit by the car while the son does not. If anything, the dad should've died.… Expand
  26. BariscanBozkurt
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Grafiksel olarak geliştirmemişler. Yapılan tek şey çözünürlüğü 1080p'ye çekmek olmuş. Ayrıca FPS düşüşü de yaşanıyor. Ancak hikayesinin bu kadar ön planda olduğu bir oyunda bunlar benim için pek önemli değil. Oyun kesinlikle bir başyapıt.
  27. danhnguyen
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    Never been a fan of narrative based games but Heavy Rain has truly changed my point of view. A gripping story with unexpected twists that keep you wondering how far you would go to save the ones you love till the end. The gameplay is not really snappy all the time but overall if you didnt get to play it on ps3 yet this is a must play. Im truly happy that I got to play the game. Get it!.
  28. Darth24
    Jul 29, 2016
    8
    A great game with interesting characters and choices, and many different outcomes and ending, which keep the game interesting, intense and enjoyable throughout the whole game.
  29. livinghero
    Apr 1, 2016
    6
    I enjoyed the story for the most part and it's what kept me interested until the end, but it wasn't perfect as there were many plot holes due to the removal of all supernatural elements mere months before release, this was done to make the game more realistic but it also made the story confusing as those supernatural elements explained parts of the story that weren't explained otherwise.I enjoyed the story for the most part and it's what kept me interested until the end, but it wasn't perfect as there were many plot holes due to the removal of all supernatural elements mere months before release, this was done to make the game more realistic but it also made the story confusing as those supernatural elements explained parts of the story that weren't explained otherwise. You can find videos on YouTube detailing everything that was removed.

    Where Heavy Rain falls hardest is the gameplay, the controls are clunky and unresponsive, especially when motion commands are used. The frame rate isn't stable and the pre-recorded videos are some of the worst I've seen, they playback very choppy and low quality, far worse than on the PS3 version. The game itself is inferior technically in every way to Beyond: Two Souls which isn't surprising as Heavy Rain came out first, but what is surprising is the quality of the remaster is also worse which shouldn't be the case. They even excluded the Taxidermist DLC which is a damn shame as it was a very good chapter of the game on PS3.

    Another huge problem is the voice acting, it's really bad in almost all cases, most of the characters felt lifeless and unbelievable and it really hurt the story as I didn't feel connected to the main characters. The developers also used a bizarre “Microsoft Sam” robotic filter whenever anyone was thinking to themselves which was just awful. I actually think this was my biggest issue and disappointment with the game as Two Souls had incredible voice work, with A list stars like Willem Dafoe and Ellen Page putting in wonderful performances.    … Expand
  30. Fincher7
    Jun 27, 2016
    10
    The finest game of its genre. An engaging story that's narrative is truly interactive in that the players decisions (both cerebral and emotional) and ability to navigate the intense and elaborate quick time events have a significant impact on how the story plays out.

    I understand that not everybody enjoys this genre of gaming but what I don't understand is why those that don't feel the    The finest game of its genre. An engaging story that's narrative is truly interactive in that the players decisions (both cerebral and emotional) and ability to navigate the intense and elaborate quick time events have a significant impact on how the story plays out.

    I understand that not everybody enjoys this genre of gaming but what I don't understand is why those that don't feel the need to tell everybody about it. I don't like seafood, but you won't see me spewing vitriol in reviews for seafood restaurants because that would be pointless. I simply don't go to those restaurants. If you don't like these games, don't buy/play them, nobody's forcing you to.    … Expand
  31. MRC40
    Mar 5, 2016
    9
    great game!!! Heavy rain is a breath of fresh air in games... Great history,highly immersive. Fine graphics,diverse perspectives .DEFINITELY ,a good acquisition.
  32. GameHawk36
    Mar 5, 2016
    9
    Aside from the sloppy controls and troubles moving around with the horriblenvpice acting, this game is pretty amazing. I loved the story, the twists, as well as the amazing amount of different endings this game has. Definitely a must play.
  33. Lowell
    Mar 11, 2016
    5
    It's like David Cage realized that I haven't suffered enough and took a sledgehammer straight to my testicles. This game is exactly the same as it was when it came out on the PS3, so I will say the same thing I said when I played the first version: NO. You are not a video game, Heavy Rain, stop saying you are. The ONLY redeeming quality you have is the graphics, even now that they areIt's like David Cage realized that I haven't suffered enough and took a sledgehammer straight to my testicles. This game is exactly the same as it was when it came out on the PS3, so I will say the same thing I said when I played the first version: NO. You are not a video game, Heavy Rain, stop saying you are. The ONLY redeeming quality you have is the graphics, even now that they are (slightly) updated for the next generation. But your "gameplay", story, acting, and replay value is beyond saving.
    David Cage, go make movies or something, cause clearly that's what you're trying to do right now.    … Expand
  34. Ryskim
    May 8, 2016
    8
    This game is a piece of art. It could be up there with other masterpieces like Dark Souls III or Fallout 4 easily. It's a game of a kind. And with the low price it has now, it's a really good moment to grab it digitally. The voice acting could be a bit better though, that's why it doesn't get more than an 8 from me. The other point is the game is short. This needs a sequel.
  35. Batfinkskinner
    Mar 5, 2016
    9
    The Precursor to Telltales series of interactive story games is on PS4 at last!

    Heavy Rain was never a 10 out of 10 game but it was a good game, great even. The PS4 version does not have remastered in the title but it is just that, with visuals that have been spruced up as well as performance and lighting. The story is as engaging as always and the gameplay will be familiar to anybody    The Precursor to Telltales series of interactive story games is on PS4 at last!

    Heavy Rain was never a 10 out of 10 game but it was a good game, great even. The PS4 version does not have remastered in the title but it is just that, with visuals that have been spruced up as well as performance and lighting. The story is as engaging as always and the gameplay will be familiar to anybody who plays Telltales games or even Dontnod's more recent Life is Strange series. You will affect how the story progresses through your dialogue choices and how you interact (or not) with the things in your environment. You play as 4 different characters throughout the story each with their own agendas and demons to bare. Scott Shelby is the standout character for me personally as he is more likable and easier to root for as the scrappy overweight PI.

    On the negative side, on the rare occasion that a pre-rendered cutscene is used the encoding is akin to early DVD quality with visible Macroblocking, also they do suffer a little screen tear but nothing enough to ruin the experience.

    Aside from that rare occurrence the whole experience is highly recommended for fans who want to relive it again or for those who never got to play it the first time (I envy you that).

    Now go forth and press X to "Jason!"    … Expand
  36. DogeWowIsBack
    Mar 11, 2019
    0
    Mediocore story that barely makes any sense on it's own, awful motion controlls and overall bland presentation of the entire game. Modern gaming guys! You can just make weird movie with quick time events and call that a day!
  37. Termin8ter
    Apr 19, 2016
    9
    Heavy Rain is a near-perfect game that exceeds in mystery, narrative, and intensity. You play as 4 characters trying to arrest the Origami Killer, a murderer who drowns children in rainwater and leaves origami figures in their hands. The graphics on the PS4 are noticeably different from the graphics in the PS3 version, but I am disappointed that Quantic Dream didn't improve the AI in thisHeavy Rain is a near-perfect game that exceeds in mystery, narrative, and intensity. You play as 4 characters trying to arrest the Origami Killer, a murderer who drowns children in rainwater and leaves origami figures in their hands. The graphics on the PS4 are noticeably different from the graphics in the PS3 version, but I am disappointed that Quantic Dream didn't improve the AI in this version. Overall, you should definitely pick up this game if you never experienced it on PS3, but people who've already played the PS3 version should think twice.… Expand
  38. DavidHoltzer
    Apr 8, 2019
    10
    I really liked that i could choose the paths of these nice characters, my favourite was Madison Page she was clever, kind and ambitious .I loved the story because it was very versatile and immersing.The sound tracks were amazing.I have achieved the platinum trophy in it as well.
  39. fallouts
    Mar 8, 2016
    0
    Boring quick time game play all the way through...no incentive to go back. What has gaming come to? This is just a demonstration of the sad state it's in. David Cage should just make a movie and retire.
  40. al1en
    Mar 6, 2016
    0
    Quicktime crap, the gameplay is beyond boring. story as well, graphics are ok but who cares when its such a drag to play through this sorry excuse of a game. wouldnt recommend to anyone. worst of all you cant even run, have to walk slooowly at all times
  41. GameWare
    Mar 17, 2016
    7
    7.1/ STORY WITH SOME TWIST AND TURNS! AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PSYCHOLOGY OF A SERIAL KILLER AND HIS OBSESSION WITH DROWNING YOUNG BOYS WITH THE HOPE HIS FATHER WILL GO TO EXTREMES TO SAVE HIM! SOUND EFFECTS WERE GREAT WITHOUT THE HEADPHONES, HOWEVER THE ACTING COULD HAVE BEEN MORE IN CHARACTER AND EMOTIONAL SUCCEEDED! QUANTIC DREAM AND ITS OUICK TOUCH BUTTONS EFFECTS ARE ONLY AT ITS7.1/ STORY WITH SOME TWIST AND TURNS! AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PSYCHOLOGY OF A SERIAL KILLER AND HIS OBSESSION WITH DROWNING YOUNG BOYS WITH THE HOPE HIS FATHER WILL GO TO EXTREMES TO SAVE HIM! SOUND EFFECTS WERE GREAT WITHOUT THE HEADPHONES, HOWEVER THE ACTING COULD HAVE BEEN MORE IN CHARACTER AND EMOTIONAL SUCCEEDED! QUANTIC DREAM AND ITS OUICK TOUCH BUTTONS EFFECTS ARE ONLY AT ITS BEST WITH HAND TO HAND COMBAT SITUATIONS, OTHER THEN THAT THE QUICK TOUCH SEEMS LIKE A PESTERING EXPERIENCE WHEN LOOKING THROUGH EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY AND FOR BEING REMASTERED FOR THE PS4 THEIR WAS NOT A LOT OF EXTRA DETAIL WHICH SEEMED FROM THE ORIGINAL. MAKING THIS GAME MORE SUITABLE FOR THE PS3 RATHER THAN A REDEFINED GAME ON THE NEXT GEN CONSOLE! I WAS INTO THE GAME AT TIMES BUT WITH VOICE ACTING MOSTLY ON THE DOWN AND GRAPHICS NOT TOUCHED UP THAT MUCH IT WAS HARD TO SINK RIGHT IN; BUT WITH THE STORY IT HAD SUSPENSEFUL PIECES!
    OVERALL AVERAGE GAME 7.1/10    … Expand
  42. allwititnowsuck
    Feb 21, 2018
    0
    allwititnow quit being such a whinny cry baby about other people's opinions you little bigotish tw*t
    That's not even really a game,it's a movie where you can sometimes press buttom and it doesn't really affects your playthrough in any way.David Cage has no idea what video game is he should be movie director instead.
  43. Juan2500
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    De los mejores juegos que existen hoy en el mercado, sublime de principio a fin. Aunque ojo, si tienes la versión de Ps3, no vale la pena comprar esta versión, pero si ya no posees la Play 3 o nunca has jugado a este título, es una compra 100% recomendad!
  44. Tritonio
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    I played up until the point where you are looking for the luggage locker and I stopped playing. I can't bare this anymore. Insanely boring slow and pointless 90% of the time. You could easily compress this game to one tenth the time it took to reach this point. The controls suck. The camera sucks. I had a tiny bit of fun in one or two scenes in the game till this point. I'll go playI played up until the point where you are looking for the luggage locker and I stopped playing. I can't bare this anymore. Insanely boring slow and pointless 90% of the time. You could easily compress this game to one tenth the time it took to reach this point. The controls suck. The camera sucks. I had a tiny bit of fun in one or two scenes in the game till this point. I'll go play something else. I don't even care enough to read the rest of the story to be honest.

    Very strange. Beyond two souls if a favorite of mine but this I can't even bare to continue.

    PS: Stratch that, I just read the rest of the story on wikipedia. Wow that's cheesy. I'm glad I dropped it now. Why the hell is this game considered good?    … Expand
  45. Mahdiar
    Sep 1, 2016
    7
    Gameplay : 6
    Graphics : 9
    Story : 8
    Sound : 7
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    Overall : 7
  46. megabear
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    At the time of release on PS3 it was incredible. The game has aged since then but it's one of those genre setter that breaks away from typical mold.
  47. Bravo_blackadde
    Jul 10, 2016
    9
    If you missed out like me on ps3 this is your chance, great graphics, intriguing story and was kept guessing until the end ! It has multiple endings and therefore not just your choices but your skill with those on screen prompts keeps you on your toes at all times ! Not for everyone but if you appreciate storyline, characters and enjoy thriller/crime movies this is definitley worth yourIf you missed out like me on ps3 this is your chance, great graphics, intriguing story and was kept guessing until the end ! It has multiple endings and therefore not just your choices but your skill with those on screen prompts keeps you on your toes at all times ! Not for everyone but if you appreciate storyline, characters and enjoy thriller/crime movies this is definitley worth your time.
    If like me you haven't tried it before consinder getting the bundle with beyond two souls.    … Expand
  48. Revenquel
    Jul 17, 2016
    6
    it's a nice game. It wasn't a strong reaction ? Because it wasn't a strong game

    I have to admit that, i felt like i'm watching a really good movie. But that was the problem , i wasn't ruling the game , i was just watching it and pushing the buttons which game tells me.

    I didn't get any enjoyment by playing it, but story is good though , good enough to compete a good movie
  49. Ashra12
    Jun 4, 2018
    9
    Quality game with superb graphics and animations. Voice acting is realistic and emotional, as is the story. I really enjoyed playing as different characters, especially Madison.
  50. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    Heavy rain
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  51. Felix_taskete
    Mar 4, 2020
    9
    Really interesting detective game. I have a great time while playing it. 9 out of 10.
  52. Denis94
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    Título policíaco de los pocos que hay en la industria y sabe aprovechar cada minuto al máximo, nos encontramos ante un asesino serial y de la mano de nuestros personajes tendremos que dar con el paradero del mismo, con frenéticos QTE que te harán sudar de lo lindo en más de una fase, la historia es el plato fuerte como no podría ser de otra manera y engancha cual serie de su mismo géneroTítulo policíaco de los pocos que hay en la industria y sabe aprovechar cada minuto al máximo, nos encontramos ante un asesino serial y de la mano de nuestros personajes tendremos que dar con el paradero del mismo, con frenéticos QTE que te harán sudar de lo lindo en más de una fase, la historia es el plato fuerte como no podría ser de otra manera y engancha cual serie de su mismo género no podrás esperar para ver qué pasa en el siguiente "nivel", parte negativa del título para mí es el doblaje al español y el sonido que son bastante flojos para un juego de este estilo donde el diálogo es parte fundamental, en general si te gustan las novelas negras pruébalo con los ojos cerrados por qué te encantará.… Expand
  53. theholotrope
    Feb 9, 2020
    2
    I made an account just to write this review and to warn others of how profoundly **** this game is. I would be thorough but I've already wasted enough hours of my life playing this. It baffles me how people have uttered the word "masterpiece" in relation to this title. It's just a movie where you press buttons sometimes. Many time for no real reason other than to stop you from fallingI made an account just to write this review and to warn others of how profoundly **** this game is. I would be thorough but I've already wasted enough hours of my life playing this. It baffles me how people have uttered the word "masterpiece" in relation to this title. It's just a movie where you press buttons sometimes. Many time for no real reason other than to stop you from falling asleep. The plot is as cliched as it gets. The killer's identity is unpredictable but only because it's completely implausible and makes zero sense. There is no reward in finishing this except the release from an unfinished game in my library. Do not spend your precious money and time. Please look up some gameplay on youtube before attempting to buy this.… Expand
  54. livelovelaugh22
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    I will review this pile OF ABSOLUTE BULLSH-
    I guess I need to calm down. Let's start.
    The game has some of the worst controls of the decade. It took me 12 minutes to do something that should take 3 minutes if it had proper controls. The game froze on me several times. There are situations that make zero sense. Your dumb kid Jason was about to get run over by a car, but you, Ethan,    I will review this pile OF ABSOLUTE BULLSH-
    I guess I need to calm down. Let's start.
    The game has some of the worst controls of the decade. It took me 12 minutes to do something that should take 3 minutes if it had proper controls. The game froze on me several times.
    There are situations that make zero sense. Your dumb kid Jason was about to get run over by a car, but you, Ethan, jumped in front of the car before the car hit Jason, and Jason died and Ethan left without a scratch. The voice acting was bad, but not that bad, and the music was relaxing, as well as the rain drops. The story sucked balls, and so did the 17 endings, where most of them weren't even that different. The 'remastered' graphics were ****
    Overall, a tedious grinding and unsatisfying game I only played so I could be allowed to review it.    … Expand
  55. btwcore
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    bad game tells boring story with ridiculous gameplay(take a shower idk). I heard a lot from consol gamers that Heavy Rain is masterpiece. pog. podpivasniky
  56. tk_248
    May 15, 2020
    4
    Уебанское управление, долбоеский сюжет. Распиаренная хуита, короче.
  57. tommydlbass
    Aug 16, 2020
    7
    Decent story that lose the magic once you know the secret. This got pretty bad looking even on the remaster but you can't expect good gameplay and graphics on a game that it's focused on story. Decent and probably the only game of the creators worth playing.
  58. nagatt
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    I played Heavy Rain in 2020 and my first impression was: terrible. Because the game controls and camera are terrible. But the game was released in 2010, it is important to consider when reviewing the game. After few chapters you get used to the controls. The story is very captivating and you just cannot stop playing Heavy Rain.

    Quite sad in the beginning and very thrilling in the rest,    I played Heavy Rain in 2020 and my first impression was: terrible. Because the game controls and camera are terrible. But the game was released in 2010, it is important to consider when reviewing the game. After few chapters you get used to the controls. The story is very captivating and you just cannot stop playing Heavy Rain.

    Quite sad in the beginning and very thrilling in the rest, the game is absolutely awesome.    … Expand
  59. stasweb
    Dec 11, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I tried this one after Detroit Become Human, so it was a bit hard to get used for controls, it's a bit odd.
    But the main thing about this game is story. I had like three 100% sure suspects while playing. -2 points for FBI agent line, I couldn't make it because of the gas station tickets I missed, they weren't glowing while wearing those tech glasses in club's office.
    Totally recommend it!    … Expand
  60. Mindkiller7522
    Jan 20, 2022
    6
    I originally bounced off of this game pretty hard. The movement controls are terrible (they don't get better) and the story starts off real slow. I don't want to play with kids in real life, much less be forced to in order to move the story along in a game. But it does have some neat twists and turns throughout the story and I'm glad I went back to finish it.

    I have played many games    I originally bounced off of this game pretty hard. The movement controls are terrible (they don't get better) and the story starts off real slow. I don't want to play with kids in real life, much less be forced to in order to move the story along in a game. But it does have some neat twists and turns throughout the story and I'm glad I went back to finish it.

    I have played many games like this (Beyond: Two Souls, Detroit, Telltale Games) so it isn't a problem in every game done in this style. But this experience was purposefully tedious at times. You could be running for your life or fighting a murderer and then ten minutes later you're puttering around an apartment making scrambled eggs. I get why they did it that way, but it feels really artsy and brings the pacing to a grinding halt.

    The characters also didn't really stand out to me. For starters, each one had that creepy "LA Noir" style face animation that was popular at the time. And even worse-all of them were British voice actors doing bad American accents! If you have a mostly English cast with beautiful English accents, just set the game in England for Pete's sake! The game would have been so much better without every character pronouncing "Origami" like "Miami". Every single vowel out of Norman's mouth sounded uncomfortable and made me cringe.

    All those problems aside, once I got to the Trials the game really does get interesting. I went from wanting to shorten the game by eliminating characters to trying my darndest to get the best ending possible and catch the killer.

    Overall a pretty worthwhile experience if you can look past a few faults.    … Expand
  61. Blloder
    Jun 18, 2021
    0
    This game is not really epic at all, because graphic design and the story is kinda strange.
  62. Carloss1997
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    in it's own category i think this game is the king. It could make me feel aweful, and i could feel their pain.
  63. Tanatos_ZT
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Game like a movie. I'm playing with pleasure. Every character is special and charism. Quantic dreams is a masters of yourself deal. Will be perfect to see second part...
  64. MaxieZeus
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    Truly a milestone much better than Fahrenheit with actual good writing and thrilling storyline.
  65. doodlerman
    Jul 17, 2020
    5
    A mediocre game with great moments. I'm not sure if my issues are exclusive to the PS4 or the downloadable version or what, but the frame rate stutters constantly. I think part of the reason I kept with it is because of how strange it is. There's a sort of misunderstanding of America - on a far more subtle level than a game like Deadly Premonition, but it's there. There's a moment veryA mediocre game with great moments. I'm not sure if my issues are exclusive to the PS4 or the downloadable version or what, but the frame rate stutters constantly. I think part of the reason I kept with it is because of how strange it is. There's a sort of misunderstanding of America - on a far more subtle level than a game like Deadly Premonition, but it's there. There's a moment very early in the game where Detective Shelby passes a tight-lipped guy 5 bucks for information. Maybe he just really likes happy meals.

    There's also a dream sequence that bugged the crap out of me. I won't go into spoilery details, but I will say that the dream is never elaborated on and ultimately feels like a fetishistic fantasy more than anything else. If you're into that, all the more to you, I guess.

    The controls are wonky. I honestly wouldn't have minded if the game were simply a movie with QT button commands throughout, but there are so many segments where you have to walk by holding R2 and change direction with the R-stick. Not sure why this was the case, but I sure spun around a lot. I eventually got used to it, but I still didn't care for it.

    The story, at its base, is good. The meat on the bones is a little crazy and often stupid, but there are some delightfully gut-wrenching bits too. It's a bit of a slog getting to the parts where things pick up, but all-in-all it was a middle-of-the-road meh leaning towards OK.    … Expand
  66. Zucheto
    Aug 5, 2018
    8
    Never played Heavy Rain on the ps3. The controls and camera angles are extremely clunky and sometimes frustrating, but the story is solid and nicely paced. I had a good time. Definitely worth a playthrough if you haven't before.
  67. brockcheese
    Jul 18, 2018
    8
    This game has not aged well. Admittedly the controls are rigid and the walking stiff. There are still a ton of glitches that they really should have fixed in the remaster.
  68. FreedomFighters
    Jul 23, 2018
    9
    *DISCLAIMER: This review is not a full-blown, critical analysis of "Heavy Rain" as a game, as I've already done that with the original PlayStation 3 version. While certain things involving the game's age and playability are taken into account here, a lot of this rating is based largely around the port itself.*
    "Heavy Rain" was a game that I felt I was in the minority with when I gave the    *DISCLAIMER: This review is not a full-blown, critical analysis of "Heavy Rain" as a game, as I've already done that with the original PlayStation 3 version. While certain things involving the game's age and playability are taken into account here, a lot of this rating is based largely around the port itself.*
    "Heavy Rain" was a game that I felt I was in the minority with when I gave the original PlayStation 3 game a 10 out of 10. Yes, I acknowledge that there were some plot-holes here, but I still found the story and characters captivating enough that I could forgive those, especially because those holes actually opened up for discussions and questions long after I completed the game. It was a game that kept me coming back for several playthroughs, and it hooked me like few others have. While I wasn't initially planning on getting the PlayStation 4 port of it, it was part of the Digital Deluxe Edition of "Detroit: Become Human" (which, yes, I will play and review as soon as possible), which was only $10 more than the standard edition, so I got to replay "Heavy Rain," and I was impressed that it held up so well.
    "Heavy Rain" remains a game that is very enjoyable, and even if a lot of the game is scripted cinematics and quick-time events, it still remains very exciting and tensing. Once again, even though the story has some holes, the characters and the writing are still captivating and rich (even if some of the performances are kind of cheesy by today's standards), and I feel like there's a certain novelty to the game now. Given that it was released in early 2010, right when the new wave of story-driven, "realistically-designed" games were starting to pop off, it's cool to see one of the games that helped start it off (obviously, before the days of "The Walking Dead"). And for the most part, the visuals still remain quite strong today, as the 1080p facelift brings out the overall beauty of the game.
    It's easy for me to forgive the occasionally off-putting model or very minor frame-dipping in this one because they don't really impact the enjoyment of the game, but there's one thing I can't really forgive: even though "Beyond: Two Souls" (Quantic Dream's next game) received a PlayStation 4 port with plenty of new stuff (like the ability to play the game in chronological order), I was disappointed that "Heavy Rain" on PlayStation 4 offers nothing new other than the satisfaction of getting to re-experience the game. I would've liked to see this version of the game come with some playable versions of some of the things that were left on the cutting room floor (such as Ethan's blackouts) in something of a "Director's Cut" version, or it could've featured some of the cut DLC episodes that were supposed to release after "The Taxidermist." Speaking of that DLC, I also would've liked it if the game actually came with "The Taxidermist" DLC, much like how "Beyond: Two Souls" came with the "Enhanced Experiments" DLC. The lack of new features, or even added DLC, makes it seem like there was more care put into RELEASING the port, and not ENHANCING the port outside of the 1080p visuals.
    Still, while the lack of new features is disappointing, "Heavy Rain" remains what I like to call a "flawed masterpiece," and it's a game that I highly suggest playing. Obviously, if you own it on PS3 already, there's not much of a point in getting this version, but if you haven't gotten to experience "Heavy Rain" yet, give it a shot now that it's on the PlayStation 4!
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 "Awesome"    … Expand
  69. videogamefan64
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Heavy rain is a game that certainly shows it age. Whether It be the dated visuals, the occasionally horrible acting particularly of ethan Mars, wonky control scheme that has awful motion controls that don't work half the time and yet still manages to be an enjoyable murder mystery, where you really want to find out who the killer is and what their motivations are. The characters are mostlyHeavy rain is a game that certainly shows it age. Whether It be the dated visuals, the occasionally horrible acting particularly of ethan Mars, wonky control scheme that has awful motion controls that don't work half the time and yet still manages to be an enjoyable murder mystery, where you really want to find out who the killer is and what their motivations are. The characters are mostly likeable and your own input on the story shapes them as well as the story itself as you progress through it. The level of choices are what David Cage games are praised for and this game does a fine job of it in my opinion. While the controls where occasionally an issue the desire to figure out the mystery of the origami killer got be through this "Good" adventure and the different ways it can play out may be enough to pull me back or at least a binge of YouTube videos to see the other scenarios. Guess I will check out the rest of Cages work… Expand
  70. iunewind
    Jul 27, 2020
    5
    Хороший пример мощнейшего оверхайпа, когда неплохую но полную недостатков игру в свое время превозносили до небес во многом изза того что это была илитная консольная эксклюзивщина.
    Пытаюсь поиграть в нее сейчас и ну очень смешанные чуства.
    Даже сюжет - который так превозносят - ну коммон, это уровень средненькового детективного сериала. Неплохо но на шедевр никак не тянет. И главное -    Хороший пример мощнейшего оверхайпа, когда неплохую но полную недостатков игру в свое время превозносили до небес во многом изза того что это была илитная консольная эксклюзивщина.
    Пытаюсь поиграть в нее сейчас и ну очень смешанные чуства.
    Даже сюжет - который так превозносят - ну коммон, это уровень средненькового детективного сериала. Неплохо но на шедевр никак не тянет.
    И главное - игра напрочь убита управлением. Это какойто полный пи-ц.
    Я пытаюсь поиграть в это уже часов 8, и ответственно заявляю - мне НАМНОГО приятнее "проходить" игру на ютубе.
    Управлением сломано напрочь. Я понимаю, какого эффекта хотели добиться (глубокого погружения) но добились сугубо раздражения и желания набить джойстиком по морде тому, кто это сделал. В игре построенной на QTE - ужасные QTE. Игра, которая "симулятор хотьбы" с совершенно отрватной раздражающей хотьбой.
    Реализация идеи "усложним чтобы было поинтереснее" получилась на уровне "отрежем ноги и выдадим ходули" - во такой гениальный ход господина Кейджа и квантикдримс.
    Завидую людям, у которых это, видимо, первая игра в жизни и что можно все тоже самое реализовать нормально, не через жопу они не знаю и пребывают в таком восторге.    … Expand
  71. TK4EVA47
    Jun 25, 2022
    7
    I played Heavy Rain Remastered in 2017 and thought it was a good game that I liked.
  72. PeterAlexander
    Aug 14, 2018
    9
    Heavy Rain is a powerful story of family and determination. While some of the dialogue and graphics are a bit off, the game is no doubt an incredibly tense and immersive experience.
  73. SleepNot
    Mar 26, 2020
    8
    Very good game but not so dynamics as it should be. It was first game of quantic dream and it's not them best work.
  74. Astrumuni
    Nov 2, 2018
    6
    A promising game with too many flaws.
    Heavy rain is an interactive detective build almost entirely on QTE. And QTE here is a huge problem. QTE doesn’t create a gameplay it creates torture. What’s the point of smashing buttons or trying to hold up to 8 (!) at the same time? This absolutely doesn’t help to build suspense, doesn’t make some sort of challenge – it’s a story driven game, not a    A promising game with too many flaws.
    Heavy rain is an interactive detective build almost entirely on QTE. And QTE here is a huge problem. QTE doesn’t create a gameplay it creates torture. What’s the point of smashing buttons or trying to hold up to 8 (!) at the same time? This absolutely doesn’t help to build suspense, doesn’t make some sort of challenge – it’s a story driven game, not a platformer or shooter! There was simple solution to not spoiling the gameplay – just get rid of all QTE (ok, at least 90% of them) and leave the “choose-your-option” approach. Minus stupid button smashing, plus thinking about given options (and their consequences).
    About the story. It’s main twist is totally stupid and made only to please devs ego (“bet you couldn’t see it coming!!”). The hero’s character shown trough the game is thrown to the trash. It’s like you’ve almost reached the highest top of the mountain and when only a few inches are left you say “ah, screw it, I’m going down, I’ve never really wanted it anyway”. The rest of the story contains some minor plot holes as well, but the main problem is the twist.
    To conclude. Pros: interesting story (until it comes to the killer’s reveal), well written characters (again – until the killer is revealed), few different endings (some good, some bad, but none of them is satisfying dew to the twist). Cons: amount of QTEs is beyond any reasons, plot twist is a total disgrace, below the average voice acting.
    It could have been a very interesting interactive thriller, but its cons drag it down. It’s still worth playing just don’t expect it to be “best game ever”.    … Expand
  75. pmrooter
    Jan 30, 2023
    7
    Relatively nice classic game. Perhaps I expected much more from the story, plot and gameplay.
    Sure thing, it's been a while since the release of the game. Probably at the time, it was the peak of what an interactive movie can show visually and from the gameplay part.
    Now we have a picture that once was a beautiful, commendable game design and only in some places a fascinating plot and    Relatively nice classic game. Perhaps I expected much more from the story, plot and gameplay.
    Sure thing, it's been a while since the release of the game. Probably at the time, it was the peak of what an interactive movie can show visually and from the gameplay part.
    Now we have a picture that once was a beautiful, commendable game design and only in some places a fascinating plot and story.
    When you play these games, you feel regret that you didn't have the opportunity to play them 5-10 years ago. Then, perhaps, you would be completely delighted.
    As for now, it's a good game, worse trying, but just like many films of the past, are honorable, but far from being so exciting and impressive now.    … Expand
  76. Empyrea
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    This is a great game. Of course it's not for everybody but I enjoyed it a lot. It has really good graphics for a ps3 game. I beat it in about 10 hours in middle difficulty and I only lost one person. This game reminds me a bit Until Dawn cause you can lose people although in Until Dawn it's much difficult to keep all of them alive. And this game doesn't have as nasty moments as in UntilThis is a great game. Of course it's not for everybody but I enjoyed it a lot. It has really good graphics for a ps3 game. I beat it in about 10 hours in middle difficulty and I only lost one person. This game reminds me a bit Until Dawn cause you can lose people although in Until Dawn it's much difficult to keep all of them alive. And this game doesn't have as nasty moments as in Until Dawn (only a couple or so). The story and the soundtrack are great. Plus, it has a few details that you don't normally find in other games. If you are thinking to play Beyond or this game I would recommend to play this game before and if you don't like it don't even try Beyond, which for me is very good as well, but it's way more relax than this one. I don't know I just feel lucky to had the oportunity to play this game in my ps4. I don't understand some low rates unless they're people who only play normal action games.… Expand
  77. overlordofgeek
    Jul 10, 2018
    9
    Heavy Rain completely masterpiece. I played ps4 for the first time and I can say that you satisfied me.

    +pros
    great story
    impressive atmosphere
    wonderful music
    good characters
    good graphics
    face animations

    -cons
    controls can cause distress, especially when walking
    suddenly fps drops
  78. Lewis-Angelo
    Nov 30, 2018
    8
    una joya de PS3 que ha envejecido estupendamente bien

    buena historia, buenos gráficos, buena banda sonora, buena toma de decisiones
    los personajes hacen alguna cosa rara, pero en general está muy por encima de los juegos de este estilo en todos y cada uno de los apartados
  79. eva3si0n
    May 11, 2022
    10
    Heavy Rain at one time was the main reason for me to buy a PS3. For 2010, when interactive film games were still scarce, Heavy Rain looked like something new and fresh. Yes, this is a feature film, and after the first passage you understand that there are big holes in the plot, but there is almost no gameplay. But it didn't stop me from enjoying the game. And after almost 10 years, IHeavy Rain at one time was the main reason for me to buy a PS3. For 2010, when interactive film games were still scarce, Heavy Rain looked like something new and fresh. Yes, this is a feature film, and after the first passage you understand that there are big holes in the plot, but there is almost no gameplay. But it didn't stop me from enjoying the game. And after almost 10 years, I flashed the game on the PS4 Pro and got the same experience. I advise everyone to go through Heavy Rain. Heavy Rain is a prime example of video games being part of the arts.… Expand
  80. visiblelight7
    Sep 12, 2019
    6
    Heavily overrated game. After playing Detroit, my expectations were for a good narrative game. The story is painfully slow with too many fillers. Completely wasted my time, I stopped after 9 hours. It didn't matter what the payoff was going to be at the ending, I had enough! Nothing can make up for the boring story.
  81. abekdd
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    Heavy Rain es una excelente aventura gráfica, de hecho, es posible que se trate de uno de los mejores exponentes del género. En la piel de hasta cuatro personajes, nos sumergiremos en una investigación que tratará de desenmascarar a un asesino que sigue siempre el mismo patrón: atacar a los niños. Con un guión digno de las películas policiacas del cine noir, Heavy Rain es uno de esosHeavy Rain es una excelente aventura gráfica, de hecho, es posible que se trate de uno de los mejores exponentes del género. En la piel de hasta cuatro personajes, nos sumergiremos en una investigación que tratará de desenmascarar a un asesino que sigue siempre el mismo patrón: atacar a los niños. Con un guión digno de las películas policiacas del cine noir, Heavy Rain es uno de esos juegos notables que nunca sobran en el catálogo.… Expand
  82. Tellus12
    May 31, 2019
    9
    As far as Heavy Rain goes for me in way of storytelling, it hasn't been topped since. It's a gritty detective thriller as you play several characters at once who intertwine with the goal of finding the Origami killer. The choices system is different from other games, it poses drastic moral reactions and consequences which could actually end up in a character dying outright. They don't getAs far as Heavy Rain goes for me in way of storytelling, it hasn't been topped since. It's a gritty detective thriller as you play several characters at once who intertwine with the goal of finding the Origami killer. The choices system is different from other games, it poses drastic moral reactions and consequences which could actually end up in a character dying outright. They don't get revived either which causes your ending to change subsequently. The script is well done and as the story gets darker and darker you wonder if you're ever going to see the ending, or one of the 24 possible ones! This proves plenty of room for replay value which is unusual for narrative games. My only critiscism of a game like this is that the use of the motion sensor of the pad is sometimes utterly tedious, like changing a baby's nappy, or cleaning your characters teeth, or pushing a kid on a swing. It's showing off the possibilities but becomes boring and pointless to the story. Aside from this, this game is something of a masterpiece which shouldn't ever be drowned out by sequels.… Expand
  83. CoreGamer1408
    May 21, 2020
    6
    The motion control is so annoying I wished they could of dropped that in this remaster. The actual story subject material is very distasteful about children being murdered. This game is very dark and this game is in no way fun. It is a intentionally emotionally painful experience to go through and witness.

    Sometimes to much pointless everyday hum drum padding filler slows the pacing all    The motion control is so annoying I wished they could of dropped that in this remaster. The actual story subject material is very distasteful about children being murdered. This game is very dark and this game is in no way fun. It is a intentionally emotionally painful experience to go through and witness.

    Sometimes to much pointless everyday hum drum padding filler slows the pacing all down. I do has some gripes with the Ethan and Madison story line options. No spoilers one point fell rushed beyond belief and the other was a illogical inconsistency. Where outcome should of created the opposite of my first run happy ending. The other characters story lines were fine and I didn't pick up on anything that created a illogical inconsistency. I do believe this game has multiple branching endings.

    Even though the subject material was so far from my taste I was invested in all the characters outcomes. However as a game it kind of sucks to play. The QTE in this game are more annoying than most games of this type and oh boy that motion control is really finicky at times.    … Expand
  84. Split_Decay
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    Heavy Rain, a game purged with narrative to give you a gripping story and relatable characters. Though this game offers good storytelling it does approach some simplistic functionality in game play which for me feels bare and minimal considering what we have had in the past decade with games and storytelling.

    On a positive start this game is rather good with telling you a story, the    Heavy Rain, a game purged with narrative to give you a gripping story and relatable characters. Though this game offers good storytelling it does approach some simplistic functionality in game play which for me feels bare and minimal considering what we have had in the past decade with games and storytelling.

    On a positive start this game is rather good with telling you a story, the many options for dialogue and progressive behaviors of the characters to one another allows for full immersive reality. Aspects like do you kill this guy or intervene with this gives players not only choice but the idea that there is more to the actions than here and now.

    Characters in this game are not made to be unrealistic either and make you feel sympathy and honest hurt when something gripping happens. Each of the 4 main protagonists having different backgrounds allows for different takes on the game play depending on what the player feels is best or what they just happen to feel towards a specific character.

    Now I've given it some positive points for it to gloat about but with all good things there is that outlying bad point or in this case points. The first is the quick time events, I get it that this game is solely narrative based and game play is more an after thought, but having players mash a few buttons, twiddle the analog stick a few times and then shout at the TV for a bit because you've done the same part 5 times is not exactly gonna shout hey come play our game with button mashing controls and free rage.

    That also brings me to the second point, bad controls. During some quick time events you have to shake the controller up or down or left to right, seems fine right, the problem is half the time it doesn't work. For example, oh no you gonna crash the car move the controller to the right, you move controller to the right, are you doing it asks the theoretical game voice, Yes you shout as you beak every ligament in your hand, and after all is said and done it still hasn't done it..

    Sticking with controls, by god what is with the walking controls, hold this button move this stick, and the animation for it is not exactly smooth either, often having you walk around the wrong way and then go oh you want to go this way and walk back again.

    The final point is the graphics, I get that it's a port from PS3 and I get that back then they were standard, but you could have altered a few textures and upgraded the graphics a little to fit with the common expectations, but to me that wasn't too major.

    All in all this game is great, yes it has a bit of a loose control scheme and yes the graphics are dated, but the game is and always will be brilliant at not only telling a story but telling one where your actions have consequences    … Expand
  85. fernandopas
    Aug 4, 2020
    7
    Although there are a few moments where you don't really know why you're interacting with the game, for the most part, this story-driven adventure is thrilling, with plenty of suspense and action. Although it offers many possible endings, once you figure out the main plot devise (who did it), there aren't that many attractions for replayability.
  86. Ajbras
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    I'm glad I went back and gave this a try after getting it for Free on PS+. The story and characters were engaging and kept me wanting to come back despite the horrible controls. Thankfully - Heavy Rain doesnt rely on controls too much outside of QTEs or it would have been a deal breaker. Enjoyable from start to finish - great twist ending. Would recommend to anyone for a change of pace.
  87. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    8
    A great game! Every decision you make matters or else the character dies. You play as 4 characters and one of them is trying to find his lost son. A very good story that keeps you intrigued in the game
  88. Bigtasos
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Not having the chance to try this game on previous gen, I regret the time I've lost without having played this Masterpiece. This is what every single player game should deliver. Addictive plot, freedom of choices and realistic acting. 10/10
  89. JordiSkateIoko
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    Great story, it keeps the mistery and interest to play to the end. 9/10....
  90. Alvz9
    Sep 20, 2020
    7
    Puede sonar un poco injusto evaluar Heavy Rain luego de varios años, y habiendo probado ya otras entregadas de Quantic Dream; pero creo que hay cosas que se deben destacar y otras que sinceramente se debieron pulir (o fueron pulidas en otras entregas de este estudio). La historia es espectacular, te atrapa, y tiene un mejor efecto que ver una película de cine; ya que si bien la duración esPuede sonar un poco injusto evaluar Heavy Rain luego de varios años, y habiendo probado ya otras entregadas de Quantic Dream; pero creo que hay cosas que se deben destacar y otras que sinceramente se debieron pulir (o fueron pulidas en otras entregas de este estudio). La historia es espectacular, te atrapa, y tiene un mejor efecto que ver una película de cine; ya que si bien la duración es más larga, a partir de la interacción con los personajes el tiempo pasa mucho más rápido. En tanto, creo que dos de los puntos más flojos son, por una parte el movimiento tosco y mecánico de los personajes jugables (y los NPCs también), y la mecánica de "quick time events". Este es el punto que más baja, a mi parecer, la valoración final del juego; ya que los controles muchas veces no son tan intuitivos y precisos como debiesen ser. Sin embargo, Heavy Rain es un aprendizaje de cuestiones que el estudio ha ido mejorando a medida que nos ha presentado maravaillas como Beyond Two Souls o Detroit Become Human.… Expand
  91. Javichuck
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Para mí, la mejor historia de David Cage. Técnicamente ha avanzado mucho desde entonces pero la sensación de estar enganchado a la trama desde el primer momento no la he tenido con los demás títulos.

    Es una película interactiva que trata de un asesino en serie. Los controles son algo más toscos que los de los últimos títulos similares pero no es pesado de jugar. Los gráficos están algo    Para mí, la mejor historia de David Cage. Técnicamente ha avanzado mucho desde entonces pero la sensación de estar enganchado a la trama desde el primer momento no la he tenido con los demás títulos.

    Es una película interactiva que trata de un asesino en serie. Los controles son algo más toscos que los de los últimos títulos similares pero no es pesado de jugar. Los gráficos están algo envejecidos pero las expresiones faciales son muy realistas incluso a día de hoy. La historia es interesante, te engancha y siempre quieres saber que es lo que va a ocurrir a continuación que nunca suele ser demasiado obvio. Bastante recomendado si te gusta el género.

    Arte 8, Jugabilidad 8, Historia 9    … Expand
  92. El_Manco
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Desde que vi las primeros vídeos de este juego, tuve ganas de jugarlo. Una generación de consolas después pude hacerlo y no me defraudó. A David Cage no le funciona bien la cabeza, pero a mi no me importa. Me gustó más Beyond Two Souls, pero es una buena opción si te gusta este tipo de juegos.
  93. Fairbottom
    May 24, 2018
    8
    Heavy Rain is a simulation of one of the most difficult jobs there is: being a single father... whose son won't do his homework.

    (There's also something about a serial killer but that seems like a secondary plot somewhat clumsily tacked on to the main game.)
  94. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    7
    ОЧень долго раскачивается. Но все твисты и сюжетные повороты доказывают что оно того стоило.
  95. AlanoSilvaPB
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Na primeira vez q joguei e fiquei de olho na historia, tive uma grata surpresa. que baita historia.
  96. JamesClennett
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    I was looking for a game that would provide me the experience of a movie, but, through the interactivity of game mechanics, provide immersion that no movie could ever provide.

    What I got was so much more - I did not just experience the movie, I lived the movie. Apart from fulfilling the typical requirements for such a feat (good acting, atmosphere, effects, graphics, etc), the powerful    I was looking for a game that would provide me the experience of a movie, but, through the interactivity of game mechanics, provide immersion that no movie could ever provide.

    What I got was so much more - I did not just experience the movie, I lived the movie.
    Apart from fulfilling the typical requirements for such a feat (good acting, atmosphere, effects, graphics, etc), the powerful sense of consequences to each and every action I performed was like nothing I had ever experienced before. I think that being forearmed with the knowledge that four characters are playable, but can die at any moment as a direct result of my actions was key.
    You see, I read the various items of information provided by the game before playing.

    I am blown away at how this game manages to achieve such an experience without VR, but through very clever use of the controller.
    The reactive threshold, whereby certain buttons must be pressed within a certain time limit, felt just right, and I liked how failing did not necessarily result in immediate death, but would draw out a different cut scene and give me a stronger sense of deaths imminence if I continued to mess up.

    I am a very experienced gamer (35 years old now), having played games from way back like Space Invaders on the Amstrad through to games on consoles like Sonic on the Sega Master System, through to games like Affected on the Oculus Rift.
    Never before have I fought enemies like my very life was on the line.
    Never before have I felt such a sense of relief when finally overpowering an enemy.
    Never before have I uttered audible sounds/expletives, even though no-one else is with me.
    Never before have I experienced a character death and accepted it as part of the story line without reloading.
    Never before have I looked at the concept art after completing the game (unlocked during playing) and felt like it was stimulating memories of experiences in my own life.

    You have to play this game with the right expectations - it is not a gun-toting, car drifting, all action genre, yet the emotions it invokes far surpasses those invoked from such genres.
    Quite frankly, this game is a work of art and the people involved in making it should be very proud of its accomplishment.    … Expand
  97. sukhushin
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Very sluggish onset and serious plot holes in some places. Overall the game is great
  98. Moony545
    Nov 12, 2018
    8
    Относился к подобным играм крайне скептически. Но вот после прохождения "ливня", захотелось приобрести Until Dawn и Detroit: Become Human. Стоит ли говорить что игра понравилась? Это хороший драматический детектив, с шикарным сюжетом и неожиданной концовкой. Правда действия и поведение некоторых героев иногда мягко говоря смущают. И игра ни разу, даже чуточку не намекает, кто мастерОтносился к подобным играм крайне скептически. Но вот после прохождения "ливня", захотелось приобрести Until Dawn и Detroit: Become Human. Стоит ли говорить что игра понравилась? Это хороший драматический детектив, с шикарным сюжетом и неожиданной концовкой. Правда действия и поведение некоторых героев иногда мягко говоря смущают. И игра ни разу, даже чуточку не намекает, кто мастер оригами (это злодей в игре).
    не смотря на квиктаймовый геймплей, игра не даст заснуть с геймпадом в руках - местами сильно напрягает и нагоняет саспенса. В общем кто еще не играл, срочно играть.    … Expand
  99. RipThememes0
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    When I first got this time for free on Playstation Plus, I was sick in bed.
    I launched the game, and I saw this ugly a$$ dude right in front of my screen. His children, oh boy, they were even uglier.
    I started wondering whether I really wanted to play this or if I was going to puke if I had. I decided to give it a chance, and that's when it kinda clicked: the characters were not ugly on    When I first got this time for free on Playstation Plus, I was sick in bed.
    I launched the game, and I saw this ugly a$$ dude right in front of my screen. His children, oh boy, they were even uglier.
    I started wondering whether I really wanted to play this or if I was going to puke if I had.
    I decided to give it a chance, and that's when it kinda clicked: the characters were not ugly on purpose.
    This game was aiming to realism in a very particular way. The characters are normal people, so to speak.
    The protagonist, the antagonist, everything about this game felt real, even with the bugs.
    The game was trying to be a movie with actors.
    I'm not going to criticize this genre of games, because even though I very much prefer games with a good gameplay and more immersion, I still enjoyed the **** out of the story of Heavy Rain.
    If you love mysteries, just give David Cage a damn chance; this game will not leave you disappointed if you love movies and videogames, especially so if you're looking for a serious, dramatic, and emotional story.    … Expand
  100. 613th
    Oct 26, 2019
    8
    It was a bad idea to play this game in 2019. The graphic is to bad for our time, but all other parts of the bame are rather good:

    -great atmosphere throughout the whole game; -the story itself, good enough; -possibility to make the key decisions (not so important, but they are); All this things make you want to play Heaby Rain again. But there are and weak moments - not the    It was a bad idea to play this game in 2019. The graphic is to bad for our time, but all other parts of the bame are rather good:

    -great atmosphere throughout the whole game;

    -the story itself, good enough;

    -possibility to make the key decisions (not so important, but they are);

    All this things make you want to play Heaby Rain again. But there are and weak moments - not the best dialogues, very very bad voices in russian version.

    P.S. Recomend to try this one first and just after - Detroit. I did a mistake and played Heavy Rain first, so my impression of the game turned out blurry.    … Expand
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#92 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#22 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#86 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 18, 2016
    80
    This remaster retains and showcases Heavy Rain’s best assets (we’re so sorry). Some wobbles, however, have also made the jump to PS4. [June 2016, p76]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 8, 2016
    80
    As remasters go, it's not a total washout - but it's not the stunning revamp it could have been. As a PS3 classic now available on PS4, however? Essential. [May 2016, p.87]
  3. GameOver.gr
    Apr 19, 2016
    85
    It doesn’t offer anything new for anyone who already played the original. On the other hand, the graphics are significantly overhauled, making this remastered version a safe choice for anyone who didn’t had the chance to experience this excellent interactive drama.
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