Heavy Rain

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1340 Ratings

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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. 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
  3. mrpavlikov
    Oct 4, 2018
    8
    Отличное интерактивное кино, кроме первого часа игры, он ОЧЕНЬ скучный, но его надо перетерпеть, дальше будет интересно.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. SanPedrich
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    Good game, Just good game:)

    Thanks for creators for making it Spent few good evenings
  7. Michael_zilber
    May 25, 2021
    8
    отличная детективная игра, все зависит от игрока. интересный сюжет
  8. Descole
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Wow just wow. Its an amazing story, an amazing cast and a heartbroken soundtrack. Quantic dream at its best
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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 ❤️
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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!
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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!.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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!
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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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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