Heavy Rain

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1340 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 114 out of 1340

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  1. 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
  2. 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
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#92 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#86 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
78

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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