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  1. Jul 2, 2020
    9
    I still love this master piece and replaying it again on PS4 enhanced the experience.

    Keep in mind that the title originally came out in 2011, so "remastering" does what it can.

    If you didn't play the original release, now is a good time to do so.
    One of my favourites.
  2. Jan 4, 2020
    9
    Playing Heavy Rain today is an interesting experience. While the story has plot holes it keeps you on edge and the possibility of characters dieing and different endings created a whole new genre in 2010. 10 years later the clunky controls and robotic acting are frustrating (especially the motion controls).

    Players need to know that this is more of an interactive movie than a game and
    Playing Heavy Rain today is an interesting experience. While the story has plot holes it keeps you on edge and the possibility of characters dieing and different endings created a whole new genre in 2010. 10 years later the clunky controls and robotic acting are frustrating (especially the motion controls).

    Players need to know that this is more of an interactive movie than a game and adjust their expectations but i was surprised by how well it still held up almost a decade later.
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  3. Mar 24, 2019
    9
    An absolute delight from beginning to end. The baton-passing style of storytelling they used always kept the plot interesting, and every named character was always unique that when they were introduced in the story, you wanted to know more about them. I loved every character you played as throughout the game, which made some twists towards the end especially great. Mix all of this in withAn absolute delight from beginning to end. The baton-passing style of storytelling they used always kept the plot interesting, and every named character was always unique that when they were introduced in the story, you wanted to know more about them. I loved every character you played as throughout the game, which made some twists towards the end especially great. Mix all of this in with a fantastic soundtrack, and you have an amazing game that still holds up even all these years later. Expand
  4. Jun 21, 2020
    5
    Heavy Rain is an interactive crime mystery based on human relationships that feels like it was made by someone who has never interacted with human beings, witnessed any sort of emotional responses or watched anything other than cheap B-movie thrillers. Ok at best, laughably bad at worst.
  5. Apr 10, 2019
    8
    At first I didn't really like this game, but then, after a couple of hours, it became already interesting what this story would end with. Everyone says that it’s not completely clear who the murderer is and this is absolutely true - this is actually an unexpected turn. The game for someone can be very touching, but I didn't have quite a bit to put a tear, maybe for those who have children,At first I didn't really like this game, but then, after a couple of hours, it became already interesting what this story would end with. Everyone says that it’s not completely clear who the murderer is and this is absolutely true - this is actually an unexpected turn. The game for someone can be very touching, but I didn't have quite a bit to put a tear, maybe for those who have children, they will really like this game. Expand
  6. May 14, 2023
    4
    Mark Twain, once golf a good walk spoiled. The same can be said for Heavy Rain. An OK story turned into a slow stumble of quick-time events. Also features unimpressive voice acting and a non-intuitive set of controls.
  7. Feb 8, 2020
    3
    This was one of the worsts experiences i've EVER had playing games. The game has such a boring and no-action story, with a weird gameplay (I know it's a "interactive film", even because I played Detroit: Become Human and i LOVED it) and grafics sucks (considering it's a remastered). Here we can see how Quantic Dreams' games have evoluted, every little detail of Detroit is better than this.
  8. Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. I've never played anything like it and i've been a gamer for 17 years. Recommended for all gamers
  9. Oct 7, 2019
    8
    Great story with unexpected moments but sometimes is shadowed by clunky controlls.
  10. Feb 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 ..............................................................................................................................
  11. Sep 17, 2019
    7
    The things I dislike most about this are the voice acting and the huge plot holes. The children sound incredibly French and that's down to the developers being French and not hiring talent from other countries instead. It gets really annoying and just feels cheap. It ruins the world of the game and doesn't make it seem real for you to immerse in. These are meant to be children fromThe things I dislike most about this are the voice acting and the huge plot holes. The children sound incredibly French and that's down to the developers being French and not hiring talent from other countries instead. It gets really annoying and just feels cheap. It ruins the world of the game and doesn't make it seem real for you to immerse in. These are meant to be children from Philadelphia that are American sounding. Their voice acting isn't even good, it feels as though they got one of the production staff's children to do it rather than actual voice actors. This had a good budget so why cut corners like that?

    The plot holes are so annoying. They expect you to just understand it and work it out yourself but some stuff just makes 0 sense. You would only know if you knew about the deleted scenes. So they just left stuff that was only significant with the deleted scenes and on its own it's just unclear. They should've really cleared those bits.

    The controls are a bit funny and they're not as good as with Detroit. Then again, this did come out years before Detroit on the PS3 so I can let that slide.

    Overall, the plot is okay. I enjoyed playing through it and this was quite fresh at the time it was released. Your inability to meet QTEs can actually result in the main characters dying so the stakes are high. But this is only during certain parts of the game, it's not like Until Dawn where there are several moments where characters can die. Of course, if you just don't do anything then it just looks very comedic and unrealistic as it can take a few failed QTEs until you finally die, but the idea of failing and consequently dying is still there regardless. So if you're in for a good crime thriller plot, I'd recommend this. After all, it's the plot you play for in these kind of games. But expect a lot of plot holes like characters suddenly knowing others despite never ever meeting them or knowing of their existence.

    I feel like there are some plot holes and inconsistencies without spoiling, so I do have to dock points there.

    This was a decent effort by the developers, however this has definitely not aged as well, especially compared to Detroit which is much better on all levels.
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  12. Jan 5, 2021
    7
    After completing the game in a ps4 pro, here are my review for the game. The graphics is literally like ps2 and the control movement and camera are as bad as ps1 classic perhaps maybe worse. But i scored it fairly high because its story is absolutely fantastic dragging the whole game really fun to play. The characters are memorable and charming specially Madison. My score is supposed to beAfter completing the game in a ps4 pro, here are my review for the game. The graphics is literally like ps2 and the control movement and camera are as bad as ps1 classic perhaps maybe worse. But i scored it fairly high because its story is absolutely fantastic dragging the whole game really fun to play. The characters are memorable and charming specially Madison. My score is supposed to be 8 but end up 7 because i dont understand how finishing the game where nobody dies with the best ending possible and i didnt even get a gold trophy achievement. When i google it afterwards, i found out that you will have to kill one of main characters to get one. Kinda frustrating. But again,  Kudos again to the story! Expand
  13. Sep 15, 2019
    9
    Ported Heavy Rain was one of the PS4 system sellers for me. Amazing branching story with characters that each have their own problems. The mystery of the Origami Killer suprises you with a nice plot twist. The soundtrack of the game has some great pieces and the graphics aged pretty well.

    Conclusion: > great story with meaningful choices and many endings > touching soundtrack with
    Ported Heavy Rain was one of the PS4 system sellers for me. Amazing branching story with characters that each have their own problems. The mystery of the Origami Killer suprises you with a nice plot twist. The soundtrack of the game has some great pieces and the graphics aged pretty well.

    Conclusion:
    > great story with meaningful choices and many endings
    > touching soundtrack with tracks that help create an amazing atmosphere
    > quick time event based gameplay
    > nice cast of different playable characters
    > satisfying graphics even after so many years
    > game that helped defining next Quantic Dream titles
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  14. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The story is brilliant! I had a great experience playing Heavy Rain. It's a great game!!!
  15. Oct 14, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличная игра я не ожидал что мой любимый персонаж будет мастером оригами игра достойная личная оценка 82/100 . Я поставил 9 потому что хочу продвинуть игру Expand
  16. Oct 22, 2019
    4
    Langweilige Story lieblos gestalltet und es gibt viel bessere Storyspiele meiner Meinung nach
  17. Nov 26, 2019
    8
    Try not RETRY on your first run for best experience.

    Cont
    - Frustrating control movement

    Pros
    - Everything on quick event. controller has no issue
    - Great Story, great branch
  18. Oct 30, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Soooooo, I like game,I don't liked Heavy rain on PC,this game good graphic,and control Expand
  19. Nov 3, 2019
    9
    Не понимаю зачем в финале нужно было делать намёк на продолжение если сиквел никогда не выйдет, но в основном игра отличная!
  20. Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Для меня данная игра останется лучшим творение квантиков. Даже столь нашумевший Детройт не сравнится с ней. Очень сильный, а главное интересный сюжет. На протяжении всей игры вас держат в напряжении и ставят перед различным выбором, который в дальнейшем может кардинально перевернуть всю игру. Больше всего понравилась история Нормана Джейдена. Каждую его миссию проходила с огромнымДля меня данная игра останется лучшим творение квантиков. Даже столь нашумевший Детройт не сравнится с ней. Очень сильный, а главное интересный сюжет. На протяжении всей игры вас держат в напряжении и ставят перед различным выбором, который в дальнейшем может кардинально перевернуть всю игру. Больше всего понравилась история Нормана Джейдена. Каждую его миссию проходила с огромным удовольствием. Но и другие персонажи нисколько не уступают и в сравнении, опять же, с Детройтом, видно, что над каждым героем хорошенько поработали.
    Пожалуй единственная игра с довольно легкой платиной, которую не устанешь выбивать.
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  21. Dec 1, 2019
    3
    is the worst baby sitter simulator of all times, poor controls and maximum glitch as possible.
  22. Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Expand
  23. Jan 6, 2020
    5
    I've enjoyed quite a few of QD's games, and I know this was well received - so had high hopes. However I can't get past both the clunky living-mannequin feel for the control ( seriously which decade are we in) or the over-the-top emotional manipulation with a sledge-hammer. This game sunk with me within the first 3 hours. It's the gamer equivalent of pessimist-porn... how grim can you makeI've enjoyed quite a few of QD's games, and I know this was well received - so had high hopes. However I can't get past both the clunky living-mannequin feel for the control ( seriously which decade are we in) or the over-the-top emotional manipulation with a sledge-hammer. This game sunk with me within the first 3 hours. It's the gamer equivalent of pessimist-porn... how grim can you make someone's world by totally f'ing up their life while you don't let them have any agency to control it. It's not a narrative device, it's a narrative rufie. I liked BTS for its story beats, but couldn't get past this stories heavy-handidness. Surpised how much I disliked it. Expand
  24. Jan 4, 2020
    9
    **** grafics and gameplay but its the
    Greatest story i ever played in video games
  25. Apr 15, 2020
    6
    Игра не проходит проверку временем. С трудом вспоминаю, что там было. Ну и, конечно же, «Шо-о-о-о-н!».
  26. Jan 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have always heard about Heavy Rain, so when I got the chance to play it, I was really excited.
    And turns out I had reasons for that. What an tremendous story! What a twist! I could never imagine Shelby being the Killer!
    My only problem was gameplay-wise. Sometimes it feels clunky and responds badly.
    Overall, it's a great game. Anyone who say "this isn't a game" should rethink their concepts.
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  27. Aug 11, 2020
    7
    Um jogo lindo e histórico como esse merecia uma adaptação melhor para PS4, o jogo apresenta gráficos horríveis que não devem ser aceitos em atuais gerações de consoles.
  28. Jan 17, 2020
    6
    The story is good, no doubt about It, however the movements controls are terrible. The rate could go up with an option to disable these controls.
  29. Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра мыло, игра иногда ставит тебя перед моральными выборами, что очень интересно. Expand
  30. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    с начало и до конца у вас будет желание узнать кто же главный злодей, считаю как отличное кино с непредсказуемой развязкой.
  31. Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Очень крутое интерактивное кино. Минусы : игра какое-то время сознательно наёбывает игрока
  32. Apr 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень интересная и захватывающая. Одна из самых сильных игр в своем жанре. Очень много интересных концовок. Очень приятная игра Expand
  33. Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Heavy Rain: PS4

    Tras jugar a "Detroit Become Human" he decidido jugar a este juego de la misma empresa, Quantic Dream. Me ha gustado igual o incluso mas que Detroit lo que pasa que yo me caracterizo por un sistema de puntuación muy alto, con lo cual hay veces que no puedo dar mas puntuación, pero creo que ambos juegos se merecen un 10, son juegos muy innovadores. Las decisiones que
    Heavy Rain: PS4

    Tras jugar a "Detroit Become Human" he decidido jugar a este juego de la misma empresa, Quantic Dream. Me ha gustado igual o incluso mas que Detroit lo que pasa que yo me caracterizo por un sistema de puntuación muy alto, con lo cual hay veces que no puedo dar mas puntuación, pero creo que ambos juegos se merecen un 10, son juegos muy innovadores.

    Las decisiones que tomas son muy importables porque pueden llevar a la muerte de tus personajes, el juego no tiene un único final.

    Teniendo en cuenta el año de lanzamiento del titulo tiene unos gráficos muy buenos para la época.

    La jugabilidad, es muy buena pero si que es verdad que hay veces que no detecta correctamente el movimiento del mando y da errores o como pulsar el R2 para poder andar, puede llegar a ser molesto pero te acabas acostumbrando...

    En cuanto a la historia me ha parecido impresionante, impresionante como se ha ido desarrollando y al acabar el videojuego me he quedado boquiabierto por el final del mismo. Todos los personajes aportan algo a la historia sean jugables o no (especialmente los jugables).

    Yo recomiendo que juguéis este juego, sobre todo a las personas que le encantan los juegos interactivos que este titulo no os va a decepcionar.

    10/10
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  34. Jul 10, 2020
    6
    Controls suck big time, but other than that an interesting story. Graphics are OK on the PS4. The voice acting is decent but cringe worthy in some segments.

    Overall an enjoyable but painfull ride control-wise
  35. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is something unusual and unconventional compare to all the games out there. The story is remarkable and irrespective of the fact that it might not involve "fighting" and "killing" it is a game that you should not miss. The story will make you cry, to say the least.
  36. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Unbelievable!!! Best game I've ever play! It is the best interactive movie!
  37. Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Dentro de todo un buen juego , eso si , nada del otro mundo. Graficamente muy bueno. La historia es bastante buena, lo malo es que el comienzo es realmente muy aburrido, casi dejo el juego ahi. Una vez que pasas esas primeras horas, el juego va tomando ritmo y al final vale la pena haberlo jugado.
  38. Jul 28, 2020
    8
    The game is good but not really outstanding. The plot is out of my mind tbh.
  39. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game reminded me how much I like story driven and narrative video games where your choices play a role in the story development.. I couldn't put it down until I finished it in the middle of a night.
  40. Jul 20, 2020
    10
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  41. Jul 4, 2020
    7
    This game has some cringy and funny moments which is not good considering this game is supposed to have a serious tone. But I did for the most part like this story.However remember this is not really a game more like a movie you make choices in.
  42. Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Summary:
    Terrifyingly beautiful experience.

    The Good:
    + Extremely nonlinear game.
    + The graphic is something incredible, unexpectedly beautiful and real.

    The Bad:
    - Movement controls and camera angles.
  43. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    el juego cumple en desmedida con sus principios, la historia es una verdadera maravilla, lastimosamente sus gráficos aun estan para una ps3
  44. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сложно, принимать решения сложно. Быстро отх*ячить себе палец, убить или нет, особенно когда на кону он. Великолепная игра в своем жанре. Эмоции чистые. Expand
  45. Jul 17, 2020
    9
    This game is an absolute masterpiece, well besides the game. Cinematically, story-wise and thinking about graphics, this game is amazingly good, gripping and just overall a massive achievement. My only complaint is that the gameplay is pretty bad, but really, since everything else is so good, I didn't even really notice while playing and I've certainly never found a game that I've enjoyedThis game is an absolute masterpiece, well besides the game. Cinematically, story-wise and thinking about graphics, this game is amazingly good, gripping and just overall a massive achievement. My only complaint is that the gameplay is pretty bad, but really, since everything else is so good, I didn't even really notice while playing and I've certainly never found a game that I've enjoyed more than this. Expand
  46. Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This game is pretty good. It's a really good crime thriller and it has a interesting story. You play as four characters, leading up to the end. Each character can die if you mess up too much, or if you mess up too much you get extra chapters following up on what happened. Some of the achievements are a little bit weird so be cautious of that.
  47. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Loved this studio from the beginning (Fahrenheit), and this game is a amazing piece of story telling. Was really enjoying my 5 playthroughs.
  48. Jun 29, 2022
    0
    mbitious but limited game trying to be a movie and ending up as a joke. The cascade of choices is an illusion for most of the game, pushing the protagonists onwards on rails to move the plot forward. It's a rip off of Se7en just with lots of plot holes.
  49. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! The story is so thrilling, I couldn't get my eyes away from it. The detective work is one the best in gaming industry. And some choices are so hard to make, I was sitting half an hour, thinking about my next step.
  50. Sep 24, 2020
    7
    Story has it's mistakes, and the controls are terrible and i mean "TERRIBLE". But other than that game experience was successful. If you love Quantic Dream's works Heavy Rain is definitely a game you should "EXPERIENCE" not just play. I didn't like the denouement. It felt like it doesn't fits the story in the way it's supposed to be.Music could be more diverse and effective. Experience wasStory has it's mistakes, and the controls are terrible and i mean "TERRIBLE". But other than that game experience was successful. If you love Quantic Dream's works Heavy Rain is definitely a game you should "EXPERIENCE" not just play. I didn't like the denouement. It felt like it doesn't fits the story in the way it's supposed to be.Music could be more diverse and effective. Experience was nice but it's still improvable. As a result,i recommend.Enjoy! Expand
  51. Feb 6, 2023
    7
    People giving this a 10/10 are insane.

    Solid game, with a good story, but very uninteresting in terms of the whole "game" aspect. The controls are dreadful. Still would definitely recommend it as a one-time playthrough. The voice acting and most of the animations are atrocious. The voice acting especially, it's just abysmal. A lot of the story is goofy and nonsensical. The writing as
    People giving this a 10/10 are insane.

    Solid game, with a good story, but very uninteresting in terms of the whole "game" aspect. The controls are dreadful. Still would definitely recommend it as a one-time playthrough.

    The voice acting and most of the animations are atrocious. The voice acting especially, it's just abysmal. A lot of the story is goofy and nonsensical. The writing as a whole is really shockingly subpar. The fact David Cage is revered as some Interactive Drama genius is really odd, especially if you play this game and learn that people hold its writer/director in such high regard. Some of this stuff is Uwe Boll bad.

    With that being said, by no means a bad game. Especially for its time. If you go in blind, it's an enjoyable playthrough.
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  52. Sep 10, 2020
    8
    Шикарное кино, можно и спустя 10 лет играть и получать огромное удовольствие, правда сам процесс ходьбы и тд уже кривоват, но это мелочи. Главное тут - сюжет и персонажи, а они -шикарны. Каждая история - очень продуманная и глубокая, и все вместе образует единое целое. Отдельный бал за атмосферу, она тут очень тягучая и обволакивающая .Шикарное кино, можно и спустя 10 лет играть и получать огромное удовольствие, правда сам процесс ходьбы и тд уже кривоват, но это мелочи. Главное тут - сюжет и персонажи, а они -шикарны. Каждая история - очень продуманная и глубокая, и все вместе образует единое целое. Отдельный бал за атмосферу, она тут очень тягучая и обволакивающая .
  53. Nov 21, 2020
    4
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user
  54. Sep 8, 2020
    4
    Plot hole simulator. Boring.
    P.S:SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!!
  55. Sep 12, 2020
    7
    Not bad interactive movie. Very good atmosphere of depression. Nice Madison's boobs
  56. Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Топовый игрофильм, который должен пройти каждый человек на планете земля=) Я как любитель детективов просто в восторге от этой игры=)
  57. May 7, 2023
    9
    Heavy Rain is one of those games that was simply ahead of its time and wasn't fully appreciated by many people.
    I'm into this story-based game and Heavy Rain delivers big time. An awesome psychological thriller to say the least.
  58. Oct 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game have a great story. Y'll never know the origami killer till the final episode. I broke 2 points because out-of-date stuck and graphics could be better. Expand
  59. Jun 11, 2023
    9
    Una de las mejores experiencias cinematográficas que te puedas encontrar en el mundo del videojuego. Puede llegar a emocionar y todo, lo cual es un milagro dentro de este medio. Chapó.
  60. Nov 21, 2020
    9
    Heavy Rain is a reborn of interactive movie! There is all fine, but this is hard game to pass! :D
  61. Jan 29, 2022
    8
    Acabo de terminar el juego ... me he quedado boquiabierto, este juego tiene una muy buen anarrativa personajes que cada uno cuenta historia , todos tienen algo que aportar en el juego , sean jugables o parte de la historia, juego esto en 2022 graficamente no está mal pero la jugabilidad es bastante "tosca" por lo demás está genial , lo recomiendo 100x100 para jugar solo , con tu pareja oAcabo de terminar el juego ... me he quedado boquiabierto, este juego tiene una muy buen anarrativa personajes que cada uno cuenta historia , todos tienen algo que aportar en el juego , sean jugables o parte de la historia, juego esto en 2022 graficamente no está mal pero la jugabilidad es bastante "tosca" por lo demás está genial , lo recomiendo 100x100 para jugar solo , con tu pareja o un amigo , compartir puntos de vista en este juego es muy interesante a la hora de tomar decisiones , cada decisión cuenta para el final de la historia así que ten cuidado .. suerte y disfrutalo. Expand
  62. V7q
    Jun 21, 2022
    9
    good game i like this game. This is better than dbh and bts. I higly recommend
  63. Feb 8, 2021
    7
    The story, as a whole, is really what makes this game enjoyable. The player is constantly second-guessing their assumptions about the characters which makes learning more about the characters an immersive experience. However, the immersion is broken when some of the issues of the game are brought to light:

    -Rather terrible voice acting (except for Scott who was by far the most 'alive'
    The story, as a whole, is really what makes this game enjoyable. The player is constantly second-guessing their assumptions about the characters which makes learning more about the characters an immersive experience. However, the immersion is broken when some of the issues of the game are brought to light:

    -Rather terrible voice acting (except for Scott who was by far the most 'alive' character)
    -Poor animations and lip-syncing that make the characters feel like robots
    -Strange choices made by characters, such as Madison having a love interest in Ethan despite him being a bit of a loser

    It's a good game, but it has its issues which are accentuated by the fact that there is little 'gameplay' to distract.
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  64. Jun 19, 2021
    8
    Great story and so emotional story I like david cage so much he's very smart in game and story making
  65. Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Это однозначно шедевр! Сюжет, атмосфера, главные герои - всё на высоком уровне! Рекомендую к прохождению!
  66. Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Heavy Rain è il miglior gioco del genere Film interattivo che abbia mai giocato. Per quanto il gioco sia un giallo con alcuni plot hole dati da dei tagli fatti al progetto, trovo che la storia funzioni comunque bene e che abbia una buona dose di finali alternativi che possono punire chi gioca male, come possono premiare chi sia stato più attento con le proprie azioni. è l'unico gioco diHeavy Rain è il miglior gioco del genere Film interattivo che abbia mai giocato. Per quanto il gioco sia un giallo con alcuni plot hole dati da dei tagli fatti al progetto, trovo che la storia funzioni comunque bene e che abbia una buona dose di finali alternativi che possono punire chi gioca male, come possono premiare chi sia stato più attento con le proprie azioni. è l'unico gioco di questo genere che mi ha portato a ragionare sui personaggi e le loro motivazioni e comportamenti dopo aver finito il gioco, per me questo è il risultato di una buona gestione e costruzione del cast di personaggi. Ottimo gioco! Expand
  67. Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Magnificent action adventure in interactive movie style.
    Dark and hopeless atmosphere of pouring rain and mysterious killer kidnapping kids on the streets.
    There is very few games I played till the end, but this is one of them. Beautiful graphics, deep dive into game great story. Controls and cameras are sometimes weird, but you get used to it very quick, and they are not ones, making
    Magnificent action adventure in interactive movie style.
    Dark and hopeless atmosphere of pouring rain and mysterious killer kidnapping kids on the streets.
    There is very few games I played till the end, but this is one of them. Beautiful graphics, deep dive into game great story.
    Controls and cameras are sometimes weird, but you get used to it very quick, and they are not ones, making the gameplay.
    I'd rate it as 9.5 out of 10, mostly because I played Detroit: Become Human, otherwise it would be 10 out of 10.
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  68. Jul 21, 2022
    9
    incredible story, isnt much there in terms of gameplay (which can even be boring at times... screw the stupid scene at the park) but the story is its main focus and it delivers signifcantly
  69. May 19, 2021
    1
    SHAAAAAAUUUUN!!!

    When it comes to interactive narrative experiences, Quantic Dream is hold in high regard. I sadly have to say I think the reason for this is because they are one of the few developers that is actually committed to telling stories without traditional gameplay, not because of David Cage's writing talent. The neo-noir world with a dash of sci-fi is pretty interesting,
    SHAAAAAAUUUUN!!!

    When it comes to interactive narrative experiences, Quantic Dream is hold in high regard. I sadly have to say I think the reason for this is because they are one of the few developers that is actually committed to telling stories without traditional gameplay, not because of David Cage's writing talent.

    The neo-noir world with a dash of sci-fi is pretty interesting, but it is the horrible writing, acting and very annoying attempts to make the story more interactive that really bring the experience down to an absolute low most of the time.
    There are so many god awful shallow characters here that are easily B-movie Netflix quality, but yet the game takes itself super seriously so you just sit there as an observer while the head of the screenwriter disappears in his own ass.

    There is a moment when you need to hold a baby as a character and really carefully move the controller left and right to make it fall asleep which makes you reattempt it after you fail. You can't actually progress the story if you didn't make the baby fall asleep so it really isn't a narrative choice but just a really really dumb chore you have to finish. Why this just wasn't a cutscene is beyond me.

    I failed to rock the baby around twenty times and kind of wanted it to smash it and my controller to the wall because I was so irritated at that point, not only because the controls are horrible but also because the only reason I wanted to finish that task was to get to more toe-curling bad writing and cringy acting performances.

    The only thing the story has is the twist at the end, but even that I disliked because it is just set up with cheap manipulative writing tactics.

    3/10 because of the world and visuals, the rest is really bad in my humble (personal) opinion.
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  70. Aug 23, 2023
    8
    Muhteşem bir hikaye.iyi ve gerçekci karakterler, gerginliği buram buram hissettiren bir oyun.
  71. Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Удалось открыть её для себя только в 2019м, игра потрясающая и интересная, можно поиграть даже 2й раз
  72. Jan 9, 2023
    9
    Easily one of my top 5 best games on the ps3 and really heartbreaking story.
  73. Oct 9, 2021
    7
    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
  74. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I heard about Heavy Rain on PS3 when I was a kid. I knew I was good at that time. But after beating this game, I was amazed by how good this game is. Every second of it is dramatic and I couldn’t put the controller down. I know the control is clunky. But still, it’s one of the best games I have ever played.
  75. Apr 16, 2023
    4
    The story is good but the controls make it almost unplayable. The camera angles constant mess up and then you'll need to change it every time you change area. And for some unknown reason you need to hold R2 to walk in a game that requires constant walking. But it gets worse. If you release the stick it continues moving so it's not like you can just hold the button at all times. I can'tThe story is good but the controls make it almost unplayable. The camera angles constant mess up and then you'll need to change it every time you change area. And for some unknown reason you need to hold R2 to walk in a game that requires constant walking. But it gets worse. If you release the stick it continues moving so it's not like you can just hold the button at all times. I can't believe someone thought this was a good idea. People thought it was a dumb idea before so why didn't they change it on PS4? Expand
  76. Aug 6, 2023
    8
    one of the best story you can find in video game history.
    david cage is the star of this game.
  77. Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Historia está muy bien redactada con buenos finales. Quedé muy satisfecha, no le cambiaría nada.
  78. May 17, 2022
    7
    Pros:
    - Excellent story, exactly what I was looking for
    - Ability to make your own choices, leading to different outcomes, and ultimately to different endings. There is no right or wrong; if you fail, the game just goes on Cons: - Mechanics/graphics - character movement reminds of something from early 00s. Visually, it's relatively poor, and the game is quite buggy. Controls are ridiculous
    Pros:
    - Excellent story, exactly what I was looking for
    - Ability to make your own choices, leading to different outcomes, and ultimately to different endings. There is no right or wrong; if you fail, the game just goes on Cons:
    - Mechanics/graphics - character movement reminds of something from early 00s. Visually, it's relatively poor, and the game is quite buggy. Controls are ridiculous at times.
    - Lack of gameplay - there isn't much gameplay rather than walking and occasionally pressing the buttons which come up on the screen
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  79. Dec 27, 2021
    9
    Der perfekte Thriller mit vielen Plottwists und schwierigen Entscheidungen, die durch die Spielenden zu lösen sind. Packend und moralisch aufgeladen zugleich. Die PS4 Version wirkt technisch jedoch etwas veraltet (9/10).
  80. Jan 6, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the drag me to hell of video games. no that is not a compliment. how this is 78 on here with 813 positive reviews makes no sense to me, did i play a different game or something? Ethan Mars is almost as annoying as his va's acting, the storyline is so mediocre to how people hype it up to be and the twist isn't even that great. For shame. Expand
  81. Jan 19, 2022
    7
    Senz'altro un avventura grafica davvero eccitante ed affascinante, saltando la parte dei comandi e dei piccoli punti dove non capisci più una mazza e muori anche a causa di essi
  82. Feb 8, 2022
    9
    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 onSometimes 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. Expand
  83. Feb 12, 2022
    8
    a good and interesting game in the genre, of course, the graphon in the game itself does not please a little, and so not a bad interactive movie
  84. Feb 12, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece in 2022. Is one of the best games that i ever play. This game is simply perfect mainly because of its creative plot, the character development is incredible and personally I had a great time playing it. It's such a good story and so creepy. I highly recommend it to this day it will be a masterpiece
  85. Jul 25, 2022
    5
    Got this free on PS but its dull and so slow for me. I prefer QD's other titles much more.
  86. Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Хороший интерактивный детектив, играется отлично, качество ремастера хорошее, нареканий нет.
  87. Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Although the controls are not very good, the story is very good and has multiple different endings and multiple characters. Your characters can die or survive according to your choices, it depends on your decisions and instant actions.
  88. Sep 4, 2022
    8
    8/10.......................................................................
  89. Apr 25, 2022
    7
    Without Spoiling Heavy Rain is a game revolving around a serial killer who targets children by drowning them in rainwater (Hence The Title Heavy Rain).... There are 4 main characters you can play as in this interactive movie style game. I'm aware this game is older then these but if you ever played Life is Strange, Until Dawn, Or Telltales The Walking Dead this should be very familiar toWithout Spoiling Heavy Rain is a game revolving around a serial killer who targets children by drowning them in rainwater (Hence The Title Heavy Rain).... There are 4 main characters you can play as in this interactive movie style game. I'm aware this game is older then these but if you ever played Life is Strange, Until Dawn, Or Telltales The Walking Dead this should be very familiar to you.

    pros
    1. The main characters for the most part are fairly likeable and decently presented.
    2. Very Good Music
    3. Story was intriguing and kept me going.

    cons
    1. Tons of plot conveniences
    2. Very poorly executed twist which ruined the Serial Killers whole story tbh
    3. The scenes with the ari thing were very annoying and tedious.
    4. The strip club scene is completely unnecessary and the female character (Madison) is needlessly sexualized with the camera constantly showing her behind all the time for no reason.

    conclusion
    I did relatively enjoy my playthrough with Heavy Rain. But the issues prevent me from giving this a green rating. So 7/10. Certainly will never play this again. If i want to see the other endings ill just watch them on YouTube or replay the last few chapters. Same with a particular change in chapter. So the reply value isn't that strong in reality.
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  90. Jun 6, 2022
    10
    Another QuanticDream game and another masterpiece congratulations to David Cage and his team one more time.Amazing story and storytelling,Also every character in this game is alive and they have personalities they are not just NPC's.I recommend this game.
  91. Jul 15, 2022
    8
    Геймплей-7.5
    Глубина механик-6
    Динамичность игры-9
    Сюжет-10
    Графика-8
    Атмосфера-10
  92. Jul 27, 2022
    1
    When this game first came out, it seemed like something I would love. I love film noir and mysteries, and a game that lets you play through a mystery with branching choices is interesting. Then I played this trainwreck of a game. The story doesn't make a lick of sense, the gameplay is awful, and there is so little attention to detail that the age of a major character is given as threeWhen this game first came out, it seemed like something I would love. I love film noir and mysteries, and a game that lets you play through a mystery with branching choices is interesting. Then I played this trainwreck of a game. The story doesn't make a lick of sense, the gameplay is awful, and there is so little attention to detail that the age of a major character is given as three different ages at three different times.

    The only thing I can say is that this game is better than Beyond Two Souls, which just means there is a "so bad its good" fun to be had with it.
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  93. Dec 19, 2022
    9
    Delight! Simply amazing, I have never seen anything so amazing! Recomend for everybody!
  94. Sep 18, 2022
    6
    I played Heavy Rain for the first time in 2022 on PS5 and I have some mixed feelings. First of all the plot is decent but it has some holes in it. Main characters are good enough but I’ve seen better and I also had a „why are you doing this” feeling in few moments during the game. The game is non-linear and there are multiple endings possible, but the gameplay seemed very slow. I must sayI played Heavy Rain for the first time in 2022 on PS5 and I have some mixed feelings. First of all the plot is decent but it has some holes in it. Main characters are good enough but I’ve seen better and I also had a „why are you doing this” feeling in few moments during the game. The game is non-linear and there are multiple endings possible, but the gameplay seemed very slow. I must say that I like slow paced games like Life is Strange, but here it was a little too slow. What was really terrible were the controls and camera work. Controls were so unintuitive, imprecise and frustrating that some moments I felt like I moved 25 years back to early 3D games. Game also crashed few times during gameplay. All in all, the game wasn’t bad, I can say it is enjoyable, but it certainly shows its age. In 2010 I would probably rate it more, but nowadays it is 6/10 for me. Expand
  95. Nov 22, 2022
    7
    extremely goofy voice acting but the story is great. the port is meh, they didnt change anything
  96. Dec 5, 2022
    7
    Honestly there isn't anything like this game. its story and characters are so ridiculous in the game but also so real at the same time, the characters are deep and great studies on people as a whole and how we function mentally. Still a very cheesy game at that it does tackle very heavy subject matter and makes it engaging instead of using it as exploitation like the horror movies of theHonestly there isn't anything like this game. its story and characters are so ridiculous in the game but also so real at the same time, the characters are deep and great studies on people as a whole and how we function mentally. Still a very cheesy game at that it does tackle very heavy subject matter and makes it engaging instead of using it as exploitation like the horror movies of the 70s and 80s. Its a weird game but I recommend it Expand
  97. Dec 21, 2022
    8
    Тут должен быть отзыв, но его не будет, гы)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  98. May 21, 2023
    4
    When I first started the game, I got this flickering glitch that from where I read online has been plaguing the game for at least several years without being patched. First sign that the devs obviously don’t give a **** about the game anymore. Glitches abound, some of the worse voice acting I’ve ever seen, and some endings that have zero logic to them. Heavy Rain is more of a Heavy Pain inWhen I first started the game, I got this flickering glitch that from where I read online has been plaguing the game for at least several years without being patched. First sign that the devs obviously don’t give a **** about the game anymore. Glitches abound, some of the worse voice acting I’ve ever seen, and some endings that have zero logic to them. Heavy Rain is more of a Heavy Pain in my ass. Expand
  99. Aug 24, 2023
    8
    It's a good interactive film which choosing the wrong decisions consequence the characters. The graphics and the narrative are the best points meanwhile the music is not memorable. The most I like it is the end and the way of the characters change their mentality.
    I recommend to everybody but I would say that the version of Ps4 (remastered) is exactly the same as the Ps3 game.
  100. Jul 19, 2023
    6
    Couldnt recommend this one. Story felt too slow. Nathan seemed boring as a character.
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. 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. 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.