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Rating:  325 reviews
Sales Rank: 105
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Manual), French (Manual)
Platform: PlayStation 3
Genre: action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 6.7 x 0.6
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MPN: 98164
Model: 711719816423
UPC: 711719816423
EAN: 0711719816423
ASIN: B002CZ38KA
Publication Date: January 31, 2010
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: This item is in Very Good condition with all original artwork and materials. Case and/or artwork may show visible wear. May have store or price stickers affixed.
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 Played and traded March 20, 2010
Crystal L. Guillot (Thibodaux, LA)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I know a lot of people really liked this game, but it wasn't for me. I felt the controls were poorly designed and I had trouble with the on screen buttons. You have to periodically check what your character is thinking and if you are unsure which button to press (square, circle, etc.) you will end up altering your story. In the end all my characters died, I failed, and was so aggravated with the controls, I had no desire to play again. I pressed the wrong buttons lots of times and inadvertenly altered the course of my characters. That was VERY frustrating. Just an opinion.....
 An emotional experience from beginning to end March 20, 2010
Robert Manzi Rd (NJ, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
First of all I would like to say one thing, for all those people who say the game is bad because its like a "movie," then what did you expect?
You all knew the game played like that so what were you hoping for? People like that review the game for what its not, and not what it is. Its the equivalent of saying that gears of war is a bad game because there is no car racing in it.
That being said, if you're the type of gamer that loves a great story in their games, you wont be disappointed. If games like metal gear solid and silent hill are your type of games, you're probably love this one too.
The controls aren't too bad, they fit the games style. You move forward the with R2 button and turn with the control stick. It's different, but you'll get used to it. The emotional bond you get with your characters is tight, and you really feel for them. It makes it even more motivating to catch the killer.
The games story is excellent. People say there are plot holes, but there's not. See, the game can give you different information depending on how you play it. So if you want to get the FULL story, you're going to have to play it multiple times and ask different questions or do different things each time. Another part of the story is that your characters can die at anytime in the game. If you fail a quicktime event and your character dies, the game will play that off as part of the story and just continue without them.
Which brings me to my next point. I am an avid gamer, and play video games a lot. I was able to beat Heavy Rain on its hardest setting without losing any of my characters. Is the game easy? Well, yes and no.
During the game, you're going to have to make some really tough calls. Such as, killing a man to get a clue as to where your son is. I had to pause the game a few times and think about what I wanted. Its parts like that, that make it hard. The game is mostly quicktime events, but there are some parts that also require you to think on your feet, like a chase scene where you can select to take different paths.
And finally the graphics. I don't need to tell you, that this game is one of the best looking out there. It is almost on par with crysis, especially with the character models. While the game looks great, there are some weird textures fading in on characters and scenery in the beginning of levels and sometimes when the camera angles change. It only lasts a second though, so its not a big deal.
Also, seeing as the game has multiple endings (7 i believe, not too sure on that though) that means it has to load different scenes on the fly depending on what you have done. For example, as in RE4, is you didn't press the button fast enough leon would die, but in between the 2 scenes was a short stutter to load his death scene.
With scenes like that, the music can change abruptly as well, and I had one case where it was overlapping other tracks. Another thing is I had one instance on my first play through where the game froze on me. I had this same problem with Assassin's creed 1 and 2, along with both Uncharted games. I know with AC it was patched, so I can see a patch with firmware update coming to fix this. The game saves frequently, so when I restarted my ps3 I was able to start from the same scene again.
All the negative things I have said is nip picking though. If you enjoy a great story, seriously, pick this game up. It will have you on your seat through the entire time.
Heavy Rain is heavy on the emotional drama while taking video games to a new level March 19, 2010
Timothy Price (melbourne)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Heavy Rain is a video game unlike any other. The Playstation 3 exclusive was released to heavy acclaim and sales, selling 500,000 in its first week. It is not a traditional video game in today's current marketplace. The highest selling games these days are first person shooters. Even though the average gamer is 30 there is not much maturity in video game storytelling. Killing and murdering people for enjoyment is as far as it goes. If you look on the shelves it's shooter, sports game, racing game and music game. Not much goes outside these video game staples. Heavy Rain changes all that. It is a deep emotional journey that draws you in and poses tough life choices.
Nothing is black or white in this game. Each decision you make alters the way the story unfolds. You are not given time, so you often rely on a gut emotional reaction. You will regret decisions you make, just like life.
The central story follows Ethan Mars whose son has been kidnapped by the Origami killer. Ethan along with a private detective, FBI agent and reporter have only a few days to find him before he is killed. I think the most important aspect of Heavy Rain, is that it makes you think. It is just as strong in the high tension action scenes as well as the small moments. You get to go outside and play with your son at the beginning of the game. This emotional connection is important.
You're playing with your son in the backyard, suddenly you're in a mall and he goes missing. You go running through the mall, bumping into people, panicking, looking for him. I was completely immersed in this experience. This is the opening 20 minutes of the game. This is the kind of storytelling in a game I've been waiting years for. It really is something completely different and I love it.
Picking up your son from school, getting him dinner, doing homework, and playing in the schoolyard is given just as much importance as a street fight with a suspect. If your son is already upset with you, do you leave it that way or resolve it? These are the kinds of decision you are constantly making as the game progresses.
Heavy Rain is born out of classic adventure games. There are pieces of gameplay where you will need to uncover clues, remember moments and details within the game, and analyse evidence. A game like this has not been a huge commercial success since the 1990's.
The "quick-time-event" gameplay which has been heavily derided by those who haven't played the game works very well. The actions on the screen correlate to the button combination and controller movement. The game has made the absolute most out of the sixaxis. Imagine swinging the controller widely as you hurtle down the wrong side of a freeway. Or using simple slow movements to help calm a crying baby.
The dialogue options work extremely well. One word descriptions hover around the characters head. You can also hear characters thoughts at any time. When a player is particularly stressed the options begin to shake and blur. You don't have a lot of time to decide. This is what ramps up the tension and the emotional impact of what is unfolding. There are thousands of variations that can be made to the story based on what you decide to do.
The graphics are astonishing. The constant rain looks great on a HD TV screen. The characters faces are fantastic. The sets, which are many and varied, all look great. From a club, to a driving range, to a mansion and an Electric Factory. The 5 years of work it took to produce this game is evident on the screen.
The story is paramount. The characters are well drawn out. The game starts off slowly but moves at a steady pace between sets and characters. The noir feel of the game works perfectly. Once you get past the first act you will be hooked. I'm not one to rush through games, or put in serious 3-4 hour gaming sessions but for this game I did. I rarely finish games but I raced through Heavy Rain in just 4 days. It also left a lasting impression. Some people have quickly replayed the game to get different endings. I would rather just let the decisions I made sit with me. Everyone who plays this game will have a different experience. The story told to them will be one that they directed. The choices they made ultimately will decide who survives, the ending that results and the path of each character. Will players make decisions that they believe are true to the characters or true to themselves? I think ultimately you want Ethan to find his son, what will you do as his character to achieve that? These questions will linger, the answers are not easy. The emotional journey is something rarely seen in this medium. I have a feeling its impact will be felt long after its release. Quantic Dream have now set the standard for what can be done with storytelling and creating an engaging video game experience.
Amazing Revolutionary Experience! March 19, 2010
Patrick Wayne Otoole
This game was simply great. Not only for me, an avid gamer, but also for my wife who doesn't play games much. She actually WANTED to watch me play so she could watch the story unfold. Revolutionary gameplay really makes you feel like you are part of the game experience...starts a little slow, but builds up amazingly well till you find yourself gripping the control and sitting at the edge of your couch. Don't miss this experience!
We need more intelligent games like this. March 19, 2010
C. Childs
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'll make this short. Imagine playing a movie like Seven crossed with Gone Baby Gone. Now imagine having to figure out the clues yourself and having to actually experience the suspense of keeping yourself alive throughout the story knowing that if you die, YOU DIE.
We have way too many mindless action hack-and-slash games. Please make more games like this. Games with a moving story and compelling characters.
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