What Do You Expect From Heavy Rain?
There are numerous reasons why certain titles obtain a ton of hype and anticipation. Perhaps it's near the top of everyone's list because it's supposed to be especially innovative; maybe much has been made about cutting-edge visuals, or there's always the comfortable eagerness that surrounds a new entry in an established franchise. For instance, while most gamers want something like God of War III for more than one reason, we all know that SCEA Santa Monica has proven themselves with the previous two installments.
But the situation surrounding Heavy Rain is an intriguing one. It's a new IP and while one can argue that the graphics have certainly garnered plenty of attention, this one would have to fall into the "something new" category. It's not that we've never seen it before - those who played Indigo Prophecy have a general idea of the foundation for Quantic Dream's newest project - but perhaps it'll present a revolutionary step in terms of video game storytelling. However, despite this perceived fact; despite everything we've heard about Heavy Rain in the past year; despite all the media and information provided by plenty of interviews with David Cage, I'm wondering what the expectations are for this game.
I mean, even if you've been following along with all the news and details, are you convinced of the experience? Are you going into it expecting greatness but you're not entirely sure how it will attain greatness? Are you planning to lose yourself in the story? Are you banking on the innovative approach to branching gameplay, in that there are no "deaths," and the plot adapts to every success or failure? Or, are you questioning if this concept even works in the world of video games? I'll be really interested to read the responses...
1/29/2010 Ben Dutka
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Buckeyestar
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 7:50:12 AM
Milonakis
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 11:12:16 AM
Zorigo
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 1:11:28 PM
OT: I expect it to be another benchmark in story telling. MGS4 was amazing for it. in fact soo good. that im going to stop playing mw2 and start playing mgs4. people, respect me for my willpower.
Jian2069
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:30:12 AM
rogers71
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 9:57:50 PM
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:01:56 AM
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:14:42 AM
LittleBigMidget
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 9:50:37 PM
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Hitch
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 1:43:27 AM
piratedrunk
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 9:53:09 PM
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rogers71
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 9:55:04 PM
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The amount of detail that QD puts into the story and the characters will ultimately make or break this game for me but I am extremely excited. I like the feeling of spending time with a character and feeling invested in what happens to them along the way. If they do this the right way, it could change gaming and the way people view this type of genre.
NoSmokingBandit
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 9:59:17 PM
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Beamboom
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 5:13:35 PM
BikerSaint
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 10:09:30 PM
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fluffer nutter
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:26:56 AM
Kiwi of DOOM
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 10:10:01 PM
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NeoHumpty
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 10:11:18 PM
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YEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!
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Kowhoho
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 12:16:28 AM
fluffer nutter
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:10:13 AM
NeoHumpty
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 11:14:32 AM
Jian2069
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:45:25 AM
MysteriousMagus
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 10:37:01 PM
I cant believe people actually can buy an xbox 360 with that money i can make a good gaming pc and it will look better.
Indigo prophecy was so awesome... cant wait for heavy rain!
tes37
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 10:26:40 PM
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I really expect to see one of the most unique games to grace a console in a long time. I've never played any of QD's games as far as I know, but I've always liked being presented with choices that can have consequences to face whether good or bad.
sunspider13
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 10:27:30 PM
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On the other hand I'm going to check my expectations at the door the moment the game starts and let the game and my choices take me wherever they're going to. Hope that makes sense.
Charger7302
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 11:25:03 PM
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My ps3 just turned off on me and I'm hoping to god that it just overheating and not not a ylod. Right now I really am questioning the ps3 failure rate. Ive had it for only 6 months(my first one lasted me 2 years and 5 months), and it's my SECOND ONE.
Sorry for going (way) off topic, but right now I am really upset, and I question whether I should even go with another ps3 if my current one gives in.
Charger7302
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 2:14:32 PM
Jawknee
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:23:23 PM
bigrailer19
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 11:44:57 PM
geovanwitdakick
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 11:53:37 PM
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Nerull
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 12:26:49 AM
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Last video I saw was trying to make me care about this son but the scripting was much worse than the other scenes. By the end I wanted that kid to get killed, he was so annoying.
Fane1024
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:54:12 PM
Jalex
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 12:29:45 AM
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And I expect 'Heavy Rain' to take the foundation built with 'Fahrenheit' and create one of the most involving experiences to grace any medium.
Perhaps my expectations are exceedingly high, but 'Heavy Rain' was one of the main reasons I put so much money down for a PS3 at launch date.
I have a lot of faith in David Cage's vision, and Sony's support is really very encouraging.
___________
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 1:02:57 AM
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watching some videos i get the feeling the controls are going to bug the sh*t out of me but ill get use to it.
they cant be as bad as dark void.
only thing thats got me a little concerned is how there going to handle the deaths.
hopefully they have a replay section like resistance 2 so you can go back to every part of the game at the flick of the switch.
if i die and have to start the whole game all over again just to find out what would of happened if i did not die im going to be seriously pissed!
i know there trying to make the game realistic, to try and strike emotions in the player.
but their forgetting one thing.
ITS A GAME!
and a games number one purpose is to be fun!
now what part about dieing and having to restart the whole game all over again just to find out what would of happened if you did not die sounds like fun?
none, to me every part of that sounds infuriating!
coverton341
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 1:22:06 AM
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If it is anything like Fahrenheit it will instantly be in my top 5 for the year and the year just started. I don't expect it to get GOTY because the genre this is really is like a niche market in the same way cult classics are to films. I don't see a ton of people falling in love with the game but the ones that do will love it above most games.
fluffer nutter
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:15:42 AM
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I want to be drawn in and basically become immersed by the experience. Watching the gameplay videos has sparked a renewed interest but given me a familiar feeling that has me almost aching to "feel" this gaming experience. It's as if I'm a child again, wanting to look at every detail, listen to every word spoken, and not wanting to miss any details that may help me along this journey.
I don't want to find myself expecting too much out of this but I find it very hard not to. Will I be let down by this experience? I don't know but I am willing to find out; good or bad.
My wife will be playing this game with me because I want her to see just what a video game can do so yes, I guess I am expecting a lot. I just hope she doesn't get so drawn in that she'd want to start using the PS3 and invade my personal game time. ;)
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just2skillf00l
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:19:39 AM
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BikerSaint
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 12:29:30 AM
Naztycuts
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:38:23 AM
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chedison
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:38:23 AM
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Ultimadream
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:01:47 AM
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I'm expecting a game while not as open as a sandbox game, while have of interaction in the scenes were in. I'm hoping if i replay Heavy Rain, the experience will be completely different from the previous one, leading to plenty of replay value. From what i've seen the graphics and art style seem to be doing there job so i dont really have anything to worry on that matter.
H.R. should be groundbreaking, i really think it will step games away from constant violence and make them focus on stronger, more neutral themes.
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:08:32 AM
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Its this 'same old' feeling I have about those games and FPS, that's making me want something NEW like Heavy Rain so badly.
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 5:13:33 AM
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 6:20:55 AM
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 7:10:29 AM
LimitedVertigo
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 7:15:49 AM
Skatejimmy5
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 7:29:59 AM
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:)
Lotusflow3r
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 7:35:07 AM
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This game is important because it needs to succeed so that things change.
The industry is worse than ever before atm and we need a nice new fresh breeze to restart it, if you will.
Im expecting a great story with hopefully, not too many clichés, emotionally engaging and to not spoon feed you with anything, i like interpretation or just things that make you think.
This game is rooted with Shenmue and it's those kind of games that are completely missing right now because the business men and lawyers that run the industry as opposed to actual game designers, just want to make money instead of supporting ART.
Expectations are high and im hoping that this is that Shenmue and also, the game that changes the game.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 10:27:55 AM
Jian2069
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:32:24 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 10:29:36 AM
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I can't say anything until the embargo lifts, of course, but based on many of your more detailed responses, I think a lot of you will be...
Eh, that qualifies as saying something. Oh well, guess you'll just have to wait a bit. But it's good to see that at least a few people will actually get the purpose of this game.
fluffer nutter
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 11:20:24 AM
Naztycuts
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 8:32:55 PM
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piratedrunk
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:26:01 AM

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