First Heavy Rain Review Is In!

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#1 redskins2156
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Sorry couldn't make a link, i'm using my ps3. http://goonlinegames.net/2010/01/18/first-heavy-rain-review-is-in/
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http://goonlinegames.net/2010/01/18/first-heavy-rain-review-is-in/

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#3 Ratedartist
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9/10 is Awesome, Will pick up this game for sure

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#4 HellsAngel2c
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9/10 with genuinly emotional moments! I need this game NAO!!
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#5 Rhen_Var
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Sounds like a great movie. I'll give it a chance when it gets cheap.
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#6 Terrencec06
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sounds good......will rent because it seems more like a movie with user interaction. And thats ok...... I like unique things.

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#7 --Thomas--
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I already have the Special Edition pre-ordered. Can't wait. :)

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#8 starwarsjunky
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I already have the Special Edition pre-ordered. Can't wait. :)

--Thomas--
whats in the special edition? i dont think the us is getting it.
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#9 yokofox33
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I'll only get it if the Japanese version has English support. It's mad cheap over here, but I'm not gonna waste the money if there is no English options.

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#10 damnet
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dunno about this one man, I hate quicktime events, and they built an entire game out of it.. but still I fell compelled to try it out.

one other thing I don't quite like is all the episodic nature of it, I mean if the actual story doesn't end with the content ion the disc alone and you have to buy some dlc pack to actually see the ending I'll be realy pissed, does anyone know anything about this?

are the episodes just different storylines or they actually complement the whole origami killer thing?

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#11 HellsAngel2c
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[QUOTE="damnet"]

dunno about this one man, I hate quicktime events, and they built an entire game out of it.. but still I fell compelled to try it out.

one other thing I don't quite like is all the episodic nature of it, I mean if the actual story doesn't end with the content ion the disc alone and you have to buy some dlc pack to actually see the ending I'll be realy pissed, does anyone know anything about this?

are the episodes just different storylines or they actually complement the whole origami killer thing?

The episodic dlc are mini stories featuring the characters before or after the events of HR. The game itself will be a complete story.
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#12 --Thomas--
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[QUOTE="--Thomas--"]

I already have the Special Edition pre-ordered. Can't wait. :)

starwarsjunky

whats in the special edition? i dont think the us is getting it.

Special Edition contents:

• Heavy Rain game

• Rain-effect' slip-case 3D

• Heavy Rain DLC Episode: Chronicle 1 – The Taxidermist

• The Heavy Rain Official Soundtrack

• Dynamic XMB theme

The OST is of course the best part, but all of the other things are cool as well. :) The DLC will be included for everyone who pre-orders the game, regardless of which edition you choose.

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[QUOTE="starwarsjunky"][QUOTE="--Thomas--"]

I already have the Special Edition pre-ordered. Can't wait. :)

--Thomas--

whats in the special edition? i dont think the us is getting it.

Special Edition contents:

• Heavy Rain game

• Rain-effect' slip-case 3D

• Heavy Rain DLC Episode: Chronicle 1 – The Taxidermist

• The Heavy Rain Official Soundtrack

• Dynamic XMB theme

The OST is of course the best part, but all of the other things are cool as well. :) The DLC will be included for everyone who pre-orders the game, regardless of which edition you choose.

what kind of music is it? probably nothing id like. so the only thing i could really care about is the XMB theme since i'll get the DLC episode with my preorder. but im pretty picky about the themes...so i prolly wouldnt like it lol
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#14 -Hoax-
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I already have the Special Edition pre-ordered. Can't wait. :)

--Thomas--
Same pre-ordered it from HMV the day after it was announced. Its sucks that the U.S dont get one though
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#16 HellsAngel2c
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[QUOTE="starwarsjunky] what kind of music is it? probably nothing id like. so the only thing i could really care about is the XMB theme since i'll get the DLC episode with my preorder. but im pretty picky about the themes...so i prolly wouldnt like it lol

From what I've heard so far the soundtrack is orchestral, atmospheric and awesome. The music from the trailers are all part of the soundtrack. I for one have already downloaded Mars's theme, and can't wait for the full soundtrack.
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[QUOTE="starwarsjunky] what kind of music is it? probably nothing id like. so the only thing i could really care about is the XMB theme since i'll get the DLC episode with my preorder. but im pretty picky about the themes...so i prolly wouldnt like it lolHellsAngel2c
From what I've heard so far the soundtrack is orchestral, atmospheric and awesome. The music from the trailers are all part of the soundtrack. I for one have already downloaded Mars's theme, and can't wait for the full soundtrack.

you just confirmed my thoughts on the soundtrack :P
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#18 brickdoctor
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I want this game NOW! However, one thing worries me. PTOM almost always gives higher ratings than everybody else, well at least the american one does.

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#19 dinjo_jo
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Whats the DLC about is it a prologue ?
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#20 --Thomas--
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Whats the DLC about is it a prologue ?dinjo_jo
Yeah, I believe it's supposed to be this scenario.

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I want this game NOW! However, one thing worries me. PTOM almost always gives higher ratings than everybody else, well at least the american one does.

brickdoctor
It was playstation EU. I take the review with a grain of salt though coming from a Playstation mag reviewing a Playstation exclusive.
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#22 raven_squad
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Good start. I didn't really expect any less. I'm sure there will be some reviewers out there that just don't get it and rate it poorly, but I expect generally positive reviews.
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#23 tonyf55
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I'm on the fence about whether I should purchase off the bat or just wait till the price goes down. I guess I'll see on the day it is released.

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#24 Ninja_Zombie83
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I was hoping to read more than "its great, go buy it". Would have been nice to know something that hasn't been rumored for a change.
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#26 Doomtime
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[QUOTE="brickdoctor"]

I want this game NOW! However, one thing worries me. PTOM almost always gives higher ratings than everybody else, well at least the american one does.

nate_c-12
It was playstation EU. I take the review with a grain of salt though coming from a Playstation mag reviewing a Playstation exclusive.

Agreed
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#27 NakedSnake-1993
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This game looks sick

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#28 Symphonycometh
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Playstation Magazine doing a Playstation Exclusive. I'll go ahead and make sure there's nothing game-breaking about this one when Gametrailers do their review. =p
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Sounds like a great movie. I'll give it a chance when it gets cheap.Rhen_Var
I lol'd
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#30 Texas2089
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Sounds good. Really looking forward to it. I'm still considering whether I want to import the special edition or not though.
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Can't wait!!
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#32 muller39
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Good to hear. Its not a game for everyone. So I will expect a couple bad reviews but generally awesome ones.

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#33 The_Pig_Hostage
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Sounds good so far.

I just hope there's nothing like this in it. (seeing this is what put me off buying Indigo Prophecy... it's just so ridiculous)

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#34 Thomasdeleo
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Sounds like a great movie. I'll give it a chance when it gets cheap.Rhen_Var
LOL
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#35 PhoenixVenom
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ill probably pick it up down the road when its cheap. looks like a fun game to play with a bunchof people all ylling at the tv to make a choise and fighting over what to pick. could be a hoot and certain fights will break out

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#36 The_Pig_Hostage
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ill probably pick it up down the road when its cheap. looks like a fun game to play with a bunchof people all ylling at the tv to make a choise and fighting over what to pick. could be a hoot and certain fights will break out

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#37 Young_Charter
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I already have the Special Edition pre-ordered. Can't wait. :)

--Thomas--
Is SE cover exclusive everywhere ? I pre ordered mind but Im hoping if it comes with the special case
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#38 -Hoax-
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[QUOTE="The_Pig_Hostage"]

Sounds good so far.

I just hope there's nothing like this in it. (seeing this is what put me off buying Indigo Prophecy... it's just so ridiculous)

Dont worry Heavy Rain wont have any supernatural settings in it. But IP/Fahrenheit was still a great game
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[QUOTE="--Thomas--"]

I already have the Special Edition pre-ordered. Can't wait. :)

Young_Charter
Is SE cover exclusive everywhere ? I pre ordered mind but Im hoping if it comes with the special case

The SE is an HMV exclusive in Europe. We don't get one here. You can import it for about $72 including shipping. I still haven't decided if I'm going to or not.
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#40 nyc05
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I so can't wait for Heavy Rain.

I had to pre-order the CE from HMV since Sony doesn't see fit to release a CE here (US). I was not going to miss out on a Heavy Rain CE.

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I am buying this game as long as it's 15 hours or more.

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#42 gameguy6700
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Sounds good so far.

I just hope there's nothing like this in it. (seeing this is what put me off buying Indigo Prophecy... it's just so ridiculous)

The_Pig_Hostage

Yeah, that's my exact thought on the matter. I remember how great IP was and then that scene happened. I remember that I had to play that scene twice because I failed it the first time due to me just sitting there dumbfounded as I tried to figure out how Lucas just managed to fly and fight Matrix-**** On top of that the game just continued to get weirder after that until I just gave up trying to make sense of anything.

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#43 BattleSpectre
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This is great news, i can't wait to get my hands on my collector's edition. :D

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Can't wait. Just hope it's not a cheese fest like MGS4.
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[QUOTE="damnet"]

dunno about this one man, I hate quicktime events, and they built an entire game out of it.. but still I fell compelled to try it out.

one other thing I don't quite like is all the episodic nature of it, I mean if the actual story doesn't end with the content ion the disc alone and you have to buy some dlc pack to actually see the ending I'll be realy pissed, does anyone know anything about this?

are the episodes just different storylines or they actually complement the whole origami killer thing?

I'm sort of with this. It looks interesting, and I'm definitely considering getting it, but the whole game just seems like button presses.
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#46 Doolz2024
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Only a 9? :| Seems like too low of a score based on that little excerpt from the review.
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#47 Atmanix
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Another movie disguised as a game. I wonder if I could get this and MGS4 as some kind of bundle.

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[QUOTE="starwarsjunky"][QUOTE="--Thomas--"]

whats in the special edition? i dont think the us is getting it.starwarsjunky

Special Edition contents:

• Heavy Rain game

• Rain-effect' slip-case 3D

• Heavy Rain DLC Episode: Chronicle 1 – The Taxidermist

• The Heavy Rain Official Soundtrack

• Dynamic XMB theme

The OST is of course the best part, but all of the other things are cool as well. :) The DLC will be included for everyone who pre-orders the game, regardless of which edition you choose.

what kind of music is it? probably nothing id like. so the only thing i could really care about is the XMB theme since i'll get the DLC episode with my preorder. but im pretty picky about the themes...so i prolly wouldnt like it lol

there was a lot of clint mansell influence in the parts ive heard so far if you want a reference.