Your Feelings on Heavy Rain Gameplay?

Okay so I just recently read and watched 1up's preview for Heavy Rain. Seems really story driven, which is great, but it also seems as if they revealed what the gameplay will be like. It is all quicktime events so far, which is cool for certain segments of a game, but I do not know if I could play a whole game only doing that. It may feel as if I am not truly in control, but rather watching a movie that I can interact with from time to time.

Of course, this is not officially all the gameplay, or maybe it is, as it is too early to tell. Anyway, what would you think if the gameplay was only quicktime events?

Mhm, the game's gonna be very similar to Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit which I played, finished and enjoyed (until the last act in which the story went all stupid on me).

Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit had a lot of quick time events but they did not make up the entire game. Similarly, Heavy Rain's not gonna rely on QTEs completely.

Hm, I dunno. I finished Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit but the thing is, I didn't buy it. I'm not too sure whether these kinda games with this kinda gameplay can justify the price tag. For that reason, I'ma hafta let Heavy Rain slip unless it gets really awesome reviews.

I had a good time with Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit. The game certainly wasn't boring for me despite its gameplay and I think Heavy Rain's will be more "intense"?Still, I doubt I'd BUY it. I'd probably save the money fora REAL game. So many AAA exclusives this year.

This ain't gameplay but, for a game that boasts about its technicality, I think some aspects have gotta improve. The woman in the gameplay footage (not from "The Casting" teaser trailer), I dunno why, but has uncanny valley all over her damned face! The least they could do is make her attractive which they didn't! And the voice of Jayden Norman (the junkie detective) is so whiny, it's annoying!

That's just me though.

Back to gameplay. If anyone's unsure about it I suggest they watch reviews of Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit.

I personally loved Indigo Prophecy and I from what I've seen of Heavy Rain I will def. be picking it up!

Man looks good, I can see people complaining though, if a demo comes out or if the game comes out there will be 60 threads on this board saying "Heavy Rain controls suck!" It does seem very story driven and looks good i'm glad it's something new other than a shooter hopefully it comes out soon and more is hown at E3.

It looks good and the qte should be intense. I will try it out becauseof thedetective work.

It looks great. Didn't mind Fahrenheit too much - hopefully the story's worth it this time.

If the story is engrossing, I will get, QTE or not. I have not played a single gfame this gen besides resistance where the story pulled me in...I need this.

If the story is engrossing, I will get, QTE or not. I have not played a single gfame this gen besides resistance where the story pulled me in...I need this.

samuraiguns

Hey, you should play Dreamfall.

You'll like.

[QUOTE="samuraiguns"]

If the story is engrossing, I will get, QTE or not. I have not played a single gfame this gen besides resistance where the story pulled me in...I need this.

Scianix-Black

Hey, you should play Dreamfall.

You'll like.

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

[QUOTE="samuraiguns"]

If the story is engrossing, I will get, QTE or not. I have not played a single gfame this gen besides resistance where the story pulled me in...I need this.

samuraiguns

Hey, you should play Dreamfall.

You'll like.

Original Xbox/PC.

[QUOTE="samuraiguns"][QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

Hey, you should play Dreamfall.

You'll like.

Scianix-Black

Original Xbox/PC.

Wow, you LIKED Resistances story but no others? Wierd.Adziboy

I'll tell you what it means to me.

Diverse, innovative, psychological, heavy story driven, exploration.

In other words, another game to look forward to when it comes to unique experience.

This generation, PS3 has been really giving me quite a diverse options when it comes to games. In such a crowded shooters market, I'm glad Sony is trying new IPs and stretching the gaming preferences with quality titles.

Now, when the bloody JRPG's finally hit I can finally leave my PS2 alone.

I will have to keep an eye on this game. It does look to be something special.

Okay so I just recently read and watched 1up's preview for Heavy Rain. Seems really story driven, which is great, but it also seems as if they revealed what the gameplay will be like. It is all quicktime events so far, which is cool for certain segments of a game, but I do not know if I could play a whole game only doing that. It may feel as if I am not truly in control, but rather watching a movie that I can interact with from time to time.

Of course, this is not officially all the gameplay, or maybe it is, as it is too early to tell. Anyway, what would you think if the gameplay was only quicktime events?

JCMac120

THe preview @... somwehere (cant remember where) hinted theres a lot of exploration. You control where he goes, what he expects, etc. etc, which affects the story. If you miss a big clue, you will leave and the story will play out differetnly that if you searched that dark locker in the corner and found a major piece of evidence.

I like it, besides, it leans more towards an interactive movie feel. Nothing wrong in that, actually great that a developer is exploring different territory :)

HR is my most anticipated game, I just hope David Cage nails the story on all fronts, because what he's trying to accomplish can be truly revolutionary and can prove that video games have advanced to a point where they can be taken really seriously and perhaps more so then film or book.

button mashing and quick time events have ruined games for me..

mgs4, re5 and so on..

so i might not get this game if it has a heavy dose of either of them..

sad isn't it, because it looks like a great game.. but i rather watch a cut scene then be focusing in on one spot looking for a button icon to show up or actually play it.. i don't see the appeal, it's not fun, it doesn't make you feel like you're in the game.. it's pointless and actually takes away from it..

HR is my most anticipated game, I just hope David Cage nails the story on all fronts, because what he's trying to accomplish can be truly revolutionary and can prove that video games have advanced to a point where they can be taken really seriously and perhaps more so then film or book.

5FingersOfDeath

Okay so I just recently read and watched 1up's preview for Heavy Rain. Seems really story driven, which is great, but it also seems as if they revealed what the gameplay will be like. It is all quicktime events so far, which is cool for certain segments of a game, but I do not know if I could play a whole game only doing that. It may feel as if I am not truly in control, but rather watching a movie that I can interact with from time to time.

Of course, this is not officially all the gameplay, or maybe it is, as it is too early to tell. Anyway, what would you think if the gameplay was only quicktime events?

JCMac120

I don't understand how people did not already know how Heavy Rain's gameplay was going to be like.....seriously....

Like.....some people call themselves gamers? Indigo Prophecy was awesome (well the first 3 quarters was) and that was mostly detective work and QTEs.

Why are people surprised?

button mashing and quick time events have ruined games for me..

mgs4, re5 and so on..

so i might not get this game if it has a heavy dose of either of them..

sad isn't it, because it looks like a great game.. but i rather watch a cut scene then be focusing in on one spot looking for a button icon to show up or actually play it.. i don't see the appeal, it's not fun, it doesn't make you feel like you're in the game.. it's pointless and actually takes away from it..

NaughtyRag

So you rather watch the entire game rather than playing it....?

suit yourself

[QUOTE="NaughtyRag"]

button mashing and quick time events have ruined games for me..

mgs4, re5 and so on..

so i might not get this game if it has a heavy dose of either of them..

sad isn't it, because it looks like a great game.. but i rather watch a cut scene then be focusing in on one spot looking for a button icon to show up or actually play it.. i don't see the appeal, it's not fun, it doesn't make you feel like you're in the game.. it's pointless and actually takes away from it..

foossilo

So you rather watch the entire game rather than playing it....?

suit yourself

i think it looks and plays outstanding but they need to work on facial expression and animation because it can ruin the game.they have plenty of time so i think they address this issue

i think it looks and plays outstanding but they need to work on facial expression and animation because it can ruin the game.they have plenty of time so i think they address this issue

hasnainy2j

I guess people who think it's solely QTEs have never tried out Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit... Should go watch a review or two.

In Indigo, therewas be a decent amount of exploration and detective work and ocassionally you control your character like in The Sims for consoles where you interact with objects around the room. The get bored of games pretty easily, such as when I played BioShock, Crysis, Call of Duty 4 (WTF, I know right), though I finished all of 'embut I wasn't really bored of Indigo.

Heavy Rain should be better... so long as it does not do what Indigo did with its story in the last quarter of the game.

Both games are written and directed by the same dude so that's what worries me the most, the story turning crazy on me. Besides uncanny valley of course...

Really didn't like it. Not much more to say haha.

Im not sold on it yet. We'll see.

[QUOTE="JCMac120"]

Okay so I just recently read and watched 1up's preview for Heavy Rain. Seems really story driven, which is great, but it also seems as if they revealed what the gameplay will be like. It is all quicktime events so far, which is cool for certain segments of a game, but I do not know if I could play a whole game only doing that. It may feel as if I am not truly in control, but rather watching a movie that I can interact with from time to time.

Of course, this is not officially all the gameplay, or maybe it is, as it is too early to tell. Anyway, what would you think if the gameplay was only quicktime events?

foossilo

I don't understand how people did not already know how Heavy Rain's gameplay was going to be like.....seriously....

Like.....some people call themselves gamers? Indigo Prophecy was awesome (well the first 3 quarters was) and that was mostly detective work and QTEs.

Why are people surprised?

People understood that was a concept to the gameplay, but the developers continued to beat around the bush as to if that was all there was to the gameplay or not. Sorry, not everyone has played Indigo Prophecy...didn't know that nullified us as gamers. :roll:

If the story is engrossing, I will get, QTE or not. I have not played a single gfame this gen besides resistance where the story pulled me in...I need this.

samuraiguns

been waiting on this game for awhile

it's looking great so far

should be alot of fun

It looks very good.

my feeling is I will wait till I have the demo in my hands rather than pass judgement on something merely from pictures or videohiryu3

[QUOTE="hiryu3"]my feeling is I will wait till I have the demo in my hands rather than pass judgement on something merely from pictures or video5FingersOfDeath

looks more movie, but if the story is really good, i will love it

[QUOTE="5FingersOfDeath"][QUOTE="hiryu3"]my feeling is I will wait till I have the demo in my hands rather than pass judgement on something merely from pictures or videoJCMac120

Quicktime? That's it? Ugh. Not the game for me then, I usually skip cutscenes in games anyway.lukas1051

I don't want the gameplay to be like that the whole game. Make it similar to Alone in The Dark.

I'm not the slightest bit interested, sorry.

[QUOTE="lukas1051"]Quicktime? That's it? Ugh. Not the game for me then, I usually skip cutscenes in games anyway.Rhen_Var