Heavy Rain = Dragons Lair

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

hy4k

One is a old 90s game

One is a exclusive and good graphics so will be hyped GOTY

*yawn* mourning guys isnt it a bit early to discuss this? I think this is more of a afternoon topic. :)

There's nothing wrong with a simple gameplay mechanic if the game still manages to immerse with strong material. Where Heavy Rain really innovates is in the way you are given no second chances after dying. The potential for gripping suspense is unbelievable.

*yawn* mourning guys isnt it a bit early to discuss this? I think this is more of a afternoon topic. :)

Rza_rectah

What's a morning topic like? And how do you account for different time zones? :P

So you never actuley get to control the guy? thats all you do through the whole game is just press buttons? hmm i'm not sure if i'll like that but i guess i'll have to try it and see. Also what happened to the amazing graphics i saw on some screenshots before? there was some woman and it looked almost like real life. Now from that video the graphics were no way up to par with what i was expecting.

So you never actuley get to control the guy? thats all you do through the whole game is just press buttons? doesn't sound too fun tbh. Also what happened to the amazing graphics i saw on some screenshots before? there was some woman and it looked almost like real life. Now from that video the graphics were actuley pretty rubbish.

Kusimekaa

[QUOTE="Rza_rectah"]

*yawn* mourning guys isnt it a bit early to discuss this? I think this is more of a afternoon topic. :)

What's a morning topic like? And how do you account for different time zones? :P

I thought HEavy Rain looked quite good (for the type of game it is).... then I saw anvid of a woman standing in front of a mirror while you virtually apply make-up and play dressup for 5 min. My hype kinda died there.

So what, now people are going to say Dragon's Lair was bad?

[QUOTE="hy4k"]

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

rybe1025

One is a old 90s game

One is a exclusive and good graphics so will be hyped GOTY

hmm... 80's actually (1983.)

No way could I play through the whole Heavy Rain game. That video was 4 minutes long and it was nothing but one quick time event after another. Seeing that vid and the one where you put make-up on the girl. No story could get me thru that much quick time events.rybe1025

But dude... you could get the trophy for perfectly applying mascara, I can see me and my buddies sitting around watching the intense action... then when I pull it off... oh how the high fives would fly...

Heavy Rain looks nothing more than interactive movie, like MGS4.

It probably won't get higher than a 7.0, but because it's a PS3 exclusive it will be hyped to heaven and back as the next revolutionary game :lol:

Guys, the Quick Time Events are but one gameplay mechanic in the game! You still control your character and traverse the environment in the traditional manner. You investigate the environment through the usual click a button to pick something up and read it type of play that we all got used to in Resident Evil. The interactions with other characters in combat or QTEs and that's just because there is no other way to pull that off. Bottom line, the game is not a first person shooter and it doesn't feature unrealistic character models or characters. The game has a compelling story and adult dialouge and situations. As a gamer that's in his late 20's I can't wait for that. But I can understand how a younger gamer would be dismissive of the game. To each their own. Not saying all younger gamers are down on it either. I just think that the people complaining about this game aren't the people it was targeted at and most of those people are in their teens or very early 20s. Finally something for the older and grownup gamer. CyanX73

The game will go underappreciated, because all the kids will be preoccupied with their ADD shooters.

Shameful

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[QUOTE="hy4k"]

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

FamiBox

One is a old 90s game

One is a exclusive and good graphics so will be hyped GOTY

hmm... 80's actually (1983.)

Heavy Rain looks nothing more than interactive movie, like MGS4.

It probably won't get higher than a 7.0, but because it's a PS3 exclusive it will be hyped to heaven and back as the next revolutionary game :lol:

Sir_Lawl

You try too hard and your game is obvious.

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

hy4k

So what, now people are going to say Dragon's Lair was bad?

STRETCH-E

It was amazing at the time.. but really only for it's graphics (full motion video.) That was it's selling point. Gameplay wise, it was always pretty bad (not that some will admit it.)

[QUOTE="rybe1025"]No way could I play through the whole Heavy Rain game. That video was 4 minutes long and it was nothing but one quick time event after another. Seeing that vid and the one where you put make-up on the girl. No story could get me thru that much quick time events.whatisazerg

But dude... you could get the trophy for perfectly applying mascara, I can see me and my buddies sitting around watching the intense action... then when I pull it off... oh how the high fives would fly...

gamer 1-Yo bro you just rocked that lipstick

gamer 2-Hey can I try now its my turn?

gamer 3-Shut it newb! You always mess up the eye liner and we have to start over

So what, now people are going to say Dragon's Lair was bad?

STRETCH-E

[QUOTE="whatisazerg"]

[QUOTE="rybe1025"]No way could I play through the whole Heavy Rain game. That video was 4 minutes long and it was nothing but one quick time event after another. Seeing that vid and the one where you put make-up on the girl. No story could get me thru that much quick time events.rybe1025

But dude... you could get the trophy for perfectly applying mascara, I can see me and my buddies sitting around watching the intense action... then when I pull it off... oh how the high fives would fly...

gamer 1-Yo bro you just rocked that lipstick

gamer 2-Hey can I try now its my turn?

gamer 3-Shut it newb! You always mess up the eye liner and we have to start over

LOL EPIC.... they definately need to add Leaderboards to this game..... for best times at applying make-up, and whatever other silly things they make you do.

[QUOTE="hy4k"]

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

rybe1025

One is a old 90s game

One is a exclusive and good graphics so will be hyped GOTY

So what, now people are going to say Dragon's Lair was bad?

STRETCH-E

[QUOTE="FatalDomain"][QUOTE="rybe1025"]The difference is-

One is a old 90s game

One is a exclusive and good graphics so will be hyped GOTY

rybe1025

decaf dude..... decaf

[QUOTE="hy4k"]

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

rybe1025

One is a old 90s game

One is a exclusive and good graphics so will be hyped GOTY

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

hy4k

[QUOTE="rybe1025"][QUOTE="FatalDomain"] 90's game?!?!? Try 1983 youngsta... I assumed you got around to the title when all of the ports were being made. No biggie, keep on gaming!!! Game On...whatisazerg

decaf dude..... decaf

[QUOTE="hy4k"]

Dragons Lair is an interactive movie about rescuing a princess. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

Heavy Rain is an interactive movie about finding a serial killer. In it you must press a series of buttons at the right time to succeed.

what's the difference?

agff9

[QUOTE="FatalDomain"][QUOTE="rybe1025"]The difference is-

One is a old 90s game

One is a exclusive and good graphics so will be hyped GOTY

rybe1025

Before E3 this game was hyped up the ying-yang for it's graphics. Now that people know it is a movie with button prompts people are hating on it. I have to agree with CyanX73, this game is targeted for the more mature gamers, and I don't mean GTA mature gamer. I have to admit when people ere hyping it because of the graphics i was hating it because 'graphics does not a good game make,' but now that I know how the game plays I'm kind of envious that it is an exclusive. Maybe the younger audience just doesn't remember when the Sega CD came out and these type of game were the majority. Games like Sewer Shark, Road Avenger, Time Gal, and Night Trap.

[QUOTE="FamiBox"]

[QUOTE="rybe1025"]The difference is-

One is a old 90s game

One is a exclusive and good graphics so will be hyped GOTY

rybe1025

hmm... 80's actually (1983.)

They say Sony fanboys are more than Xbox fanboys here but what I see here is the opposite Xbox fanboys are very active in bashing PS3 games its either Xbox fanboys are increasing or Sony fanboys are busy playing games and Xbox fanboys got nothing to play so they use their time in bashing.

I thought HEavy Rain looked quite good (for the type of game it is).... then I saw anvid of a woman standing in front of a mirror while you virtually apply make-up and play dressup for 5 min. My hype kinda died there.

whatisazerg

[QUOTE="rybe1025"]No way could I play through the whole Heavy Rain game. That video was 4 minutes long and it was nothing but one quick time event after another. Seeing that vid and the one where you put make-up on the girl. No story could get me thru that much quick time events.whatisazerg

But dude... you could get the trophy for perfectly applying mascara, I can see me and my buddies sitting around watching the intense action... then when I pull it off... oh how the high fives would fly...

They say Sony fanboys are more than Xbox fanboys here but what I see here is the opposite Xbox fanboys are very active in bashing PS3 games its either Xbox fanboys are increasing or Sony fanboys are busy playing games and Xbox fanboys got nothing to play so they use their time in bashing.

Kashiwaba

This is system "wars."

What you just said has nothing to do with this thread (and is debatable.)

[QUOTE="rybe1025"][QUOTE="FatalDomain"] 90's game?!?!? Try 1983 youngsta... I assumed you got around to the title when all of the ports were being made. No biggie, keep on gaming!!! Game On...404-not-found

I don't really see the selling poing of Heavy Rain, because if a game isn't fun, and it have good graphics and story, it's better off released as a movie.hiphops_savior

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[QUOTE="rybe1025"]Sorry I am not some super nerd that sits around memorizing the date every game came out. You have fun doing that though okrybe1025

You'd have to be born in the early 70's to have grown up to appreciate that game on release.

I was only 2 when it came out in the arcades. Guess I'm not a nerd. Cool.....

No wait... it's cool to be a nerd now isn't it? :?

[QUOTE="whatisazerg"]

[QUOTE="rybe1025"]No way could I play through the whole Heavy Rain game. That video was 4 minutes long and it was nothing but one quick time event after another. Seeing that vid and the one where you put make-up on the girl. No story could get me thru that much quick time events.rybe1025

But dude... you could get the trophy for perfectly applying mascara, I can see me and my buddies sitting around watching the intense action... then when I pull it off... oh how the high fives would fly...

gamer 1-Yo bro you just rocked that lipstick

gamer 2-Hey can I try now its my turn?

gamer 3-Shut it newb! You always mess up the eye liner and we have to start over

LOL!! My first laugh of the morning. Thank you.

Well, it seems this game won't be for everyone. It's unabashedly cinematic and it will upset a lot of people looking for something more along the lines of "hands on" interaction.

I say what's so wrong with an interactive movie? We've come a long way since dreary point & click adventures such as Myst, if the end result is something compelling and suspenseful, then what's the sense in bashing it just because it doesn't emulate a typical "gaming" experience?