Heavy Rain is the best game this generation, do you agree?

From what I've seen, the voice acting was pretty awful was well.

I mean, people give Final Fantasy XIII crap for its voice acting, but atleast it's lively and sounds energetic. Heavy Rain's voice acting is ridiculously wooden.

I think this is the kind of game that people overlook these things because it does other stuff that is pretty amazing. Still, the game is too story-driven to ignore that stuff IMO.

GreySeal9

Yeah, the English VO is so bad I ended up using the French track, and even that isn't anything to write home about.

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[QUOTE="skrat_01"]Hah. **** no. The game didn't even have a good story to carry it. It is a remarkably different game, that goes against many gaming conventions; I admire it for that. However even for an 'interactive movie' it is downright terrible. Because even B grade thrillers have better narratives than it does, and even games that are 'interactive dramas' have far better interactivity than it does. In short, your opinion couldn't be further off the mark.GreySeal9

This. If Heavy Rain's gameplay was something more substantial than its point-and-click/QTE hybrid gameplay I could forgive the narrative, but when the game is all but entirely story driven it's impossible to ignore the awful, awful writing.

From what I've seen, the voice acting was pretty awful was well.

I mean, people give Final Fantasy XIII crap for its voice acting, but atleast it's lively and sounds energetic. Heavy Rain's voice acting is ridiculously wooden.

I think this is the kind of game that people overlook these things because it does other stuff that is pretty amazing. Still, the game is too story-driven to ignore that stuff IMO.

It is just as bad as an amateur hacking together a plot for a C grade, straight to DVD movie.

Honestly how the hell did critics not criticise the game more for this, considering the gameplay itself is based around the ****ing plot.
This is supposed to be an example of a compelling game, with a narrative that draws me in and makes me care?

No, just no, this is a stain of what it was hyped as; even if it's vision of standing out from the pack was never compromised.

/rant.

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[QUOTE="skrat_01"]Hah. **** no. The game didn't even have a good story to carry it. It is a remarkably different game, that goes against many gaming conventions; I admire it for that. However even for an 'interactive movie' it is downright terrible. Because even B grade thrillers have better narratives than it does, and even games that are 'interactive dramas' have far better interactivity than it does. In short, your opinion couldn't be further off the mark.GreySeal9

This. If Heavy Rain's gameplay was something more substantial than its point-and-click/QTE hybrid gameplay I could forgive the narrative, but when the game is all but entirely story driven it's impossible to ignore the awful, awful writing.

From what I've seen, the voice acting was pretty awful was well.

I mean, people give Final Fantasy XIII crap for its voice acting, but atleast it's lively and sounds energetic. Heavy Rain's voice acting is ridiculously wooden.

I think this is the kind of game that people overlook these things because it does other stuff that is pretty amazing. Still, the game is too story-driven to ignore that stuff IMO.

I doubt I'd ever consider it "the best game", but it might end up providing some of the most memorable experiences. Some things in that game just made me go "OMGWTF??"

It's on of the most important of the generation. But not the best.

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Heavy Rain is nothing like Shenmue.jg4xchamp

I found it to be a good game but not great. I thought the story was disappointing and the QTE was more stressful than in Indigo Prophecy. Part of it was the pointless use of the six axis motion, and the instruction icons sometimes blending in with the environment. I actually thought the voice acting was fine and I liked the characters. It was still pretty compelling.

On the other hand, since someone mentioned Final Fantasy XIII, I'm finding it to have cheesy voice acting and dialog, but the gameplay is excellent.

Yes, it is. No, it isn't. I don't have a favourite game of all time, all games I buy are good games (for me anyway), and all the good games are my favourite games. Heavy Rain is one of them.

EDIT: Oh, and that Games-radar article has to be the most nitpicky article I have ever read. If you took any great story you are bound to come into a few plot holes, that only the biggest nitpicker would find.

And if we're talking about story and gameplay, MGS 4 is better.

It's all about experience....that you can't feel it on another game......

ihsanqueen

Not only should MGS4 be the best game this gen, based on the criteria and your opinions (gameplay>everything else), but you clearly have never played Indigo Prophecy if you Heavy Rain provided something that "you can't feel it on another game"

EDIT: Oh, and that Games-radar article has to be the most nitpicky article I have ever read. If you took any great story you are bound to come into a few plot holes, that only the biggest nitpicker would find.

svenus97

In short, your opinion couldn't be further off the mark.skrat_01

How can an opinion be off the mark? If you enjoy a game, it doesn't matter much what critics or the general public thinks of a game. As long as you like it or love it, it doesn't matter.

No. No and No.

Well TC, it would appear that next to nobody agrees with you. I would be one of them. If you really feel Heavy Rain is the best this gen, then I feel sorry for you for clearly being deprived of many many many many many (did I say many) games this gen.

nope,great game but for me MGS4 is the best game this generation

I think storywise the first time through itmight just be the most special experience you can get in any game this generation. Sure is close to MGS4.

i have yet to play heavy rain, so i didnt vote.

demons souls is by far the best game i have played this gen, and i doubt anything will top it

i have yet to play heavy rain, so i didnt vote.

demons souls is by far the best game i have played this gen, and i doubt anything will top it

Laxer04

No. It was worth playing but for a game that relies heavily on story it wasn't great.

No it isn't even the best PS3 game Uncharted 2 is better than it on PS3.

sure it's a good game.but thinking about mass effect or alan wake makes me choose them over this one.

Uncharted 2 was the best game this gen in my opinion. Heavy Rain was still a pretty good game.

Played the demo today (yeah i know i took my time) really really interesting game and i'll definitely pick it up when i get my BD drive repaired, my mate was with me when i was playing it and the HR demo and LBP seem to have convinced him to get a PS3. :D

I'm afraid I can't love anything about QTE's.

NO. Not in your wildest dreams. It's a great game, I enjoyed far more than I thought I would, but game of the generation? Hell no.

No.

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You know what TC, kudos to you for at least giving the people the option to disagree AND for making it clear that in your opinion HR is the best game this generation... too many threads now a days try shoving ones opinion down our throat. I know I'm guilty of this as well :P

With that said, I'll have to disagree :( ... I thought it was a great experience, very unique but it didn't quite grasp me like it did some people, I would give it a solid 8.3. Back in June of 08 there was a title released, I'm not sure you'ved heard of it before not sure many have to be quite honest but it was called Metal Gear Solid 4 and to this day I still stick by as that being my favorite game released this gen.

toxicmog

I've never understood the whole "did not do the series justice" claim when it comes to MGS4 ... is it because you could actually move and aim at the sametime? or the fact that it didn't have the horrible top down camera view? It topped past entries in every conceivable way :/

No it isn't even the best PS3 game Uncharted 2 is better than it on PS3.

chocolate1325

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You know what TC, kudos to you for at least giving the people the option to disagree AND for making it clear that in your opinion HR is the best game this generation... too many threads now a days try shoving ones opinion down our throat. I know I'm guilty of this as well :P

With that said, I'll have to disagree :( ... I thought it was a great experience, very unique but it didn't quite grasp me like it did some people, I would give it a solid 8.3. Back in June of 08 there was a title released, I'm not sure you'ved heard of it before not sure many have to be quite honest but it was called Metal Gear Solid 4 and to this day I still stick by as that being my favorite game released this gen.

W1NGMAN-

I've never understood the whole "did not do the series justice" claim when it comes to MGS4 ... is it because you could actually move and aim at the sametime? or the fact that it didn't have the horrible top down camera view? It topped past entries in every conceivable way :/

I don't think your last claim is true at all. I thought the story was pretty lackluster compared to the others. It was horribly unfocused and didn't have a distinctive plot. It seemed way more dependent on other games compared to MGS3 and the others. I also thought the environments were far more bland and the pacing started to get pretty ridiculous after Act 2. The gameplay definitely topped past entries though.

Not sure if it's the best but definitely one of the better single player experiences this gen... If you love a great story in a game, then HR is a must buy!

Haven't played it but I doubt it.

[QUOTE="skrat_01"]In short, your opinion couldn't be further off the mark.gandaf007

How can an opinion be off the mark? If you enjoy a game, it doesn't matter much what critics or the general public thinks of a game. As long as you like it or love it, it doesn't matter.

I like how its either you hate it or really really love this game..thepoop7

I liked it, but not that much, so i am in the middle

I may be the only one though, i dont know that

i can see alot of scenes being really fun using the move.. example: what do you use to cut your finger off ,and just imagine having to do the motion too:?

Heavy Rain was definitely an engrossing experience the first time through, however it has to be stated that the writing is absolutely sloppy at times, not to mention an inconsistent narrative plagued some scenes.

Nevertheless, Heavy Rain has innovated on the use of QTEs in this game. The lack of any "game over" made the player feel much more emotionally connected to the action in every QTE fight, as blunders can prove costly.

Heavy Rain could had been a masterpiece, unfortuanately the inconsistent writing and narrative bogs it down. I would really wish to see more developers step up and follow what Quantic Dream has put to the table with Heavy Rain.

This year so far maybe, but this generation? Heck no.

I'm sorry, but not even. It wasn't that great for me, maybe borderline good.

Best game of this generation? Gotta go to Mass Effect 2 :)