Heavy Rain - The BEST Story this Gen

So I just beat Heavy Rain on my second playthrough and all I can say is WOW. This game has the best story I've seen this entire gen so far. (I'm not going to argue about what future not released titles might or might not be better - I'm talking current shipped games)

I'm highly shocked after playing it that it's not a AAA game. The way that the story is handled and everything unfolds is truly a masterpiece. And even replaying the game I got an ENTIRELY DIFFERENT story. I also found the controls to even further ENHANCE the story, making you feel more a part of the action then I've felt before. The entire branding system seems to allow for almost unlimited playthrough because you make so many choices that have an effect on different scenes.

Having played a ton of RPGs this gen, which are suppose to be story driven, Heavy Rain blows them all out of the water. Beliable characters, grounded in real life, and plenty of TWISTS. Simply a stellar, amazing game.

9.5 for me (only problem was the sixaxis controls sometimes didn't register right).

just don't think about the story to hard otherwise it all falls apart

Haven't played it entirely through, but I've seen a good bit. It's great, let there be no doubt. I think the Mass Effect series has it beat, though. inFamous, Assassin's Creed, and Half-Life are no slouches either, IMO! 8)

just don't think about the story to hard otherwise it all falls apartVinegar_Strokes

Like every story ever written.

It has a good story but Mass Effect, The Darkness and Bioshock have better storys imo.

Haven't played it entirely through, but I've seen a good bit. It's great, let there be no doubt. I think the Mass Effect series has it beat, though. inFamous, Assassin's Creed, and Half-Life are no slouches either, IMO! 8)

KSU-Wildcat

It has a very below average storyline honestly, it's just some cliche mystery story.

It was a very below average story honestly, just some cliche mystery story.

Yandere

[QUOTE="KSU-Wildcat"]

Haven't played it entirely through, but I've seen a good bit. It's great, let there be no doubt. I think the Mass Effect series has it beat, though. inFamous, Assassin's Creed, and Half-Life are no slouches either, IMO! 8)

mythrol

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

It was a very below average story honestly, just some cliche mystery story.

mythrol

Even though I never say this:

"LOL WUT?"

Fits perfectly.

It was a very below average story honestly, just some cliche mystery story.

Yandere

not to mention some of the plot holes O,o

a great story shouldnt have plot holes imo

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="KSU-Wildcat"]

Haven't played it entirely through, but I've seen a good bit. It's great, let there be no doubt. I think the Mass Effect series has it beat, though. inFamous, Assassin's Creed, and Half-Life are no slouches either, IMO! 8)

KSU-Wildcat

So I just beat Heavy Rain on my second playthrough and all I can say is WOW. This game has the best story I've seen this entire gen so far. (I'm not going to argue about what future not released titles might or might not be better - I'm talking current shipped games)

I'm highly shocked after playing it that it's not a AAA game. The way that the story is handled and everything unfolds is truly a masterpiece. And even replaying the game I got an ENTIRELY DIFFERENT story. I also found the controls to even further ENHANCE the story, making you feel more a part of the action then I've felt before. The entire branding system seems to allow for almost unlimited playthrough because you make so many choices that have an effect on different scenes.

Having played a ton of RPGs this gen, which are suppose to be story driven, Heavy Rain blows them all out of the water. Beliable characters, grounded in real life, and plenty of TWISTS. Simply a stellar, amazing game.

9.5 for me (only problem was the sixaxis controls sometimes didn't register right).

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

It was a very below average story honestly, just some cliche mystery story.

Half-Way

not to mention some of the plot holes O,o

a great story shouldnt have plot holes imo

[QUOTE="Half-Way"]

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

It was a very below average story honestly, just some cliche mystery story.

mythrol

not to mention some of the plot holes O,o

a great story shouldnt have plot holes imo

..And it's constantly bashed because the movie sucks, the movie is only praised these days because what it did to the movie industry not the quality of the movie.

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="Half-Way"]

not to mention some of the plot holes O,o

a great story shouldnt have plot holes imo

Yandere

..And it's constantly bashed because the movie sucks, the movie is only praised these days because what it did to the movie industry not the quality of the movie.

And it's constantly bashed because the movie sucks, the movie is only praised these days because what it did to the movie industry not the quality of the movie.

Yandere

well, you're certainly entitled to your opinion, though i would disagree.

[QUOTE="KSU-Wildcat"]

Haven't played it entirely through, but I've seen a good bit. It's great, let there be no doubt. I think the Mass Effect series has it beat, though. inFamous, Assassin's Creed, and Half-Life are no slouches either, IMO! 8)

mythrol

It has a good story but Mass Effect, The Darkness and Bioshock have better storys imo.

MJPK

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="Half-Way"]

not to mention some of the plot holes O,o

a great story shouldnt have plot holes imo

Yandere

..And it's constantly bashed because the movie sucks, the movie is only praised these days because what it did to the movie industry not the quality of the movie.

Maybe if it had 10 year old girls with huge breasts and eyes you would appreciate it more.

I'm with the OP. Sure it has plot holes but it's emotionally involving, challenging and genuinely sad at points.

So I just beat Heavy Rain on my second playthrough and all I can say is WOW. This game has the best story I've seen this entire gen so far. (I'm not going to argue about what future not released titles might or might not be better - I'm talking current shipped games)

I'm highly shocked after playing it that it's not a AAA game. The way that the story is handled and everything unfolds is truly a masterpiece. And even replaying the game I got an ENTIRELY DIFFERENT story. I also found the controls to even further ENHANCE the story, making you feel more a part of the action then I've felt before. The entire branding system seems to allow for almost unlimited playthrough because you make so many choices that have an effect on different scenes.

Having played a ton of RPGs this gen, which are suppose to be story driven, Heavy Rain blows them all out of the water. Beliable characters, grounded in real life, and plenty of TWISTS. Simply a stellar, amazing game.

9.5 for me (only problem was the sixaxis controls sometimes didn't register right).

mythrol

I didn't think much of it to be honest. I've seen better stories in games before, even this gen. Have you played The Witcher?

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

[QUOTE="mythrol"] Citizen Kane that is herald as one of the greatest movies of all time; also had one of the biggest plot holes ever. mythrol

..And it's constantly bashed because the movie sucks, the movie is only praised these days because what it did to the movie industry not the quality of the movie.

Almost every time the movie is brought up I see people insulting it, so honestly I can't say any names but it's obvious that a lot of people dislike the movie.

I didn't think much of it to be honest. I've seen better stories in games before, even this gen. Have you played The Witcher?dommeus

TBH I was talking on consoles. As I don't have a gaming PC and can't access games like The Witcher - though I have heard that they're really good.

[QUOTE="dommeus"]

I didn't think much of it to be honest. I've seen better stories in games before, even this gen. Have you played The Witcher?mythrol

TBH I was talking on consoles. As I don't have a gaming PC and can't access games like The Witcher - though I have heard that they're really good.

Almost every time the movie is brought up I see people insulting it, so honestly I can't say any names but it's obvious that a lot of people dislike the movie.

Really? I didn't think it was that great. I mean, it was presented very well, but the story itself was a bit lacking and the direction was a little bit off.

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="Yandere"]

..And it's constantly bashed because the movie sucks, the movie is only praised these days because what it did to the movie industry not the quality of the movie.

Yandere

Almost every time the movie is brought up I see people insulting it, so honestly I can't say any names but it's obvious that a lot of people dislike the movie.

[QUOTE="dommeus"]

I didn't think much of it to be honest. I've seen better stories in games before, even this gen. Have you played The Witcher?

TBH I was talking on consoles. As I don't have a gaming PC and can't access games like The Witcher - though I have heard that they're really good.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

[QUOTE="mythrol"] Citizen Kane that is herald as one of the greatest movies of all time; also had one of the biggest plot holes ever. Chemical_Viking

..And it's constantly bashed because the movie sucks, the movie is only praised these days because what it did to the movie industry not the quality of the movie.

Maybe if it had 10 year old girls with huge breasts and eyes you would appreciate it more.

I'm with the OP. Sure it has plot holes but it's emotionally involving, challenging and genuinely sad at points.

ppl forget about fable story 4 sum strange reason

[QUOTE="mythrol"]

[QUOTE="dommeus"]

I didn't think much of it to be honest. I've seen better stories in games before, even this gen. Have you played The Witcher?dommeus

TBH I was talking on consoles. As I don't have a gaming PC and can't access games like The Witcher - though I have heard that they're really good.

Really? I didn't think it was that great. I mean, it was presented very well, but the story itself was a bit lacking and the direction was a little bit off.

hakanakumono

I think the best stories are the Mass Effect series and the MGS series. Heavy Rain was awesome but nothing as epic as the ones I named. Then again this can be a debate of different opinions, so no one is really "wrong" here.

Then again maybe there just aren't any great gamign stories this gen. FFXIII fell short and HEAVY RAIN, despite having a pretty good story for a game, certainly isn't better than Siren last gen.

[QUOTE="dommeus"][QUOTE="mythrol"]

TBH I was talking on consoles. As I don't have a gaming PC and can't access games like The Witcher - though I have heard that they're really good.

mythrol

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

Really? I didn't think it was that great. I mean, it was presented very well, but the story itself was a bit lacking and the direction was a little bit off.

mythrol

Heavy Rain.

I think the best stories are the Mass Effect series and the MGS series. Heavy Rain was awesome but nothing as epic as the ones I named. Then again this can be a debate of different opinions, so no one is really "wrong" here.

Heartagram_03

Heavy Rain's story is not good..............and the twist was bad...wow its bad.

Most overrated game this year.

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="dommeus"] If they release the sequel on consoles then I highly recommend it, if you like RPG's that is.GeneralShowzer

Then again maybe there just aren't any great gamign stories this gen. FFXIII fell short and HEAVY RAIN, despite having a pretty good story for a game, certainly isn't better than Siren last gen.

hakanakumono

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="KSU-Wildcat"] inFAMOUS, Assassin's Creed? Oh man. . . ME's story is really good; but it's not finished. Kind of hard to judge until we see the entire thing. Heavy Rain as a 1 game story was amazing. Also it has what I'd consider the best branching story ever in a video game.AD216

It has a good story but Mass Effect, The Darkness and Bioshock have better storys imo.

MJPK

What was wrong with the darkness?

What was wrong with the darkness?

You guys are pleased very easily if you consider Mass Effect or MGS as good storytelling.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

[QUOTE="mythrol"] Citizen Kane that is herald as one of the greatest movies of all time; also had one of the biggest plot holes ever. Chemical_Viking

..And it's constantly bashed because the movie sucks, the movie is only praised these days because what it did to the movie industry not the quality of the movie.

Maybe if it had 10 year old girls with huge breasts and eyes you would appreciate it more.

I'm with the OP. Sure it has plot holes but it's emotionally involving, challenging and genuinely sad at points.

But honestly, I personally like books/movies like these:

Journey To The End of The World

Oyasumi Punpun

Freesia

Nijigahara Holograph

Himizu

Litchi Hikari Club

and

But nah, your right about my taste in stories (also spoiler tags don't work for me, so too bad).

Sounds like a bunch of people hating for the sake of hating.

The story was good, what made it great is that the story is based on the decisions and actions you take. Don't forget the game had around 15 different endings but I doubt the haters here expierenced even ONE ending. Going back and making different decisons, altering the story, and expierencing the outcome is what makes Heavy Rain unique and very innovative.

Haters gonna hate. If it was a 360 exclusive most trolls in here would be saying the opposite.