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Heavy Rain reviews
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Melchiah
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Forgot one thing, which depending on a person can be a pro or a con;
The game is apparently slow-paced, the atmosphere is crafted gradually and slowly with mundane things. The reviewer thinks the game won't go well with younger players. Not only due to the pace, but also due to themes, like paternity, that younger people perhaps can't identify themselves with.
For me, it's definitely a pro.
The game is apparently slow-paced, the atmosphere is crafted gradually and slowly with mundane things. The reviewer thinks the game won't go well with younger players. Not only due to the pace, but also due to themes, like paternity, that younger people perhaps can't identify themselves with.
For me, it's definitely a pro.
indigo-cyclops
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Melchiah said:
Same here. I see nothing wrong with having a slower pace especially when it's setting such an awesome tone to begin with. The depressive noir atmosphere is one of my favorite things about the game. It's such a beautiful looking game too.
Dr Bad Dude PHD
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Author, dream-weaver, visionary, plus actorBlazingDarkness said:
Hypereides
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highluxury said:
Reposted for the new page.
Ploid 3.0
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Dude thanks for the magazine's highlights. Thank you!
They like it, and I like what they said. I really wanted the story to be good, and I look forward to it's slow pace.
About the voice discussion. I can see how it can be intolerable to people. Fortunately my tolerance for it isn't as sensitive that it takes me out of the videos I've seen so far (that mall scene was pushing it paired with the way that kid acted). The other stuff I saw that other people didn't like (Jayden's investigation, the Detective in the store scene, and the father at his house with his son) didn't bother me at all, I think it's good enough. I liked the voice acting in some too. I liked when the father screamed from frustration, and that guy snapping on Jayden (the Lieutenant). It seems like the scenes where things are flowing, and not broken into parts waiting on your response are better. Maybe it a digital speaker effect (you know, the robot that have words recorded but TALK - IN - PARTS - STITCHED - TOGETHER). In the mall it seem like they might have reused his yells for his son. Same tone, and such. If there are scenes where a character starts talking like in that casting, where you are not interrupting, it might be even better.
They like it, and I like what they said. I really wanted the story to be good, and I look forward to it's slow pace.
About the voice discussion. I can see how it can be intolerable to people. Fortunately my tolerance for it isn't as sensitive that it takes me out of the videos I've seen so far (that mall scene was pushing it paired with the way that kid acted). The other stuff I saw that other people didn't like (Jayden's investigation, the Detective in the store scene, and the father at his house with his son) didn't bother me at all, I think it's good enough. I liked the voice acting in some too. I liked when the father screamed from frustration, and that guy snapping on Jayden (the Lieutenant). It seems like the scenes where things are flowing, and not broken into parts waiting on your response are better. Maybe it a digital speaker effect (you know, the robot that have words recorded but TALK - IN - PARTS - STITCHED - TOGETHER). In the mall it seem like they might have reused his yells for his son. Same tone, and such. If there are scenes where a character starts talking like in that casting, where you are not interrupting, it might be even better.
Ploid 3.0 said:
Not if you play in the original French language with English subs.
I know, I sound like a broken record, but I would much rather experience a great story with great acting rather than hear it in dub format that didn't get the direction it deserved--which this game seems to fall into (at least partially).
I plan to play in English at least once though just so I can see how it pans out overall.
Ploid 3.0
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I'll definitely try it in French on a play through. Maybe something like after I played it 2 or 3 times. It's on the disk, I might as well, maybe it'll keep things fresh. I'm not going to burn through the game quick, then replay it over and over within the same week though. Going to sip, swirl, and swallow this puppy.
Might not get another game like this in a long time hah.
Might not get another game like this in a long time hah.
templeusox
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Definitely. While I'm not a father either, I see a lot of parents with children on the subway who I want to smack the crap out of, so hopefully I can do that through this game.Garjon said:
templeusox
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Yea, that what the 9/10 is for. For people who can't process context.HiResDes said:
Lord Error
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It pretty much has to have Spanish and French to be sold here, if they are already available for other countries (and they are)YoungHav said:
ZephyrFate
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Yeah, really. That sounds like a total pro.HK-47 said:
You'd hate the game The Void, then, Melchiah, it lies to you all the time. It forces you to think about what the 'truth' really is.
indigo-cyclops
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YoungHav said:
It's been mentioned that each territory is getting the same version of the game. No censoring, multiple language options. Same everything. So yes, the NA version WILL have whatever languages they've localized. Actually, I could be wrong, but the Japanese version may be the only exception to this.
GhaleonQ
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Deepack said:
Guys, this is no joke. David Cage came to my dorm room today and had his goons beat the tar out of me. My eyes popped out of what was left of my back. Why, oh, why had I opened that door? My floor turned red. This was because I was bleeding on it. Blood - ruby-red blood, MY blood. Blood...and piss and shit. This is the worst day of my life.
indigo-cyclops
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Not sure if this was posted, but I came across some really cool new footage of Scott Shelby gameplay. Personally, I only watched a few minutes because I suspected spoilers incoming, but it was nice to see a new, interesting locale and some basic Shelby investigation gameplay.
http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/scott-shelby-heavy-rain-gameplay/339181
Remember, this video most likely contains out-of-context spoilers. Watch if you don't care!
http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/scott-shelby-heavy-rain-gameplay/339181
Remember, this video most likely contains out-of-context spoilers. Watch if you don't care!
I've been replaying KOTOR 2 with mods. No way that's faster than Heavy Rain. I can get on board with slow pacing, as long as it's pacing and not filler. It allows for more development and story impact when done well.Melchiah said:
They didn't say anything good or bad about the VA, though. Hmm.
Callibretto
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mujun said:
in point and click adventure, what you suggest is equal to pixel hunting for that tiny, hard to find, subtle clues as the ingredients to solve the puzzles.
I think I prefer to have more useless/ misleading clues and spend more time thinking on the puzzles than more time moving my mouse cursor 1 millimeters at a time.
cjtiger300
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-viper- said:
Makes to much sense, lol!
Callibretto said:in point and click adventure, what you suggest is equal to pixel hunting for that tiny, hard to find, subtle clues as the ingredients to solve the puzzles.
I think I prefer to have more useless/ misleading clues and spend more time thinking on the puzzles than more time moving my mouse cursor 1 millimeters at a time.
Or maybe they could do something so that it was like a real mystery, you know have knowledge gaps that force you to look for patterns or make it all about discovering where clues are and how they relate to each other.
@HK-47, Oh no there are so many red herrings I might as well flip a coin to decide whether any given clue is true or false.
You are an idiot.
RustyNails
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Thanks for the summary
In my opinion, the pros far outweigh the cons (and some cons are even pros for me). I'm so glad the game is turning out fine. I want a buffet of crows served on 21st for all the naysayers.
In my opinion, the pros far outweigh the cons (and some cons are even pros for me). I'm so glad the game is turning out fine. I want a buffet of crows served on 21st for all the naysayers.
HK-47 said:
No shit.
We are discussing the two extremes though when the best option is something that strikes a balance. Not to mention that all of this came about based on one comment translated from a magazine review and have no idea whether it actually applies to the game or not.
I'm not exactly sure of the negative connotations of "meatbag."
mujun said:
Well I'm only sure you have never played KotOR. And I'm not discussing an extreme at all. I'm discussing good design that doesnt handhold the player, especially since I dont think such an investigation should be a straight shot. It should be full of doubt and lies and half truths.