Interactive cinema is a genre that for a long time was only available on consoles. The first of the big trilogy, Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain, served as such an exclusive. In the future, the studio will develop two more examples of interactive cinema, which will sell first PS3 and then PS4 in large quantities.
Many gamers prefer the studio's later work more, but you can't deny Heavy Rain's impact on the industry. Of course, the game was not in the role of a pioneer - there were other representatives of the genre long before it, but the significance of the project was still high.
The console-only release of this game is considered one of the most disappointing for PC audiences of all time. Users did not have the opportunity to play the slightly improved PC version until 2020. Despite the difference of almost 10 years, many were happy to go close the gestalt and finally familiarize themselves with one of the best drama and detective games on consoles and in principle. If you still have managed not to catch spoilers on this game and do not know who is the cause of the terrible events in a quiet American city and in the lives of several good people - boldly fill the gap.
Advantages of the game:
Unfortunately, Heavy Rain is a vivid but disposable experience. You can experience the whole gamut of emotions from the project if you see it for the first time. In order not to spoil your impression, don't study any additional materials on the game - even the smallest detail can reveal the intrigue at the inappropriate moment.
You should try Heavy Rain if you:
As one of the best projects of the 2010s, the game definitely deserves your attention - Heavy Rain is made with great attention to the process and even now pleasantly surprises with its quality, almost needing no improvements.
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