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Heavy Rain - Some new screenshots

Eurogamer Portugal published some new screenshots from Heavy Rain.

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Spike476220d ago

Now after the gameplay vids were released, it might turn out better than I thought. From my point of view, it's a nice beath of fresh air from all of the typical FPS games and hack n slash.

maxbyte6220d ago (Edited 6220d ago )

but it will be a change.
The game is nothing more than a newer version of Fahrenheit. Done on a new hardware platform and with some added control enhancements.
Don't get me wrong - the above is good, in my book, and this is a first day purchase for me.
Still, IMHO, it is nothing revolutionary (except some graphical elements)

Lifendz6220d ago

that doesn't sell really well but, over time, will make up for that money through DLC. I plan on buying EVERY episode of DLC for this game IF it is what I expect. The storyline and the concept seems so Noir for lack of a better word. Can't wait.

original seed6220d ago

At first i thought this game would be epic. Now after seeing the videos, with down-graded graphics and all the QTE it looks like it will Fail.

One thing is for sure, this game is unique. Lets see how it turns out. Im not holding my breath though.

- Ghost of Sparta -6220d ago (Edited 6220d ago )

The quality of Eurogamer's "screenshots" are worthless. These weren't even published by Quantic Dream, just captured from this short trailer. http://www.gametrailers.com...

@ original seed: You're right, just like Indigo Prophecy failed in 2005, when it won best adventure game and best story from GameSpot.

BISHOP-BRASIL6220d ago

Don't bother me the graphics (still ok, but they have teased us with much more than that and I'll remember it!) or the gameplay (I wasn't expect shooter mechanics in a adventure).

My problem there is the animations... For a game that has most of the action pre-scripted, those animations totally suck.

I just hope they work (hard) in it. I need that adventure fix from so much time with action games (and in that sense it's fresh air).

BISHOP-BRASIL6220d ago

People having fun with the disagree button I see... Whatever.

rockleex6220d ago (Edited 6220d ago )

Yet, its not really QTE at the same time.

In regular QTE, if you mess up, then its game over. There's really no reason why you would prefer QTE over actual combat when both offer the same outcomes, only difference is that you have less control with QTE.

Heavy Rain is different. In Heavy Rain, every fight scene has MULTIPLE different outcomes. So in order for them to offer you those possibilities, they have to use QTE so that you have multiple preset combat paths to choose from.

If you press the wrong button, then it will lead to a different branch of QTEs. Or they will provide you with different buttons to press. Press Triangle to use the wrench on the ground, press Square to tackle, press Circle to roll to the side, etc.

With this type of QTE, each button can do different things depending on the context of the situation.

If they use a real combat system, you would have more control over the character, but then they would only be able to offer TWO possible outcomes. One if you win, the other if you lose.

rockleex6220d ago

Are you telling me Heavy Rain doesn't offer multiple outcomes to a fight scene?

RememberThe3576220d ago

They're not making this game to sell millions. They're making this game to tell a story, and to give us something different. If your young minded selves can't handle that, then please don't even follow this game.

If you respect what this game is trying to do, then please follow this game 'til release. But if you were only following this game because you thought it was going to have the best graphics ever, then please, like I said before, stop following this game. It's really not for you, leave this to the big boys.

Lifendz6219d ago

where did that come from? If you don't think they're making this game to sell games then please take your head out of your arse.

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Mandaspt6220d ago (Edited 6220d ago )

Its a more mature game that wouldn't sell well, unfortunately.

Baba19066220d ago

im pretty sure ill buy this. i love storydriven games.

pixelsword6220d ago (Edited 6220d ago )

...people aren't exposed and desensitized to facial expressions derived from animation; to a person who doesn't watch too many animated shows, or someone who doesn't watch television in general will have a reaction more closely related to the uncanny valley theory.

Supercalifragili6220d ago

I love this game and I think Quantic wil show more amazing media.

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Death is Not the End: 7 Games Where the Story Continues Without You

Ben from Netto's Game Room takes a look at 7 video games where dying doesn't mean the end, as the story and world simply continue on without you.

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5 Horror Games With Depressing Endings

We present a list of horror games with depressing endings, each known for its unique experience and storytelling.

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P_Bomb299d ago

I’m reminded of some of the alternate endings in the Suffering games.

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Please stop comparing video games to movies

"Many video games catch not only great commercial attention but remarkable critical attention as well. We have seen games like Heavy Rain, The Last of Us Part II, and even entries in the Metal Gear series described as fantastic interactive experiences, even heralded in the same way as Hollywood's greatest films.

I would suggest that not only is this an unfair comparison but also a harmful one. Video games, by their very nature, are an intricately different medium and should be weighed against one another rather than another form of media," Phillip writes for GF365.

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Fist4achin2028d ago

Yes, please stop. They're better than most hollywood drivel nowadays.

BLAKHOODe2027d ago

I think Hollywood films will becoming increasingly more like video games in the future, especially as the world embraces the "new normal" from the pandemic. It makes sense, as games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales showcase just how realistically we're reaching in graphical capabilities, as well as showcase extreme action sequences in spectacular ways. And as time goes by, it'll get easier and cheaper to produce such "art", as well as create new star "actors" that never age, never die, never complain, never gets involved in scandals, etc. Technology is amazing and we're only just getting a taste of what it'll eventually be.

sourOG2027d ago

No. Some games are like movies.

medman2027d ago (Edited 2027d ago )

No. For the money spent, a quality game provides far more entertainment value than a quality movie. Especially when looking at what is going on in the world, and how a studio can attempt to pilfer from consumers by charging 30 dollars for Mulan via streaming. Ridiculous. There is no comparison....games all day.