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Dyack: Heavy Rain could be 'fantastic'

Speaking at the Develop Conference in Brighton today, Denis Dyack, founder of Silicon Knights, has said he believes Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain could turn out to be a "fantastic experience".

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Mr_Bun6160d ago

No offense to Dyack, but due to his lack of credibility recently, why do we all of a sudden give a sh*t about what he thinks? Was he the only developer at this Brighton Conference?

Shuya6160d ago

Though too human was pretty much regarded as a failure their previous game Eternal darkness tapped into the kinda emotional gaming that heavy rain is striving for.

Off the back of that game's greatness it's fair to say he still has legs to stand on so to speak.

Bnet3436160d ago (Edited 6160d ago )

Scroll down to see Spoony's comment. That's why. He had one f*ck up. It's not like he doesn't know how to make a good game.

Right, well, he just wanted to say something about Heavy Rain. I don't see what's wrong with that.

morganfell6160d ago (Edited 6160d ago )

Kigmal, everyone is entitled to make a mistake. Agreed. But if you look at the deeper issues, they were not simple matters of errors in game design. The real source of discord goes far beyond that matter to the realm of arrogance, blaming the entire world for his problems, attacking those that did not line up to kneel before the throne of Dyack, grossly overestimating the ability to achieve an envisioned design, and then faulting the human race and specific software companies when said vision failed to materialize.

As regards his last game, it isn't that Too Human is a bad title. It's the fact it doesn't approach what he hyped it to be. And I mean he personally. Even after the infamous E3 comeuppance he couldn't find humilty in a 3ft square room with both hands even if it was plastered to his face and the floor was made of humility tiles.

I think it is great when a developer tries to push beyond the normal limits and do something wonderful and new. But there comes a point in the development cycle when you have to hire the right testers and then you must listen to them when they tell you a core part of your innovative design isn't working as it should. You should not dismiss them and then proceed to do 5 times the number of interviews all the while continuing on down the wrong path with a gleeful look on your face.

SL1M DADDY6160d ago

When he put out Too Human and the reviews were less than stellar, he had the nerve to mock the media and those of us that did not like the game by saying we didn't get it and that we had no taste in games. Sorry, but the guy is a douche and no, I do not take him seriously, even if he is deciding now to kiss other developers butts that produce games exclusive to Sony.

Sarcasm6159d ago

I'm sorry, but I couldn't stomach Too Human. I gave it a fair shot and played it even for about 5-6 hours.

dcbronco6159d ago

I hate when Son....I mean Dennis Dyack does that.

morganfell6159d ago

No you do not know what I mean. The fact you are vainly attempting to place the actions of Sony on the same lowly footing with Dyack demonstrate clearly you have no comprehension whatsoever of the point I am making.

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Tyetan6160d ago

I was thinking the same thing.

Socomer 19796160d ago

dont you have to be a real developer to know what youre talking about? his credibility died with rare and thier mii360's.

Bnet3436160d ago (Edited 6160d ago )

What in the hell are you babbling about? Rare and mii60's whaa??

Edit: Nevermind, I understood what you were trying to say.

SpoonyRedMage6160d ago (Edited 6160d ago )

He's also the guy who started the Legacy of Kain and made Eternal Darkness(one of the best horror games ever). But no one remembers that...

Gen0ne6159d ago (Edited 6159d ago )

I just about to give Denis the old tongue lashin'.Then you stepped in with some quick facts and shut me up. I appreciate that. Thank you.

rockleex6159d ago

Just stuck with Legacy of Kain.

I want my PS3/360 Legacy of Kain! >:D

dachiefsman6159d ago

agreed, I want another legacy of kain and a finished too human with more the 5 levels and ps1 graphics.

Strikepackage Bravo6160d ago

that if he says something nice about the PS3 exclusive people will like him again.

He maybe right, no body cared what he thought until he said something pro PS3, now look at him, he's in headlines.

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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_Bomb291d 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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Fist4achin2019d ago

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

BLAKHOODe2019d 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.

sourOG2019d ago

No. Some games are like movies.

medman2019d ago (Edited 2019d 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.