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Heavy Rain demo uncertain

Heavy Rain isn't a game that you can play for five minutes and you'll then know what to expect for the rest of the experience; each scene in the game is different and for that reason it makes the decision on whether or not to release a demo a difficult one, Quantic Dream founder David Cage has told VideoGamer.com.

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Hellsvacancy6145d ago

Unless they made a basic demo showin u how the game will play out (not that i need 2 know) and that demo will b seperate from the retail game

Blaze9296145d ago

Heavy Rain and Indigo Prophecy (aka Fahrenheit everywhere else) are both very similar games in regards to:

"each scene in the game is different and for that reason it makes the decision on whether or not to release a demo a difficult one"

and a demo was released for that. So why a demo couldn't be released again for a very similar game from the same developers is odd unless of course the real reason is skeptics of how potential buyers may take it like "oh, this is not a game" judging from a quick experience.

In this case a demo could break or make the game for alot of people. Positive side is that alot of people find out just how awesome the storyline and is and will be. Bad side is that people think that the "game" is nothing but alot of QTEs.

For me though, if they hadn't released that demo way back for Indigo Prophecy I would have NEVER bought that game or likely ever heard of it. So I'm glad they did release the demo and it totally worked its purpose into me buying the game. Like I said again above, similar games, dunno why it can't be done for this one.

Playing Indigo Prophecy, I already somewhat know what to expect from this game, an very awesome and hooking experience so a demo for Heavy Rain isnt needed for me. Day 1 ever since I heard who the developer was. That's why I say if you havent played Indigo Prophecy yet, do so and you'll know what to expect.

Redempteur6145d ago

Well while i was intrested in indigo prophecy it was the pc demo that motivated me to try the full game . No regrets

But i understand that heavy rain is different on that viewpoint .either way i don't need a demo this time .

rockleex6145d ago (Edited 6145d ago )

The one from last year's E3.

The dollhouse one that wasn't from the game.

Redempteur6145d ago

Well this was a very old build ... Many things are missing from the demos that are in the game now.. releasing this would actually not do that good to the game

iceman066145d ago

I disagree. I think that most fence sitters don't really know what to expect from this type of game. No...you won't get the full playability of the all the games nuances, but you WILL get the overriding IDEA about what this game is! I'm sure that the E3 demo was polished enough...as I saw various runs with different consequences. The idea behind the game is simply that. Either way...it's a day one for me, because I LOVER Indigo Prophecy.

Redempteur6145d ago

last year game convention demonstration was GREAT IMO. I'm actually dying to try it . But sadly people will get the wrong impression that heavy rain is a QTE based game with little consequences..

This isn't true of course

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goromei6145d ago

Here's an idea. Why not make four demo's. One for each playable character. Either way, I'm not playing the demo either. I'm already sold on this game.

Ravage276145d ago (Edited 6145d ago )

gotta agree with their situation though, hope they can find some innovative way of implementing both trophies and a demo. I will still buy it regardless of how it turns out though, games like HR comes out once in a blue moon

Lfmesquite6145d ago

capture one of the best parts or something, it would help the game sell or maybe not.

Demo's can also take the suspense away. I think a demo can work both ways. For example I played the demo of "WET" and now I know that game F*cken blows and I will never touch it again.

There's always risk in releasing a demo, but if you can put something impressive together, it can maybe help and unknown game get noticed.

With Heavy Rain, I say go for it.

ZOMBIEMAN16145d ago

i would love to have a demo i know i'm buying it but it could also get more ppl interested in it . before the fanboys don't post your Only on and only possible fanboy sh!t and no it's just a movie with QTE you ppl take that sh!t elsewhere

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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_Bomb318d 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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Fist4achin2047d ago

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

BLAKHOODe2047d 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.

sourOG2047d ago

No. Some games are like movies.

medman2046d ago (Edited 2046d 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.