Developer Quantic Dream is a guilty party when it comes to the overcompensation. With their highly anticipated game beginning to surface, Heavy Rain, it becomes very evident that their graphics are the only focus and selling points of this game. It would be safe to say that Heavy Rain is the true definition of "Smoke and Mirrors"
"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.
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.
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.
What exactly is the David Cage experience, and is it of value? We examine two classics, Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain, to find the answer.
Quantic Dream has announced a new video series to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Heavy Rain. Check out the first part here.
Have you played Detroit? While it’s my personal favorite, I fully understand many preferring Heavy Rain more. I’m glad you enjoyed Heavy Rain too.
Glad you enjoyed the game! Yes, Detroit is a masterpiece of a game, and their best work to date “in my opinion”
Wow, 10 years...and yet, still one of the best/most emotional/thrilling gaming experiences I’ve ever had.
So grateful to Sony for believing in Quantic Dream’s vision for this game, and giving them a chance. I’ll never forget David Cage saying “We want to challenge the player, but not with the controller, but mentally, with their decisions of “How far would you go to save someone you love” Well, they broke my emotional gamer heart lol.
My teenage son refuses to play this game, because I’ve told him in little detail the emotional impact it had on me all those years ago. Maybe one day he will.
Still have my origami crane they teach you how to make when you're installing for the first time.
it's been 10 years? wow, that was so fast, I feel like this console gen went fast as well although it hasn't. I really look forward to the PS5 this holiday season though.
And has the writer of the article played the game yet? No? Then he needs to kindly stfu. -_-
Gears of War 2
Halo 3
What?
I highly doubt the author played the game, and just got the impression off the video footage.
There was a reason the game was delayed *hint Cod4:MW2, Halo ODST, Uncharted 2, MAG*
I think people will be surprised, I am just wondering how long the appeal will be since the game has no multiplayer or plans of DLC.
whoa... whoa... whoa.
Heavy Rain hasn't just been about the graphics at all, maybe some people wanna buy it because of the graphics, but its about the amazing story telling, the way you interact with the game and discover who the oragami killer is. One of the coolest parts about HR is that the story continues even when a main character dies and that even if you mess up on a QTE, doesnt mean its over, you could fall to the ground and find a weapon and use that weapon against the person. it could be different everytime you play through it, depending on what mistakes you make and what you do.
HR is going to be a love it or hate it type game, amazing to some, dumb to others, but ether way, you have to give Quantic Dreams credit for making a unique and out of the ordinary type of game. Im sure alot of people will be surprised by the title, some reviews will cherish it and some will put it down for being different, i'd expect a wide range of review scores, depending on their tastes, so i wouldnt really look at review scores for this game, just try it out for yourself and hopefully enjoy it.