Destructoid has an article up. It attempts to discuss whether or not Heavy Rain is "doing videogames a disservice." Attempts because the author, Jim Sterling, is clearly arguing that it does. Jim adding a question mark to the end of a headline he's already answered is his first mistake.
...videogames are a legitimate work of creative entertainment. But for them to deserve that label, these types of games must exist. It being comparable to film does not change the fact that within the gaming industry, it is unique.
...Heavy Rain, while comparable to film, and perhaps even driven to be as film like as possible, is at its heart a game. You, the gamer, control the characters. You drive the story forward and affect the outcome with your in game actions.
"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.
yes it's a blog and yes I'm just some guy but at least read the article first. then feel free to dismiss it or otherwise. thank you.
destructiod's article was so stupid thought it was a joke. lol
What I don't understand is why destructoid wants Heavy Rain to be compared with other games when the focus of it, is the story! If you want to let people know that the narrative in Heavy Rain it's amazing then it is obvious for it to be compared with films and not games.
I specially liked this part of your blog: "I understand his argument, but its flawed. Mr. Sterling forgets that other games in the industry often compare themselves to their real world counterparts. Madden NFL touts its football realism."
In this day and age game's narratives aren't on par with films just like sport based games aren't as realistic as the real sport so it is only normal to use a more matured media to state which aspect are being pushed by the devs. In this case, Heavy Rain's narrative... Closer to hollywood film than any other game. You brush your teeth, you look for the kid in the mall, you chose his answers and thoughts. This is not simply going from point a to b and then watch a cut-scene because you're playing it yourself.
1: Those who are down for something different
2: and those who can't see beyond the gaming landscape they've created for themselves
A "disservice?" Don't know about that one. I'm thinking a disservice to the gamer would be loading the game into my PS3 and having it somehow blow my tv up. That's not good service. It's just a different type of game that doesn't appeal to this guy. Who's doing a poor job of voicing his opinion, with the hidden agenda of getting more hits. *shoulder shrug*
Seems similar to my article from earlier today, posted here:
http://n4g.com/gaming/News-... (Is Heavy Rain Doing Video Games Proud?)