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Just Cause 2 Is Blatantly Better Than Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain is, without a doubt, one of the most important games of 2010. It was critically praised for its involvement and emotional entanglement, but put down for its dumb story and other glaring issues. Just Cause 2 is, without a doubt, one of the most energetic titles of the last decade, surpassing San Andreas. It has been critically praised for its visual standards and encouragement of blowing stuff up, but put down for the lack of multiplayer and other issues.

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Joule5142d ago

im guessing its a slow day for actual news on n4g.

AEtherbane5142d ago

Because the games are both soooo similar anyways...

deadreckoning6665142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

Yeah sure, I can see that if the only genre your into is action games. But the grounds for comparison are suspect. Just Cause 2 and Heavy Rain are 2 COMPLETELY different genres. There incomparable. I would have had more respect for the author if he compared JC2 and GOW3. At least there in the same genre.

@Disagrees- So u guys are saying that Heavy Rain and JC2 ARE in the same genre??

Biggest5142d ago

They both feature a word with the letters 'e' and 'a' which is more than grounds for a comparison if you ask me.

van-essa5142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

This is right up Hiphopgamer's alley, you know... flamebaiting and BS.
Someone seems to be taking notes.

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hamoor5142d ago

lady gaga is better than uncharted 2

Space_cancer5142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

Do people have to approve this kind of crapnews? This site got enough turd already.

(waiting for Forza/Heavy rain comparison next)

Sevir045142d ago

.... Make that a VEEEEEEEERY very slow day for news on N4G.

piroh5142d ago

Just cause 2
http://apps.metacritic.com/...
xbox version - 81% metascore
PC version - 83% metascore
PS3 version - 84% metascore
Heavy rain
http://www.metacritic.com/g...
87% metascore

Darkstorn5142d ago

These games are polar opposites.
Don't even think about comparing them - Just Cause 2 is a game for action junkies and Heavy Rain is meant to involve the player through a powerful narrative.

Anorexorcist5142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

What is this? A point-by-point battle between Just Cause 2 and Heavy Rain? A direct competitive comparison between a sandbox title and a interactive adventure/drama game? Just Cause 2 isn't even platform exclusive, so why the oh-so intricate PS3 Multiplatform title against PS3 exclusive title rant?

"...one of the most energetic titles of the last decade, surpassing San Andreas."

Better than GTA San Andreas? Yeah I'll make that decision for myself.

rambi805142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

How do you ensure hits for your article?

Compare it(game) to any console exclusive, claiming the latter is inferior

Trolls happy
Fans pissed off
Hits guaranteed

sikbeta5142d ago

And That's an OPINION...

Seriously, you need to make an "article" to [share] your OPINION?

ColdFire5142d ago

I think tetris is better than Halo 3!!!

cool cole5142d ago

Though I disagree with his article, it's not the fact that they're both different games, it's just his opinion on what game he likes better. Sure they're not in the same genre, but there is one genre they do share, and that is the fact that they're both video games. I mean you wouldn't say comparing Rogue Warrior and Heavy Rain is dumb, because the obvious better choice is Heavy Rain. All I'm trying to say is that it's his opinion, that's all.

Anon19745142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

I've heard nothing about this game. Is it new?

And, I'm guessing by the picture it has about as much in common with Heavy Rain as Halo does to Rock Band.

I can't be bothered to read this crap.

...but I can be bothered to complain about it. :)

silvacrest5142d ago

of all the games to compare...

i admit i was about to click the link and read the article just to see the justification alone, glad i didnt

i dont even think HHG would bother doing this

badz1495142d ago

I'm saddened with the fact that coming out with totally STUPID title granted an article a place in front page of N4G! and this one take the cake of being the most ridiculous! - COME ON!!

evilmonkey5015142d ago

taking a break from this site. Nothing good in Daaaaaays.

Rocket Sauce5142d ago

Just Cause 2 is blatantly better than everything. I was on the interstate the other day and I couldn't get the idea of grappling onto passing cars out of my head.

EVILDEAD3605142d ago

Beat Heavy rain the other day..and it completely excells at what it does..

I'm hearing great things about Just Cause 2 from friends..they absolutely love it..but I just don't have the time right now to play it

The onslaught of games has left me trying to finish the ones I have until Splinter Cell drops next week

But it's on my list..The Heavy Rain experience is worth ot once for all PS3 owners..but as for time spent playing..of couse it's going to pale in comparison to open world games or Online FPS content.

Wow..70 hours on Just cause 2 alone? Talk about value for your money..I'm definately going to purchase it once I finish Splinter..

Evil

WildArmed5142d ago

I totally agree.. bcoz heavy rain fails at being a sandbox game..

oh whats that you say? Heavy Rain was never meant to be a shooter sandbox game?

I smell fail.

rexus123455142d ago

the two games are pretty much polar opposite of each other
Just Cause - all action almost no story
Heavy Rain - all story

ikral5142d ago

I hate those fanboy-teasing sites. Do not click on them, you only make them stronger!!!

BYE5142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

I deleted the Just Cause 2 demo after playing it for 5 minutes. No thanks. Been there, done that. Even comparing it to the revolutionary Heavy Rain is a joke.

There's no need for another half assed sandbox game aimed at an under 14 audience, especially when the real deal (Red Dead Redemption) is just around the corner.

rockleex5142d ago

Just Cause 2 is RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY!

Why? Because Heavy Rain fails at executing sandbox gameplay.

O_o

JonnyBadfinger5142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

Just Cause 2 is awesome without a doubt but, ive played it for about 30hrs now and only completed 18% of the game... there is far too much to do. And the sandbox is so huge its almost a chore getting from location to location.

I havent played it in about 3 days now simply because ive put so much time in and gotten no where in the game. Though the game is a visual achievement, the world is so large yet so detailed... its probably the 1 of the greatest technical feats since Crysis.

To compare Heavy Rain and Just Cause2 together doesnt really make sense but i guess if your comparing them in enjoy value... Just Cause 2 wins hands down.

Though when playing Just Cause 2 your brain will completely switch off... the game is mind numbingly ridiculously awesome... think thats the best way to put it.

WildArmed5142d ago

@above

Just for the record, Just Cause 2 is a very good game too. It's really fun.. if you loved mercs 2, u'll love this. (i loved mercs 2 lol)

But, JC2 and HR are not comparable games.
It's like comparing a FPS to a racing game.

Both games are great.. picking up JC2 in the near future..
and same goes for HR.. i just want the prices to drop around 30$ b4 getting them.

zeeshan5142d ago

The author is smoking some real good sh*t!

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tunaks15142d ago

wtf?
this is the worst comparison

sikbeta5142d ago

Nah...

"God of War 3 Is Blatantly Better Than Critter Crunch"

Now, that's the Worst Comparison...Ever...

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3...

VS

http://kokugamer.com/wp-con...

WhatARump5142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

I looked at the title in confusion

I read the first paragraph and was no longer confused-

Summary: The writer is a dumbass.

WildArmed5142d ago

lol.
THat is a hard choice.

Critter Crunch was a VERY good game too.

dgroundwater5142d ago

While this comparison is bad, Destructiod's Deadly Premonition is Blatantly Better than Heavy Rain article was not. I actually picked up DP based on that article and enjoyed the plot more than HR!

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bboss5142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

Years from now after having played these two games, look back and ask yourself... which one do I still remember? Heavy Rain is just the more memorable experience and leaves a more powerful impression.

deadreckoning6665142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

bboss- I don't think you can speak for everyone on that one buddy. Either way, try not to read too much into it. The author is obviously trying to get a strong reaction out of people for hits. I'm surprised the mods even allowed this garbage.

zenosaga04- This article already failed EPICLY by comparing two games of different genres, please don't lower yourself to the same level of failiure by implying that average review scores are grounds to prove that one game is or isn't blatantly "better"(subjective) than another. If the author believes JC2 is blatantly better than Heavy Rain..let him be, but the comparison is just idiotic.

EDIT: Wow, more people copying and pasting meta scores
facepalm/

Aphe5142d ago

Yeah it's not even worth arguing about, they are completely different games, you can't even compare them.

Lykon5142d ago

i'll remember heavy rain as the worst gaming experience i've ever had, where as just cause 2 has given me hope that there are still great games being developed other than the usual mundane MW clones and short linear eye candy experiences

Rocket Sauce5142d ago

Yeah, if I remember Heavy Rain in 10 years, it won't be fondly.

I probably wouldn't remember either game.

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Silly gameAr5142d ago (Edited 5142d ago )

ummmm...what?

Ahhh. OK. Not bad.

Chris3995142d ago

His troll-fu is weak though, compared to the master's. Back to suckle at Jim's hairy teat of trollish wisdom.

Better luck next time.

And ffs don't get curious and click on the link, I guarantee nothing intelligent is inside.

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Knushwood Butt492d ago

The Yakuza Games

Haha, yeah, currently over 100 hours into Yakuza 0. Considering going for 100% and well on the way but may not get there. Cat Fights are a real chore.

blackblades492d ago

I use to be a trophy hunter, was getting around 20 to 30 platinums a year. Had a saying of Play-Beat-Platinum, play and enjoy the game like there wasn't no trophies, beat it and at least get 50% then look at them and see if I'll platinum and platinum it. I think death star was a pain, the servers was ending so i had to rush and play that for awhile none stop. NGs2 was hard because of that online trophy but easy if you had the partner that can do it for you while you grab the enemy attention. Grinding idk, death was grinding last one I had to grind for platinum literally 1 trophy needed was dungeon travler or something vita gave up on it. After that I stop trophy hunting get like a 1 platinum a year or 0.

Knushwood Butt492d ago

Yeah, if I enjoy a game I usually go for the platinum unless there are some unreasonable trophies in there.

For Yakuza 0 I've invested too much time in it to give up just yet and most of the content is good fun, apart from Cat Fighting which is broken and dull after a couple of fights.

DarXyde491d ago

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 was literally the last platinum I got on PS3. After that, I went into PS4 kinda deflated and getting them where it felt appropriate.

I genuinely HATED that platinum, but it was a personal challenge I took upon myself. It was a lot of "get 1,000 kills with [insert weapon]" and it got to be a bit tedious. Master Ninja really pissed me off, but the WORST which you alluded to was that bloody Gold trophy for missions that you needed to do online because the AI was useless and got wrecked in moments. I jumped on the game a bit late so I struggled with finding a partner for at least 1.5 months. After that, I burned out hard with trophy hunting. I still came back for games I really enjoyed (Bloodborne, Dark Souls III, Nier: Automata, and a few others that escape me) and low hanging fruit that was just a bit time consuming and I didn't want to buy new games at the time (Final Fantasy XV). Total, it becomes clear where I taper off since I've only plat'ed 33 games since there inception of trophies which really isn't much.

Screw Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 lol. That game was pure nightmare fuel.

blackblades492d ago

I say never force getting a platinum, its not worth the trouble definitely if it costing you to waste time on chore like grind. Those brainless design trophies.

hotnickles492d ago

Dead rising was the worst one I’ve ever tried. I haven’t tried it with the modern console “rest mode” but the 360 didn’t have that.

Duke19492d ago (Edited 492d ago )

Was GTa4 the on where you had to collect a shit ton of pigeons around the map and there was no help in finding them?

roadkillers491d ago

Yep. I’d say GTASA was more difficult since there were so many collectibles

Profchaos491d ago

The saving grace was that there was only on average 50 collectables with the two exceptions being graffiti and oysters from memory horseshoes and photos were capped at 50 each.

But for me it was all the other grind that was way more painful in SA like the car export lists which even with guides took way longer than collecting stuff

iivGHOST491d ago

There was a guide book that came out with the game that had all the pigeons in it. I actually still have it

Chocoburger491d ago

One of the more recent games I got a Platinum in was Killzone: Mercenary for Vita. What a crap game, that requires so much terrible grinding.

Awful game, awful experience.

outsider1624491d ago

Oh man..wish i could get a vita. I've been trying to get a preowned too(in my country) but no luck.

CantThinkOfAUsername491d ago

I can vouch for Just Cause 2. It was the reason I quit achievement hunting. 86 hours in, the game bugged on me during one of the last side quests (it failed no matter what I did) and my save file got corrupted. Wiped it off my drive and never looked back.

SonyStyled491d ago

I downloaded the ‘complete edition’ or whatever it was called for $2 about 7yrs ago in hopes of trophy hunting it for a platinum. It always sounded fun and I would like to commit time to it but not enough for a platinum trophy

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