• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 22, 2010
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics What's this?

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

  • Summary: Experience a gripping psychological crime thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns, where even the smallest actions and choices can cause dramatic consequences. The hunt is on for the Origami Killer, named after his calling card of leaving folded paper shapes on victims. Four characters, each with their own motives, take part in a desperate attempt to stop the killer from claiming a new victim. Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. If you have not played the game since its release, Heavy Rain Move Edition is the perfect opportunity to do so. Its price is reduced and it contains all the released bonuses (DLC, soundtrack, PS3 themes) in addition to an all new 45' long making-of video. However, the PS Move controls (the main new feature) are very disappointing... But nothing prevents you to take your trusted Dual Shock back, and discover a truly exceptional game.
  2. Jan 12, 2011
    78
    This edition of Heavy Rain is perfect for anyone that still doesn't have this game. But you have to buy it for the game and not for the PlayStation Move controls. The PlayStation Move controls aren't working, because most of the time you're busy with finding out how it works. Besides of that, this edition is pretty nice, because you also get The Taxidermist DLC and more extras.
  3. Dec 24, 2010
    70
    There's no two ways about it, Heavy Rain is better with a pad. [Issue#198, p.96]
  4. The tracking is also a bit off. [Dec 2010, p.99]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. This is the top-highest-best-ever-played-game i've seen and i've played in my entire life. This... hmm "product" (bad word, i'm sorry) is not just a game, but a bridge between the movie industry and a game development. We're living in a very good times, and i hope to live long enough to take a part of this incredible revolution. And... I'd hope i can work with a Quantic Dream studio in nearest not so far future... P.S. The Heavy Rain page is broken. I can't write a review there, so i've placed it here. Expand
  2. 9
    I've actually played the move edition of Heavy Rain without playing the original, so I did not have any spoilers. The game is an absolute must-have for all PS3 owners. The graphics are gorgeous and so is the music. The plot is very interesting and keeps you involved and interested. It uses the Move controller cleverly, although at times you could swear you've made the right move but the game says otherwise. Heavy Rain is more of an experience than a game, and it is a breathtaking one. Whilst playing you're filled with excitement and thanks to the controls you get heavily involved in what is going on on the screen. I remember shouting at the screen during fighting scenes and sweating afterwards. It's a masterpiece. If you own a PS3, you have to get this game. Expand

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