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Heavy Rain Chronicles Episode 1: The Taxidermist
Released On: Apr 4, 2010
75
8.2
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
75
42% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
58% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
75
42% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
58% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Part of the magic of Heavy Rain and even The Taxidermist is the experiences are always different for each player the first time through. I can say I anxiously await Chapter Two, I just hope it is a little longer and maybe next time with Norman Jayden and Madison Page.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 84 User Ratings
8.2
73% Positive
61 Ratings
61 Ratings
19% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
8% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 84 User Ratings
8.2
73% Positive
61 Ratings
61 Ratings
19% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
8% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
Awesome game dude I love it so much its really amazing and it's really cool experience
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PlayStation 3
A good DLC, as it follows the same concept and idea as the original. The episode is amazing and I know that there are many ways to play, hide, hurt and kill that one.
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PlayStation 3
That feeling of suspense and all of those different endings are worth the price of admission for fans, but I wish it had been more polished.
Despite its issues, The Taxidermist is a tense, atmospheric delight and a promising start to the Heavy Rain: Chronicles.
After Grand Theft Auto’s Episodes from Liberty City set the benchmark for what is possible with episodic DLC, it’s hard not to be a bit disappointed with The Taxidermist’s shortcomings – it’s more of a light drizzle than heavy rain.
In short, (pun intended) this is the least value for the money, as far as DLC is concerned, that I have seen to date. While it was enjoyable to play, I would be thoroughly upset, to put it mildly, if I paid my own hard earned cash on this.
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PlayStation 3
I received this DLC free of charge when pre-ordering, so I cannot comment on the value-for-money ratio. But I find it a very good and enjoyable addition to the main Heavy Rain game. The atmosphere is really excellent and very very creepy. Although you can finish the level in about 20 minutes, you really feel you are part of an interactive movie. I know some people don't like Heavy Rain because it is essentially an interactive movie that you control through your game play, but for me this is definitely a great way to spend half an hour in a Psycho-like environment. **** would have loved it, i'm sure
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PlayStation 3
This dlc feels unfinished. Like it's a beta demo or something. Also, you're encouraged for multiple playtroughs, but honestly these kinds off games do not benefit from multiple playthroughs at all.
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PlayStation 3
There are too many floors in this DLC to give it a positive review. Although the fantastic core game mechanics and the solid graphics remain, there are a few definite issues that should have been fixed. The voice acting of Madison is weird but that's not the only drawback. The fact the story takes place before the story of the core game, there isn't as much excitement because you already know the fate of the only developed character - Madison. With story being the major driving force behind the game, this DLC is fairly lacklustre and is flawed. The entities of the original game hold up a '6' because the original was so good. Overall, if the original left you wanting more, then for just £3.99 you can add this frankly 'lazy' dlc to the game. Ultimately though you will be left unsatisfied.
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PlayStation 3
[Pros]
+Rain
[Cons]
-As if the quality of the voice acting wasn't bad enough, the main character is voiced by another actor... It's not even a sequel... And somehow it managed to be even worse...
-Extremely short
-Pointless
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PlayStation 3
Summary Heavy Rain: Chronicle One – The Taxidermist features investigative journalist Madison Paige in one of her first cases tracking down a serial killer.
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
Initial Release Date: Apr 4, 2010
Developer:
- Quantic Dream
Publisher: SCEA
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