Rating: 9 Out of 10
Heavy Rain is probably one of the most unique games for the PS3 as it is an interactive drama. You play as 4 characters trying to track down the identity of the Origami Killer, a mass murderer who kidnaps little boys, drowns them in rain water, and leaves a piece of origami in their hands. This game plays out like a movie in which most of the actions are controlled by you; you determine the end game. The story is a very engaging one that you will not want to put down until you solve the mystery. I will tell you right now that the introduction / first few levels will make you feel bad for Ethan Mars, one of the characters you play as. It reminded me of the first few minutes of the movie Up. The controls for the game have you walk around and then perform various action commands in a cinematic feel that convey drama and tension. The visual representation of the environments and people are amazing and the audio is very compelling and draws you into these characters. However, there are some tech issues like a very off chance of skipping, audio cutting out, etc. Also I think the movement controls could have been improved. I do not think you had to press R2 to walk everywhere. Overall, this is a very immerse, unique experience for the Playstation 3 and I recommend it for everyone. You will not be disappointed.
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