Heavy Rain [PS3]

[Tig]

I think it's pretty impressive if every single one of those QTEs represents a branching path in the sequence (and maybe the entire narrative).

If that also comes with meaningful player choices about how to approach situations, this game should have some insane replay value. The first "narrative sandbox" game...?


That said... the video did look a bit underwhelming in terms of human drama. If they're making a whole game around drama and acting, they really should focus on facial animation.
Those characters didn't look as expressive as the ones in Half Life 2. And HL2 is fricking old now.

[Uli]

just hope the realization of the QTEs sequences got more attention than let's say in Heavenly Sword...

[Eight Rooks]

Well, they do at least look better.

And thank you so much for reminding me of Flying Fox. Christ, I gave up on Heavenly Sword because of that ****ing boss fight. *shiver* "No, no, no, no, no - I've done this fifteen times already, I should not have to do this rapid-fire Simon Says **** just to validate it oh God oh God I missed it againnnnnn oh God ah, screw this, back to the shop with you" or something along those lines.

[JP]

A couple of interviews with some new clips running in the background.

NEW CHARACTER INTERVIEW


DEATH & THOUGHT SYSTEM INTERVIEW


I can't remember which site I read it on now but David Cage said that the confrontation shown in the gameplay videos van be avoided completely if you handle the investigation of the scrap yard with caution instead of just walking in.

[saturn-gamer]

As for QTE's that fatso from Shenmue II.. mostly missed that last input while I knew i did it. Controller throwing stuff.

HS: I like the scene with Madison in the club, looks stellar. As I take it, dying will end the game very quickly and probably without a clue

Not dying will expand, not doing this will trigger that... replay confirmed.

[JP]

HS: I like the scene with Madison in the club, looks stellar.

Welcome to the Blue Lagoon!


EDIT:
From the same area as the earlier gameplay but from a different play through.

GAMEPLAY: PART 1


GAMEPLAY: PART 2

[Neon Ignition]

... Quite simply, SOLD

[Tig]

aaaaaaaaaaand my media blackout starts now.

best avoid this thread...

[saturn-gamer]

I got mixed up with Heavenly Sword, it should be HR, obviously.

But we will not get this game before next year, sadly. This is pretty much shaping up to be my most anticipated game of this generation. The atmosphere is perfect, and I am also quite a sucker for cinematic touches and QTE's.

[Family Fry]

Didnt they already announce a November release?

[Shozuki]

saw the GT stuff, they reckon 2010...

[1P_King]

Still loads of time to improve things but after those videos i was left underwelmed, the characters are suffering from the the usual problems that come with using mocap and are very stiff and lifeless. Also the handheld camera and DOF was a way over done.

I was expecting better

[JP]

The only date given so far was by David Cage who said that Sony would announce the launch date at E3 this year.

[Jebus]

I'd heard very late 2009, but it's back to 2010 now isn't it?

I really reaaaaaalllly want this game. There are very few adult games you can sit down with your partner, and both enjoy the "experience"...this is easily in my top 5 most wanted and has been for some time!

Oh, not sure if I was supposed to but I lolled at "Go **** yourself in the ass"...not a simple "Go **** yourself" but in "in the ass" no less!

[JP]

DEVELOPER WALTHROUGH: PART 1


DEVELOPER WALTHROUGH: PART 2


DEVELOPER WALTHROUGH: PART 3


DEVELOPER WALTHROUGH: PART 4


DEVELOPER WALTHROUGH: PART 5