Heavy Rain

GREAT GAME, POOR PORT As many of the reviewers here, I've been dying to play the game since it was released on PS3 and all I had at that time was just a PC. Probably I won't surprise you by telling that plot-wise this is a great game in the interactive drama genre. I guess at this point this game is legendary enough that there's no need to discuss it - you either like it or not, and probably you know the answer even before you buy it. However I wanted to leave the negative review just to highlight how buggy, glitchy and frustrating the PC port is. 1. I've been playing with PS5 controller, cause this game screams that it's meant to be played that way (cause obviosly it's a console exclusive), but wtf is wrong with controller support for this game? I've been unable to make f-ing coffee and put the f-ing dishes on the table because the right stick behaviour is totally malfunctional. This issue is fixed by community controller setting, which is called "Fix the right stick", but Heavy Rain isn't some kind of "small indie game", and it pisses me off that they released the port with such game-breaking issue. 2. The glitches - it's just annoying to see this amount of glitches happening and, once again, sometimes breaking the game. Inability to interract with certain objects, NPCs on the streets randomly colliding into each other, broken dialogue options with lines of code instead of the actual words. I'm just starting the 2nd chapter and it already feels like a mess. I can't stop asking myself if anyone had actually tested the PC port before release lol. Overall, obviously I'll try to finish the game, cause I've been waiting to play it for so long, however not sure that it won't glitch out again in a random and very important moment.

[h1] World of paper and rain [/h1] Junky controls on both controller and keyboard, astronomical amount of QTE and at least one troll sequence that make you think that you do something wrong when outcome is scripted. Other than that hey it's insanely good story. One of the best movie type of game I've seen. It just clicks the way game introduced each character and interwind their paths. It's better than Detroit. Music, theme, length. I miss the times when stories were made like this - raw with passion. At times just provoking with mature content. It felt right all time. Maybe not always voice acting was on point but it didn't matter. Great interactive movie game with strong message. People shouldnt forget that games can be made like this too. Adult way showing all types of addictions and problems, without sugar-coating anything.

6.5/10 整体来说很值得游玩体验，但是也槽点满满，玩起来有让人很恼火的地方，尤其是对于想收集全结局的玩家来说。 最出色的部分是QD引以为傲的交互性戏剧设计和电影镜头式的故事叙述，节奏氛围和QTE融合得恰到好处，各种情绪表现得非常立体非常沉浸，包括深呼吸时抖动的QTE还有控制移动的速度，沉浸感拉满了。尤其考虑到是2010年的游戏，在交互性体验上已经是开拓性的尝试了。 剧本挺吸引人的，折纸杀手加上暴雨的环境设定很吸睛，但是但是但是！！！剧本逻辑上的bug一箩筐，甚至大部分是非常明显的矛盾还有强行塞进来的关键线索，故事细节不到位内容比较粗糙经不起推敲。整体体量不大但是前半段节奏太过平缓了。角色设置和定位也有点问题，Norman和Madison两个人开挂属性有点太高了尤其是Madison，妥妥工具人毫无成长曲线... 编剧八成是把 Mrs. Mars忘了，没头没尾，中间还冷不丁来背刺一下Ethan强行推进故事线。 最后再说一下操作问题。大概因为是PS上的游戏所以steam兼容非常一般，手柄需要调整死区才能使用不然很多操作做不了。其次汉化是有点小typo以及翻译错误的。还有就是游戏本身的视角转换真的很让人火大！！！经常自动180度换角度导致人物本来直线前进变成来回踱步真的非常讨厌。再有可能比较苛刻地来讲，没有手动存档地自由， 所以全结局做得很痛苦。如果一开始就想白金建议直接看着攻略玩吧，不然很可能要从头开始打好多次，游戏内没有快进和跳过剧情，所以会反反复复原速看没有意义的片段。 但是即使缺点这么多还是挡不住游玩内刺激的剧情体验还有想知道真相的好奇心，所以还是推荐尝试的

This game has genuinely got some of the most god awful voice acting, controls and movement I have seen in a very, very long time. You will need to download an alternate controller setup because the default makes it impossible to progress. The story is good, though. Just watch a playthrough on youtube and save yourself the time and money.

First playthrough review time. This game gives a very good experience, mainly because of the music and atmosphere. The soundtrack fits the scenes well, and the world is well designed. These parts help the game stand out in a good way. All parts of the game fit well together. The music, world, and story feel the same and work in the same way. This makes the game feel clear and strong from start to end. The story moves at a calm pace. It is easy to follow and keeps interest without going too fast. The way it is told matches the style of the game and helps the story feel complete. The gameplay can be a bit clunky in places. Some parts show the age of the game, but this can be expected as the game was released many years ago. The main focus is on story and atmosphere. In the end, the game gives a complete and lasting experience, with gameplay that fits the time it was made. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2350639404

couldn't quite get my ps3 controller to work with it but i used a modern BT xbox one controller, downloaded a controller fix for right analog, and everything played smoothly. Such a great game to play, even in 2025. it holds up really well and in some ways looks better than many modern games. i mean, you can still tell it looks like a 15 yr old game, but in some areas, it really does look remarkable. good replayability. buy it on sale and you truly cant go wrong.

I've been playing computer games since I was five. In 27 years, only two games have left me so glued to my seat that I had to recover. One of them is Heavy Rain. I missed it earlier - I only played it now, looking for something calm that I could pause when my 5-week-old son wakes up. In the Steam library - hundreds of titles, many unplayed. Among them, the forgotten Heavy Rain. The game presents the stories of 4 characters that can be controlled. Each one aims to catch a child kidnapper. One of them is the father of 10-year-old Shaun - a child who disappears under unexplained circumstances. The father loses his memory, has flashbacks. It's a psychological thriller in the form of an interactive movie. QTE reactions and most importantly - decisions. The game doesn't forgive mistakes. I thought I would get it on the first try - almost everyone died. This made me want to learn the story a second time, play the game again, with different decisions and with greater attention. This isn't a game - it's emotional destruction. Losing a child. Addiction. Betrayal. Death. Decisions that will break you. Pros: - Emotions - You don't play this game, you experience it - Engaging story - Interestingly written scenario - I think 17 endings, depending on the decisions you make - Despite the linear story, a lot of freedom in action - A game on sale can cost as much as a pack of cigarettes (so for me, who hasn't smoked for 2 years, it's actually better to buy the game). - I know that for many players this matters, so yes... there are tits in one of the chapters too. Cons: - Only PC controls... it's a sad joke. After connecting a controller or launching on Steam Deck, it's fine. - I played on medium, so the graphics are crap for me (I'm skipping it, but I'm putting it in the cons because I don't know if it looks better higher up).

I find this game really interesting and has such intriging story with 3 people. everything feels so real and gets really suspensful!

Perfect detective story with QTE elements. Definitely worth it.

Heavy Rain completely blew me away. The story is gripping with unexpected twists that had me second-guessing every choice. It was so good I finished it in a single day . The voice acting, atmosphere, and tension-packed gameplay make this one of the most immersive experiences I’ve had on Steam

After exploring all the possible endings and scenarios, I can confidently say this is one of the best decision-based games I’ve played on par with titles like Beyond Two Souls. It’s a deeply moving experience; the ability to control multiple characters adds a very engaging layer to the gameplay, and the graphical quality in certain moments is truly impressive. Without any doubt, this is an excellent game and highly recommended not only for its story and price but also for its ability to evoke intense, conflicting emotions with every decision you make. 10/10.

The story seemed interesting, but it's got the very worst control scheme imaginable. In 30 yrs of gaming I've seen some odd ones but you couldn't have paid me to imagine up a scheme like this one. Not sure I'll finish. If I do, and it's worthwhile in the end, I'll update the review.

Beginning was good, but game was full of holes and ruined the experience. Wouldn't recommend.

[b]Bu inceleme çok ciddi spoilerlar barındıracak o yüzden zaten oyunu bitirmiş arkadaşların okumasını tavsiye ederim. [/b] Bana göre Quantic Dream'in en kötü oyunu bu ve bence genel olarak da kötü bir oyun. Bunun da sebebini açıklayayım, bana göre bir oyunu iyi yapan şey oynanışıdır, ancak oynanış yoksa da oyundan harika bir hikaye anlatımı ve senaryo beklerim. Ona kasmadıysan bari buna kasmış ol yani hani. Quantic Dream'in bir başka oyunu olan Detroit'e baktığımızda oynanış yine harika değil, sınırlı bir oynanış var ancak çok güzel bir hikaye ve harika bir flowchart karşılar oyuncuyu. Bu nedenle oynanış minimal dahi olsa o oyuna bayılırım ben. Fakat bu oyunun senaryo yazımı hayatımda gördüğüm en zayıf işlerden maalesef, senaryoyu yazan David Cage abim oyun sonunda şaşırtıcı bir plot twist yazmaya o kadar çok odaklanmış ki "iyi de bu inandırıcı mı?" diye hiç sormamış bile. Bu oyunun senaryosu kocaman deliklerden oluşuyor, Ethan oyun boyunca sürekli olarak bayılıyor ve her bayıldığında ise oyundaki katille ilgili ipuçları görüyor. Ee iyi de neden? Bu adam neden bayılıyor, bayılınca neden veya nasıl katille ilgili bir şeyler görebiliyor? Hiçbirisi açıklanmıyor, resmen ana karakterin katili bulabilmesinin sebebi oyun içinde yok çünkü sadece yazar öyle olsun istediği için öyle olmuş. Yani bir polisiye hikayesi düşünün, katil var ve onu arayan bir polis var. Polisin bu katili bulabilmesi için elinde hiçbir ipucu vs. yok ancak bir gün polis bayılıp bilinçaltında katilin adresini görüyor ve gittiğinde gerçekten de katili buluyo. Ama bu adam niye bayılıyo, nasıl oluyor da bayıldığında katille ilgili bu ipuçlarını görüyor vs hiçbirinin bilgisi yok. Öylesine bayılınca gördü işte adam. Abi bu ne rezalet bir senaryo yazımı böyle? Mantıklı bir amacı, tabanı yok. Scott Shelby, katilin kendisi olduğunu bildiği halde dedektiflik yapıp katili aramaya çalışıyor. Evet bunları kendisi arkasında bıraktığı delilleri temizlemek için yapıyor bunun ben de farkındayım ancak bunda da çok ciddi boşluklar var. Mesela intihar etmek isteyen anneyi neden durduruyor ki? Ortadan bir delil daha kalkardı yani intihar etmesine izin verseydi. David Cage'in senaryoya başladığı zaman katili Scott olarak düşünmediğini, sonlara geldiğinde yeterince etkileyici olmadığını düşünüp alelacele senaryoyu değiştirdiğine yemin ederim ama kanıtlayamam.

Slow start but really pushes forward pretty fast. Game is looking great despite its age. Story and characters are deep and well written with nice twists. Feels pretty real. Controls are kinda shit at times.

Heavy Rain delivers a truly captivating and emotionally resonant experience. Its gripping narrative, where every choice carries weight and shapes the outcome, stands out as a masterclass in interactive storytelling. While the controls might take a little getting used to, the game's unique blend of psychological thriller and detective drama, coupled with its memorable characters and branching storylines, makes it an unforgettable journey. It's an essential play for anyone who appreciates deep, consequence-driven narratives.

Fun interactive movie. It was mostly QTE's with a little bit of finding clues and path choosing. Graphics hold up and it ran well. Had some trouble with controller input on the joystick but there's a guide to fix that in the guides section. I liked the story and the twist, but it was spoiled for me when the game came out and I never forgot it. Would have been great to go in blind. Still worth the playthrough.

Decided to replay this game a few years later and heavily enjoyed it again with the story's rich and emotional narrative and immersion in the different paths you can take I do think the QTEs in this game are slightly excessive and I did have to use a community layout for using a controller due to the port's clunkiness. Also I did think there were some major plot holes that just weren't explained such as how and why did Ethan have blackouts to wake up with an oragami figure in his hand? But despite that this is an incredible game that is definitely worth your time

The game is hilarious and worth a playthrough. On the other hand, the button inputs are a disaster and it is a disgrace how they never fixed it.

father model = best game ever and the rain is sooooo cozy

It's a mid game but you can get some fun playing it [spoiler] (Buy in a sale tho) [/spoiler]

Tried it without expecting the game to be somewhat good but I'm glad I did try it. Besides the issues I've had with the dual sense which hopefully are because of the game and not because of my controller, this game is amazing.

Nothing speaks to my heart more than Heavy Rain. So original, emotional and impactful. Still love it until today. Despite the controversy, this game is still my pick for one of the greatest video game of all time!

Not my favorite game of all time, but the story was pretty good. The voice acting is awful, and the controls feel dumb. But the story was good. *SPOILER WARNING* I got a bad ending, totally got John Martstoned if you know what I mean

The rain gets heavy as bodies pile up in it. Interesting and immersive game-play as well as story that keeps you paying attention at all times!

really amazing game playstyle not for everybody but story writing charachters scenes and everything is amazing

I really enjoyed this game. The story had me on the edge of my seat. There were a lot of tough choices to make, and it was very dark. I never saw the twist coming! I liked all the characters, and the acting was good. Controls were clunky and frustrating at times, but not too bad.

Only saying no cause the controls are a disaster it appears on PC. Any controller I try, Xbox Or Playstation won't work well with their stupid directional stick popups in scenarios. I have to default to mouse to get past them. Trash port in my opinion but still a fun game but can't say yes to recommend at all because wtf.

This game should not be steam verified , gyro controls doesn’t work and makes the game impossible to play

This is a game where you either love it or hate it. I personally love it. The storyline is well-written, the characters are great, the soundtrack is outstanding, the graphics are phenomenal (at the time of its release), and the gameplay gives you plenty of control and the choice-based system and different outcomes only add icing to the cake of what is a fantastic journey. Even despite the game's high score, this game is NOT free from problems. Although the storyline is well-written, there were some unexplained plot devices, and although the voice acting was solid, there was also some awkward line delivery as well. Also note for us PC players with controller, there is some extra work to get the right joystick to work properly for this game (feel free to look this up on the community hub). Aside from the controller issue, some of the QTEs were quite awkward - The camera angles can screw with your movement sometimes. - Some of the dialogue QTEs for menial tasks were completely unnecessary like a simple task to open a door to your car involves rotating a joystick, pressing a button for the seatbelt, rotating your joystick [i]again[/i] to release the handbrake and pressing a button to insert the key then roll your joystick [i]again[/i] to start the engine. This was ONE menial thing. And yes there are many more. Even with all the shortcomings, the plot by itself actually manages to keep you thinking and asking questions long after you finish the game and it emotionally connects to you like few other games can. Translation: If you can get past the game's issues, "Heavy Rain" is a wonder to behold.

The Good: Pretty good movie with lot's of twists and turns, interesting characters, cinematic soundtrack. Nathan Drake is pretty good with a Boomerang and Detective Shelby Woo is an upstanding P.I and badass martial artist that would make Sammo Hung proud. Madison is pretty fine and I saw her tits. The Bad: Analog controls and button prompts asking of insane button hold press combinations that require inhuman finger positioning that is impossible on a regular gamepad and vibrating prompts making it difficult to distinguish if it's mash or hold. Ethan's kids are dumb and don't listen. His wife is also probably cheating on him. The Ugly: Blake. Fucking asshole. Also SHAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a terrible clunky annoying control system, I hated this game after literally 10 minutes thanks to the horrible control system, do not waste your money on this garbage.

I never played when it came out for the Playstation, so no idea how it compares. I did play with keyboard and mouse, I am assuming it might feel better with controller, as the movement control is screen smashingly bad. I will play again for sure as my QTE skills are terrible and need to improve! The low prices I have seen this game go for now, means you can get some good entertainment for very little cash.

This is a choose your own destiny game where every choice you make and how long you take to make the choice will change the outcome. The game takes place over a four day period. You play as different characters. All connected to the mystery of the Origami killer. Each character follows their own leads and for their own reasons. This is the second time I played through this game. The first was around the time of release 15 years ago. I wanted to revisit this when I saw it available on steam deck. The nostalgia wrapped me back into this game. I really do enjoy that you can replay this game multiple times and get a different view of the story line and a different ending. I cant recall the first playthrough thoroughly, However this playthrough I really enjoyed myself. This is a phycological thriller by nature it has mature content and violence. I would read through the synopsis fully before diving in as there is subjects such as the murder of children that may be triggering to some payers. This was compatible on my stem deck but as it is an older game the graphics aren't what you expect games of 2025 to look like, so be mindful when playing. Some of the actions were a tad sensitive when using the joy sticks , such as opening doors and precise movements. some of those may take trying a few times to get done correctly. I really did enjoy the replay through and Ill be checking out other games from Quantic Dream. Check out www.lexariffe.com for reviews and more

I can see why the story isn't the best out there, but It was lovely regardless. I recommend playing if you like story games even if it has some isues.

I was really into this story and quite enjoying it. However the incredibly dated quick time events and tank controls ruined what was otherwise a very immersive experience. I've been stuck in this stupid pipe for what feels forever and I can't do anything but go forward or back. I can't even turn to the left or right to go down another pipe. How the hell did Playstation owners manage to get through this schlock? I am absolutely uninstalling this shit. Too much stress for $3 AUD.

the story isn't anything too great but is pretty enjoyable, the controls are fucking shit at times, and thee camera does whatever it wants to do, but overall a good game. 7/10 i'd say

In my opinion, it is still got a good story line, just hassle to the controls, camera and many, many qte's, but overall good game just need to be appreciated.

GOTY worthy game, if it wasn't released in such a stacked year for games this would've surely won. 10/10 would recommend.

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its so peak ITS SO PEAKKK PLEASE JUST GET THIS GAME ALREADY i swear quantic dream has perfected choice based games

Okay, hear me out... This is the best game I've ever played. I've never played a game that made me cry at my desk like this before. I got the best plot twist I've ever seen. The gameplay, the music, the story, the characters, the character development... I don't understand why this game is so underrated. I laughed, I cried, and I was speechless while playing it 10/10 game. PLEASE PLAY IT!!

I love this game so much, it's my favourite interactive story game, played it loads on the PS3 and will watch any streamer play it. Got on a big sale on here, was just gonna download it so I could write a review but ended up starting another playthrough. There are quite a few endings, characters can miss key clues/plots and also die, so you do have to actively try, but the game has a chapter select, and you can quit and reload before the auto-save. All the main characters are pretty lovable, they have their own thinking styles, personality, and motives so you do notice the shift as you change characters. It does show it's age a bit, the camera angles changing a lot can make movement a bit clunky, and the dialogue can be a bit goofy, but I personally love it.

This game made me go through the 5 stages of grief in 1 sitting. I did NOT expect the killer to be the person that it was and the first stage, denial. Then as the game continued i got to the 2nd stage, anger. Then we found out the backstory and that was 3rd, bargaining. Then the 4th stage, depression. I WAS SO INVESTED IN THE CHARACTER. HOW COULD THEY DO THIS TOO ME. i have still get to reach the 5th stage, acceptance. I will probably never get to that stage. 10/10, made me sweat my ass off

Controls are so ass, holy shit. 6/10 story 5/10 voice acting 8/10 fighting sequences Norman Jayden the goat tho 🔥

TLDR: Incredible game, compelling story, terrible controls at the best of times really just the most horrendous possible controls at worst of times. In 2010 I was reading articles in Game Informer back in high school about this upcoming title. Finally picked up after 15 years for $2 on sale. (Full price atm is $19.99) First off the story is amazing. Absolutely fantastic, great and believable characters, scratched an impossible itch Iv had since playing The Last Of Us in 2014. The story is complex and had me guessing to the very end, the twist nearly broke me. The controls omfg this is one of if not the single worst controlled game I have ever had the displeasure of fighting with. This is not a Dark Souls situation where an unfortunate system of controls works to the identity and purpose of the title demanding your mastery of them to continue on. This is a horrendously developed system of controls that should've never left the studio had even a single developer decided to try their own game. Controls flat out not working where time is against you, decisions being made that you didn't choose, being forced into a situation when several options are laid out yet nothing truly indicates what that action is meant to be so you have to be careful not to make the wrong one or the wrong order of them, and so many many more. This is not a 15 years later what do you expect of controls, there is absolutely no excuse for such horrendously torturous controls when even minor mistakes have consequences. A story element either wasn't caught by me in explanation or worse was never explained and caused a worse ending at the very last possible moment for it to have happened. That alone makes me want to give it a lower score. If I find out that it was my fault for misunderstanding Ill adjust my review. I'm definitely compelled for a second play through in spite of the negatives as prevalent as they are. All in all this game really is incredible and torn down by its own controls. I imagine this has a high probability to turn people away fast, which is just unfortunate to imagine. For those willing to power through them, in the end it was so very worth it. 8/10

After dodging all spoilers for 15 years, finally i have managed to finished the game. Even though some of the aspects did not age well (understandable for a 15 year old game) such as the graphics, some of the animations and facial expressions, janky controls and weird camera angles, some of the voice lines, and the fight choreography (people clearly jumping off from stuff after getting hit and people gets thrown into a wall after getting shot by a pistol lol) it did not take me out of the immersion. The setting and story were so bleak and emotional. The death scenes were brutal. Some of the endings were straight up depressing. However, on some parts there were too many QTEs and some of them are basically playing Twister on your keyboard/controller. There are also some minor plot holes, but it's not that detrimental to the story. Overall, a very solid game.

I'm still getting into a few story/choice based games*, but this is a REALLY good one. I play on a laptop with the worst graphics ever, surprised that I could even BARELY run this when I tried the demo. The mechanics are pretty simple, some are a bit annoying to get around but you get used to it over time. The story itself was pretty good, I loved playing every character and seeing their side of what was going on within the game and seeing what options and choices I was able to pick. On my first run-through I got all of them to stay alive which I'm pretty proud of, and was a bit disappointed when finding out who the killer was (I spoiled myself). Apart from that though, loved it all!! Gonna aim to 100% this over time. *I've played The Walking Dead and Detroit:Become Human, along with Heavy Rain now. Hoping to try more soon :P

If you get this game cheap. I totally recommend this game to play. If you play these type of storyrich and choices matter games. If we compared with current games this performs little short.

This should not be listed as verified for steam deck plain and simple. The controller gyro is forced on and there is no way to disable it. If you go into the steam controller menu you will see that the gyro is actually turned off. Tried creating a new controller layout - same thing. This literally makes the game unplayable. Since you cannot even edit the gyro sensitivity in the controller menu (let alone just turn it off), the default set by the developer is so bad to where any of the "shaking" motions will have you potentially throwing your steam deck across the room. Even worse, if you were to play this with an xbox controller on a pc none of this is an issue as there is an alternate set of default controls for controllers with no gyro. So the option exists, but there is no way I've found to get that to work on the deck. Additionally the official controller layout for the game has incorrect thumbstick settings. You will be able to play most of the intro, but as soon as your character sits down and tries to do the architect drawing you will get a motion that the thumbsticks do not register no matter how many times you try. The solution is to change the deadzone shape to "cross", but again this should not be an issue in a supposedly verified game.