Described as an interactive drama; Heavy Rain, an upcoming PS3 title by Quantic Dream, looks to raise video game storytelling to a new level. The title, which most reviewers are labeling a masterpiece, puts forth groundbreaking strides in story and character development, to show us that there is still a deep, untapped trove of potential in interactive gaming. Unlike the choice system that most games employ, the black and white moral forks in the road before paths meet, this venture promises the type of decisions that send ripples through the fabric of the entire experience. This will change what you see in the game, as it will your perception of the characters.
The main storyline of the game involves watching the mystery of the Origami Killer unfold and bloom. Anything after that, how the plot and cast develops, is up to you. Do you fight or escape? Do you kill or risk dying yourself? Do you surrender or face the consequences? Your choices aren’t short lived novelties; two different players could follow a unique path through the story, see completely different fates for the games characters, and leave with a separate idea of what actually happened and why. You switch between four protagonists, like chapters in a book, each collecting clues and all driven by their own agenda. The order in which you play in and the direction of their stories changes depending on how you interact during freeform exploring. There are casual, slower cinematic themes and scenes that are just as important and integral in shaping your world. Relationships,and inner demons play a big role, as do the complex emotions like trust, grief, and love. These come into play later on when faced with selecting their actions in high-stakes plot points and crescendo events. Enjoy this early trailer and one of the many awesome game play videos.


Heavy Rain is due for release on February 23rd. Stay tuned for a preview of Rocksteady’s groundbreaking period piece sleeper hit, L.A. Noire.
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