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Gameplay is more important but that doesn't mean that story isn't extremely important itself...A great story can do wonders for a game. I think that more games should also put more effort into their stories more often... It would certainly enhance the medium and move it forward as a whole
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I got the impression that the game is around 8-10 hours. However, I also understand that it's supposed to have really high replayability based on how many different ways the story can go.
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Apologies, I meant to put "In my opinion." at the end of that. Personally, I could care less about the graphics, gameplay, and games focusing exclusively on multiplayer sicken me. I can't enjoy a game unless it has an enjoyable plot to it, the more focus is put on the story and plot, odds are, the more I will like the game.
Now, yes there are a few exceptions to this rule, but for the most part, if a game does not have a good story, I am not going to like it.
It took me about 10 hours to beat. Played it tuesday from 4:30 untill around 10 then wednesday from around 10-2:45 (with a few short breaks to eat.)
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It took me a little over 10 hours to beat the game.
I'm sure you could stretch it a bit longer or even trim that time down,but I would say it probably won't take any more than 12 hours for most people to complete it their first time through.
This is one of the best games I have played... Just wow.
Most underestimated game that no one really knows about.
Any person who calls himself a gamer needs to give this one a try. It's a masterpiece. The way they create the mood, the amount of different ways the story can go, the character interaction, the character personalities. Just damn.
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This game is a masterpiece when it comes to story. I'll admit that the action isn't as awesome as Quantic Dream's last game, Indigo Prophecy, but when you get into Heavy Rain and its dark mood, you'll be wowed almost a lot.
Norman Jeyden has got to be one of the best videogame characters of 2010. You gotta admire his sense of humor and determination to solve the Origami Killer case. His device called ARI (Added Reality Interface) is quite intriguing. The atmosphere of when he has Triptocaine withdrawl is intense but at the same time disturbing.
There seems to be a lot of glitches in this game. When I played as Madison Paige, her face was gone and all I saw were her eyes and teeth. Next thing I know, her head morphs into a giant blur that gives me one heck of an eye sore.
[SPOILER - highlight to read]: I was disappointed with Jeyden's ending if you give up/accuse Blake, as it shows him starting to hallucinate tanks even though he did not have the ARI on. Perhaps it is simply a withdrawal effect as he tries to stop using the ARI, or perhaps he finally lost it...
And yeah, the action wasn't that intense but the mood certainly was.
Yes, while I like the story [SPOILER - highlight to read]: The massive plothole involving Ethan's blackouts, and connection to the Origami Killer irks me.
He also looks like Keanu Reeves, which is pretty kewl. Personally, I liked Shelby more then Jayden (Beating up Stone Cold Steve Austin is lulzy), but, then again, I liked all the characters in Heavy Rain.
Except Jason. **** Jason.
And lulzy.
I never encountered any glitches except the day I got it (Feb. 23 ) when it froze once.
Well, I was talking about games in general. It's mostly subjective, but I personally find gameplay to be the most important aspect. Even if I find the storyline to be intriguing, I just can't bring myself to drudge through if the gameplay sucks ass. However, I will still usually play and even enjoy a game to some extent if I find gameplay to be to my liking, regardless of the story.
Though in the end, the majority of games that I remember and cherish are those that had both great gameplay and stories. For example, I enjoyed the gameplay of Resident Evil 5 or DMC4, but I forgot about these games the moment I was finished with them; they had very little impact on me.
Looking back, what I said in my previous post sounded too factual. I apologize for that.
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Never before have I had to put down the controller and think about what to do simply because of the emotional impact of the decision, kudos Heavy Rain!
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Feb 15th, 2010 10:10 PM
) when it froze once.
