4/5 ★ – RawMetal's review of Heavy Rain.

System: PlayStation 3 Started: September 5, 2013 Ended: March 18, 2014 Flashback Review Jaaason! Jason! Jaason! Ok, glad I got that out of my system. Heavy Rain was my first detective video game. I was interested in this game when it was shown at E3. Eventually, I got this game and played through it on my first playthrough, and later on I checked out the other endings for this game to see what I missed. Heavy Rain stood out as a point-and-click adventure game disguised as a quick-time event. Flaws aside, I still enjoyed it. Heavy Rain is made by Quantum Dream, the same studio that released Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy). Heavy Rain draws inspiration from dark detective thrillers, much like the film Se7en as Players control the perspective of four characters, each involved in the mystery of the Origami Killer, a criminal mastermind who kidnaps young victims and drowns them in rainwater. You play as a private investigator, the father of the kidnapped child, a cop, and a journalist. The premise for Heavy Rain sounded good on paper. The setting and tone are well-crafted, appealing to fans of detective games like Tex Murphy, L.A. Noire, and contemporary indie titles such as Observer, Blacksad, and Nobody Wants to Die. What sets this game apart is its narrative branching. Characters can die based on your decisions, and the story adapts accordingly. However, if you lose all your characters, then the game ends. The fate of each character in Heavy Rain hinges on the choices you make and your quick-time event skills. Despite its pretentiousness, David Cage and the dev team of Quantum Dream really show off its cinematic graphics with its character 3D models; From mundane tasks like drinking orange juice, making food, and even using the bathroom and shower. For its time, Heavy Rain looked good, but now, it's starting to show its age after 10 plus years. Another thing Heavy Rain stood out with its flaws was its multiple plot holes that left you feeling unanswered even after finishing the game and knowing who the Origami Killer is. For its plot inconsistencies and unnecessary gameplay moments, Heavy Rain still interests me with its story premise, branching story paths that adds replay value and cinematic qualities, especially the “Jason” memes. I would definitely check this out if you are into modern detective stories or fan of Point-and-Click games. Just be aware you have to play Simon-Says for the entire playthrough.