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The fact that sometimes we run through the office screaming "Jason! Jason! Jason!" at each other is testimony to the fact that Heavy Rain is an influential game. We're big fans of it around here, so we were excited to test it out with PlayStation Move integration.
Heavy Rain creator David Cage has gone on record saying that there probably won't be any more DLC because the team has been tapped to do Move support. Now, finally, we get to see the fruits of their labor.
Since Heavy Rain is a game based on quick time events, it seems a natural fit for the PlayStation Move. While most Move games want you to jump around the living room, Heavy Rain invites you to sit in a chair. It's a nice change of pace from all that standing up. As to how Move is integrated into the game, it's pretty seamless. For some actions, the motion controller is held horizontally and for others, vertically. Then you are instructed with arrows how to move the controller to make the player do what they need to do. Occasionally, you will need to hit the trigger or another button. Heavy Rain was also one of the only games we saw that used the navigation controller, which is what you use to walk around.
The fun part comes when you have to string the actions together. It can take some time to figure it out, but once you do, it does add to the experience. The trick is not to over think it. If you're trying to open the refrigerator door, act like you're opening a fridge door. Don't get too wrapped up in what's happening on the screen. The beauty of the Move is that you can actually do the motion and it will work.
While Move does definitely add to the experience, it's not an overwhelming endorsement. Most people who had played Heavy Rain who got their hands on the Move version thought it was cool and all, but it couldn't hold their attention for another playthrough. Basically, if you've never played Heavy Rain or you're looking to play it again, try it with Move. If you've already played it, the Move stuff is cool, but it's not enough to justify checking the game out again.
Sony is hoping to release the Move patch for Heavy Rain before Christmas.
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napkinshower
sounds good
Patriculus1989
I will try it out once I find a game worth getting Move for. None really jump out at me yet.
Noctys
At least it's a patch and not a new version of the game they expect you to buy. If I ever pick up Move I will give it a try. But I only by PS3 stuff about once or twice a year... So Move may have moved on by the time I get around to it. I'll be spending my money on Kinect first.
Gamelife1
I wonder if they are going to finally advertise Heavy Rain in the U.S. because they never did when it first came out. It seems like a good way they could sell the hardware because Heavy Rain will definitely interest the audience of people who ending buying ps3 because of move.
RogPD
well just cause they stopd makn new dlc for heavy rain doesnt mean they quit makn new dlc god ppl r soo ignorant has it occured to all u that mayb after theyll make more new dlc cuz surely they aint gona leav it at that like if move alone will keep ppl playn heavy rain they gona have to go bak and make new dlc and even add more for the move support
Nivekwons
I think with a game like Heavy Rain that has so much of a story element they should have spent the money to work on new DLC instead of spending the money to rework it for Move support. If it doesn't bring the game to a whole new level...it's not worth it. At least the DLC would have opened up a new story experience. Too bad...
sarid
so...why do we want move again? i dont see how it could enhance a game like heavy rain as to me it just makes me strive for carpal tunnel whereas i could use a controller and enjoy it more >_>
why is sony and ms tryin to copy nintendo...do they not see what games nintendo has? there is a reason they dont have a hardcore gaming audience
macross2012
Honestly this company has really let me down. We all bought this game with the idea that it would have DLC to expand the story. I am shocked no one is sueing this company for false advertising
DreamingDarklyRobin
I'd prefer if they made the DLC instead, but what the Overlord wants, the Overlord gets.
cmdluke
I've only played through the game once. I think move will get me to pick it back up and play through again to check out some of the other endings. =)
linc77
im sick of these people advertising in the comments. everybody click the report icon on the comments trying to sell something
XwingVmanX
There still isn't a game I see yet that is making me go, I HAVE to get Move.
Pippdaddy
This won't push me to buy Move but at least I can try it out when I get it early next year with Sorcery.
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