Or has the main plot point of the game been spoiled? I only know who it is and nothing else.
Heavy Rain
Game » consists of 12 releases. Released Jan 25, 2010
An interactive thriller from the studio behind Indigo Prophecy, sporting a dark storyline involving the investigation of a mysterious serial killer.
I was spoiled about who the killer is, is it still worth playing?
Yes. To be honest the killer reveal doesn't make all that much sense in the story anyway, so it's not going to impact the effect all that much. If anything, maybe you can pay more attention now that you know and pick up on some of the subtleties that give you a clue who the murderer is.
Yes, as there is a lot else that you get to choose the outcome of. It is a good, interesting game that you should at least try.
" well like every murder mystery it's the "how" not the "who" that really matters "Yeah, except for the fact that the "how" is never really explained here >:-(
If you're curious about a different take on story telling in games, by all means. For me personally, to find out who the killer was, was the only thing that kept me going in the second half of the game. The rest was kind of dull and tedious.
So, no, I wouldn't recomend playing it if the story is spoiled.
Yes. I was also spoiled the identity of the killer, and I still greatly enjoyed the game. That plot twist doesn't make any fucking sense anyways.
" @trophyhunter said:made me laugh." well like every murder mystery it's the "how" not the "who" that really matters "Yeah, except for the fact that the "how" is never really explained here >:-( "
will also add that the killer's own explanation to why had some holes.
the game was an oddity of controls, mundane actions and characters that were its stronger elements than the mystery for me.
so i'd give it a spin still.
No, don't play it. As previously stated, it will only make you mad because he was the only good character in the game, and one he's revealed to be the killer, it completely ruins his character. There are also tons of plot holes in the game, and it's not exactly a fun "game" either. Controls are crap and some of the gameplay designs are just insane. The most memorable thing about this game is the really bad voice acting. So unless you want to see for yourself as to how bad this voice acting is, this game doesn't have anything to offer you.
Are you fucking serious? The voice acting is stellar, bar the odd accent-hitch. Controls are crap? Apart from movement, the only other controls are the context sensitive ones, which generally involve pressing a series of buttons or manipulating a stick. They're responsive and it's never a chore."There are also tons of plot holes in the game, and it's not exactly a fun "game" either. Controls are crap and some of the gameplay designs are just insane. The most memorable thing about this game is the really bad voice acting. So unless you want to see for yourself as to how bad this voice acting is, this game doesn't have anything to offer you. "
I could understand someone not enjoying the game, but to come out with some absurd criticism as justification is nonsense. When you're suggesting the most memorable thing about the game is one of your criticisms and not any part of the thoroughly engaging story, your credibility is stretched somewhat.
@InfiniteGeass said:
I had this spoiled before my playthrough, too, but it didn't affect my enjoyment of the story at all. It's a pretty affecting piece, so I'd definitely still play through." Or has the main plot point of the game been spoiled? I only know who it is and nothing else. "
No. See, a good mystery can be viewed twice. The first time to be surprised, and the second time to pick up on tells and foreshadowing. Thing is, Heavy Rain is a big fat bucket of macguffins, red herrings, and just plain lazy plot holes, so you don't really gain anything when you know the killer because the game does a pisspoor job leading you there.
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