Heavy Rain PS3 gamer review

        For those that don't know Heavy Rain is a mystery suspense game that is really unlike anything I've ever played before. When I got my PS3 last week it was the first game I needed to get my hands on and after a rough stretch figuring out the controls I settled into the story and really enjoyed the remainder of the game. My suggestion is to set the difficulty to easy (not familiar with wireless controller) even if you're a veteran gamer. Doing so doesn't affect game play, trophy awards, or the story and it will help you stay immersed because the scenes won't have to be redone over and over again until you get the right movement down. That is correct I said movement. the controls even if you don't use the PlayStation move are very similar to the wii.

       The main story of Heavy Rain is basically a crime drama where you play as 4 different characters all with the single goal of capturing the sadistic Origami Killer and rescuing Shaun Mars. You don't get to select your character because you play as all of them. Depending on which scene you're currently doing you're character can be any one of four main characters. Ethan Mars is the father of Shaun, Madison Paige is a journalist, Norman Jayden is an FBI profiler, and Scott Shelby is a private investigator. Chapters change based on decisions you make throughout the game and certain players can die or get jailed which will change the outcome of the game.

      I spent the entire game formulating theories much like I would if I'd been watching a movie because this game is like a movie. It's not fast paced. You're not running around jumping of things and shooting everything in sight, and unlike other decision based role playing games there are only a handful of scenes that need to take place to for the game to be completed. You are basically watching a movie and controlling the main character in each scene. You have to do things like set the table, change & feed a baby, cook, and shower. You can also set up the scene however you choose by going to the bathroom, looking in fridges or out a window, drinking beer and a plethora of other interactive objects. Also much like a movie the revelation of who the killer is was jaw dropping and a very well done twist.

     The game has a total of 18 different endings based on who lives and decisions made through out the game so even tho the revelation of the killer won't come as a surprise the outcomes are fun to see unfold and replaying it will have it's merit. Also the trophy's are easy to attain. some may require a little creativity or a online guide but none were difficult to do.

     I would give this game a solid 9 to 9.5 out of 10 in any rating system. the difficulty of the controls is the only knock against the game I have. The story was fun and entertaining, and game was easily immersible and the twists were shocking.