Bici Bee #133: Heavy Rain
One of my most anticipated games of the year, Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain releases today in Europe.
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Heavy Rain Demo: Impressions
I have just completed several playthroughs of the Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain demo released yesterday on Playstation Network. I was cautiously optimistic approaching it, having known the studio only from it’s Omikron: The Nomad Soul game released back in 1999. (Having loved Omikron, I have no idea how did I miss their 2005′s Fahrenheit (a.k.a. Indigo Prophecy).)
When the game comes out, undoubtedly the reviews will range all the way from calling it a “x-hours long quick-time event” to “the most cinematic experience ever”. Personally, I think it will become an instant cult classic, and can only hope the commercial reception will be as good. But that – only time will show. For now we have a demo:
