What we saw of Heavy Rain at E3 looked really great, and...well, done. But it's not even close to being done, according to Quantic Dream's David Cage.
"We’re still at the alpha stage and there’s a whole lot of work to be done," Cage told NowGamer.
As for where the game stands now, it seems that the game lacks fine tuning. Cage says that many things still don't work correctly, either. "We need to have everything in place, from facial animations, to score to work out the final result," he says.
Cage also says that he hopes their work in Heavy Rain will be copied by other developers and be seen as a possibility for a different type of game to emerge.
"I’m not saying everything would be like that, but for some to say, 'Okay, this is a game about emotion, and storytelling for a wider audience.' I want to open the door for other publishers and developers and make them see the opportunities."
Cage, I appreciate your lofty goals to inspire the rest of gamedom, but I'd rather you focus on finishing Heavy Rain. I want to play it!
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9:40 AM on 06.18.2009
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I wouldn't mind waiting two years if they can perfect the vibe they established in the early parts of IP.
didnt you see the icons popping up on the screen? you have to input those not only fast but accurate.
seems kinda like Gitaroo Man meets skate. i think this is a great idea for a crime type game.
I'm still very excited about the gameplay, but it just seems like its not where the expectation was set. enh.