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Heavy Rain still in alpha, needs 'a whole lot of work' photo

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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Novakaine's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 09:56
Novakaine
Let him take his time, Dale. Remember what happened when they had to rush Indigo Prophecy.

I wouldn't mind waiting two years if they can perfect the vibe they established in the early parts of IP.
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 10:03
Professor Pew
I hope they'll manage to make the 2nd half of their game as good as the first half this time around.
Jesus H Christ's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 10:18
Jesus H Christ
Needs a whole lot more gameplay, from the videos I've seen.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 10:27
fetusmilk
no game play? the whole thing is game play

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.
BlackFreefall's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 10:44
BlackFreefall
Less yapping and more working.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 10:54
Tubatic
Cool. Is it just me, or are the graphics totally not living up to the tech demo?

I'm still very excited about the gameplay, but it just seems like its not where the expectation was set. enh.
SDogg554's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 11:13
SDogg554
@tubatic

that screenshot isnt doing it for me either.
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 11:28
Dale North
@ SDogg554 but it has crotch hooking!
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 11:56
Holyetheline
This game is looking great, they might be able to spawn a new type of gameplay with it... I have faith.
Robbo the hood's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 12:54
Robbo the hood
The animation in the mad jack video were pretty bad considering it's already completely scripted, should look far better than it did. The faces also need a lot of work, they don't move well, or emote either. Not something I'd hold other games up for but considering Heavy Rain has little going for it beyond its cinematic feel, it does need a lot of work.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 13:31
Corak
I'll gladly wait so they can get it right.
Jesus H Christ's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 13:34
Jesus H Christ
@fetusmilk: I don't consider QTEs "gameplay," but whatever floats your boat.
TheBigFeel's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2009 13:52
TheBigFeel
I don't know how to feel about this game. All the descriptions and previews sound really cool, yet when I see the "gameplay", it just feels like the boring part of jet grind radio.
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