surf dtoid with 
Rising (10+)
People you follow
We can only hope that these exciting new projects will consist of nonsensical stories driven forward by quick time events.
@Spunky - Did you imagine a moment of awkward silence, both characters stock-still, staring into each other's eyes, followed by one of them blurting 'Derp'?
That's what did it for me.
That's what did it for me.
So after all that hubub we get 1 lousy piece of DLC?
At least I now know why HR is in bargain bins everywhere :-(
At least I now know why HR is in bargain bins everywhere :-(
Now if they would just hire some writers who are capable of putting together a respectable story, I might care. Oh, and characters that don't control like tanks would help as well.
I swear, the Heavy Rain formula is:
terrible story + terrible controls + good graphics = success
The lessons learned here:
- Graphics trump everything when it comes to sales
- Fanboys will love even mediocre games if they are console exclusives
- Most gamers have apparently never read a good novel or seen a decent film, and are fully deserving of scorn by the likes of Roger Ebert
I swear, the Heavy Rain formula is:
terrible story + terrible controls + good graphics = success
The lessons learned here:
- Graphics trump everything when it comes to sales
- Fanboys will love even mediocre games if they are console exclusives
- Most gamers have apparently never read a good novel or seen a decent film, and are fully deserving of scorn by the likes of Roger Ebert
"Now if they would just hire some writers who are capable of putting together a respectable story..."
Sounds like my thoughts whenever I see a Jim Sterling article.
Sounds like my thoughts whenever I see a Jim Sterling article.
I also wasn't particularly impressed with HR's graphics, writing or voice acting. But after a few hours, I must admit that the damn thing sucked me in. I'd say it was, on average, a successful experiment, but I agree with Jim that it needed better writing to really make it sing. However, I disagree with Jim about the twist reveal of the killer's identity near the end--as far as twists go, I've seen a lot worse.
I like it. It's got some of the most intense moments I've played in a game. I've never been so deadset against fucking up my actions. It feels like my actions actually have some impact.
The controls do get on my nerves sometimes. Movement is clunky at best. The story so far hasn't been that bad and beats most video games' plots. I heard from a friend there's a nuke-the-fridge moment later in the game so I'm prepared for that. I just hope it doesn't ruin what's been an overall enjoyable experience.
@Jim
sidenote: Got a new Jimquisition in mind yet?
The controls do get on my nerves sometimes. Movement is clunky at best. The story so far hasn't been that bad and beats most video games' plots. I heard from a friend there's a nuke-the-fridge moment later in the game so I'm prepared for that. I just hope it doesn't ruin what's been an overall enjoyable experience.
@Jim
sidenote: Got a new Jimquisition in mind yet?
@sofik88 - Overhyped and barely a game?! You're being very harsh on Metal Gear Solid 4... but man is it true.
This excites me. Fuck the haters I love Quantic and Cage in all his pretentious douchiness.
If they could get Bowie to come back for an Omikron 2 I would very literally shit my pants.
However he did say they're new IPs. Guess that's not bad either.
If they could get Bowie to come back for an Omikron 2 I would very literally shit my pants.
However he did say they're new IPs. Guess that's not bad either.
I'll but anything Quantic Dream makes. I've had issues with their games, but they always make me feel something, in terms of human emotions.
@ themightylebeau2009
I haven't seen it in a single bargain bin yet. Hell I haven't seen it for lower than 45$ yet.
Not that I'm singling you out, but the idea that this game was a failure due to a meme and Jim's dislike of it's characters/plot etc. Is kinda exaggerated on this site.
I haven't seen it in a single bargain bin yet. Hell I haven't seen it for lower than 45$ yet.
Not that I'm singling you out, but the idea that this game was a failure due to a meme and Jim's dislike of it's characters/plot etc. Is kinda exaggerated on this site.
Themightylebeau2009:
What bargain bins are you looking in?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=heavy+rain
It has kept a steady price along with other exclusive titles.
What bargain bins are you looking in?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=heavy+rain
It has kept a steady price along with other exclusive titles.
Seriously why is it only destructoid that hates this game? Do you all follow jim blindly? Or all of you 360 fanboys that write off all ps3 exclusives as garbage? My first theory seems more likely though.
As long as David Cage doesn't write the damn story, then I'll be excited. Heavy Rain killed my interest in this company.
@SayWord
I doubt it's the exclusive thing, seems like a lot of 360 owners wanted to play it, when it was first released. I'm also a little confused by the negativitiy, but then again, I haven't played it yet.
I doubt it's the exclusive thing, seems like a lot of 360 owners wanted to play it, when it was first released. I'm also a little confused by the negativitiy, but then again, I haven't played it yet.
@sofik88
ok, how can you meansure the lack of gameplay? really
the user must imput commands almost constantly, and there are very few scenes that do not involve any kind of control from the user
and then there are games based around far simpler mechanics than heavy rain yet you dont hear anyone complaining
games like tetris or the point and click adventure genre in general
i can say grim fandango is easily one of my favorite games ever despite the simplistic mechanics even for point and click games and the fact there absolutely no penalty for failing in that game, in fact, you cannot fail, there is no game over
so really what do you call a game and what not?
also the game has sold over a million copies and has a score of 87 in metacritic, what makes you think quantic dream overpriced it and deceived you by selling a "non-game"
and jim did heavy rain killed your parents or something?
i mean you cant stop talkin shit about it, its almost like your mad the game was a success
ok, how can you meansure the lack of gameplay? really
the user must imput commands almost constantly, and there are very few scenes that do not involve any kind of control from the user
and then there are games based around far simpler mechanics than heavy rain yet you dont hear anyone complaining
games like tetris or the point and click adventure genre in general
i can say grim fandango is easily one of my favorite games ever despite the simplistic mechanics even for point and click games and the fact there absolutely no penalty for failing in that game, in fact, you cannot fail, there is no game over
so really what do you call a game and what not?
also the game has sold over a million copies and has a score of 87 in metacritic, what makes you think quantic dream overpriced it and deceived you by selling a "non-game"
and jim did heavy rain killed your parents or something?
i mean you cant stop talkin shit about it, its almost like your mad the game was a success
So much hate for 1 of the better experiences i have had this generation...
It was far from perfect but some here make it sound way worse then it was... Quantic dream got my interest on whatever they are working on.
It was far from perfect but some here make it sound way worse then it was... Quantic dream got my interest on whatever they are working on.
I hope one of them is a Heavy Rain-style sitcom. That'd either be an epic victory or an epic failure, but either way it'd be hilarious.
Alright... Heavy Rain wasn't amazing, but show me where David Cage has made himself into a "self-styled gaming messiah." You're such a prick Jim.
wow, look at all of jim's minions pick at everything "heavy rain"...LMAO...it's almost pathetic.
The worst part is, you guys ride him so hard making him a growing big headed idiot by the day.
i just hope one day, jim picks at a great game that is universally accepted(being the cool and indifferent guy that he is) and you guys react negatively to his criticism.
The worst part is, you guys ride him so hard making him a growing big headed idiot by the day.
i just hope one day, jim picks at a great game that is universally accepted(being the cool and indifferent guy that he is) and you guys react negatively to his criticism.
@Prince Ghidorah
Oh Snap!
Quantic Dream is SHIT. Not THE SHIT, but SHIT. They fuck up everyfin they touch. Indigo Prophecy jumped the shark, and Heavy Rain didn't manage multiple story threads well (reportedly -- could not force myself to get it just to be in the know). Oh, and brushing your teeth. WTF? WHERE IS GAME?
Oh Snap!
Quantic Dream is SHIT. Not THE SHIT, but SHIT. They fuck up everyfin they touch. Indigo Prophecy jumped the shark, and Heavy Rain didn't manage multiple story threads well (reportedly -- could not force myself to get it just to be in the know). Oh, and brushing your teeth. WTF? WHERE IS GAME?
@dehFanboy
What if he has legitimate criticisms? Universally accepted does not mean without fault. It means there are a handful of reviewers that thought alike.
I don't know why you would wish a negative reaction on him. That's akin to his "going against the grain for the sake of it" that you claim he follows. Hypocrite, much?
And have you heard the kinds of flak he gets? PSN messages? Death threat emails? Are you really so immature as to want that for someone you have only a passing familiarity with? It's not like he killed your dog, or ate your birthday cake.
What if he has legitimate criticisms? Universally accepted does not mean without fault. It means there are a handful of reviewers that thought alike.
I don't know why you would wish a negative reaction on him. That's akin to his "going against the grain for the sake of it" that you claim he follows. Hypocrite, much?
And have you heard the kinds of flak he gets? PSN messages? Death threat emails? Are you really so immature as to want that for someone you have only a passing familiarity with? It's not like he killed your dog, or ate your birthday cake.
I dont get it. If you hate the game why are you searching for articles on it. Are you just looking to complain. WTF? And if you are complaining about Quantic Dream cause thyre aint no Red Barrels to shoot then you FAIL at life. Anyway can't wait for new projects i hope they dont ruin story by trying to impress to much.
follow
