Heavy Rain: The Origami Killer F.A.Q.

X-Box 360 owners: Are you bothered that this game will only be available for PS3?

  • Yes, and I want this game.

    Votes: 2 40.0%
  • Yes, but I don't want to buy a PS3 just to play this game.

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • I don't own/want either console.

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • No, I'm buying a PS3 just for this game.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • No. I don't want this game/I already have a PS3.

    Votes: 1 20.0%

  • Total voters
    5

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Heavy Rain

INFORMATION
Heavy Rain is a PlayStation 3 video game developed by French studio, Quantic Dream. The game was directed by Quantic Dream's founder and CEO David Cage, who also wrote and directed the studio's two previous games, The Nomad Soul and Fahrenheit.

SCHEDULED RELEASE DATES
JAPAN
February 18, 2010

NORTH AMERICA
February 23, 2010

EUROPE
February 24, 2010

AUSTRALIA
February 25, 2010

PLOT
HOW FAR ARE YOU PREPARED TO GO TO SAVE SOMEONE YOU LOVE?
A city on the US east coast is being terrorized by a serial killer whose victims, all boys, are discovered drowned three to five days after they go missing. Seemingly, the only clues are an origami figure and an orchid discovered on each of the bodies.

The public is gripped by fear and paranoia. The authorities seem nowhere closer to a credible suspect. And, now, another potential victim has disappeared.

As the clock ticks down amidst suspicion and anxiety, four very different people are drawn into the investigation, each following their own leads in a desperate search for the missing child.

Each of them knows what the cost will be if they don't reach the boy in time, and they will soon be forced to ask themselves just how far they are prepared to go…

CHARACTERS
ETHAN MARS
PASCAL LANGDALE
A young architect living in Springfield, Pennsylvania. In 2009, he lost his ten-year-old son Jason in a car accident that left himself in a coma. Two years later, a once successful and happy family man is now grief-stricken and depressed, separated from his wife, Grace, and distant from his other son, Shaun.

Still suffering from the after-effects of the accident, Ethan is thrown into a nightmare when he discovers that Shaun may become the next victim of the Origami Killer. He will be forced to confront just how far he is prepared to go to rescue his son, and, in doing so, he may be able to finally find redemption from the guilt and grief he feels.

MADISON PAIGE
JACQUI AINSLEY, JUDI BLECHER
A twenty-seven-year-old photographer living alone Springfield. Suffering from crippling insomnia and nightmares, she often finds herself checking into local motels for the night. Seemingly, the only places she can rest and relax.

Though she has no apparent connection with the Origami Killer case, she will soon find herself unexpectedly drawn into the investigation. When she does, she will show courage and commitment, placing herself in great danger to find out the truth.

SCOTT SHELBY
SAM DOUGLAS
A forty-four-year-old asthmatic private investigator that was a cop for twenty years at the Springfield police department. Two decades on the streets have left him tough and cynical, but, despite his sometimes hard demeanor, he has a sense of honor and compassion that shines when under pressure.

Scott has been hired by the families of the previous victims of the Origami Killer and is now conducting a parallel investigation into the case, searching for clues and leads that the authorities may have missed.

NORMAN JAYDEN
LEON OCKENDEN
A Triptocaine-addicted FBI profiler sent into Springfield to support the local police force with their investigation into the Origami Killer. Dedicated and thorough in his work, Norman specializes in utilizing an experimental device called ARI, short for "Added Reality Interface," which allows him to investigate crime scenes and analyze evidence in a unique way.

With the cops resentful of both his methods and his very presence, he struggles urgently to piece together the evidence before it is too late and another victim is discovered.

CARTER BLAKE
MIKE POWERS
The Springfield police lieutenant assigned to the Origami Killer case and Norman's reluctant partner.

LAUREN WINTER
AURÉLIE BANCILHON
A prostitute whose son, John "Johnny" Winter, was one of the Origami Killer's victims.

SHAUN MARS
MAX RENAUDIN, QUENTIN DE GRUTTOLA
Ethan Mars' now ten-year-old son whom is kidnapped by the Origami Killer and becomes a potential victim.

GRACE MARS
GINNIE WATSON
Ethan Mars' ex-wife and Jason and Shaun's mother.

CHARLES KRAMER
LESLIE CLACK
A wealthy construction company owner.

WILLIAM "GORDI" KRAMER
ANTHONY HICKLING
Charles Kramer's son and an Origami Killer suspect.

GAMEPLAY
THE SMALLEST DECISIONS CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING
Heavy Rain combines exploration, dialogue and dramatic action scenes with a powerful and compelling narrative. Taking control of four different characters, each with distinctive backgrounds and motivations, the player will take part in the race against time to find the Origami Killer.

As the player progresses in the game, their actions and choices will have a tangible impact on the fates of those characters, and the way that the plot unfolds. The player's decision can have significant and unforeseen consequences, making the gameplay experience uniquely dramatic and engrossing. To make an extreme example, if one of the player's characters dies during the game due to the player's actions, it isn't "Game Over." Instead, the plot continues using characters, and that character's death becomes part of the story, influencing the attitudes of other characters, and affecting what paths can be taken.

Heavy Rain is a game that focuses on drama and emotional response, not violence and repetition. On making difficult decisions in the heat of the moment and dealing with the consequences…
 
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I've seen the demos put forth, and I have to say, it's definitely a game I'll need to own.
 
What the **** is this even about?
As far as I last checked, they're keeping it a mystery what it's about.

They haven't been shy about saying it's very similar to their previous efforts --- Omikron: The Nomad Soul, Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy) --- in that it will be an adventure game with mixed combat and puzzle solving elements, but it's essentially part of David Cage's long-term goal of putting more emotion and story into games.
 
Where can I see the demos of this game being played?

I've heard about it -- like if you die, that character is dead in the game -- but don't know much about it.

Lucky for me I've got a PS3 and will be getting this game.
 
Where can I see the demos of this game being played?

I've heard about it -- like if you die, that character is dead in the game -- but don't know much about it.

Lucky for me I've got a PS3 and will be getting this game.

I edited my first post and added the demo and tech demo.
 
I downloaded the demo. Not played yet.

Two more days! in the demo, you just play two levels as Scott Shelby, one of them a tutorial, and a third level as Norman Jayden. then it just shows you the trailer for the game. i'm hoping in the interest of finding different ways to play levels they have a chapter/level selection in the actual game like in the demo
 
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