Heavy Rain
About the Game
How far are you willing to go to save someone you love? The Origami Killer has struck again.
Story & Setting
The narrative revolves around the lives of four characters as they try to stop the Origami Killer from taking the life of another victim. The game has a heavy emphasis on user choices, with different decisions you make completely changing the way the story unfolds and which will lead to one of the many possible endings the game offers.
Gameplay & Core Systems
With his pattern of killing his victims within four days time is running out to save him. Similar to Quantic Dream's previous title Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit , the game is moved along primarily by the use of QTEs (Quick Time Events). Movement of your character is done by holding the R2 button and choosing a direction with the left analog stick.
Standout Features
- Recognized by his unique habit of leaving an origami figure at the center of his crimes, the serial killer has taken another victim.
- There is no game-over screen if one of or all of the main characters die, there will just be a different ending given.
- That includes budget releases such as Platinum (in Europe), Greatest Hits (in America), or PlayStation 3 the Best (in Asia).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and HDTV 720p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital and DTS.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Heavy Rain | PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Quantic Dream SA | Japan | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Japan | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Animation Vertigo, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Quantic Dream SA | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | United States | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Animation Vertigo, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Quantic Dream SA | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | France | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Animation Vertigo, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Quantic Dream SA | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Germany | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Animation Vertigo, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Quantic Dream SA | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Animation Vertigo, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Quantic Dream SA | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Animation Vertigo, Inc. | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | DTS | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Move Motion Controller Compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Move Navigation Controller Compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | Add-on support | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | Trophies | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | PlayStation Network compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | SIXAXIS Motion Sensor | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Quantic Dream | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #BCUS-98164 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Sony | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Horror | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #BCJS-30040 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #BCES-00797,BCES-00797/ANZ | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-18 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2010-02-23 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2010-02-24 | France | MobyGames |
| 2010-02-24 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2010-02-24 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 2011-03-10 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| 2010-02-24 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2010-02-23 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 23, 2010 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 24, 2010 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4948872730402 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCJS-30040 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 212021180 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719816423 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCUS-98164 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B002CZ38KA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 56257131 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719149354 | France | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B002YNRV44 | France | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719149552 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCES-00797 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCES-00797 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719150459 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCJS-70017 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4948872850179 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 212021180 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| upc | 711719816423 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B002CZ38KA | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 56257131 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #BCUS-98164 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 0711719149750 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | #BCJS-30040 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 0711719149750 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 0711719149156 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 0711719149354 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 0711719150350 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 0711719149552 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 0711719149859 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 0711719149255 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719149750 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | #BCES-00797 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | BCES-00797 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | ANZ | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
