The juxtaposition of a well realized bleak urban atmosphere with some stellar original music and well aged facial capture against this plot hole ridden mess, uncanny body movements and bananas QTE moments create this insanely enjoyable little mess. While the second half does pick up substantially, and it's definitely possible to enjoy the game earnestly, it will take a lot of endurance to not crack at the sheer number of silly things if you keep looking for them.

I do think the game was very close to being something so much better than it ended up with some small changes to the script and pacing, which does make the shortcomings more frustrating. This, and the "non" gameplay makes this a middle to no recommendation if you can only take a game seriously.

Now, if what you want is entertainment, do pick up Heavy Rain if you have never played it because boy this is a genuine clown show ride to remember.

I understand that the developers might be disappointed that I laughed more than anything else, but at least know you kept me well entertained back in the PS3 days to platinum the game and get all endings, so that's worth something.

The juxtaposition of a well realized bleak urban atmosphere with some stellar original music and well aged facial capture against this plot hole ridden mess, uncanny body movements and bananas QTE moments create this insanely enjoyable little mess. While the second half does pick up substantially, and it's definitely possible to enjoy the game earnestly, it will take a lot of endurance to not crack at the sheer number of silly things if you keep looking for them. I do think the game was very close to being something so much better than it ended up with some small changes to the script and pacing, which does make the shortcomings more frustrating. This, and the "non" gameplay makes this a middle to no recommendation if you can only take a game seriously. Now, if what you want is entertainment, do pick up Heavy Rain if you have never played it because boy this is a genuine clown show ride to remember. I understand that the developers might be disappointed that I laughed more than anything else, but at least know you kept me well entertained back in the PS3 days to platinum the game and get all endings, so that's worth something.