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Rain |OT| Wash away those Last Guardian blues
- Thread starter Acquiescence
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my review... (You will probably hate me for it)
http://translate.google.com/transla...p/anmeldelser/1-spil/322-anmeldelse-rain.html
50/100
http://translate.google.com/transla...p/anmeldelser/1-spil/322-anmeldelse-rain.html
50/100
Miles Quaritch
Member
Summary?
-Too much style for a little game.
What does that even mean? I guess something's lost in (Google) Translation here.
style over gameplay...
archnemesis
Member
It's probably "too much style, not enough game" or "too much style, not enough substance". Google Translate isn't completely accurate.
Monty Mole
Member
And now you know why! A shame as Puppeteer and Rain were the two slightly left-field titles I've been really looking forward to. At least Puppeteer delivered.
EDIT: Or maybe not, mixed reviews. Perhaps it's a love/hate affair. Do we know if there will be a demo?
Ah, thanks. Now I see. Yeah, that's a fair point to make. I personally would not count that as a negative, but opinions are opinions.
SolidSnakex
Member
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
Reviews will be all over the place. Even Puppeteer, which you liked got 6's as well.
Edit: Missed your edit
get2sammyb
Member
Fully expected the divisive reviews. Very much the kind of game that you're playing for the "experience". If that appeals to you, then you'll really enjoy it. Others will lament the fact that there's very little "substance", though.
Here's our review:
http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psn/rain
Here's our review:
http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psn/rain
A kiss under a dark cloud?
FonkyByNature
Member
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Pass. I feel the same as I felt towards Brothers : A Tale of Two Sons. This type of games always feels so empty. I like their concepts but they are just not engaging mechanically as games. I feel brain dead playing them. The fact the game is rainy, grey and sad doesn't help.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Acquiescence
Member
Those are what I call some polarising reviews. There's enough positive feedback there though that convinces me I'll love this game.
He's probably in the US. Store updates today for them.
He's probably in the US. Store updates today for them.
I guess games like Journey, Brothers and Rain keep their gameplay mechanics simple and not that challenging because they don't want the player stuck thus hurting the pacing, from what I've played SotC found the sweet spot IMO between atmosphere/experience and gameplay. Hopefully we'll see more games like the above but with more complex mechanics in the future.
That being said Rain looks really great visual wise and I wanna play it just for the atmosphere alone but I think I'll wait for a sale.
SkyTurnsRed
Banned
Our review. Feel free to ask us anything. The video is having issues (it says its 24 minutes long, it's actually around 5:30.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gT8l36q5QM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gT8l36q5QM
Acquiescence
Member
Miles Quaritch
Member
Ah yes, forgot that the US store updates today.
BTW, still no luck downloading the extras on my end. Has anyone had any luck?
This game has "Support games" written all over it. It will end up in Plus in the end, but I feel like Sony C.A.M.P. stuff is worth supporting!
If everyone waits for it being on Plus we won't get this kind of games anymore soon. Don't say "I will wait for it being on Plus, if you are really interested. If you are not 100% sure, wait for a sale.
hmm.
this doesn't both me. i love beyond good and evil's stealth rooms as discreet puzzles concept.
this on the other hand is a little deflating. though i suspect its more about mood than story.
MrPressStart
Member
I like what I have seen. The price is a bit high, but I will buy it just to support indi development.
Yap, bought it in the US store, doing everything in their although I'm in Europe, because Sony is awesome and allows it.
Cave Johnson
Member
I'm beginning to see comments dismissing the game because it wasn't a 9 or 10. Where was that review chart where only 8 - 10 matters? I pre-ordered this game because I know exactly what I'm going to expect and many of the reviews affirmed such depositions.
Also "style" out of substance. I'd be surprised if 90% this gen actually had "substance" to begin with.
Also "style" out of substance. I'd be surprised if 90% this gen actually had "substance" to begin with.
Rev3games review
I gotta say from what Ive seen I completely agree with this review. The game definitely seems to push style 10x more than gameplay. The same problem I had with Unfinished Swan though I disagree about SOTC having the same problem, that game was plenty unique when it came out.
Sony should stop pushing style with dumb hand holding gameplay on us, it's sort of becoming a trend with them. Give us more games where the gameplay is just as meaningful as the presentation, like DeS or TLOU for example. Less of run of the mill gameplay please.
I gotta say from what Ive seen I completely agree with this review. The game definitely seems to push style 10x more than gameplay. The same problem I had with Unfinished Swan though I disagree about SOTC having the same problem, that game was plenty unique when it came out.
Sony should stop pushing style with dumb hand holding gameplay on us, it's sort of becoming a trend with them. Give us more games where the gameplay is just as meaningful as the presentation, like DeS or TLOU for example. Less of run of the mill gameplay please.
SolidSnakex
Member
They're starting an official livestream of it where they will be giving away codes
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/09/30/rain-arrives-on-ps3-tomorrow-new-trailer-debuted/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/09/30/rain-arrives-on-ps3-tomorrow-new-trailer-debuted/
ramoisdead
Member
Livestream is on, in case people don't know.
EDIT: Welp I asked the following question over at Twitch:
And the answer is no, there will be not.
EDIT: Welp I asked the following question over at Twitch:
And the answer is no, there will be not.
dragonbane
Member
Divisive reviews. Exactly what I expected for a title like this.
Marc
Member
Hmm, I was kind of expecting this game to be an agreed upon instant classic. Doesn't matter as I have pre-ordered and love the graphics, art, musical adjustment and the idea enough to feel they deserve payment for their efforts.
The one thing that is concerning me is the length of the game, 2-4 hours for the price is not ideal. Some of the reviews that I have skimmed seem a bit odd though, like they were expecting a completely different game to the trailers and interviews have suggested and then been disappointed with it for that.
Hopefully I like it,
The one thing that is concerning me is the length of the game, 2-4 hours for the price is not ideal. Some of the reviews that I have skimmed seem a bit odd though, like they were expecting a completely different game to the trailers and interviews have suggested and then been disappointed with it for that.
Hopefully I like it,
Acquiescence
Member
There's got to be some folks in the US playing this by now shirley.
"Divisive" is an understatement! Man, critics are all over the shop where this game is concerned.
"Divisive" is an understatement! Man, critics are all over the shop where this game is concerned.
dragonbane
Member
Yeah. I mean I expected it, but now I'm scared again for Beyond and the release embargo :/ Doesn't bode well. I mean Heavy Rain got some mixed reviews sure, but they were pretty rare. Don't really know what to make of Sony's decision regarding these two titles.
Anyway, I'm going to check out rain for sure. Love me some artistic games from time to time.
CorySchmitz
Junior Member
I really like it so far. Just finished chapter 5. Lots of atmosphere. The setting is interesting too... post-WWII Italy caught in a torrential downpour?
Oh, wow, what a lovely game.
I really want to know more about it now..
Absolutely worth its price, don't cheap out on this game, please.
Edit: The Dev Diary is nice (2:27 is awesome in context of the video and my own experience), I hope there will be some more of this or interviews with more details about the thought progress behind the game.
Also I did a little recap about my expressions with the game.
The story and how it is been told is just very well done, keeps an emotional bond to the player and fully puts you into the situation (so there are many points were you react directly the occurrences). The art style and atmosphere just adds onto that, a overall fitting theme.
The only weakness might be its ambiguity at some points, specially at the beginning the player is not that much into the game and can't interpret what you are supposed to do. That doesn't mean that the game is to difficult, no it's actually most of the time on the contrary (which isn't too bad regarding the way of progression in story) it also doesn't mean that the solutions are too hidden, but for example when you are introduced to the jumping settings it sometimes seems weird that some more obvious solutions aren't possible - like right in the beginging
- I guess it's the world that isn't as open as it should be, which is why it forces you to do it in the only right way. But well, later on I understood that and I had no problems with it anymore.
I really want to know more about it now..
Absolutely worth its price, don't cheap out on this game, please.
Edit: The Dev Diary is nice (2:27 is awesome in context of the video and my own experience), I hope there will be some more of this or interviews with more details about the thought progress behind the game.
Also I did a little recap about my expressions with the game.
The story and how it is been told is just very well done, keeps an emotional bond to the player and fully puts you into the situation (so there are many points were you react directly the occurrences). The art style and atmosphere just adds onto that, a overall fitting theme.
The only weakness might be its ambiguity at some points, specially at the beginning the player is not that much into the game and can't interpret what you are supposed to do. That doesn't mean that the game is to difficult, no it's actually most of the time on the contrary (which isn't too bad regarding the way of progression in story) it also doesn't mean that the solutions are too hidden, but for example when you are introduced to the jumping settings it sometimes seems weird that some more obvious solutions aren't possible - like right in the beginging
when you have to flee from the unknown and to be fast enough you don't walk the normal staircase, instead you run over planks - on the first thought it seemed obvious to me to take a shortcut but I wanted to jump over the railing which should have been a doable jump regarding previous comparisions
Miles Quaritch
Member
Thanks for the impressions kuppy, can't wait to fire it up when I get home tonight. Man, it's a great time to be a gamer. GTA5, Puppeteer, Rain, Beyond, Arkham Origins, half price SC: Blacklist, Marlow Briggs...to name just a few.
Gonna pick this up in UK later today. Not bothered by reviews I'm comfortable I'm going to enjoy it.
When I see those kind of reviews I know the game is unique and if you "get it" to use that often abused phrase you're going to really like it, if you think "arty" and "style" driven games are pants then the weak reviews are really aimed at you and warning you off the purchase.
I personally love more experimental games and will happily support the devs with a full price purchase.
When I see those kind of reviews I know the game is unique and if you "get it" to use that often abused phrase you're going to really like it, if you think "arty" and "style" driven games are pants then the weak reviews are really aimed at you and warning you off the purchase.
I personally love more experimental games and will happily support the devs with a full price purchase.
Just played the very beginning. The atmosphere and visuals are wonderful. Then again, i do love rain settings in games. Music is great too and i'll most probably buy the soundtrack once i finish the game. It's a pity that there is no exploration to be done. There are so many screens where i was just walking around trying to see if there were things to click on, discover or do but there was none. Something of a missed opportunity in such a beautiful and unique setting.
Anyway, looking forward to continue playing later on. It certainly grabbed my attention.
Anyway, looking forward to continue playing later on. It certainly grabbed my attention.
Just played it through one sitting with my headphones on and I found it to be a really good short 4-5 hour ride. Which was perfect length for me, almost felt like they should of did a Vita version so I could play in short bursts.
But yea, Definitely loved the atmosphere and aesthetic of the whole game. The soundtrack though was what really kept me into it.
Loved how Clair de lune by Claude Debussy is introduce in the beginning and how much the soundtrack feels like its hits all the right notes. Has this minimalistic feeling too. Man, I might just buy the soundtrack.
Now, I think there could been more interesting puzzles but the more I think about it, I sorta liked the how simple and non head scratching they we're. Made me appreciate everything else happening in the game.
Sorta went "heh" as I saw Fumito Ueda mentioned in the credits. Now that Puppeteer & Rain are done, I hope JapanStudio focuses their attention on finishing The Last Guardian, lol.
But yea, Definitely loved the atmosphere and aesthetic of the whole game. The soundtrack though was what really kept me into it.
Loved how Clair de lune by Claude Debussy is introduce in the beginning and how much the soundtrack feels like its hits all the right notes. Has this minimalistic feeling too. Man, I might just buy the soundtrack.
Now, I think there could been more interesting puzzles but the more I think about it, I sorta liked the how simple and non head scratching they we're. Made me appreciate everything else happening in the game.
Sorta went "heh" as I saw Fumito Ueda mentioned in the credits. Now that Puppeteer & Rain are done, I hope JapanStudio focuses their attention on finishing The Last Guardian, lol.
Original Man
Member
game is great