Confusing Things in Heavy Rain #2 (*Spoilers*)

Confusing Things in Heavy Rain #2 (Spoilers)

Inconsistencies

Liking Shaun More

Since the entire premise of the game is saving Ethan’s son Shaun from being the killer’s latest victim (or don’t and he dies) I felt more attached to Shaun as we got to know him better. With Jason, there was simply not enough time to become fully invested and as emotional as the accident scene was, I feel that if it had happened a little later player’s would have felt more guilt rather than surprise.

Throwing chickens

Suspect throws chickens at Norman Jayden - how often is there livestock in the supermarket?

Jason’s death

When Jason darts across the road he is hit by a slow moving car. I get that he’s a 10-year-old boy and the impact is more severe, but I expected nothing more than a fracture. Also Ethan jumps across and shields Jason! The result? Jason dies and Ethan is in a coma. This is very shocking and sad when you play, but after a while you can’t help but wonder. How did Jason die instantly?

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