Prissy Little Chloe

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?

Where the Confusion Lies These are a few things that may have confused players: Language ‘ Deserted wasteland ' - many characters throw this term around to describe the open field next to a train track where the victims’ bodies are found. ' Living room cupboard ' - the cupboard is actually in the dining room. Vacant look in Ethan’s eyes - compared to other characters, Ethan’s pupils never dilate or change no matter how he feels. Jason seems ADHD - he wanders off no matter what his father tells him. I know it’s important to the plot of the game, but I can’t help but think that maybe Jason’s death wasn’t due to Ethan’s negligence, as he does call after him repeatedly (by pressing X.)

Cinematography Heavy Rain uses a character-based interaction model. The camera model is context-sensitive, but the angle is switchable by the player. The character is shown from the camera angle most appropriate for his or her current location in the world. Characters also look and move their head around, which adds more variety to their natural walk cycle. This lets the designer play the role of a cinematographer; and while this is often not a good model for fast-paced action games -- as it’s often disorienting to the player who needs to see obstacles and make educated inferences based on information presented -- this works well in Heavy Rain because of button mechanics involved in the action sequences. Different camera techniques are also used during scenes. For example in The Mall scene where Ethan is searching for his lost son Jason the camera changes from a calm, steady view to a shakier handheld one. The camera is also brought up to Ethan’s shoulder to allow the pl...

Becoming the God of War God of War is one of the most-critically acclaimed franchises to ever hit the Playstation market. In this pipeline deconstruction, I will refer to elements of the series as a whole. Dominus the main character in concept, needed to be summed up in a single word -- wrath . Covered in the ash of his wife and child, the character is a demigod who seeks revenge on the gods who betrayed him. Once the artists stripped away his armor and shield, the character’s true raw, animalistic side was exposed. Tall with upper-body musculature, covered in ashes and hunched over with his signature Blades of Chaos, Dominus was a force to be reckoned with. Dominus set the stage for the today’s Playstation mascot -- Kratos. Level Design Mood and exploration is a staple part of level design in God of War . Areas that are more open are also relatively barren; while many objects are placed around smaller areas like rooms. I think this encourages the player’s sense o...

An Interactive Psychological Thriller  Heavy Rain is an award-winning Greatest Hits title for the Playstation 3 delivered by Quantic Dream, a studio based in Paris, France (known for Indigo Prophecy , Beyond Two Souls and the upcoming release Detroit: Become Human .) Heavy Rain is an interactive drama action-adventure game, delivering a cinematic experience where player choice dramatically alters the events that unfold in the narrative. Premise How Far Are You Willing to Go to Save Someone You Love? Each character no matter the role, has deep perspective on the situation and is connected to the investigation in some way -- either from the victim’s side, an informative side or directly connected to the case of the Origami Killer. The players take on the role of four characters; the family man Ethan Mars, the insomniac journalist Madison Paige, the FBI agent Norman Jayden and the private investigator Scott Shelby. Origami Killer - Modus Operandi The motiv...

An Interactive Psychological Thriller  Heavy Rain is an award-winning Greatest Hits title for the Playstation 3 delivered by Quantic Dream, a studio based in Paris, France (known for Indigo Prophecy , Beyond Two Souls and the upcoming release Detroit: Become Human .) Heavy Rain is an interactive drama action-adventure game, delivering a cinematic experience where player choice dramatically alters the events that unfold in the narrative. Premise How Far Are You Willing to Go to Save Someone You Love? Each character no matter the role, has deep perspective on the situation and is connected to the investigation in some way -- either from the victim’s side, an informative side or directly connected to the case of the Origami Killer. The players take on the role of four characters; the family man Ethan Mars, the insomniac journalist Madison Paige, the FBI agent Norman Jayden and the private investigator Scott Shelby. Origami Killer - Modus Operandi The motiv...

Last night's Bethesda E3 Showcase recapped in one minute Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is being remastered for PS4, Xbox One and reimagined textures for PC.  Elder Scrolls Online 's brand new DLC Dark Brotherhood will now be available to  Elder Scrolls Online console players. Elder Scrolls Legends , the upcoming Elder Scrolls card game is to be out later this year. Fallout Shelter previously exclusively mobile features a new combat mode and will be released for PC next month. Fallout 4 will be released for VR on HTC Vive and Microsoft's next-gen Project Scorpio in 2017. Prey A reboot of the survival horror franchise Prey will be picked up by Arkane studios and overhauled with a fresh new take for next-gen, with more information coming to QuakeCon 2016. Dishonored 2 At Bethesda's E3 Showcase last year, we got to take a first look at Dishonored 2 's trailer. This new story taking place 15 years after the...

* SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't played Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain yet be warned - there are elements of the text here that reveal plotlines. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the most narratively-unique, open-world game I’ve played in recent years. Published by Japanese developer Konami and running on their latest FOX engine, Metal Gear Solid is a tactical combat game—narrowed down a stealth third-person shooter. The game has a delightful sense of unprecedented photorealism, immersive sounds and high attention to even the slightest detail in AI mechanics. After a riveting escape from a troupe of unknown villains, I was entrenched stepping into the desiccant dune of Afghanistan or into the humid marsh of Africa, gripping Snake’s horse as I trod through the open canyon. The game is simply visually-stunning with accurate weather affects offering various cover and tactical advantages—at most during day/night cycles. Th...