Heavy Rain (Video Game 2010)

As a child goes missing, his father tirelessly works to rescue him, while a journalist, an FBI agent, and a private detective try to identify his kidnapper known only as the "Origami Killer".

Director:

David Cage

Writer:

David Cage

Stars:

Sam Douglas, Pascal Langdale, Jacqui Ainsley

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Douglas	...	Scott Shelby
Pascal Langdale	...	Ethan Mars
Jacqui Ainsley	...	Madison Paige
Judi Beecher	...	Madison Paige (voice)
Leon Ockenden	...	Norman Jayden (voice)
Mike Powers	...	Carter Blake
Aurélie Bancilhon	...	Lauren Winters
Max Renaudin Pratt	...	Shaun Mars / Scott Sheppard (voice) (as Max Renaudin)
Quentin de Gruttola	...	Shaun Mars / Jason Mars
Ginnie Watson	...	Grace Mars / Hospital Nurse / Passer-by Trendy Woman (voice)
Leslie Clack	...	Charles Kramer
Antony Hickling	...	Gordi Kramer / Ash / Passer-by Trendy Man (voice)
Taylor Gasman	...	Jason Mars / John Sheppard (voice)
Norman Stokle	...	Manfred
Patricia Davidson	...	Ann Sheppard

Storyline

Architect, and Father Ethan Mars joins a Private Detective, a Journalist, and an FBI agent in a race against time to save his son for a child murderer known as the Origami Killer.

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Plot Keywords:

origami | journalist | private detective | fbi agent | race against time | 

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Taglines:

Your smallest decisions can change everything

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

M

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

France

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 February 2010 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quantic Dream

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

DTS (PlayStation version)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Several episodes of downloadable content (that explored the past of the protagonists) were planned, but only one was ever released: Heavy Rain: Chronicle One - The Taxidermist, which featured Madison Paige. Future chronicles were put on indefinite hold to focus on adding Playstation Move support to the main game. It is highly unlikely that any more chronicles will be released.

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Goofs

The game is supposed to be set in the United States, yet Ann Sheppard's hospital room has "Type-G" wall-sockets next to her bed. These sockets are meant for 220-240V/50Hz European voltage, and would never be found in an American hospital.

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Quotes

Scott Shelby: [to one of Gordi Kramer's goons] Look, Cinderfella. The clock's just turned twelve and I dont wanna turn you into a pumpkin.

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Connections

Spin-off Heavy Rain: Chronicle One - The Taxidermist (2010)

User Reviews

How far will you go for someone you love?

This isn't a game, it's an interactive movie. I enjoy playing video games in my free time, but I have never found one that I have really gotten into. But 2010 brought Heavy Rain, a fantastic masterpiece from Quantic Dream! The psychological journey hits you deep with a mixture of violence, emotion and passion.

The story follows starts with Ethan Mars, who's oldest son is hit and killed by a car one day at the mall Two years later, he has a miserable life, carrying the guilt of his son's death, divorced from his wife and distant from his remaining son, Shaun. But when Shaun is kidnapped by the mysterious Origami Killer, Ethan embarks on a dangerous journey and is forced to partake in five brutal trials in order to gain letters to a hangman that will reveal Shaun's location. But time is short, and Ethan has only four days to find Shaun alive.

As time goes on, Ethan meets Madison Paige, an insomniac photojournalist who crosses paths with the wounded Ethan after the first trial. She helps him recover and soon finds herself conducting her own investigation to find the Origami Killer.

Also on the case is FBI Profiler Norman Jayden, sent in from Washington to help with the Origami Killer case. Teamed up with the aggressive Liutenant Carter Blake and armed with his awesome ARI sunglasses, Jayden slowly becomes obsessed with the investigation, as well as fighting his own personal battle with his addiction to Triptocaine, which could ultimately lead to his death if not controlled.

And last, but not least is Private Detective Scott Shelby, hired by the families of the victims of the Origami Killer. His main suspect his Gordi Kramer, the playboy son of millionaire business man Charles Kramer. Aiding him in his investigation is Lauren Winter, whose son was a recent victim of the Origami Killer.

The four of them are suddenly thrown into the twisted world of the Origami Killer, each battling for their lives against criminals, hit men, and finally, the Origami Killer himself.

Who will survive? You decide..