Heavy Rain

Although its clunky controls and inconsistent voice acting dates Heavy Rain, it still remains enjoyable (if mad) B-grade sholock. A stunning visual upgrade on the PlayStation 4 makes this the version to grab if you're new to developer Quantic Dream's games, and existing fans should find enjoyment in a richer aesthetic this time around.

David Cage's breakout title gets prettier, but not smarter.

Heavy Rain is poorly written and not as smart as it thinks it is, but has a genuine sense of choice and consequence.

If you loved the game when it first came out, you may find that Heavy Rain has lost some of its initial spark in comparison to newer games.

The forecast was never exactly great for Heavy Rain on the PS4. This remains a ground-breaking game, and it's still possible to appreciate the areas where it innovated, but time has not been kind to the title's damp performances and dismal writing. If you're eager to go back to the release that gave life to the current spate of narrative-driven games, then this new-gen port does an admirable job of sprucing up the visuals. But while we don't want to hang this important outing out to dry, you should certainly beware of the inclement weather within.

For fans of story-heavy games, the PC port of Heavy Rain is definitely worth a look. It’s got that interesting story going for it, a unique way of telling said story, and a nice PC port to back it up. Sure, it isn’t without some issues (such as the different writing problems and the lackluster controls), but it’s a worthwhile experience regardless and one I would recommend.

One of the best games from last gen, if you enjoy crime drama, if you're a fan of Yakuza or Judgment or Quantic Dream studios, you have to play Heavy Rain.

It will infuriate, it will make you laugh unintentionally, and cringe to the center of the Earth at times, but Heavy Rain is still very much worth investigating for its bold, and often striking, weirdness.

If you have played Heavy Rain before, I haven't. So I can't quite recommend to you whether or not to purchase this game because of any differences it may have had between console and PC.

With its gripping plot and innovative controls, Heavy Rain is worth trying out for narrative-driven game lovers looking for something new.