I hated the demo.  Heavy Rain isn't a video game its' an interactive movie.  I was bored out of my mind, didn't even get through the whole thing so I won't be purchasing this.

I think it's cool that the developers were aiming for something new and have succeed at it but I like to play a game not watch it unfold.

Played through  the demo a day or two ago.  Kind of had a bit of the feeling of a cross between Resident Evil and Myst regarding the controls.   Though on the fight scene, I was a little off, because when X popped on the screen, I kept hitting the wrong button due to most of my gaming being done on the 360. 

I like the fact that it is different and I think the demo was good enough that I'm gonna check it out when it comes out.  

I wasn't interested in this game at all until I played the demo.  After that I went to GameStop and pre-ordered it.  I think it's a pretty interesting game from what I've played and the story looks like it's gonna be pretty good.  I don't really have many games for my PS3 (most on my 360) so this will be a nice addition.

Im busy playing Aliens VS Predator :) Its ok not the best game in the world but the content is good. Playing as a colonial marine is pretty ruff since its always dark and the aliens are black in color..lol

I don't know if I'll get it right away or even buy it.  I may just use my monthly  free Blockbuster rental on it.  I am a little behind on some games anyway.  I just finished Gears of war 2 a few weeks ago.  I am almost done with Resistance 2 now.  I still want to pick up Modern Warfare and Uncharted 2.  Plus there are some other games coming out this year that I know I want for sure, ie. Dead Rising 2.  Trouble is finding time to play them all. 

I'll picking this game up for sure! I was excited about it just reading about and playing a demo of the game only made me even more excited. The game itself kind of reminds me of a game that came out on the PC years ago called, "In The First Degree". It's similar to me in the way when playing the demo as the private eye, you interview the prostitute and have to make choices on certain questions you want to ask her and based on those questions determines how much information you will get out of her and "In The First Degree" was based on that type of gameplay. However, Heavy Rain incorporated that concept and much more. The part of the demo with the FBI agent and looking for clues was very fun for me as I like puzzles, and the developer putting you in the shoes of characters trying to figure out who the Origami Killer is definitely a different gaming experience, and one that I can't wait to get into detective mode. Hopefully, more games like this come along. And with the added DLC they are planning, it has some replay value to it.

Day one purchase for me I have been looking forward to this game for quite a while, and early reviews are very positive. But I would agree that its not for everyone although kinda surprised Hanso hated it, I on the other hand I enjoy the change of pace I have played more shooters and RPG's and sandbox games to last a life time. Finally something thats not like anything else.

Oh and AvP is garbage total waste of money I am kicking myself for buying that $70 circle of useless plastic. I wrote a review but I guess Mania doesn't want reviews from us Maniacs unless they have written one first, either that or I can't find the submit review button, I am thinking the former.

Hudson, I shouldn't have said I hate it cause I don't.  I won't be talking shit about the game which I would if I did hate it for realz.  I should've said, I didn't like it and I was bored with it.  I prefer to do more playing than watching cut scenes when I sit down to play is all and unfortunately Heavy Rain doesn't provide that for me.  But like I said, I like the fact the developers went for something different.

On a gaming related subject, I would like to add that I bought Dante's Inferno and it's a complete God of War rip off and not as good. I recommend that if anyone likes God of War to give this game a try but not to buy it.  It's not worth $60.  The campaign is very short, like 6-7 hrs long and it doesn't have any multiplayer.  Better to rent it if you can or wait for a big price drop on it.

Hate is such a strong word ;)

I felt that way about Dante's Inferno's demo, in fact I am shocked at how blatantly it rips off GOW, it doesen't even try to hide it. I may try it down the road but I am still playing Mass Effect 2, Heavy Rain next week then the one two punch of FFXIII and GOW3 its like 2nd Christmas.

Oh and if anyone cares early impressions of FFXIII for 360 are positive but the PS3 version is superior looking mostly better lighting and textures, the CG sceens are much more compressed on the 360 and if you have both systems PS3 is they way to go. But the 360 version is still quite impressive for a port.
 

I think I am the only gamer on the face of the earth that has not played God Of War. Neither the first nor the second. Crazy right? I've heard nothing but great things about the game but have yet to play it. I think when God Of War 3 is released I'll pick up that plus the GOW Collection that was released some months back. I almost had my fiance' pick it up for me for Valentine's Day, but opted to get Modern Warfare 2. I'm usually not into 1st person shooters, but gotta admit MW2 kicks ass! Once I get used to playing a 1PS, I'll check out MAG. Heard that was a good pickup also.