While Xbox 360 and PC players are gallivanting across the galaxy in BioWare’s latest, single-player only adventure, the PlayStation 3 is preparing for its own solitary storytelling in down-to-earth thriller Heavy Rain. Speaking to CVG, Sony product manager Lucy Duncan offered some comforting words to those who’d rather traverse a dialogue tree than a multiplayer map.
“… we strive to offer a broad set of experiences and a return to the single player ‘adventure’ format but with a state of the art graphical presentation, a terrific noir narrative and an hugely innovative interface seems like a compelling proposition for the discerning gamer,” she explained. A lack of online play may strike some as an odd move — even Rapture’s making room for more residents — but Duncan reckons a trust in developer Quantic Dream will pay off. Well, that and being a big player. “Being Sony, I suppose we have a little more luxury to take a gamble on more original and innovative IP — and Heavy Rain definitely fits that category.”
With God of War 3, Alan Wake and Final Fantasy XIII also steeped in excitement, the “big single-player adventure” looks to be one of 2010’s best bets.
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