Surfer Girl: mystery PS3 title which impressed BBC is Heavy Rain

BBC‘s report on a mysterious game which marks the brink of a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of storytelling and immersion sent waves that excited Sony PlayStation 3 fans. Of course, Surfer Girl wasted no time riding the wave and revealing that this title could be Heavy Rain. Check out the full article to learn more.

BBC recently got first dibs on a very impressive video game on the Sony PlayStation 3 which was described as “a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion.” According to the popular insider Surfer Girl, however, that demo was of a title we’re very familiar with.

“I am fairly certain this is Quantic Dream‘s Heavy Rain,” said Surfer Girl. Aside from its astounding visuals and advanced motion capture which promise to bring very realistic acting similar to that of class A actors’ actual performances, Surfer Girl gave merit to the characters’ idiosyncrasies and the game’s superb writing. Surfer Girl explained:

[Characters in Heavy Rain] may hesitate before the speak (sic), and most importantly, they look and behave in a realistic, convincing manner unlike any other that I have seen in a game. There is a discernible depth that will create an attachment from the player far greater than the typical cardboard avatar.

The trailer in question which BBC saw behind closed doors, according to Surfer Girl, was pure in-game footage that isn’t far from what has been previously shown. Heavy Rain is said to follow Quantic Dream’s mantra of telling an interactive story, much akin to Omikron and Fahrenheit (Indigo Phrophecy).

Meanwhile, in the same blog post, Surfer Girl expressed confidence that Rockstar will remain fully owned by Take-Two Interactive. The insider believes that even if Grand Theft Auto masterminds Sam and Dan Houser leave the development company following Terry Donovan‘s departure, others won’t follow.

Via Surfer Girl Reviews Star Wars