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Heavy Rain

Interactive morality test

Lucy Orr Sat 17 Apr 2010 // 10:04 UTC

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Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain is an interactive morality test. It may start slowly but the strong narrative arc unfolds a powerfully moving plot that will engage and entertain you. Available on PS3 only

Price: £50 RRP

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