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Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

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Heavy Rain is a gripping, story-rich third-person adventure where you dive deep into the emotional narrative and thrilling choices of a serial killer investigation. You'll play as multiple characters, making split-second decisions that shape the story and uncover secrets, from the encampment to the Shark Trial. It’s a game for players who love atmospheric, narrative-driven experiences.

This guide helps you master Ethan's journey and tackle every investigation, character interaction, and mind-bending trial. We cover all the crucial moments, like navigating the trials such as The Bear, The Butterfly, The Lizard, and The Shark, ensuring you can uncover every secret and achieve the best possible outcome.

WALKTHROUGH

Guide to Heavy Rain's Prologue chapter. Learn how to control Ethan Mars, interact with objects, and complete the initial tasks to earn the 'Happy Birthday' trophy.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start in Ethan's bedroom. Practice basic movement (sit up, stand, walk) using the right analog stick.
  2. 2
    Optional: Adjust difficulty settings via the Start menu. Easier settings can simplify action sequences.
  3. 3
    Interact with objects: examine the wedding picture (Up), check the closet (clockwise rotation), and go to the balcony (Right tap on door).
  4. 4
    Examine the letter on the floor near the bedroom door to advance the story.
  5. 5
    Enter the hallway and go to the bathroom (indicated by listening to Ethan's thoughts with L2).
  6. 6
    In the bathroom, practice actions: pick up the toothbrush (left) or razor (right).
  7. 7
    To brush teeth: shake controller side-to-side, then up-and-down until the icon disappears.
  8. 8
    To shave: move the right analog stick slowly in the indicated direction.
  9. 9
    Go to the shower and tap Left to have Ethan clean himself. Dry off by shaking the controller.
  10. 10
    Return to the bedroom and open the closet to get Ethan dressed.
  11. 11
    Optional: Go to the boys' room (lower left) and pick up juggling balls. To juggle, tap Up then face buttons as they appear. Tap Down to put them away.
  12. 12
    Walk downstairs and explore the house. Interact with objects like the remote-control car, radio, and TV.
  13. 13
    Go to Ethan's study (across from stairs, left of backyard door). This is required for the 'Happy Birthday' trophy.
  14. 14
    In the study: sit in the chair, tap Down to lift a pencil. Draw blueprints: Tap Right, Left, rotate counterclockwise. Follow prompts: tap Down, press [Triangle], [O], [Square].
  15. 15
    Pick up the fine-tipped marker, press Right and Down slowly.
  16. 16
    Hold [Triangle], L1, [O] in order, then hold [Square], L1, [X].
  17. 17
    Pick up the eraser, mash [X] then [Triangle].
  18. 18
    Take the felt-tipped marker, shake controller up and down to shade.
  19. 19
    Pick up the fine-tipped marker again, hold R1, rotate counterclockwise to sign.
  20. 20
    Return to the kitchen. Ethan's wife Grace and sons will arrive.
  21. 21
    Help Grace with groceries: Hold [Square] and [X] while carrying them to the counter.
  22. 22
    Grace asks you to fetch plates from the living room cupboard.
  23. 23
    To open the cupboard: Tap Right, then push the controller right.
  24. 24
    Set the table: Press Left, counterclockwise from the right, clockwise from the left, and Right. (Mistakes here forfeit the Trophy).
  25. 25
    Optional: If you haven't finished the blueprints, return to the study.
  26. 26
    Optional: Go to Grace and tap Up (followed by [O]) for a romantic moment and more dialogue options.
  27. 27
    When ready, go outside to play with the boys. Pick one to play with first.
Tips
  • Practice movement controls early on, as they can feel unintuitive.
  • Difficulty settings affect action sequences but not endings or Trophies.
  • Pay close attention to button prompts and analog stick movements during the blueprint drawing and table setting sequences to avoid missing the Trophy.
  • Interacting with various objects provides practice for the game's core mechanics.
  • Trophy: Happy Birthday

Birthday" Trophy at the start of the next chapter.

Learn how to get the Birthday trophy in Heavy Rain by finding Jason in The Mall chapter.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When you gain control of Ethan, Jason will have wandered off. Follow Jason to a clown selling balloons.
  2. 2
    Ethan will buy a balloon for Jason. Tap Up to pull out your wallet and pay.
  3. 3
    While paying, Jason wanders off into the crowd. Hurry toward the escalator and go down into the packed crowd below.
  4. 4
    Ethan must elbow his way through the crowd to find his son. Keep your eyes peeled for a red balloon.
  5. 5
    First, head for the thick cluster of balloons in the middle of the floor.
  6. 6
    Next, look for the boy holding a balloon near the display car.
  7. 7
    Finally, follow the balloon to the exit doors.
Tips
  • The crowd can make navigation difficult, so focus on spotting the red balloon.
  • This section is tense and can be terrifying as you search for Jason.

for the somber title sequence.

Follow Shaun's schedule precisely to earn the 'Good Father' Trophy in Heavy Rain. This guide details snack, homework, dinner, and finding Shaun's teddy bear.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start the chapter by automatically earning the 'Interactive Drama' Trophy.
  2. 2
    Get in the car, start the engine, shift to drive, and tap R2 to drive home.
  3. 3
    Upon arriving home, Shaun will watch TV. To earn the 'Good Father' Trophy, you must adhere to the schedule Grace set, which is listed on the kitchen chalkboard.
  4. 4
    At 4:30, ask Shaun if he's hungry. Open the kitchen cupboard on the right, grab chips (top shelf) or candy (middle shelf), and give it to Shaun.
  5. 5
    Wait until 6:00. Ask Shaun to do his homework, then tell him to do it immediately. After he finishes, double-check his work at the table.
  6. 6
    At 7:00, ask Shaun if he's ready for dinner. Open the fridge, take either the microwave dinner or pizza, place it in the microwave, and serve it on a plate once cooked.
  7. 7
    At 8:00, tell Shaun to go to bed, and tell him 'no' when he asks to stay up longer.
  8. 8
    Go to Shaun's room and wish him goodnight. He will ask you to find his missing teddy bear. Agree to look for it.
  9. 9
    The teddy bear is in the laundry room, to the left of the kitchen when approaching from the stairs. It is a green, plastic-looking item on top of the washing machine.
  10. 10
    Return the teddy bear to Shaun's room quickly, as he will fall asleep if you delay.
  11. 11
    Tuck Shaun in, give him a kiss, and gently close the door.
  12. 12
    Ethan will then have a blackout, ending the chapter. The 'Good Father' Trophy will be awarded at the start of the next chapter if all steps were followed.
Tips
  • You can find Ethan's abandoned blueprints and a home video in his study, and a newspaper about the Origami Killer near the stairs. These are optional and can be explored later if you prioritize the trophy.
  • Be quick when returning the teddy bear to Shaun's room to ensure he doesn't fall asleep before you give it to him.

next chapter.

Follow our guide to navigate the 'Sleazy Place' chapter in Heavy Rain, helping Scott Shelby investigate Lauren Winter and earn the 'Private Eye' and 'White Knight' trophies.

Alright, so you've just finished up with Ethan's intro and his whole sob story. Now, the game's gonna toss you into the shoes of our second character, Scott Shelby. He's a private investigator, and he's heading to this pretty run-down apartment complex. His mission? To dig into the Origami Killer case. Let's get started.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, get out of the car and head into the building. Your goal here is to find the receptionist and ask about Lauren Winter. When he plays dumb, you'll need to pull out your wallet – this usually gets people talking.
  2. 2
    After that, make your way upstairs and go to the end of the hallway. Look for the door on your left and give it a knock. You'll get a prompt to tap up to hold Lauren's door open – don't worry if you miss it, just knocking again works too. Head on in and place your money on the table.
  3. 3
    When you get close to Lauren, Scott will explain why he's there. You'll be given a few conversation choices to try and get her to open up about her son. Pick two of these options. After that, you'll have a choice between "Trick" or "Buy." You'll want to select "Trick" by pressing [O]. This opens up a few more questions you can ask her, and completing this will snag you the "Private Eye" Trophy by the end of the chapter. Regardless of your choices, she'll eventually tell you to leave. Put your card down on the table and head back out into the hall.
  4. 4
    You won't get far before Scott has a pretty bad asthma attack. You'll need to reach for his inhaler – tap Right to pull it out of his coat pocket. Then, press R1 a few times to help him get his breathing back under control.
  5. 5
    While you're both recovering, you'll hear a knock on Lauren's door. A shady character lets himself in. If the screams weren't a clue, you need to get back to her room, fast. Knock on the door twice, then shove the controller down to kick it open. This is where the game throws its first real fight sequence at you, with Scott and the intruder going at it.

Fight Sequence Commands:

  1. [X]
  2. Left
  3. Clockwise from the left
  4. [Triangle]
  5. Clockwise from the left
  6. [Square]
  7. [O]
  8. [X]
  9. Right
  10. [Triangle]
  11. Shake up-and-down
  12. R1
  13. Mash [X]
  14. Up
  15. [O]
  16. [X]
  17. Down
  18. [Square]
  19. [Triangle]
  20. Up
  21. Mash [Square]
  22. [X]
  23. Clockwise from the right
  24. Down
  25. R1
  26. Down
  27. Down
  28. [Triangle]
  29. [X]
  30. Shove down
Tips
  • Don't stress too much if you mess up a command during these fight sequences. The fight will continue, though Scott might take more damage. You won't die if you fail, as the game isn't that punishing yet.
  • However, if you want the "White Knight" Trophy, you absolutely need to win this fight. So, pay close attention to the prompts!
  • "Private Eye" Trophy (by choosing to Trick Lauren)
  • "White Knight" Trophy (by winning the fight sequence)

After the fight, Scott leaves, and we'll switch gears to our next character.

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