Heavy Rain Prologue Walkthrough: First Steps

Q: How to change difficulty in Heavy Rain?

This chapter introduces basic movement and interaction mechanics in Heavy Rain. Follow the steps to explore Ethan Mars's house, practice actions like brushing teeth and shaving, and complete the blueprint drawing to earn the 'Happy Birthday' trophy.

Q: How to get the Happy Birthday trophy in Heavy Rain?

This chapter introduces basic movement and interaction mechanics in Heavy Rain. Follow the steps to explore Ethan Mars's house, practice actions like brushing teeth and shaving, and complete the blueprint drawing to earn the 'Happy Birthday' trophy.

Q: Heavy Rain drawing blueprints controls?

This chapter introduces basic movement and interaction mechanics in Heavy Rain. Follow the steps to explore Ethan Mars's house, practice actions like brushing teeth and shaving, and complete the blueprint drawing to earn the 'Happy Birthday' trophy.

Q: Heavy Rain setting the table controls?

This chapter introduces basic movement and interaction mechanics in Heavy Rain. Follow the steps to explore Ethan Mars's house, practice actions like brushing teeth and shaving, and complete the blueprint drawing to earn the 'Happy Birthday' trophy.

Q: How to shave in Heavy Rain?

This chapter introduces basic movement and interaction mechanics in Heavy Rain. Follow the steps to explore Ethan Mars's house, practice actions like brushing teeth and shaving, and complete the blueprint drawing to earn the 'Happy Birthday' trophy.

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Walkthrough

1
Start in Ethan's bedroom. Practice basic movement (sit up, stand, walk) using the right analog stick.
2
Optional: Adjust difficulty settings via the Start menu. Easier settings can simplify action sequences.
3
Interact with objects: examine the wedding picture (Up), check the closet (clockwise rotation), and go to the balcony (Right tap on door).
4
Examine the letter on the floor near the bedroom door to advance the story.
5
Enter the hallway and go to the bathroom (indicated by listening to Ethan's thoughts with L2).
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In the bathroom, practice actions: pick up the toothbrush (left) or razor (right).
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To brush teeth: shake controller side-to-side, then up-and-down until the icon disappears.
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To shave: move the right analog stick slowly in the indicated direction.
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Go to the shower and tap Left to have Ethan clean himself. Dry off by shaking the controller.
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Return to the bedroom and open the closet to get Ethan dressed.
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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.
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Walk downstairs and explore the house. Interact with objects like the remote-control car, radio, and TV.
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Go to Ethan's study (across from stairs, left of backyard door). This is required for the 'Happy Birthday' trophy.
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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].
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Pick up the fine-tipped marker, press Right and Down slowly.
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Hold [Triangle], L1, [O] in order, then hold [Square], L1, [X].
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Pick up the eraser, mash [X] then [Triangle].
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Take the felt-tipped marker, shake controller up and down to shade.
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Pick up the fine-tipped marker again, hold R1, rotate counterclockwise to sign.
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Return to the kitchen. Ethan's wife Grace and sons will arrive.
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Help Grace with groceries: Hold [Square] and [X] while carrying them to the counter.
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Grace asks you to fetch plates from the living room cupboard.
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To open the cupboard: Tap Right, then push the controller right.
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Set the table: Press Left, counterclockwise from the right, clockwise from the left, and Right. (Mistakes here forfeit the Trophy).
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Optional: If you haven't finished the blueprints, return to the study.
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Optional: Go to Grace and tap Up (followed by [O]) for a romantic moment and more dialogue options.
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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

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