Heavy Rain
LumiScore
Growth
50/100
Growth Value
- Empathy
- Ethical Reasoning
- Problem Solving
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Heavy Rain is a mature narrative adventure game. It involves difficult decisions and explores complex themes. Play with your child to discuss the ethical dilemmas presented and the consequences of in-game choices. This game is best suited for older teenagers due to its mature content.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Passes the test
There are multiple female characters who speak to each other about things other than men.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing together allows parents to guide discussions around empathy, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making within a fictional context. It can also provide an opportunity to talk about mature themes in a safe environment.
What your child develops
Heavy Rain offers a mature and engaging narrative experience that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy as players navigate complex moral dilemmas. The game's branching storylines promote an understanding of consequences and the impact of choices.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Heavy Rain is an interactive drama telling the story of the investigation of a serial murder’s case. Players assume roles of four people – Ethan Mars, Norman Jayden, Madison Paige, and Scott Shelby – somehow involved in the case of Origami Killer, who is used to leave his victims alone, marked with origami figures.