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When the makers of Tokyo jungle and Echochrome announce they are working on a new title, you tend to pay attention. First announced last summer, rain tells the tale of a young boy who is trying to help an invisible girl chased by strange creatures. When the boy himself realizes he is now also invisible, his task will get harder as he will have to use the rain to find his way and to stay alive. Images and video inside.

Quick message from producer Florence Kum


Hi Everyone! It’s been a while since we made the announcement of rain™ at Gamescom, but ever since then, we have been working hard to ensure the wait for more information was worthwhile.

rain was developed by the creative minds from PlayStation C.A.M.P!, the team behind unique titles like TOKYO JUNGLETM and echochromeTM. Rain evolved from a truly unique concept where an imaginative world comes to life once is starts raining.

The story of rain is the enchanting tale about a boy who chases after a girl with an invisible silhouette. After discovering that the girl is being hunted by ghostly creatures, he embarks on his own journey into the mysterious world of rain to save her and discovers he has also become invisible. Players will play as the boy, whose silhouette can only be seen in the rain. Using the unique ability to appear and disappear under cover players must learn to navigate through the unknown to advance. Just like in the real world, what can be seen isn’t everything and using imagination is the only way to reveal the truth.

Throughout the game you will be challenged to think ahead and plan your movements to advance. For example, when you direct the boy underneath cover, he will disappear from enemy view, or to draw enemies away from your path you may need step into the rain to become visible or can pick up items to taunt them. More details will be shared on these mechanics and puzzles at a later date. However, we are pleased to share with you – for the first time – our first gameplay video from the beginning of the game, “The Children and the Night”. Make sure to turn your speakers up to get the full experience!

The world of rain is full of “uncertainty” and as you play through the boy will experience both a sense of fear and excitement as he explores the unknown world. Told through an artistic approach to narration, rain’s expressive sounds, those of rainfall and splashing water, combined with this otherworldly tale is designed to awaken the sense of uncertainty and solitude inherent in every player as well.

This week at GDC we will also be showing our first live demo to media, so keep an eye out for even more news on rain. We are very excited to have shared these early details and are looking forward to providing you a deeper look at rain very soon.

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andrewsqual
andrewsqual
Commented on 2013-03-25 21:23:52
What an intelligent way to do the tutorial of a game with so much thought and emotion. I expect nothing less from these guys. Can't wait to see more of this gem. :)
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KORNdog
KORNdog
Commented on 2013-03-25 21:56:14
Love the look of this, was worried it was never going to be released.
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synce
synce
Commented on 2013-03-25 22:19:42
Completely forgot about this... We need more Ico knockoffs :)
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bleachedsmiles
bleachedsmiles
Commented on 2013-03-25 23:52:54
liking the use of Debussy. Hopefully they'll be some intelligent puzzles.
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pythxvii
pythxvii
Commented on 2013-03-25 23:59:13
You can always tell a low budget PS3 game from the rest. *sigh* Looks interesting, but I can't stand to look at games that look so drab and ugly.
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KORNdog
KORNdog
Commented on 2013-03-26 00:04:15 In reply to pythxvii
Posted by pythxvii
You can always tell a low budget PS3 game from the rest. *sigh* Looks interesting, but I can't stand to look at games that look so drab and ugly.
It's a PSN title...arn't they all low budget by comparison? Lol
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KING_The_Godfather
KING_The_Godfather
Commented on 2013-03-26 02:07:12
I really like the idea. Here's hope to become something good.
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Zarsky
Zarsky
Commented on 2013-03-26 11:37:45
The idea shows a lot of potential, but I dislike the enemies, they seem out of place somehow.
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Blue_Eagle44
Blue_Eagle44
Commented on 2013-03-26 22:25:30
I really like the look of this, although dislike the look of the border of the dry areas. Just looks odd.
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Punkster
Punkster
Commented on 2013-03-27 00:42:39
such diversity on the PS3, I love it.
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Project_Night
Project_Night
Commented on 2013-03-28 17:56:59
What a beautiful atmosphere! I like it.
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