This game is rated ESRB: Mature 17+ for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language and Use of Drugs.
Heavy Rain: The Taxidermist is a 2010 adventure game developed by Quantic Dream for PlayStation 3, released as downloadable content for Heavy Rain and included without charge in the special edition. A prequel to the main game, it runs approximately 15 minutes and follows a scenario centered on exploring a house and responding to the unexpected return of its occupant. Gameplay mirrors Heavy Rain's interactive drama format but emphasizes rapid pacing and split-second decisions that shape the outcome of events. The short runtime is offset by considerable replay value: five distinct endings are available, and after finishing a run, players can return to specific checkpoints to branch into alternate conclusions. The structure encourages multiple playthroughs as a way of uncovering every possible outcome within the tight, self-contained episode.
This episode puts the player in the shoes of journalist Madison Paige, a character also present in the full game, and it takes place before those events. She is working on the story of the Origami Killer and goes to a house where he may be hiding.
