We all have those go-to videos that instantly brighten even the gloomiest days. You know the ones I’m talking about—the clips that consistently manage to bring out a chuckle, no matter the circumstances. My top pick for a hearty laugh is a gem titled “Heavy Rain – Covered Market [Super Klutz Edition]” from the NahmanJayden channel. In this classic, a player intentionally messes up every single button prompt during a chase scene in the game Heavy Rain, leading to a hilariously botched escapade.
You don’t need a deep understanding of Heavy Rain to appreciate the humor in this video, but if you do know a bit about the game, trust me, it amplifies the comedy. But hey, if you’re not up for a lengthy rundown, just dive into the video and enjoy the laughs. Either way, you’re in for a treat!
Let’s talk a bit about Heavy Rain itself. Released in 2010 by Quantic Dream, with the creative mind of David Cage steering the narrative and Steve Kniebihly co-directing, this game was something of a trailblazer. Back then, heavily narrative-driven games were a rare find, unless you were delving into the niche world of visual novels. But Heavy Rain broke through as a high-budget action-adventure of its time, wrapped around a gritty mystery revolving around the ominous Origami Killer—a serial murderer whose modus operandi involved trapping victims during relentless rainstorms.
Despite its action-adventure sheen reminiscent of third-person combat games like Uncharted, Heavy Rain was a different beast. It didn’t focus on traditional combat; rather, your inputs were fairly limited, offering more of a cinematic experience akin to a playable TV show. Still, you’d need to hit those prompts correctly to see the story unfold as imagined.
However, not hitting the prompts doesn’t lead to a dead-end. The story proceeds regardless, making Heavy Rain accessible even to those not adept with lightning-fast button mashing. The creators probably didn’t anticipate many players would willingly botch these prompts since failing them usually takes some effort. But fail them intentionally, and you’ll trigger animations that playfully indicate your missteps.
This brings us back to the brilliance of the aforementioned video. By failing every prompt deliberately in a high-stakes chase, the creator showcases a side of Heavy Rain most players might never see. It’s a riot of unintentional comedy, making you wonder if the game missed its calling as a comedy classic rather than a serious thriller. In the years since, games like Untitled Goose Game and Thank Goodness You’re Here have embraced physical comedy, and you can’t help but think Heavy Rain’s unintended hilarity might have lit a spark of inspiration. Watching that scene unfold is like watching pure comedic genius in action.
