We all have those go-to videos that we keep tucked away for when times get tough. You know the kind – those clips that crack us up no matter what the situation. My personal favorite in this category is a gem called “Heavy Rain – Covered Market [Super Klutz Edition]” from a YouTube channel named NahmanJayden. In this hilarious video, the player goes out of their way to flub every single button prompt during a chase scene in Heavy Rain.
Even if you’ve never played Heavy Rain, trust me, you’ll still find this video uproarious. But if you’ve got even a bit of background on the game, it gets even better. Here’s the lowdown: Heavy Rain is a game from 2010 crafted by Quantic Dream, with David Cage at the writing helm and co-directed by Cage and Steve Kniebihly. Back then, centering a game so heavily around its story felt pretty revolutionary—especially outside what’s recognized as the visual novel realm, which was way more niche at the time. Yet, Heavy Rain emerged as a high-budget action-adventure, complete with a gripping and somewhat grim mystery at its core. It tells the tale of four protagonists haunted by the Origami Killer, a serial murderer who targets and drowns victims during rainstorms—hence, the title. At a glance, it might remind you of something like the Uncharted series due to its high-quality cutscenes and quick-time events, but it’s really in a league of its own. In Heavy Rain, traditional combat isn’t really a thing. Player input is notably limited – it’s almost like watching a TV show, only you need to hit those button prompts correctly to see the story unfold as it should.
But here’s the twist: even if you don’t nail those button presses, the game doesn’t stop you with a failure screen. This was intentional, so even those who weren’t seasoned gamers could jump in and experience the narrative, without needing lightning-fast reflexes. The designers clearly didn’t plan for people to fail often, given how straightforward most prompts are to hit. You’d pretty much have to deliberately decide to mess up. But if you do, you’re treated to animations indicating things have gone sideways.
Unless you’re watching this ingenious YouTube creation where every single prompt is failed deliberately during a nail-biting chase, you might miss just how comical this game can get. The result? It’s an absurdly funny experience that leaves a lasting impression, making me wish Heavy Rain were a comedy instead of a somber tale. Since its release, we’ve seen games that blend physical comedy into their design, like Untitled Goose Game or Thank Goodness You’re Here, but Heavy Rain wasn’t intended to take that route. Still, part of me hopes it inspired some of those later comedy games, because this scene? It’s comedic brilliance in every sense.
