For the invisible protagonist of Rain, life is an anxious experience. The young boy's world is one of monsters and darkness, and he is only visible in the rain, when droplets of falling water highlight his form. Cast as the child lead, the player is tasked with saving a mysterious girl beset by unearthly creatures who leads Rain's hero into a drizzly otherworld. There he must move between shelter, where he is invisible, and the constant downpour that makes him stand out.
Much running and skulking results, making use of the torrent from above when needed. Ultimately a combination of puzzle solving and exploration, there's little technically new about the gameplay, but it does boast a distinct atmosphere, a wonderful score and a knack for making the player feel apprehensive. Rain may be no masterpiece, but it's worth considering if you thirst for a gently frightening alternative to more typical fare.
