Fear of Rain Blu-ray Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

Other than low light noise, Fear of Rain's digital cinematography glistens thanks to the clarity. No compression, no errant artifacts, just pristine source material. Spectacular resolution brings out the fine detail. Facial texture looks exquisite and consistent, shining equally from within the creative cinematography. Rain's perspective often blurs, the precise focus points peering through.

Brightly lit environments pump up contrast, keeping the imagery firm. Even at night, there's still weight to the brightness, helping when against the intentionally duller black levels. Depth is still plentiful.

While the color palette veers between warm and back into cooler tones, it's still a firmly saturated presentation. Flesh tones hit their mark, while the school colors develop rich, saturated reds (like football uniforms). Other primaries excel too. There's plenty to take notice of.

Audio

Via DTS-HD, the mix holds spectacular moments. In simulating Rain's mind, voices swirl between each channel, sweeping through the rears to simulate the psychosis setting in. Strong ambiance in the neighborhood or from a hefty storm fill the soundstage. It's persistently well mixed while being careful to utilize the surrounds only as needed.

Bass kicks up during moments of intense fear, the jolt heavy, bold, and thick. Fear of Rain's mix shows off range where possible, but it's careful not to overdue anything. Sound is critical to the tone.