Flower - PSN - Out Now - $9.99

[FriskyTanuki]

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/944/944858p1.html

Couldn't find a thread for this game, but it looks like flOwer will be out next month.


Info:
http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Games/Flower

The pioneers that brought you the award-winning PLAYSTATION®Network title flOw are back with another concept that challenges traditional gaming conventions. Flower expands the team’s tradition of delivering simple gameplay, accessible controls and a medium to explore emotional chords uncommon in video games. In Flower, the surrounding environment, most often pushed to the background in games, is pulled to the forefront and becomes the primary “character.” The player fades from an external and stressful world in the opening of this fresh and genuine game only for PS3, and journeys through beautifully vivid landscapes, changing the his surroundings and exploring nature along the way.

Playing as the wind, the player guides and grows a swarm of pedals by interacting with other flowers and the surrounding environment.

The goals and journey in each level vary, but all involve flight, exploration and interaction with the level. Using simple SIXAXIS™ wireless controls, the player guides the lead petal and accumulates a swarm of flower petals as he moves at his own pace within the environment, causing the on-screen world to change. Flower's gameplay offers different experiences, pacing and rhythm to all players. Along the way, the environment will pose challenges to the player’s progress.

Both pastoral and at times chaotic, Flower is a visual, audio and interactive escape on PS3.

Key Features:


Simple Gameplay Controls – Accessible controls appeal to both the casual and hardcore gamer and offer simplistic and relaxing gaming. Freely playing as the wind is as easy as titling the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller.
Lush and Interactive Environment on PS3 – In Flower, over 200,000 blades of grass are simulated and animated simultaneously on-screen, creating an verdant environment not possible on any other platform.
Dynamically Adjusting Experience – Players with differing skill levels and/or moods can intuitively customize their game experience and enjoy the game at their own pace.

[zenprime]

I hope we get some more videos of this. Still it's a day one purchase for me.

[FriskyTanuki]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/01/19/stop-and-smell-the-flower-on-psn-february-12th/

February 12 is the official release date for Flower. No price is mentioned, but I'd imagine $10 would be the asking price. There's also a new trailer at the bottom of the post.

[NamPaehc]

PS3 Fanboy has a hands-on preview out too. (http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2009/01/19/ps3-fanboy-hands-on-flower/)

[FriskyTanuki]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/01/27/flower-%E2%80%93-a-chat-with-creative-director-jenova-chen/

There's a video interview with a sick Jenova Chen on the Sony blog.

[freakyzeeky]

Getting this game for sure. I love playing these unconventional type of games. :D

[Richlough]

I saw somebody on my friends list playing this today .

[Breakpoint]

Trophy list appears to be easy. Can view them at www.ps3trophies.com (http://www.ps3trophies.com)

[Dingleberry]

Trophy list appears to be easy. Can view them at www.ps3trophies.com (http://www.ps3trophies.com)

As a nice friendly FYI...people like it when you directly link to what you are referring to.

http://ps3trophies.com/viewtrophies.php?gameid=79

[SilentSinr]

whoa i didnt know this was coming out so soon, very good to hear and i will certainly be checking this one out.

[ticalmc2k2]

Damn, I was hoping this would be 7.99 like flOw was. Either way i'm buying this day one. I've been looking forward to this for about a year now.

[FriskyTanuki]

I saw somebody on my friends list playing this today .
:lol: That was me, I'm assuming.

I've beaten it and will give you guys a link to my review when the embargo lifts tomorrow at noon EST.

[Serpentor]

In for me, sounds very interesting and trophies too, nice...

[mtxbass1]

Tagged. Possible day 1 release for me.

[FriskyTanuki]

http://www.gamer20.com/gamehub/flower-ps3/review/1486

Basically, I loved the game and it was a surprise that there was a lot more to it than I was lead to believe from pre-release trailers and info I had read about it.

[Serpentor]

Thanks Frisky, day one for me :)

[Arakias]

Another "A" review
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3172687

[ticalmc2k2]

How'd you get a copy of the game early Frisky?

[freakyzeeky]

Good to see that it's getting good solid reviews... Looking forward to playing it this Thursday! :)

[FriskyTanuki]

Sony gave me any early code to review the game.

[ticalmc2k2]

Sweet, thanks for the review btw. After seeing your review and 1up's I'm definitely getting this day 1. I was going to anyway but now I'm really looking forward to this.

[ryanbph]

Looking forward to it.

[BostonCollegeFan]

What's this big spoiler that everyone's clamoring about?

[FriskyTanuki]

The experience.

[BostonCollegeFan]

O...k...a...y....

:P

[FriskyTanuki]

It means just play the game and enjoy it without worrying about what people are talking about. ;)

[xsouthparkx]

HEY!
Anyone want to split this game? I'd really rather pay only $2 for this than $10...
10 / 5 = 2

[tenchi]

Come on dude, It's only 10 bucks. I know this is cheapassgamer but just pony up the cash and support cool companies like this one that are trying to bring some innovation to gaming.

[GodlyOne]

Just slip me some acid and let me download this game.

I love these kinds of arty semi-game games and I'm fully willing to support it with my 10 bucks. With Linger and Shadows and this, I want more of it.

[ChibiJosh]

I picked up Flower, and played through the first two levels. It was worth it, I think.

Are there 3 secret flowers per level?

[FriskyTanuki]

I may have missed some, but some levels had them and some others didn't.

[GodlyOne]

I've figured that I'm going to get the "Welcome Back" trophy legit so next time I'll launch Flower again is when Noby Noby releases.

Was the opening video supposed to have a grainy look or is the video horribly compressed? I couldn't tell.

[Layd Dly]

So far i love this game finished the first 3 levels and found all 3 hidden flowers on each one.

[ryanbph]

Going to get a pan card tmro to pick it up. Looking forward to trying it. Are the enviorments different? Most of the video I have scene is the one with lush green grass, but the end of the video seems to show different level color palettes with different flowers.

[FriskyTanuki]

Yeah, they are different.

[ryanbph]

Never mind I just watched the trailer from the psn store.

[happy]

Just got it and played the first level (twice) and I'll just say this makes the KZ 2 demo look average (forget every other game on the market). The movement is great too, this is the perfect use of the six-axis.

[CheapAssRu]

downloading at 72% now!

[sotc1988]

Such a good game. Just need to collect everything and play around some more.

[paz9x]

absolutely wonderful......it is something special.

edit - the emotion that ign's review expresses is genuine and accurate.

[Thomas96]

Sony gave me any early code to review the game.

You're review was excellent. Sony should put that on their blog page

[sotc1988]

Okay just in case you were all thinking like I was, I collected every secret flower in every stage and you unlock something...just not what you think. That middle space did seem suspect though.

[Razzuel]

Okay just in case you were all thinking like I was, I collected every secret flower in every stage and you unlock something...just not what you think. That middle space did seem suspect though.

There are secret flowers in stage 4? I could not find any on that stage. Those are the only three I am missing then. Any tips?

[GenDV138]

Amazing game so far, really relaxing and seems like a good stress reliever. Music is soothing and everything looks pretty good, well worth the $10! Just got to stage 3 and found a secret flower in stage 2. I'm going to try and get all of the trophies without a guide since it seems like they shouldn't be too bad, should make it more enjoyable figuring them out on my own.

[RelentlessRolento]

damn well worth the $10 I spent on it.

way better than alot of other digital downloads that come out every week.

I passed the game, but genna go back and try to beat it.


as random as it sounds:

What Mirrors Edge was trying to do in terms of style, this game pulled off in spades while ME failed badly IMHO.

[nbballard]

I haven't felt that "happy" playing a game since Mario Galaxy, and I don't think it had ever happened before that.

[Razzuel]

There are secret flowers in stage 4? I could not find any on that stage. Those are the only three I am missing then. Any tips?

Dammit I meant stage 5; I must have counted wrong.

[Serpentor]

The experience is very unique... i think my $10.87 is well spent. It's amazing, you're controlling petals! And the fact that Flower was released in February, spring is just around the corner :)

I finished the 2nd level. The game just gave me an idea what to make for my wife and daughter for tomorrow (no way buying expensive real flowers on 2/14, just to see them die in one week).

[happy]

How can you tell which flowers are the secret flowers, I know I got at least one because I got a trophy. Is it a particular color or something else?

[FriskyTanuki]

Okay just in case you were all thinking like I was, I collected every secret flower in every stage and you unlock something...just not what you think. That middle space did seem suspect though.
Mind posting the secret flower count for each level so I can see what I'm misisng? You spoiler it if you want.

[ChibiJosh]

How can you tell which flowers are the secret flowers, I know I got at least one because I got a trophy. Is it a particular color or something else?

They're green and they make a chime when you get them.

Mind posting the secret flower count for each level so I can see what I'm misisng? You spoiler it if you want.

I'm almost positive there are 3 per level.

[Razzuel]

I just found a guide to all of the secret flowers' locations on GameFAQs.

Here is the list:

Yellow Flower
1: Bloom every white flower in the first area, it'll appear.
2: Bloom every white flower in the second area, it'll appear same as the first one.
3: Behind a rock on the backside of the tree at the end.

Red Flower
1: Bloom every flower you can find before going through the stone wall, it'll pop up [unsure on this one]
2: Aftert the rock wall opens, bloom all the red flowers in that area, then all the yellow flowers. It'll appear on a sort of rocky outcropping.
3: Look around the last area, it's hidden somewhere around there. [unsure on this one as well]

Pink Flower
1: Bloom every flower in the starting area and it'll pop up.
2: In the canyon, stay to the left and enter the cave, then keep to the left and you'll get it. (Stay to the right in the cave to get the flOw trophy.)
3: After the canyon ends and before you enter the field, turn around; it's right there.

Blue Flower
1: Look for two haybales in the distance. One of them has the secret behind it.
2: While charged, make a circle around the wagon. It'll pop up.
3: While charged, go over to the pond that's already lit and fly over it. It'll pop up next to the pond. (Do this with the other, darker pond to get the illuminator trophy.)

Purple Flower
1: When the stage starts, turn around and head over the hill. It doesn't look possible, but it is. You'll see it ahead.
2: In the field with all the towers, look for two that are leaning over slightly, near the back. There are white flowers under them. Bloom those flowers and the towers will fall over; make them both fall over and it'll pop up.
3: When you're just about to leave the maze, and you see the pink speed flowers, turn around and head straight back the other way. You'll run right into the secret at the end of this path.

White Flower
1: In the first main city area, find the two tallest buildings and fly through the door of the one on your right from the way you entered the area. Go up and you'll see it on a rafter.
2: Where the highway splits into 3 ramps, take the one on the far right. You'll enter a sort of garage; it's in there.
3: Somewhere in the last part of the city, right before you enter the evil tower. Look around. [unsure here also]



Source: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=943340&topic=48119372

[freakyzeeky]

^ Yep, that's what I used to get all the secret flowers. It's a good little guide.

Flower: The perfect Valentine's Gift. ;)

[nbballard]

I noticed while playing last night occasionally i would hear a humming noise in some areas, does that mean anything?

How exactly do a "light a pond"?

[mang9432]

fantastic game, played the first 2 levels last night, and I can't wait to go home and play more

[freakyzeeky]

I noticed while playing last night occasionally i would hear a humming noise in some areas, does that mean anything?

How exactly do a "light a pond"?



In the level with the power lines that light up, there is a pond with rocks near a lamp pole. When your petals light up, go to that pond, touch the water and circle around it. The trophy will unlock when you do this.

[nbballard]

In the level with the power lines that light up, there is a pond with rocks near a lamp pole. When your petals light up, go to that pond, touch the water and circle around it. The trophy will unlock when you do this.



I tried that, but i guess i need to try again.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Amazing game :D

[The Mana Knight]

I'm still on the fence about this. I didn't like flOw much, but I know some who didn't like flOw who loved this.

[BostonCollegeFan]

You can count me as one of those Mana Knight. fl0w to me was a 5 second flash game, this to me is a legit game. Plus you've known of me forever, and you know that I hold records on most gaming message boards for bannings, and this game is certainly one that would get me banned because I would defend it.

[The Mana Knight]

You can count me as one of those Mana Knight. fl0w to me was a 5 second flash game, this to me is a legit game. Plus you've known of me forever, and you know that I hold records on most gaming message boards for bannings, and this game is certainly one that would get me banned because I would defend it.Yes, I know you very well from several forums and remembered you well. ;)

I got flOw right when it came out, but didn't see the appeal. I'd like more trophies anyway, and since flower has them, I may end up getting it. Barnolde keeps asking me about if I bought it anyway, lol.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Is XG/Cloudchaser even around anymore? :O I talk to Frogacuda daily.

[The Mana Knight]

Is XG/Cloudchaser even around anymore? :O I talk to Frogacuda daily.Still there, but very few members left and fewer forum categories now (like 6 total). I mostly just post here now.

Out of curiosity, do people find the trophies in this pretty easy, or a bit on the harder side? I don't expect they'll be as easy as Linger In Shadows. :-P

[Razzuel]

Still there, but very few members left and fewer forum categories now (like 6 total). I mostly just post here now.

Out of curiosity, do people find the trophies in this pretty easy, or a bit on the harder side? I don't expect they'll be as easy as Linger In Shadows. :-P

They are easy to get.

Here is a tropy list if you are curious:

Beginning(Bronze)—The dream has just started...
Discovery(Bronze)—Find and bloom a secret flower
Dream(Gold)—Beyond all flowers lies another room
flOw(Bronze)—Life could be simple...
Healthy Play(Bronze)—Take a ten minute break between any dreams
Illumination(Bronze)—Light a darkened pool
Memories(Bronze)—Reminisce for three minutes before returning to the room
Nature(Silver)—Bloom 10,000 flowers
Palette(Bronze)—Use the grass as your canvas and paint the ground with three different colors
Pure(Bronze)—Journey to the city unscathed
Stars(Bronze)—Release all of the names to the sky
Urban(Silver)—Completely awaken the city
Welcome Back(Bronze)—Play the game after a week long break
Wind(Bronze)—Play with the windmills and ride the wind seven times


The only ones that will take more than what I would consider easy time to obtain are: Bloom 10,000 flowers and play the game after a week long break.

[BostonCollegeFan]

How do you get the Memories one?

[FriskyTanuki]

How do you get the Memories one?
Finish a level and don't go into the vortex that goes back to the apartment right away.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Alright thanks. and the windmill one, does that mean just play the third level 7 times?

[ChibiJosh]

Alright thanks. and the windmill one, does that mean just play the third level 7 times?

No It basically means to fly into the windmill 7 times.

[RelentlessRolento]

if you didn't like flow you'll like this ;)

[happy]

So I beat the game and only have 3 trophies... one of which is the windmill one which I got on purpose, so I could hav beaten it with only two...discovery and urban are the two

[nbballard]

it's possible to not get urban on the first play through.

[happy]

If that's true then it's possible to beat the game without getting any trophies because discovery isn't necessary either, although it would be tough to make it through everything without it.

[The Mana Knight]

All right, I'm going to buy this game. The reviews and impressions convinced me to buy.

[Decker]

I like it. I don't hold it's length against this game because I could see myself going back and playing it again and again. It's just beutiful and mesmerizing. Very Zen and peaceful.

[js1]

I really enjoy this game! Similar to you guys, I agree with most of you on the mesmerizing,simple but effective gameplay and the simple but great art direction/graphics. Well worth $10!

[The Mana Knight]

I absolutely love the game. Wasn't too sure of it, but it's great. Very magical feeling too.

[luis_see_me]

It's tooo beautiful to be agame, I call it's a Masterpiece!

[kurokubushi]

I picked up a $20 PSM card for this game, any suggestions on hat I use the other $10 on?

[happy]

I picked up a $20 PSM card for this game, any suggestions on hat I use the other $10 on?

Pixeljunk Monsters (I'm not sure what it costs now, but it's under $10) that or Eden

[FriskyTanuki]

Both of those are $10. I'd throw Super Stardust HD out there, as well. All three have demos, so give those a shot and see if any of them are what you're looking for.

[evergoo]

First of all, I whole-heartedly recommend this PSN game over anything that's been released so far. Flower's blend of gameplay, controls, music, and visuals elicit several emotions that I've rarely ever experienced before in all my years of gaming.

Here are some adjectives that come to mind when I think about my Flower experience: elated, magical, beautiful, and exhilarating. I even stopped playing Flower after 2 levels so that I can savor the game!

[Kandal]

Awesome Game Love It Very Much!

[Gourd]

This is going to be one of those art house games where you can't have a dissenting opinion.

I REGRET buying flOw, so I'm extremely wary of this game. There's generally a pattern of enthusiastic reviews and opinions that seems to go hand in hand with art house games that I get suckered into buying... Usually with sentiments like: "You're a troglodyte if you don't enjoy game X."

[xDARKx Knight]

I think im going to buy this :)

It seems a revelation and fun. It seems it will go nicely with my new PS3...

[LiteOnMe]

I paid $10 for VF5 and i played Flower more than it

[RelentlessRolento]

This is going to be one of those art house games where you can't have a dissenting opinion.

I REGRET buying flOw, so I'm extremely wary of this game. There's generally a pattern of enthusiastic reviews and opinions that seems to go hand in hand with art house games that I get suckered into buying... Usually with sentiments like: "You're a troglodyte if you don't enjoy game X."


I'm a bit biased with art games but at least see what I say:

flow did suck. bad controls, boring and repetitive.

flower stays away from all that and makes relaxing actually very fun.

[ryanbph]

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience while playing thru flower. It was beautiful, and very relaxing. I do have some issues with it. I found for the cost it was extremely short. I wish there was more bang for my buck and I will not be happy if they come out with DLC levels for a fee in the next month or so. The grass and the physics of it moving were awsome, but the flowers up closed look like shit on my 50" HD TV. I was a little shocked. I also wasn't happy with the ability to explore in each level. Very limited area to go around. I haven't finished it yet, I am in the last level, but I have had a lot of enjoyment while playing this game.

[xDARKx Knight]

I think im going to buy this :)

It seems a revelation and fun. It seems it will go nicely with my new PS3...

Last night i downloaded it. I played some of it this morning and a bit tonight and i have to say it is a gorgeous game, mesmorising and just a treat to play.

Well worth the £6.29 price tag. The first night time level is my favourite, so pretty! Didnt get many trophies though, but who cares. More excuse to play it again (not that i need one).

Pick it up people! :)

[Tyvan]

Awesome game here. I recommend it it to everyone...esp if you like Flow.

[smiggity]

Fl0w was a great game and I have put way more hours in that than Flower. Plus Fl0w has more replay value. It certainly isnt as emotional/majestic as flower, but a great game in its own right. The one place where flower went wrong is the later 2 levels when you have to smash things and be more aggressive. That was when flower started feeling like a game to me, and I did not like it. I wish all the levels were like the first few.

Has anyone got "Beyond all flowers lies another room" I was wondering if it opens another level.

[pete5883]

Has anyone got "Beyond all flowers lies another room" I was wondering if it opens another level.
It doesn't.

[hibachiZX]

im still on the fence about buying this, could someone hook me up with some more adjectives to describe this game. i like the fact that everyone seems to find it 'relaxing'

[kurokubushi]

im still on the fence about buying this, could someone hook me up with some more adjectives to describe this game. i like the fact that everyone seems to find it 'relaxing'


Looks amazing, Original, and just an all around fun game.



Just in case anyone was wondering when I was browsing the PSN network I felt a hit of nastalga, and ended up buying Mortal Combat 2, lol.

[knightsdwn]

I can't believe people aren't talking about this game more.

It utilizes the sixaxis controller almost perfectly and is really a blast to play. I even got my video game hating mom to play it for more then a couple of minutes ;).

[Paco]

I paid $10 for VF5 and i played Flower more than it

Sounds like you're from France then ;)

[hibachiZX]

i guess the only thing im concerned about is the length, but based on the overwhemingly positive comments, it doesnt look like ill be disappointed, so imma bite on it. thx peeps

[io]

Sat down and finished the game Saturday but I still have a few trophies to get (might as well to extend the gameplay!).

I have a couple of questions about them though:

Dream - I assume this means get every flower in the game? If so, does it remember which ones you got before and you only need to get new ones, or does it just keep your "best" run on each level? I haven't even replayed a level yet so I'm not sure how it looks.

Palette - OK, I thought this one would become clear after playing the game but I just don't get it. How do you paint the ground with different colors??

Illumination - Somehow I completely missed this one yet one of my kids got it. Is this only available on that one level (3rd or 4th I think)?

Pure - (this is the only one with what I consider to be a "real" spoiler so don't click if you haven't played the whole game) I assume this means you can't get "burnt" on the second to last level. I didn't even realize that could happen and it was quite a shock when it did. I could see this one being somewhat tricky, though maybe not if you weren't also trying to get all the flowers.

Healthy Play - Does this mean letting the game sit for 10 minutes in the room with the flower pots before going into a level? I was aware of the 3 minutes before warping back trophy but I didn't even know this one was there until I looked online just now.

Great game though. When I visit my Dad I'll have to gameshare my copy to him so he can try it out. He got a PS3 for blu-ray but hasn't really played any games. Interestingly enough, he did buy Fallout 3 but I don't think he played it more than an hour or so. This game is a probably a little more accessible ;).

[CheapyD]

This is going to be one of those art house games where you can't have a dissenting opinion.

I REGRET buying flOw, so I'm extremely wary of this game. There's generally a pattern of enthusiastic reviews and opinions that seems to go hand in hand with art house games that I get suckered into buying... Usually with sentiments like: "You're a troglodyte if you don't enjoy game X."

I think that Flower is infinitely better than flOw. After completing Flower, I really feel I'd be missing out on something great if I passed on it.

I could definitely see someone's point of view that they think the game is too expensive or too short. For me, I found it a unique experience that was worth the $10. However, there is a good chance this game will be on sale in a few months.

[RelentlessRolento]

Normally a game this short is not worth $10, but the emotional impact and reaction it brings makes it more than worth it.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Sat down and finished the game Saturday but I still have a few trophies to get (might as well to extend the gameplay!).

I have a couple of questions about them though:

Dream - I assume this means get every flower in the game? If so, does it remember which ones you got before and you only need to get new ones, or does it just keep your "best" run on each level? I haven't even replayed a level yet so I'm not sure how it looks.

Palette - OK, I thought this one would become clear after playing the game but I just don't get it. How do you paint the ground with different colors??

Illumination - Somehow I completely missed this one yet one of my kids got it. Is this only available on that one level (3rd or 4th I think)?

Pure - (this is the only one with what I consider to be a "real" spoiler so don't click if you haven't played the whole game) I assume this means you can't get "burnt" on the second to last level. I didn't even realize that could happen and it was quite a shock when it did. I could see this one being somewhat tricky, though maybe not if you weren't also trying to get all the flowers.

Healthy Play - Does this mean letting the game sit for 10 minutes in the room with the flower pots before going into a level? I was aware of the 3 minutes before warping back trophy but I didn't even know this one was there until I looked online just now.

Great game though. When I visit my Dad I'll have to gameshare my copy to him so he can try it out. He got a PS3 for blu-ray but hasn't really played any games. Interestingly enough, he did buy Fallout 3 but I don't think he played it more than an hour or so. This game is a probably a little more accessible ;).

io, try www.ps3trophies.org, should have the answers there.

[pete5883]

Dream - I assume this means get every flower in the game? If so, does it remember which ones you got before and you only need to get new ones, or does it just keep your "best" run on each level? I haven't even replayed a level yet so I'm not sure how it looks.

You have to get all the hidden flowers, 3 for each level.

Palette - It's something you can do at the end of (I think) the 2nd level. Play around.

Pure - Yes you have to go through without getting burnt, but from what I've read, for some reason, you need to get the Dream trophy first, or you won't get this one. Not really sure why.



Healthy Play - Does this mean letting the game sit for 10 minutes in the room with the flower pots before going into a level? I was aware of the 3 minutes before warping back trophy but I didn't even know this one was there until I looked online just now.
Yes.

[punkmaggit]

Man, I just started playing this last weekend and it's absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Worth every cent. I love firing it up when I've got friends over. It's a wonderful showcase of the PS3's capabilities.

[Breakpoint]

Will the game fly by itself for visual entertainment when no one is around?

[ChibiJosh]

Will the game fly by itself for visual entertainment when no one is around?

When no one is around? That's like asking if a tree falls in a forest...

[Serpentor]

^ what he meant is can the game play a demo from each pot just to give people some idea what's it all about.

[ChibiJosh]

I know what he meant.

[rumarudrathas]

Eh, my thoughts on the game is that everybody should in the very least play the game, from start to finish. I bought it, and though it may well be to early to decide whether or not it really is worth that $10 price tag, it is such a gorgeous game that I don't think any written or spoken description can ever do justice to it. Hell, even when you're not playing the game itself was such a beauty. I was really tempted just to "reminisce" on a level, slap my HDTV on a custom picture frame, then call that puppy "art", to be displayed along side a Monet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Monet) or Gauguin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauguin) piece.

I was really skeptical about the whole "the game evokes emotions" bit, but I would really have to say that it did tug on something in my chest when I was playing it.

It is fairly short, as in, you should be able to blaze through the game in a day's time (non-completionist, of course, but even then, maybe 2 days, tops). Also, the controls took some time to grow on me (not really into the whole sixaxis thing, but w/e), but it is still work a play through.

If Thatgamecompany ever releases Cloud for the PS3 (which I heard somewhere that it will be the next game in development), it will definitely by a zero-day purchase for me.

[rumarudrathas]

^ what he meant is can the game play a demo from each pot just to give people some idea what's it all about.

You could hit "pause" the game, or beat a level but don't quit to the main menu, and the screen will cycle through the various landmarks of the stage, essentially making the post-level stuff a beautiful screen saver.

[DarkNessBear]

Finished it, it's really neat. Not 10 bucks neat, but it's worth a play through. My GF is TRYING to play it right now. Hehe

I think the experience was extremely downsized for me due to hearing so many people say, "It's such an emotional experience!" so the whole time I am waiting for when is it gonna 'get me'. I was expecting to witness a baby getting born or something. Same thing with Rez HD, I constantly heard about the last level of REZ and how amazing it was. Ruins the experience. Still very much enjoyed it.

It's probably like Portal for a lot of people, I heard NOTHING about Portal when I got it and I finished it without ever hearing a word, so it was TRULY friggen amazing and unique. But I bet those hearing about how insane and intense portals ending was were probably not able to have such an impactful experience.

[Blackout]

Is there any way to see how many flowers you've collected?

[RelentlessRolento]

Finished it, it's really neat. Not 10 bucks neat, but it's worth a play through. My GF is TRYING to play it right now. Hehe

I think the experience was extremely downsized for me due to hearing so many people say, "It's such an emotional experience!" so the whole time I am waiting for when is it gonna 'get me'. I was expecting to witness a baby getting born or something. Same thing with Rez HD, I constantly heard about the last level of REZ and how amazing it was. Ruins the experience. Still very much enjoyed it.

It's probably like Portal for a lot of people, I heard NOTHING about Portal when I got it and I finished it without ever hearing a word, so it was TRULY friggen amazing and unique. But I bet those hearing about how insane and intense portals ending was were probably not able to have such an impactful experience.

yeah it's one of those games that are better the less you hear about it. I think that's what killed it for me with portal. I really didn't like Portal at all, but it was a few months after everyone drooled about it.

[OatmealMu]

I'm sitting at the computer while someone else is playing my PS3, and I just noticed Flower updated. It was either 1.01 or 1.10. Is this new?

[RelentlessRolento]

more petals?

[shadowkast]

interesting bump....we'll see what the update is