Quick, what was the most-downloaded game of 2007 on the PSN? Super Stardust HD? PixelJunk Monsters? PAIN? Nope, it was flOw, arguably the least game-like of the releases that year (for the record, PAIN would go on to be 2008's biggest PSN download). The follow-up from flOw developer thatgamecompany, Flower is at once a continuation of the basic concepts of their first PS3 game and a marked departure in many ways.
The Verdict 9.0
An absolutely brilliant game, and one that does more to stir the emotions than any AAA epic you've like played in recent memory. If this isn't art, I'm not sure games can be art.
KnowTechie writes: Looking for some games to play that are meant to be a relaxing experience? We've got you covered with 10 games worth checking out.
Great recommendations, I love all the games listed that I've played so far. Going a bit stir-crazy with the constant WFH during this time. Thanks!!
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WTMG's Leo Faria: "Flower is a gorgeous, well-crafted and relaxing game, but I have to say, I don’t get the massive love towards it. Its “story”, if you can call it that, is far from deep and thought-provoking as some say it is, its duration is borderline insulting for its asking price, and it just doesn’t motivate you to replay it after you’re done with its half a dozen levels. Sadly, Flower isn’t as meaty as it should be. A fair point in a way, given it’s a game about plants…"
and a beautiful work of art, to boot.
I love ThatGameCompany's stuff!
it definitely sounds like something I could appreciate and, maybe even more so, something my girlfriend will appreciate.
Amazing.......
Can't wait to get my hands on this! In my opinion, this is the way games should be moving. New, innovative, something that can't be re-created in any other kind of media.
Can't wait.