GamesRadar: Flower Review

Flower is likely to inspire the sort of purple prose that always appears whenever games skirt the periphery of 'art'; but to bury the game under a load of pretentious hyperbole is to do it a disservice. The concept – guide a bunch of petals around evocative landscapes, gradually bringing colour and life back to the world – is strong enough that such prose is redundant. This is a beautiful, immediately enjoyable experience in its own right and you shouldn't let the seeming pretension of the concept put you off.

You'll love:
* Fantastic atmosphere
* Good motion controls
* Chance to "be" the wind

You'll hate:
* Pretty short
* Not much actual "game"
* No guns

[Carbide7]

Beautiful game, and "beautiful" is, at least I think, the most accurate word to describe this game, along with "elegant"

[Timberland2K9]

how does the review list negative as no guns the reviewing process is fu(*)ked up

[gambare]

It's like Quakers oatmeal, the kids will ask why it doesn't have sugar puffs in it, same with this, grown ups knows that it's good but kids will ask for "guns" in it.

[animboo]

what the hell is that. a game needs a gun or some sort of shooting in order for it to be great, are they on drugs.

[BrianC6234]

I hope they were joking under cons where they said no guns. I don't think anyone expects the wind to pack heat or anything.

[TheIneffableBob]

Timberland2K9, it's obviously a joke.

Don't get your panties in a bunch.

[hay]

No guns, zomg. It must be a joke.
But seriously, it's a must have for every self-respecting PS3 owner.

[SL1M DADDY]

So how am I to take this review seriously if they add a comment like that considering that it is not a game about killing and would in fact never need any sort of gun? Wow... Just... Wow.

[lordgodalming]

You've hit it on the head. I played through the first few levels last night, and before I quit for the evening, I played through the first level twice more. Amazing.

[SaiyanFury]

Oh $hit no guns?? That puts it off for me. Wait a second, I grew up on games without guns so it might actually work for me.

[she00win99]

no guns? are you kidding me? does every game needs to have guns in order to be great..

[Simon_Brezhnev]

yeah whats wtf im saying too like u wanna see guns in a damn flower game

[interrergator]

guns and flowers dont mix lol

[DrWan]

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[Coconutz919]

I'm sure the "no guns" con is just sarcasm. They wouldn't honestly put that! Although now that I think about it... a game with lots of guns and lots of flowers... might actually be awesome.

[UltimateIdiot911]

It would be. I imagine a situation where you get to take the role of a hippie or a government soldier. The government could no longer take these hippies eco-terrorism and their flower powered weapons so a bill was passed to take out all hippies.As a solider you will hunt and shoot down any hippy and anyone who is found using flowers. As a hippy, you can gather different flowers for different power while avoiding soldiers.

[cmrbe]

soon:)

[Johnny Rotten]

what no guns? I pass. lol

[NaiNaiNai]

i think ill get this.

SINCE I JUST GOT MY PS3 TODAY.

finally, im so happy.

just FYI to everyone, i got MGS4, LBP, and motorstorm 1.

and other good game suggestiions would be fine.
and im not picky i play every genre, >.> except barby horse adventure.
-nai-

@below, thankys
-nai-

[Araceae]

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Valkyria Chronicles
PixelJunk Monsters
PixelJunk Eden
Resistance: Fall of Man
Resistance 2
Disgaea 3
Heavenly Sword

[SaturnTo]

Get Dead Space!

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Congrats NaiNaiNai. Definately check out Uncharted Drakes Fortune.

[Omega6]

whats your psn name?

[rucky]

I suggest making Valkyrie Chronicles your priority first if you can. The story is great and I highly doubt it'll leave a bad taste on your mouth.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Bioshock
Devil May Cry 4
Fallout 3
LittleBigPlanet
Resistance 2
Uncharted: Drake's fortune
Heavenly Sword
Buzz: Quiz TV (If you like pop culture...it's GREAT!)

[UltimateIdiot911]

If you're looking into PSN games, I suggest Wipeout HD, and Flower. Also Lumines isn't a bad choice but definitely keep an eye out for this spring. Titles like Noby Noby and Fat Princess are coming out.

[NaiNaiNai]

thanks for the suggestions guys.

btw way my PSN is

NaiNai_Nai

seems someone actually got to my name before me T_T. oh well. XD im just happy to get it, and just in time for KZ2
-nai-

btw, one of my friends just gave me a Killzone 2 code so im gona try it out tonight. so yea, im so happy. XD
-nai-

[Exquisik]

Why do people always forget about Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction? :(

Get Siren Blood Curse if you're into Horror games as well.

And welcome to the dark side Nai.

[Pennywise]

Another 360 camp die-hard converted. I guess you want to play games this year. Good for you, welcome to the dark side.

[GrandTheftZamboni]

Resistance: Fall of Man. It's half price now. I picked it only recently even though it's been out for 2 years. Great game. Great price.

My personal favourite: Warhawk. It took me a while to get comfortable though.

[Araceae]

I've only completed the first two levels, but so far I am really enjoying this game. It really is gorgeous.

[PLAYWATCH]

No Guns is part of their Cons. Holy sh1t, GamesRadar is unbelievable. I mean I shouldn't really be surprised because of their history, but this is truly retarded. I'm in shock. lol no guns...lol..omg

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

They aren't serious.

Gamesradar never takes anything seriously...which is what I love about them.

[eagle21]

man, you have to play Uncharted: Drake's Fortune before Uncharted 2 hits. Ratchet and Clank as well. :)

enjoy!

[eagle21]

1up: A/A+
IGN: 9.0/10
please forgive the double post. :(

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

Is there supposed to be guns in every freakin game?

[Highatus]

Well of course they do...Along with the turtles that shoot lazers out of there a$$.

[Superduper09]

No guns as cons?. That's just freaking ridiculous. This is not an even FPS game >_>

[Mcrmarcher]

lol at 'No guns'

[willykyu]

It's one of the prettiest and pleasant experience I had for a long time. The game is technically outstanding, plays like a charm! As somebody said earlier, this game is elegant. Like Sony's image to me.
The best thing at Sony CE, is that they dare putting different and elegant, conceptual, original and artsy experiences on the market, these kind of games you won't find anywhere else, and most of gamers don't care about.

Remember it's on Playstation hardwares we had the privilege to play ICO, Shadow of the Collossus, Vib Ribbon, Pain (for originality), Flow(though it was on PC in a simple form, beautifully remade on PS3), Every Shooter, Little Big Planet, Lingering in Shadow, etc etc.

No other Compagny dares to take the risk, because it IS risky (see how the best games became, like the somptuous Okami...) . That's why, though I love all my consoles, I love my PS3 a little more. You will find most of what I like to call "Author Games"!

[KrazyFace]

Power! I had a go of this last night too and I've gotta say, it's the first game that's made me smile in a long time. I mean, "being" the wind? Whoever came up with the idea for this must be a pretty deep thinker.

Anyway, loads of fun and a fantastic way to spend an evening.