Thatgamecompany is a small, independent game studio based out of Santa Monica, California. Founded in 2006 by Jenova Chen and Kellee Santiago, the development studio has focused on games that are experimental, artistic and widely accessible to gamers. This focus has allowed them to reach what they refer to as the "Core" audience. This includes not only the hardcore and casual gamers but people that wouldn't call themselves gamers at all! thatgamecompany has released a number of award winning titles such as Cloud for the PC and the more recent Flower for the PS3. Here is a quick summery of the emotional, interactive experiences from this up and coming indie studio.
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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…"