NFG Summary:“Flower is a breathtaking and unique gaming experience that breaks away from traditional conventions. With its stunning visuals, relaxing gameplay, and emotionally engaging narrative, Flower allows players to immerse themselves in a world where nature takes center stage and becomes the primary character. The simple controls and dynamically adjusting experience make it accessible to both casual and hardcore gamers, offering a truly unforgettable escape on the PS3.”
Categories: Miscellaneous
Meta Score: 87
Store: flower (Price: $ 2,17)
User Score: 83.0
Platform: iOS (iPhone/iPad), PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4
Publisher Names: SCEA
Support Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Arabic
Publish Date: 2009-02-12
PC Requirements:
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2125 or AMD A8-5600K
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 580 or GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon R7
- DirectX: Version 11
- Additional Notes: Must support AVX Instruction Set.
Description
[Playstation Network] 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. 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. [SCEA]