Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    40
    As-is, it's a very, very pretty demo of what the SIXAXIS can do. [May 2007, p.69]
  2. Pure Magazine UK
    40
    While flOw does offer some different gaming experiences and the implementation of the Sixaxis is smooth, it does just feel like a demo of the controller and not exactly a fully rounded game. [May 2007, p.67]
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 83
  2. Negative: 11 out of 83
  1. demoL.
    Jan 27, 2010
    1
    While the concept is nice, the game suffers greatly from the poor implementation of the devs' ideas: gameplay is just plain boring, thereWhile the concept is nice, the game suffers greatly from the poor implementation of the devs' ideas: gameplay is just plain boring, there is no motivation in watching your creature grow. graphics are way too weak to play the game just because of eye candy. the rest of the gamplay is destroyed by motion sensor controls and frustrating trophies. Full Review »
  2. Jul 23, 2012
    5
    Unless you happen to be a huge fan of Snake-like games, flOw has little to offer. Beautiful flowing graphics are its main draw, but watchingUnless you happen to be a huge fan of Snake-like games, flOw has little to offer. Beautiful flowing graphics are its main draw, but watching gameplay videos on YouTube is almost the same as playing the game. After spending the 40-odd minutes it takes to complete the game, most players will likely tire of plodding through what Full Review »
  3. Apr 12, 2011
    10
    It's crazy thinking how this game got such low reviews. It's a very original game with a very unique presentation. It does what it does and itIt's crazy thinking how this game got such low reviews. It's a very original game with a very unique presentation. It does what it does and it does a great job at it. Full Review »