flOw

 PlayStation 3
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 83
  3. Negative: 11 out of 83

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  1. BraveRobot
    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 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
  2. guest1321
    Oct 11, 2012
    7
    I remember playing the demo back when I got my phat PS3 and I recall being interested but not eager to play it. I can say that I got the same feeling here too. The motion control was somewhat neat and the visuals were good as well as the audio. So from a technical stand point it was actually a great game. As for the content/premise I didn't really dig it all that much. It was fun for aI remember playing the demo back when I got my phat PS3 and I recall being interested but not eager to play it. I can say that I got the same feeling here too. The motion control was somewhat neat and the visuals were good as well as the audio. So from a technical stand point it was actually a great game. As for the content/premise I didn't really dig it all that much. It was fun for a while to each creatures but then after a while it got to feeling the same. I appreciated the brevity of the game and that it was fast paced to a degree. I'm happy I played it but will likely return to it for the trophies only if I'm bored. That said, it really was nice to look at.… Expand
  3. mrnice
    Feb 6, 2014
    7
    I'm pretty sure less than an hour passed, but Flow's simplicity is striking, and if you meditate on the experience and message, it is anything but forgettable. In relation to other games by thatgamecompany, it's a 2d, more intense version of Flower. The gameplay is similar but the levels are designed for play rather than impressive visuals. It thus works better as a game, and as an addedI'm pretty sure less than an hour passed, but Flow's simplicity is striking, and if you meditate on the experience and message, it is anything but forgettable. In relation to other games by thatgamecompany, it's a 2d, more intense version of Flower. The gameplay is similar but the levels are designed for play rather than impressive visuals. It thus works better as a game, and as an added bonus it didn't give me mild nausea like Flower's 3d navigation did. The trophies provide incentive to replay the game several times, and they add fair challenge to an otherwise rather easy game.… Expand
  4. AndyClimax
    Nov 6, 2014
    6
    It's a neat and unique little game, but there is so little content it is hard to highly recommend. Probably worth a dollar or two, but no more. Highly unlikely to revisit after 2 hours.
  5. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand

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#58 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#30 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#63 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. 1UP
    70
    The sense of purpose and accomplishment comes from making your creature grow -- to be king of the primordial soup. And while there are levels, enemies, power moves, et cetera, flOw is more of an entertaining diversion than what we're used to calling a "game."
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    70
    It will provide you with a relaxing and somewhat strange experience that no other game offers. It looks great on the PS3 and will impress (and maybe hypnotize) your visitors when they come over.
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  3. GameDaily
    80
    While the $7.99 asking price feels excessive for a game that offers little content versus other downloadable games, flOw deserves to be experienced, thanks to its dreamy visuals, angelic soundtrack and addictive play.
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