flower

 PlayStation 3
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 330 Ratings

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  1. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Beautiful and somber, Flower is a great and unique game that can be beaten in just a few hours.
  2. F3T1W
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Incredible game, extremely high-quality graphics, tactile controls, animations and, strange as it may seem, the plot
  3. Jony_traaa
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    OTRO JUEGAZO DE ''thatgamecompany''
    PLATAFORMA DEL ANALISIS: FLOWER PS3 mediante PSNOW en un sistema PS4
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- De los creadores de ''Journey'' en mi opinión de los mejores Indies, Flower no se queda atras. Excelente juego unos gráficos impresionantes para ser un juego mas o    OTRO JUEGAZO DE ''thatgamecompany''
    PLATAFORMA DEL ANALISIS: FLOWER PS3 mediante PSNOW en un sistema PS4
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    De los creadores de ''Journey'' en mi opinión de los mejores Indies, Flower no se queda atras.
    Excelente juego unos gráficos impresionantes para ser un juego mas o menos antiguo.
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    Se trata de un juego en el que manejamos a un pétalo llevado por el viento, al que se irán uniendo más pétalos de todas las flores por las que pasemos.

    Con esta premisa ya sabemos que tenemos delante un juego que no nos dejará indiferente, al menos por su originalidad.
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    Jugabilidad: Mecanicas simples (las justas y necesarias), recomendado jugarlo con mando

    Gráficos: El apartado visual es uno de los puntos fuertes de Flower.

    Sonido: Otro de los puntos fuertes del juego. La banda sonora es MUY BUENA, muy relajante, que es lo que uno busca al jugar a un título de estas características.

    Duracion: 1h --> 'Flower' es un título corto. Consta de seis niveles, representados por una flor situada al lado de una ventana, y cada uno de ellos puede completarse en unos diez minutos de media aproximadamente.
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  4. clem666
    Apr 7, 2021
    8
    Totally in the continuity of the game 'Journey': clever, contemplative, beautiful, pleasant and not that hard. The levels system is interesting and allows the game to show some variety. The gameplay is great and the idea to control petals with the controller without having to press any button is amazing even if the PS3 doesn't recognize every single move you do. It kind of reminds me ofTotally in the continuity of the game 'Journey': clever, contemplative, beautiful, pleasant and not that hard. The levels system is interesting and allows the game to show some variety. The gameplay is great and the idea to control petals with the controller without having to press any button is amazing even if the PS3 doesn't recognize every single move you do. It kind of reminds me of 'Mario Kart' on Wii when, as a child, I turned the controller so hard that my character turned the other way around. Sound atmosphere is as amazing as the little story you have to construct by yourself. The core message is simple but marvelous. The semi-open world is fantastic and allows you to freely explore the environment. It's a shame 'flower' only lasts three of four hours straight.… Expand
  5. Muismi
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    Flower es más una experiencia audiovisual que un videojuego, hayq ue decirlo. La puntuación es teniendo en cuenta que es una experiencia diferente y no muy larga que digamos. Mentiendonos en materia, vemos un juego simple, unas mecánicas sencillas, un mundo que necesita de nuestra ayuda para volver a su máximo esplendor. La música nos guiará en esta aventura y hará que sea una exprienciaFlower es más una experiencia audiovisual que un videojuego, hayq ue decirlo. La puntuación es teniendo en cuenta que es una experiencia diferente y no muy larga que digamos. Mentiendonos en materia, vemos un juego simple, unas mecánicas sencillas, un mundo que necesita de nuestra ayuda para volver a su máximo esplendor. La música nos guiará en esta aventura y hará que sea una expriencia relajante. Es una experiencia que recomiendo probar a todo el que tenga una PS3, pues es exclusivo.… Expand
  6. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  7. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    I thought I would hate this game, but it was on sale for 99 cents and I saw how much praise it had gotten, so I tried it.

    I'm so glad I did.

    I have never felt so emotional in a game. Not exactly angry, sad, happy, or anything specific. I simply felt overcome by the beauty and catharsis that this game provides. It's an experience everyone should have.
  8. Skepller
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    Fantastic experience! Beautiful game, the soundtrack is amazing, and it's veeery cheap!
    Eve if you're a hardcore gamer, i recommend it! I am one myself, mainly FPS and TPS, and i LOVED it, it's very calming and a great experience to the end!
  9. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    Flower is a video game developed by That game company and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. In Flower, the player controls the wind, blowing a flower petal through the air using the movement of the game controller.

    + Relaxing and Beautiful
  10. RocheCoach
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    Absolutely one of the most beautiful and artistic games I've ever played. It's hard to articulate how relaxed and happy this game made me feel, and I think it's definitely one of best mini-games of its year for sure. Using the Sixaxis takes some getting used to, but this game is one of the very, very, very few that use it well. The music is outstanding, the scenery is hard to describe inAbsolutely one of the most beautiful and artistic games I've ever played. It's hard to articulate how relaxed and happy this game made me feel, and I think it's definitely one of best mini-games of its year for sure. Using the Sixaxis takes some getting used to, but this game is one of the very, very, very few that use it well. The music is outstanding, the scenery is hard to describe in one word, as excellent, or amazing would be an understatement, and the subtlety of the "story" is just spot on. The devs have been quiet about this game, but I'd really love to see a sequel, or even anything else similar to this.… Expand
  11. josesueiro
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Flower is a video game developed by Thatgamecompany and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. In Flower, the player controls the wind, blowing a flower petal through the air using the movement of the game controller. Flying close to flowers results in the player's petal being followed by other flower petals. Approaching flowers may also have side-effects on the game world, such asFlower is a video game developed by Thatgamecompany and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. In Flower, the player controls the wind, blowing a flower petal through the air using the movement of the game controller. Flying close to flowers results in the player's petal being followed by other flower petals. Approaching flowers may also have side-effects on the game world, such as bringing vibrant color to previously dead fields or activating stationary windmills. The game features no text or dialogue, forming a narrative arc primarily through visual representation and emotional cues.… Expand
  12. asjklasjklas
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    Thatgamecompany have a solid reputation for developing video games that aren’t actually conventionally video games, however, more than 5 years later, Flower evokes emotions throughout its stunning visuals, lush colors, and joyous soundtrack. It’s not a surprise that it’s not for everyone and the motion controls can still be frustrating if you’re not adapted to them—and since very, very fewThatgamecompany have a solid reputation for developing video games that aren’t actually conventionally video games, however, more than 5 years later, Flower evokes emotions throughout its stunning visuals, lush colors, and joyous soundtrack. It’s not a surprise that it’s not for everyone and the motion controls can still be frustrating if you’re not adapted to them—and since very, very few games have taken advantage of this feature, that frustration is warranted for a lot of gamers—it’s still a must-play for anyone willing to spend their 7 bucks on it, whether it’s the PS3 or PS4.… Expand
  13. notmichael
    Jan 31, 2015
    8
    Far from a traditional game, but rather a chance to relax. You literally play as flower petals soaring through the wind. Plenty of emotional impact, short, cheap, easy trophies.
  14. Meredithe
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    A peaceful & enchanted game. Really original & fun to play (but also watch!)
    There is something here....that could be grown for other kind of games ! Thanks
  15. ReviewScope
    Jan 16, 2015
    10
    Flower isn't necessarily a game, but it is definitely worth playing by all means.

    Pros: The visuals look astounding. It may not be the most impressive game in terms of graphics, but the art direction is phenomenal. The soundtrack is stunning. It is very peaceful, calm and it fits the tone of the game perfectly. The controls may seem a bit fiddly at first, but when you get used to it,    Flower isn't necessarily a game, but it is definitely worth playing by all means.

    Pros:
    The visuals look astounding. It may not be the most impressive game in terms of graphics, but the art direction is phenomenal.
    The soundtrack is stunning. It is very peaceful, calm and it fits the tone of the game perfectly.
    The controls may seem a bit fiddly at first, but when you get used to it, the control is really smooth and swift.
    Flower feels like a silent film, but it has less emphasis on the story and more on the relaxing gameplay. I did feel like there was a message Flower was trying to get across, but i'll leave that to you to find out (or look up on the internet).

    Cons (More like a drawback for some people):
    Aside from possibly wanting to find all the secrets and gain all trophies, there is no real replay value for Flower.

    Overall, Flower is one of the purest games I have ever played. I would say it is more of an experience rather than a fully fledged game, but it is still worth picking up.

    10/10    … Expand
  16. beatlemnkyhuman
    Dec 3, 2014
    9
    amazing visuals and an amazing soundtrack. My only issue is one certain level that seems to be either too difficult or impossible to pass.

    Solid game and should be played.
  17. AndyClimax
    Nov 6, 2014
    8
    Another extremely short game from Thatgamecompany, but another highly unique and calming experience. A rare game that makes great usage of the sixaxis and perfect if you've had enough of shooting zombies for one day.
  18. GypsyPeach
    Aug 1, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely amazing. It makes good use of the 6-axis controls on the PS3 remotes (finally something that does) and challenges traditional gaming conventions with simple gameplay, easy controls and a way to explore emotional chords not only visually but auditorily. The surrounding environment and background, which is usually paid little attention in games, is pulled to the forefront and actually made to be important. And as you journey through a beautifully vivid and changing landscape you find there is a story, a message: the tension between urban bustle and natural serenity is present as humans destroy the environment and taint the natural beauty around them. But as you gather flower petals you find that everything you pick up, every flower you bloom, causes the environment to change. The more flowers you bloom, the more petals you get in your swarm and in the end, you find that humans can be in harmony with nature and all its beauty and peace. This game is a wonderful interactive escape on PS3.... no matter how many times you play, you'll never get tired of just how beautiful and peaceful it is. It's perhaps the most non-stressful game I've ever played and it's great to unwind with and it sort of restores my faith in the gaming industry (It's not a first person shooter, YAY!) and what is going on within it. I love this game and continue to be breathless with how amazing it is.… Expand
  19. DeusXCom
    Jul 30, 2014
    8
    Breathtaking life of the petal of a flower. There is an amazing flow of harmony here, where with your own moves you control the nature itself and fight for the harmony of nature against civilization. Extremely simple, really relaxed feel and a slow pace, but the entire eco message goes beyond videogame and it can really open many children's eyes. 8/10
  20. andoarias
    May 12, 2014
    8
    Simple and Beautiful. Just press a button and move your controller. This game is not going to be for everyone but it is definitely worth a try. The PS4 version of the game only delivers a better experience of this piece of art.
  21. the_blueprint
    Dec 17, 2013
    9
    About the best and most original game I've played this generation. You have to control the wind and make one leaf into a wide colored beautiful group of leaves. More importantly, the world because more beautiful and opens up as you open flowers, make dying grass green again and essentially create life. One of the most beautiful graphics I've ever seen, couldn't get enough off this game.About the best and most original game I've played this generation. You have to control the wind and make one leaf into a wide colored beautiful group of leaves. More importantly, the world because more beautiful and opens up as you open flowers, make dying grass green again and essentially create life. One of the most beautiful graphics I've ever seen, couldn't get enough off this game.
    Why only a 9? Because the game is too short, for some reason replaying it feels wrong (the second playthough will never be as good as the first) so after a 2,5 hours that's it. And lastly, it's nice to control the wind with the sixaxis but moving the controller like that is not always that comfortable and doesn't always work perfectly.    … Expand
  22. KPeryer
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    Flower is the most aesthetically-pleasing, calming, serene game I've played. I thoroughly enjoyed the tilt-control gameplay that puts you in the part of the wind, opening flowers as you fly along with each flower playing a musical notation upon opening. Easily my favorite game; and definitely my favorite to play to de-stress.
  23. etherealcheese
    Jun 28, 2013
    10
    This games sounds awful on paper: you control some petals by tilting your controller and holding down X to run into flowers. Despite this, the gameplay is tricky enough to keep your interest and the atmosphere and wordless story, at once deceptively simple and yet compellingly intangible, is possibly one of the most moving games I've ever played. If you can't see past shooters andThis games sounds awful on paper: you control some petals by tilting your controller and holding down X to run into flowers. Despite this, the gameplay is tricky enough to keep your interest and the atmosphere and wordless story, at once deceptively simple and yet compellingly intangible, is possibly one of the most moving games I've ever played. If you can't see past shooters and bouncing on creatures heads, then this may not float your boat, but for those looking for a genuinely different experience in gaming, that isn't lodged squarely up its own backside, this is it. Worth the money and dismiss this as a 'girly game' because of the flora. Just try it.… Expand
  24. DoubledRevos909
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    While not generally suited to the action and first-person shooter audience, Flower gives players a flowing (no pun intended), minimalistic, and overall powerful meaning, and for the duration of the game (2-5 hours, not counting extra time not playing it), it's well worth the money if you want a visual story not told from text or speech.
  25. Bucs65
    May 19, 2013
    9
    Very beautiful and relaxing this game is, the graphics and music and the way the sixaxis controller is so well done is amazing! All 3 of this developers games are great to play if you like flower try journey and flow, you wont be disappointed.
  26. Chammy
    Feb 6, 2013
    9
    This game is beauty. Some could think it's boring, but I think it's poetic. You are the wind, you can fly over hills and ponds, you drag behind you a long trail of petals, you can turn all the ugly human structures into colorful plants. It's just beautiful.
  27. guest1321
    Oct 11, 2012
    8
    How does playing as a bunch of flower petals moving through the wind sound? Not that great. My thoughts afterwards: YES PLEASE. Having no clue what the game was when I started playing it I was really great experience to build my own opinion of the game entirely free of outside influence. I was confused at first as to why I was a petal and moving around with motion controls. After havingHow does playing as a bunch of flower petals moving through the wind sound? Not that great. My thoughts afterwards: YES PLEASE. Having no clue what the game was when I started playing it I was really great experience to build my own opinion of the game entirely free of outside influence. I was confused at first as to why I was a petal and moving around with motion controls. After having set down the game for 15 minutes to take a break I found myself wanting to pick it right back up and keep floating around. It had a level of relaxation, visual awe, and awesome interactive sound track that really tied it together as an "experience" game. It's hard for me to understand why I enjoyed this so much, because conceptually this sounds like an incredibly boring and pointless game. Once you get going it rapidly grew on me and I really appreciated what Flower is. Definitely on the short side but in retrospect I wouldn't have wanted it to be any longer. For those who haven't played, I absolutely think you should: the last level is incredibly fulfilling.… Expand
  28. m_elders
    Aug 29, 2012
    10
    This is a game everyone should play. It's also a game that everyone CAN play since the controls are simple and intuitive. Some might find Flower boring and short, but the rest will find it relaxing and wonderful. One could beat the game in a couple hours, but I find it has excellent replay value when you just need to relax and take your mind off something. The music is beautiful andThis is a game everyone should play. It's also a game that everyone CAN play since the controls are simple and intuitive. Some might find Flower boring and short, but the rest will find it relaxing and wonderful. One could beat the game in a couple hours, but I find it has excellent replay value when you just need to relax and take your mind off something. The music is beautiful and changes with your surroundings, and the graphics are incredible as well. You can't compare Flower to any other game, and in my mind, that alone makes it worth buying.… Expand
  29. GameMSTR9000
    May 9, 2012
    10
    Perhaps one of the best video games I've ever played! It is more of an interactive experience than it is a game. I will try not to spoil anything. You will need a DualShock 3/SIXAXIS controller to play this experience. You guide a swarm of flower pedals and tilt the controller to bloom all of the flowers with your swarm. This game is also educational of human impact on the environment. IfPerhaps one of the best video games I've ever played! It is more of an interactive experience than it is a game. I will try not to spoil anything. You will need a DualShock 3/SIXAXIS controller to play this experience. You guide a swarm of flower pedals and tilt the controller to bloom all of the flowers with your swarm. This game is also educational of human impact on the environment. If you are looking for a safe online game for your children of any age to play, look no further!… Expand
  30. TTW107
    Apr 8, 2012
    8
    Truly a beautiful, mesmerizing game. If I were to explain this to someone that has no idea about it, it would sound like the lamest thing in the world. It even took me like 2 years to play it because it's like you are a flower? That floats in the wind? That certainly is all there is too it but at the same time it's so much more. You seriously cannot be mad playing this game, it has aTruly a beautiful, mesmerizing game. If I were to explain this to someone that has no idea about it, it would sound like the lamest thing in the world. It even took me like 2 years to play it because it's like you are a flower? That floats in the wind? That certainly is all there is too it but at the same time it's so much more. You seriously cannot be mad playing this game, it has a strange soothing quality to it. I recommend this to any gamer.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#14 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#37 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. games(TM)
    80
    The only rewards here are visual, and challenge is virtually non-existent. Yet thanks to elegance and lyricism, Flower made us feel slightly richer after putting down the pad. [Apr 2009, p.123]
  2. AceGamez
    100
    While the game is only six levels long, equating to about two to three hours of gameplay if you don't rush, Flower is well worth the money and you'll find yourself coming back just to go through the same levels over and over again.
  3. GameCritics
    95
    Flower is a shock to the gamer's system because it reminds us that games aren't about fanboy allegiances, media hype, and quarterly earnings. Good games—like good art—can simply be food for the soul. Flower is the kind of soulful nourishment we need more of.
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