flOw

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Dec 30, 2013
    80
    flOw is short, but engaging. Its simplicity, exploration, and emotional pull provide a nice, entertaining getaway in a pinch.
  2. Worth Playing
    May 8, 2014
    75
    flOw is still a good game, but its presence means different things, depending on the platform you're playing it on.

Awards & Rankings

20
#20 Best PS4 Game of 2013
22
#22 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
22
#22 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2013

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 133 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 133
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 133
  3. Negative: 25 out of 133
  1. ArinaBorina
    Dec 31, 2013
    0
    I love games like Flower, but flow is missing the er in that game, making this game a rather pain in the ass! I like games like this indieI love games like Flower, but flow is missing the er in that game, making this game a rather pain in the ass! I like games like this indie game and I have played it on all consoles and even PC, but it is still not good.… Full Review »
  2. Auktopus
    Apr 30, 2014
    7
    Not knowing anything about this game going in, I spent the entirety of its duration trying to find a rhyme and reason behind the variousNot knowing anything about this game going in, I spent the entirety of its duration trying to find a rhyme and reason behind the various shapes and sounds that evolved my organisms. It wasn't until the credit level rolled that I realized flOw isn't about figuring anything out - it's simply an appreciation of shapes and sounds with an element of smooth motion controls that allowed for a short, enjoyable zen-like experience.

    I don't see myself playing it again, except to show a friend. The co-op gives a slightly competitive aspect in its various evolution outcomes - we raced to become bigger and more intricate for each stage-unique organism.

    It's not for everyone, but if you're a fan of immersive, visual treats, it's worth picking up for the $6 price tag.    … Full Review »
  3. Jackiesstories
    Jan 2, 2014
    6
    The Game is really not a bad one. It act as a simple yet creative Game in itself. I played it on the PS3 and you had to control it withoutThe Game is really not a bad one. It act as a simple yet creative Game in itself. I played it on the PS3 and you had to control it without buttons by simply move the controller. In Journey it works as a camera and in Flower, but in Flow it`s a Pain in the ass. The controls change nearly every 8 seconds which makes it unplayable.… Full Review »
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