This is a quick blog. I'm not going to talk about how Flower players or what the game is about; these are both things you can figure out yourself when you buy the game. I'm just posting this to say that it's one of the most emotionally powered games I've played in my lifetime. If Braid was the masterpiece to show us how a videogame could make us think, Flower is the one that will teach you how a game can make you feel. I already feel that much like Braid before it, Flower will be my game of the year.
So download this now. Once I've had the chance to go through it again I may make a post describing what exactly it does so masterfully, but I don't think I'll be able to express in words the ways the game affects you. It's just amazing that if right now I had to tell someone why to buy a PS3 or 360, both reasons would be available for download at under $15.
Meh, I found it cute, but like Flow, got bored with it. I completly respect whatever you get out of it, but personally, I just found a pretty little distrator with petals, completly devoid of any meaning. (again, not to say there is none, just not for me) Probably a testament to my shallowness though ;)
Haha, scratch that last comment, I just played a bit more and realized there's levels and an overarching goal (I thought it was just sailing around the first area the whole time >.<) I can see where you're coming from now. Not as huge a fan as you, but I can very well see why you are :)
Just for those who find themselves in the same boat as Pig Mask - the first three levels are just an introduction. The game will take you places beyond that, trust me.
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Dowmloading as I read this.
I really want to play this. Time to bug the crap out of my friend to tell him to buy it.
Meh, I found it cute, but like Flow, got bored with it. I completly respect whatever you get out of it, but personally, I just found a pretty little distrator with petals, completly devoid of any meaning. (again, not to say there is none, just not for me) Probably a testament to my shallowness though ;)
Haha, scratch that last comment, I just played a bit more and realized there's levels and an overarching goal (I thought it was just sailing around the first area the whole time >.<) I can see where you're coming from now. Not as huge a fan as you, but I can very well see why you are :)
Downloading now! Can't wait!
getting it later. need moar money in my account.
I started downloading it before I left for my night class. Can't wait to get home and try it out.
I love it, but if you're prone to motion sickness, be wary - I can't play for more than five minutes before I start to feel horribly dizzy.
Just for those who find themselves in the same boat as Pig Mask - the first three levels are just an introduction. The game will take you places beyond that, trust me.
I played through the first level last night and loved it. Can't wait to have time to play a bit more!
Im probably going to download this, I can't belive its up on PSN already, it just happend so fast.
Dude, you sold me. I am mentioning this blog in my blog as we speak.