flameboy Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Well played this last night did the first two levels. I will write more indepth opinions later tonight, but in a word; INCREDIBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Well played this last night did the first two levels. I will write more indepth opinions later tonight, but in a word; INCREDIBLE Here are my thoughts on it. http://remedialwaste.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/flower/ The last level is just sublime but I wont spoil it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarf Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I don't really want it... I don't see the appeal. I get it's something that you have to play but I don't want to waste 7 quid on something that might not even be to my tastes. Can't conceive what makes using motions to control a flower in a well animated field a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 It's less a game and more sublime experience. ...as lame as that sounds. You're missing out though. A thing like flower is rare but whatever floats your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantsu Man! Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I finished it earlier. The last level was amazing. I loved it. Now I need to collect petals for each level. I think it's 3 petals but that's a stab in the dark as I have no idea what they're for and why they're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I've got all the petals. 3 for each level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 You've gotta laugh; Flower Too Good For Sony Fanboys? http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Flower-Too-Good-For-Sony-Fanboys-15260.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choze Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Finished it! Really nice game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Been slowly taking my time with this as fully aware that its short and don't wanna rush it, so been dipping in having a nice relax with it and then leaving it. Just unlocked the sixth flower, but not done that level yet. I love this game. Let's get started with the looks, its not the most techinically impressive game but the art direction and some fantastic lighting and particle effects helps make it look beautiful, I'm sure 360 fanboys will try and bash anyone who says it looks good and to be honest I'm having none of it, its gorgeous. I think the experience is sublime, the sixaxis control is spot on and I have not once wished I could use the analogue sticks, the depth of control you get and the little nuances it has. I love it when you let go of the button to move and pull back and the camera alters to show your petals floating, it gives me an odd feeling of lucidity and I find myself staring at it. As a game it does so many things right, it doesn't really hold your hand and leaves you to do what you want. I love how when near flowers bloom it will occasionally give you a perfectly pitched visual cue, where it doesn't quite show you where to go but just nudges you in the right direction. Other times it will show exactly where you should go next but also make sure it shows off some other flowers for you to go to. Music is brilliant and works in tandem with the experience brilliantly and love all the little sound bites that play when you fly past a flower. Video games have long been striving to be considered art and flower succeeds. I have honestly found myself feeling a range of emotions brought on by the game and whilst yes this may sound arty farty its the truth... I think people who didn't enjoy Flow should give this a go it is much more a game than Flow ever was. I know we are not far into this year, but we have already see quite a lot of releases. For me this is my Game of Year 2009 against all the other releases this year. Yep that's right I said it, it's out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapedeck Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I know we are not far into this year, but we have already see quite a lot of releases. For me this is my Game of Year 2009 against all the other releases this year. Yep that's right I said it, it's out there. Seconded. It will take something special to touch this incredible piece of 'artware'. Words cannot do this game justice. I'm totally enraptured by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choze Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Its a soothing game. Love the music. It kind of plays by itself. The last level was nice. Strongly recommended. Its a very unique game. Noby Noby Boy next. Thats more madness :p I also approve of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Well completed it and now all I can say is WOW Loved the last level. Was a mixture of the expected and the unexpected. I liked the...how can I put it? The more offensive nature of the level later on...I don't wanna spoil cos I stayed spoiler free and loved it even more as a result. Flower is truly one of the greatest games I have ever played in my 24 years on Earth....FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diageo Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Just played the first level at my friends house and found it pretty boring, maybe I need a HD TV to enjoy it but it didn't blow me away either. Not gonna buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Flower is truly one of the greatest games I have ever experienced in my 24 years on Earth....FACT. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Fixed. You do still play it though...it is far more gamey for example than flow...it has a clear goal and an end of sorts...I'd even argue some elements of the game could be compared to more traditional game structure elements, collectables even bosses (at a push) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letty Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I really regret finishing this in one sitting. I love how stark the contrast was between the first and second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I really regret finishing this in one sitting. I love how stark the contrast was between the first and second half. Yeah definitely, it really hits you when it first happens but then you get used to the darker mood, however upon completing it I went back to first level and what struck me was the innocence of those earlier levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 You do still play it though...it is far more gamey for example than flow...it has a clear goal and an end of sorts...I'd even argue some elements of the game could be compared to more traditional game structure elements, collectables even bosses (at a push) Yeah, but it was a more tangible experience than other games imo. I think that was a defining factor. It's just semantics anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choze Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yeah its not a game for anyone looking for a meaty gaming experience. Love it though. Its very unique and i like just flying aorund with the music and wind blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirited away Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Get your mum's to play this...mine loved it! Let her have the first play and the first thing that hit me about the game was the sheer serenity and beauty of it. Extraordinary game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantsu Man! Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I've got 3 petals on the first 3 levels now. I didn't realise that you could go over the gust of wind on the third level to go back and get flowers you couldn't get previously. Also found the cave which was awesome. Got a few trophies in the process, good stuff. I actually sat there watching the slideshow of scenes after completing the first level and then *bing* trophy. Surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I just a had a quick go of the first level. It's the kind of game you have to 'get' and I can see a load of people thinking its complete shit. My girlfriend thought it was lame and couldn't believe she'd just spent £6 on it for me. I quite like it though, in the same way I liked flOw, just to sit down and play for 5-10 minutes as a kind of chill out game. It's just what I've been looking for the last couple of weeks, as I've been getting a bit sick of shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choze Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 It definately will catch some people's attention. Its good that it is fairly simple and forgiving. The end bits are brilliant. Its like a triumphant journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the great Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 downloaded it yesterday when in sfIV blues(i suck) all i can say is its the most beautiful game ive ever played. sure, its not exciting or even really challeneging, but its such an expereince. the second level made me gasp with the beauty of it. honest to god, i almost shed a tear of pure awe. edit finnished last night, have to say, its my current game of the year. it might be short, and unconventional, but it was such a moving expereince. i plan to write a thank you letter to the developers. thats how much i enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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