Every so often I play a game that challenges me.
And when I say challenge, I don't mean through complex gameplay. Instead, I am referring to a challenge that goes much farther than quick fingers and a steady aim.
flower is one of those games. Game is a loose term here, actually. Experience seems to fit more snuggly.
There's no high score, no death, and no princess to save. It's like nothing you've ever played before.
flower doesn't have me wondering what is going to happen next. Rather, it has me wondering as to what happen before. Centering around mankind's obsession with expansion and industrialism, flower offers hope. It's an underdog story, but it doesn't tell you that. As a matter of fact, it doesn't tell you anything. And it doesn't have to.
flower pushes the boundaries of conventional gaming by exploring the idea of what interactive entertainment can be. Moreover, it offers an experience based on emotion rather than intricate gameplay.
This isn't so much a review. More of a ramble. I just finished playing through this title. If you have a PS3, PS4, or Vita, I encourage you to try it out. It's relatively cheap on the PS Store ($6.99 or so) and well worth your time.
And when I say challenge, I don't mean through complex gameplay. Instead, I am referring to a challenge that goes much farther than quick fingers and a steady aim.
flower is one of those games. Game is a loose term here, actually. Experience seems to fit more snuggly.
There's no high score, no death, and no princess to save. It's like nothing you've ever played before.
flower doesn't have me wondering what is going to happen next. Rather, it has me wondering as to what happen before. Centering around mankind's obsession with expansion and industrialism, flower offers hope. It's an underdog story, but it doesn't tell you that. As a matter of fact, it doesn't tell you anything. And it doesn't have to.
flower pushes the boundaries of conventional gaming by exploring the idea of what interactive entertainment can be. Moreover, it offers an experience based on emotion rather than intricate gameplay.
This isn't so much a review. More of a ramble. I just finished playing through this title. If you have a PS3, PS4, or Vita, I encourage you to try it out. It's relatively cheap on the PS Store ($6.99 or so) and well worth your time.
