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Flower - what does it all mean?

  • By Sophia, GameSpot
  • Posted Jan 23, 2009 4:50 pm PT

Flower is one of those games that you can't quite place in a category. If you've already looked at our previous gameplay footage, you may be asking yourself why anyone would want to play a game with flower petals. And is this even a game in the first place? Flower is unique, it's beautiful and it...

Flower is one of those games that you can't quite place in a category. If you've already looked at our previous gameplay footage, you may be asking yourself why anyone would want to play a game with flower petals. And is this even a game in the first place? Flower is unique, it's beautiful and it even tells a story (really!) The preview build we received only gave us access to the first three levels, which look very similar to each other, making you wonder where this game is even going. We met with Sony and checked one of the later night levels (which you can see below) and found that those three levels were merely preparing you for things to come. Flower does blossom into something more than blades of grass and blue skies, but since the game is relatively short with only seven levels, we don't want to give away any surprises.

So, what do you think Flower is about?

Jenova Chen shares his philosophy behind thatgamecompany and Flower.

Flower Overview:

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48 Comments

  • Granpire

    Posted Jan 27, 2011 6:32 pm GMT

    Some people even call Flower a casual game, it's not even that. Flower is something in a genre of it's own.

  • petervaht

    Posted Oct 31, 2009 5:15 pm GMT

    I wish more people supported games like these, we should be sick (and not support) of murder, violence, drugs, sex themes featured in 99% of all games

  • MrFinalFantasy

    Posted Feb 1, 2009 6:00 am GMT

    well..i think its time for me to put down the remote on FALLOUT3 and Call Of Duty and well. let my emotions and imaginations run wild. time for me to enjoy. not the Nuclear holocaust or the sight of guns blazing and getting shot ALOT by you Call of Duty peeps who play damn good and i play REAL BAD! (its a wonder i can actually get top score sometimes.) and play this game to feel the time. its actually a good concept. since nowadays. Politicians are coming down REAL hard on games. and how they relate violent behavior due to games. so let this be a shoutout against those that stereotyped gamers and also let them know that even violent game gamers do play such an interesting full-of-emotion game.

  • Darkman2007

    Posted Jan 31, 2009 3:58 pm GMT

    interesting idea, and very unique, it will stand out but its worth looking into

  • Kylanok

    Posted Jan 30, 2009 3:08 pm GMT

    Looks and sounds refreshing.

  • dimok2008

    Posted Jan 30, 2009 2:28 pm GMT

    Interesting idea but will it actually be worth the time

  • Austinite-04

    Posted Jan 30, 2009 10:48 am GMT

    I've been waiting since early 2008 for this game. I hope it's a great game. Not to mention UNDER $10.00 To: ba11s0f5teel: what made you think this was gonna be a $60.00 game?? most PSN games are $10-15 at the most (socom is $43.00) but most games aren't $60 on the store!! Seven levels is a let down. I thought it was gonna be like FLOW with endless levels. I hope the add-on levels aren't too much.

  • Lois_Saphir

    Posted Jan 30, 2009 10:42 am GMT

    Maybe this will be the peice that helps videogames get recognized as art.

  • EnaVRi

    Posted Jan 30, 2009 9:48 am GMT

    it won't be $60... duh...

  • ba11s0f5teel

    Posted Jan 29, 2009 9:07 pm GMT

    I'm sorry but i'm not going to spend 60$ on a game about flowers... It would be cooler if it was like a first person adventure or something

  • eastwoodmaniac

    Posted Jan 29, 2009 11:50 am GMT

    This game will be the perfect antidote to the stress of waiting two weeks for this game to come out.

    And so the circle of life is complete.

  • dexiro2

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 3:38 pm GMT

    it's like a mixture of flOw and okami!
    looks very fun and relaxing - i look forward to playing it

    hope it doesn't cost too much because i have no money atm!

  • BrUnOdeFeNiX

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 3:18 pm GMT

    Interesting and very different, it does me remember about OKAMI.

  • Adam_the_Nerd

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:59 pm GMT

    Reminds me of simplistic games like fl0w or de Blob (PC) or World of Goo. Great stuff

  • mrcat88

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 2:05 pm GMT

    Can't wait! Looks awesome! Like playing a visual piece of art - simple, beautiful, and relaxing. Not many games offer those things, it's great to see new ideas and creative endeavors. I'd even pre order if I could!!

  • adv_tr00per

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 12:07 pm GMT

    I loved fl0w, and this seems like that sorta game, I definitely wanna try it

  • otanikun

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 8:43 am GMT

    That reminds me of something I saw in an issue of game informer late last year, something with the eye toy on PS3 and moving around a fully 3-D little creature; this seems mildly entertaining at best until we know the actual premise.

  • biokrysty

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 5:13 am GMT

    weird

  • shiben

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:40 am GMT

    woah! this is gonna b aweosme!

  • TeabagChampion posted Jan 27, 2009 4:15 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    TeabagChampion

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:15 am GMT (hide)

    *YAWN* um... what was that again?

  • ToneLoki

    Posted Jan 26, 2009 5:01 pm GMT

    It is cool to see developments of this sort, though not a game as much as we are used to, I suspect this will be something that will be worth exploring!

    Plus, I have a suspicion it will have a reasonable price tag.

  • nuke939

    Posted Jan 26, 2009 1:58 pm GMT

    It's so relaxing =)
    Even now, you can see that this in an artistic masterpiece

  • hamidreza64

    Posted Jan 26, 2009 12:31 pm GMT

    new stuff, i definitly wanna try this.

  • fps_d0minat0r

    Posted Jan 26, 2009 6:34 am GMT

    wow amazing graphics.
    about time games had a new genre...unlike real time strategies, out for decades.....dont them games get boring?? (ehm ehm halo wars)

  • Beetroot502

    Posted Jan 26, 2009 6:14 am GMT

    I'm not one to bash other consoles, but this makes me a proud PS3 owner.

  • jflkdjs

    Posted Jan 25, 2009 8:12 pm GMT

    This game is so amazing...just like a fantasy...

  • AzureWind213

    Posted Jan 25, 2009 7:07 pm GMT

    I liked the philosophy bit too... there's WAY more to games than that red "primal" area as he described it. Look at the success at the DS in Japan and you can see the fruits of such research. I've got my eye on these guys...

  • datniccah187

    Posted Jan 25, 2009 2:01 pm GMT

    I'm sure the game is going ot be sick.

  • Nannada

    Posted Jan 25, 2009 12:42 pm GMT

    Is it just me, or does that last part with the dissonant piano chord when the lights blow out on the night level kinda show that there's going to be more to it that just flying around? ...Seems there's more than meets the eye.

  • mav_destroyer

    Posted Jan 25, 2009 12:19 pm GMT

    *Marks Feb 12 on calendar* i'm so getting this game

  • GordonFan92

    Posted Jan 25, 2009 8:26 am GMT

    @corrus

    It is a game, its just like flOw, something that looks great and is relaxing, yet very fun to play.

    These kinds of games are the reason why i love the PS3 so much, there is so much variety and imagination in the games, they aren't all 1st person shooters.

  • corrus posted Jan 25, 2009 1:44 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    corrus

    Posted Jan 25, 2009 1:44 am GMT (hide)

    Is this some kind of joke this game is funny and stupid if is game i don't think that can called game.

  • pyire

    Posted Jan 25, 2009 12:42 am GMT

    I actually had no interest in this game until seeing these videos, now it almost seems like a must get. Just watching the night level along with the music was so soothing...

  • Prinze

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 10:20 pm GMT

    This looks like a lot of fun. Plus it's so different, I will more than likely get this.

  • arbiterspartan

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 3:39 pm GMT

    ......Then I watched the videos. I want to get it so bad now!

  • arbiterspartan

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 3:24 pm GMT

    meh it's a casual game. If ut had a bit more of a story, iu'd buy it for 15 bucks but still its very iffy.

  • negativeions

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 3:20 pm GMT

    It's cool to see more innovative, different games coming out.

  • Scavengre

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 2:49 pm GMT

    Serene, looks peaceful and relaxing. Seems to be a different form of gameplay kinda reminds me of my experience with Linger in the shadows. If the price is right I will definitely be picking this up.

  • Blaze_Hrimfaxi posted Jan 24, 2009 11:56 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Blaze_Hrimfaxi

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 11:56 am GMT (hide)

    So, 360 gets LAD and we get this BS? Peachy...

  • leandrovidotti

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 10:44 am GMT

    for 15 bucks? NO WAY! i hope it will be cheaper.

  • da_illest101

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 10:20 am GMT

    I wasn't interested in that game until I saw the night level, looks awesome but I doubt i'll buy the game though, unless it's cheap and long

  • Destry-sDestiny

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 9:45 am GMT

    magical!

  • simonromano2007

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 9:45 am GMT

    this a great change of pace from other games that are out on the market. too bad i dont have a PS3 but I still think it looks great, I hope they reconsider that PS3 exclusivity.. great preview

  • agentzero23

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 6:40 am GMT

    Flowers have Dreams? COOL !

  • ahmedbilal1993

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 6:18 am GMT

    looks nice.

  • REgrl4life

    Posted Jan 23, 2009 7:51 pm GMT

    lol,looks good

  • dhandle76

    Posted Jan 23, 2009 5:53 pm GMT

    Good read and videos...

  • kcwsk8

    Posted Jan 23, 2009 5:18 pm GMT

    Its visuals draw me in enough to make me want it.

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