TGS '07: flOw Expansion Pack Preshow Hands-On

By Randolph Ramsay, GameSpot AUPosted Sep 19, 2007 8:49 am PT

We float with a new creature in the flOw expansion pack.

TOKYO--flOw remains one of the trippiest games released on the PlayStation 3 so far, with the PS Network game's organic-looking design and simple yet appealing gameplay adding up to an almost hypnotic experience. The game's upcoming expansion pack adds a brand-new creature, a new enemy, and some new foods--in other words, more of the same for fans of the game.

The new creature being introduced into the mix shares the same stripped-back look of previous controllable flOw creatures, and looks like a small circle surrounded by hooked barbs. Pressing down any button on the PS3 controller will cause the barbs to close, momentarily protecting the new creature from any enemies. Releasing the button sends the creature into a spin, which also serves as an attack for any nasties that may be around. The new enemy type being introduced into this expansion acts somewhat like a puffer fish--get too close, and this spherical enemy will puff up spikes all over its body.

Introducing a new character essentially adds a new "campaign" to the game--and considering the original game had six creatures in all, that's about 15 percent more flOw for fans out there. Another important addition that comes with the expansion pack is the ability to now play as two different creatures in multiplayer.

A release date for the flOw expansion pack is yet to be announced. Check back with GameSpot soon for more details.

17 Comments

  • FredGoon

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 11:49 am PT

    It's out now!

  • general_bison

    Posted Sep 24, 2007 1:26 pm PT

    "The new enemy type being introduced into this expansion acts somewhat like a puffer fish--get too close, and this spherical enemy will puff up spikes all over its body."

    I've always had the puffer fish enemy in my game, is it different for anyone else?

  • ryanstoy91

    Posted Sep 22, 2007 8:33 am PT

    They shouldn't charge more than $2.00 for this, but the game looks good.

  • playstation_wii

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 1:45 pm PT

    might start playing it again now

  • jakeboudville

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 4:20 am PT

    Awesome. I love this game back then.

  • vaultinasafe

    Posted Sep 20, 2007 6:55 pm PT

    I loved this game! It doesn't look like they did too much in the expansion pack though... But I'l still get it as long as it's under 5 bucks.

  • lrsp

    Posted Sep 20, 2007 10:42 am PT

    Looks great.

  • 4esth

    Posted Sep 20, 2007 10:17 am PT

    I hope the price is low. There is nothing better than ____ a nice fat _____ and playing this with the surround sound up and the lights off!!

  • i_DUB

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 5:19 pm PT

    Good anyways loved this game

  • Flame_Blade88

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 4:25 pm PT

    Nice, looking forward to it, if they charge I can't see it anymore than $2.99.

  • toastedrebel

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 12:22 pm PT

    devilmaycry2020, i had the same problem. it was my address, I was putting the street addy on line 1 and the apt # on line 2. After I tried putting them all on line 1 together, it took my card.

  • devilmaycry2020

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 11:40 am PT

    i want this game but cant add funds in my wallet it PSN does not accept my mastercard : (

  • bignat0

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 10:42 am PT

    £1:50 max i will pay for this

  • DanC1989

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 9:47 am PT

    Should be free >>

  • Zero_Beat

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 9:29 am PT

    If that's all the content it does need to be cheap. With LocoRoco Cocoreccho costing ₤1.99 this should be.. 50p?

  • Master_Chief423

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 9:27 am PT

    Cheap? This better be a free update...

  • donnygorgas

    Posted Sep 19, 2007 9:19 am PT

    It better be cheap. I couldn't see myself paying more than a few bucks for this.

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