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flOwer. The Dawn Of Zen Gaming

Linkin Park Fan | August 17, 2008 | Previews | Playstation 3 
Gamepro previews the upcoming PSN game, flOwer. From the creators of flOw, bring their second title to the PS3. You manipulate the wind to bring life the land. The wind is fully controlled by SIXAXIS, much like flOw. The game will also be in full High Definition for the out most beautiful scenery.
Transitioning from modern-day urban apartments that double as level hubs, you'll quickly make the leap into gorgeously-rendered, verdant green fields, all seemingly ripped right from America's pastoral heartland. The catch: Many patches of plants and foliage inhabiting these environments appear dull and lifeless, seemingly having had the color and energy leeched right out of them. What's more, you don't control a character, per se, here - rather, you manipulate the ebb and flow of the wind. Watching the dance of flower petals that blow in currents and eddies of air, progressing therefore doesn't require quick gamepad taps or sick hand-eye coordination. Instead, you'll just have to hold the X button and tilt the SIXAXIS controller to change the direction the breeze blows.

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  • 1 thumbs!
    tallteen86 | August 17, 2008
    I'm a bit interested in getting this game (and flOw). Dunno if I will though. I just don't have much money these days *sighs*....
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    reaver11 | August 17, 2008
    Wow. That sounds neat and it looks great. I might need this to balance out the chaos in my life - just sit down and relax and...grow flowers.
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    Koloth | August 18, 2008
    You know, it is amazing that there are people that can still create a simple yet interesting game. FlOw was pretty good. Felt a bit repetitive after a while. But something you could just jump into and play anytime. This looks like it will be sort of the same. just something to pass the time with on a lazy afternoon. Or after a hard day of work a nice relaxing game with no frustrating goals to focus on. Just direct the breeze to grow plants and improve the scenery. Nice.
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      Linkin Park Fan | August 18, 2008
      Yeah, its great that this day and age in video games, we are still getting unique games like this. And I hope they keep coming. A game doesn't have to bea big action blockbuster to be great.
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    Seproth | August 18, 2008
    The dawn of games for people to play when they get baked.
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    Capn Droid | August 18, 2008
    Ah, yes. Haven't heard about this for a while.

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