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Flower Impressions: The Serenity of Blowing Petals

Jul 17, 2008 2:14pm CST tags: Flower, E3 2008, Preview
Flower is an odd game to describe. In fact, I'm not sure it's technically a "game" at all.

The downloadable PS3 title continues in the serene, calming atmosphere of thatgamecompany's PlayStatin 3 creature-eater life simulator flOw. Thus far, it seems there's no way to fail, no way to die. My two-level demo had no enemies whatsoever.

Instead, the game is all about blowing flower petals throughout a level, all the while gathering a larger cloud of petals and revitalizing a barren landscape. The controls are a simple, one-button setup: hit a face button to blow the wind, and tilt the Sixaxis to control its direction.

Wait, don't go. I know the concept sounds fruity. But something about blowing a giant cloud of flower petals is intrinsically fun. And when combined with the serene music and gorgeous visuals, it's more than just fun; it's relaxing... Read more