PS3 Flower

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Flower PS3

Mary Hess's review of Flower. Subscribe to this column via RSS or Newsletter.

Flower
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Column:
Art Gamer

Format:
PS3

Genre:
Platforming

Style:
Thirdperson
Singleplayer

Written on:
11/12/2009

Second opinion:
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I never thought such a small game could make me feel so many emotions in such a small space of time. Flower is meditative and relaxing, but also uncomfortable and exhilarating in those last few sections. I felt surprisingly protective over the beautiful early world - particularly when it changes later with decay and darkness - the feeling of anger I experienced over what happens was close to shocking.

This is a truly unique game and by wearing its heart on its sleeve Flower showed me what giddy heights videogames can achieve within the medium. It wasn't as accessible as I'd hoped it would be for the family, but it became a personal journey far more beautiful and moving than I ever dreamed it could be.

Written by Mary Hess

Mary Hess writes the Art Gamer column. "Are games art? The long debate may never be settled. Either way these reviews come from a place that responds to something deep and meaningful."


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