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Review of Flower on PS4

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Nov 2013
Cover image of Flower on PS4
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 15 Nov 2013
Genre: Adventure, Art Game
Developer: Thatgamecompany
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Introduction

In the world of video games, narratives are often driven by mighty heroes, world-ending disasters, and immensely oversized guns. Enter 'Flower', an experience that swaps all that for, well, petals. What's next? A game where you play as a loaf of bread? (Wait, that exists.) But 'Flower' doesn't just throw petals at you; it carefully cultivates an emotional experience that can make even the hardest gamer reconsider their life choices while floating through gardens and over rooftops.

Gameplay

The gameplay in 'Flower' revolves around guiding a single petal through various lush landscapes, controlled by tilting the controller to navigate the wind. This is not your average hack-and-slash adventure; you're not fighting evil hordes or racing against time. Instead, you float. Yes, float. As you glide through the air, your petal interacts with others, causing them to bloom with vibrant colors - much like the correspondence you get from your crush after sending them a decidedly not awkward text. Engaging with flowers results in marvelous visuals and an evolving musical score, dynamically adjusted with each flutter. No enemies or obstacles here; it's kind of like life: you can't truly fail; you can just bypass bad vibes by floating right past them. Give it an hour and you'll find a whirlwind of tranquility unlike anything your console has provided before.

Graphics

'Flower' is a visual masterpiece, with its beautifully crafted graphics that make you want to put down your controller to consider your life choices while staring out the window as the breeze lightly rustles through nearby trees. Colors pop like a toddler with a crayon on a candy wrapper, offering a spectrum that mildly hints at a mind-blowing trip. The transitions from dead areas to life-infused landscapes work like a magic trick... if that trick was performed by the perfect alchemist of nature. Each level is designed with care, creating a whimsical world that invites exploration and encourages you to stop and smell... well, you know.

Conclusion

If you're still reading and wondering if a game about floating flower petals can hold your attention, let me assure you, it can. 'Flower' is an emotional journey that stands as a celebration of beauty and serenity in a world that often resembles a relentless grind of productivity. This isn't just a game; it's a pastel-colored, heartwarming reminder that sometimes, we all just need to float. So grab your controller, and get ready to blow through petals and embrace an experience that takes you on a ride far beyond the ordinary. As a gamer, you owe it to yourself to step off the battlefield for a while - you might just find your zen in a petal's drift.

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