flOw is still a good game, but its presence means different things, depending on the platform you're playing it on. On the Vita, it represents the better port of the PS3 game when compared to the older PSP release due to the better graphics and the presence of motion controls. On the PS4, it only benefits those who have just joined the PlayStation family,...
flOw2006
flOw
2006 ThatGameCompany71Good
Playtime
BriefIt typically takes about 2.5 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
Available on
- $5.99
Game modes
- 2–4 players
- 2–4 players
- 2–4 players
- 2–4 players
Details
- Launch
- April 14, 2006
- Developer
- ThatGameCompany
- Publisher
- ThatGameCompany
Overview
flOw is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms, evolve, and dive into the abyss. With an embedded design of DDA (dynamic difficulty adjustment), players with differing skill levels can intuitively customize their game experience and enjoy the game at their own pace. You can play as one of 5 creatures, each in a unique environment. Lose yourself in the crisp “deep blue” in full HD at 1080p and 5.1 Surround Sound. Use the SIXAXIS motion sensors on the DUALSHOCK wireless controllers for an organic experience that will allow you to glide, flit, and flOw through the universe.
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Reception
Press71
Good- Metacritic71from 22 reviews
- OpenCritic72from 7 reviews
FlOw is a unique little adventure that rewards players for investing in its world, but if it doesn't pull you in quick, its short length and repetitive gameplay will make for a forgetful experience.
If you're looking for a simplistic zen-like experience in a game, look no further than flOw. Simple controls and the itch to explore will keep you entertained for hours, and with the game supporting Cross-Buy play, allowing you to play it on PS3, PS4, and Vita, flOw is definitely worth having in your library.
Flow remains a beautifully simple blueprint for the developer's later triumphs.
flOw is short, but engaging. Its simplicity, exploration, and emotional pull provide a nice, entertaining getaway in a pinch.