Flower – AIAS Casual Game of the Year

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Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Developer: thatgamecompany
Platform: Exclusive to the PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System
Genre: Zen
Players: Single-Player
Extras: Trophies
Rating: ESRB “E” for Everyone

Released on the PlayStation Store: Worldwide – February 12th 2009 – $9.99 / €7.99 / £6.29 / ¥800

OVERVIEW

The pioneers that brought you the award-winning PlayStation Network title flOw are back with another concept that challenges traditional gaming conventions. Flower expands the team's tradition of delivering simple gameplay, accessible controls and a medium to explore emotional chords uncommon in video games. In Flower, the surrounding environment, most often pushed to the background in games, is pulled to the forefront and becomes the primary "character." The player will journey through a beautifully vivid and changing landscape in this fresh and genuine game only on PS3.

Playing as the wind, the player guides and grows a swarm of petals by interacting with other flowers and the surrounding environment. The goals and journey in each level vary, but all involve flight, exploration and interaction with the level. Using simple SIXAXIS wireless controls, the player guides the lead petal and accumulates a swarm of flower petals causing the on-screen world to change. Flower's gameplay offers different experiences, pacing and rhythm to all players. Along the way, the environment will pose challenges to the player’s progress.

Both pastoral and at times chaotic, Flower is a visual, audio and interactive escape on PS3.

FEATURES

• Simple Gameplay Controls – Accessible controls appeal to both the casual and hardcore gamer and offer simplistic and relaxing gaming. Freely playing as the wind is as easy as tilting the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller.
• Lush and Interactive Environment on PS3 – In Flower, over 200,000 blades of grass are simulated and animated simultaneously on-screen, creating an verdant environment not possible on any other platform.
• Dynamically Adjusting Experience – Players with differing skill levels and/or moods can intuitively customize their game experience and enjoy the game at their own pace.

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TROPHIES 1 2 11 TOTAL: 14
Dream
Beyond all flowers lies another room.
Nature
Bloom 10,000 flowers.
Urban
Completely awaken the city.
Memories
Reminisce for three minutes before returning to the room.
Palette
Use the grass as your canvas and paint the ground with three different colors.
Wind
Play with the windmills and ride the wind seven times.
Illumination
Light a darkened pool.
Pure
Journey to the city unscathed.
Stars
Release all of the names to the sky.
flOw
Life could be simple...
Welcome Back
Play the game after a week long break.
Healthy Play
Take a ten minute break between any dreams.
Beginning
The dream has just started...
Discovery
Find and bloom a secret flower.