Review of flOw on the PlayStation 3

Kotaku has posted a review of fl0w for Playstation 3.

"fl0w is a soothing and visually stunning downloadable game for the Playstation 3.

The most noticeable difference with the game is that you control it with the Sixaxis' tilt controls. And I don't mean like steering your amoeba like a car. No, to play the game you sort of hold the controller flat and then tilt it in the direction you want the organism to move. So to move forward you tilt the controller away from you, to move sideways you tilt the controller on its side."

[Violater]

I'm yet to be convinced, depending on how much it costs.

[The great 1]

This is good news they are actually delivering on there online service, may i add much faster than Xbox live ever did, so don't be suprised at how fast Sony can play catch up.

[JHFKDFNFGJKFHDKF]

are you bonkers?
By this stage we already had geometry wars.....

[Schmeltz]

Geometry Wars was out on luanch day and looks much better, I dont see how this looks impressive.

[TheSadTruth]

so they ruined a perfectly good game by making us use stupid gimmick controls.. no thanks..

[techie]

Uh no. From a lot of people talking about the sixaxis it feels eird at first, but once you get used to it, it becomes natural and more responsive. Both from this reiviewer and a guy at 1up who played motorstorm - who said that the analogue sticks just couldn't cut it. I think once you get used it, it may well be a nice addition and something you don't have to think about.

[Arkham]

<sark>Wow, you got an advance version to test? Good for you!

What, you haven't played it yet? Then..wha...why would you comment on the controls? So confusing. </sark>

Save your review until after you've played it. You're just making yourself look bad.

[TheSadTruth]

oh no, I might look bad on an internet website that you both post on 100 times a day..

[OutpostCommand]

In the words of Ocelot,
"???"

I dont understand-
the controls are said to be excellent. I wouldnt call them "stupid and gimmicky" if they say the controls are brilliant.

[techie]

huh? I don't post on tis 100 times a day. I never said you'd look stupid. Just that the evidence was against you for this game - and in general.

[MikeGdaGod]

this is the one game, out now, that i would use the tilt control for. i just hope it doesn't disconnect right in the middle of something important

[PS360WII]

They've been talking this game up for awhile nice to hear a review for it in a possitive light

[Sphinx]

but so does Geometry Wars, and that game is addicting. I'll check it out if I ever get a PS3.

[marshman]

I think the game might really surprise me. it looks gorgeous and the Sixaxis control should make the gameplay really interesting. The concept of the the game is a little different from anything else I've played but depending on the price from the PSN I will purchase the game.

[power of Green]

This must be one hell of a game it's hyped more than some of PS3's $60 titles. #2 It's nap time.

[Bathyj]

Looks really nice. I read a interview with the devs and they think the PSN will really let devs try out these smaller, less traditional ideas. It should make for some interested and different games in the future. I'd love to start seeing homemeade games on the Network as well ala Net Yerosa (I'm sure I've spelt that wrong.) Some one should make some sort of simple middleware program so fans with no real knowledge can make simple games with it. I still have a BoulderDash rip off on PS1 called Rocks and Gems and its awesome. It would be cool to see people re-making classic arcade games.

[TheGoodMART]

I am so going to get this game this week

[Contra26]

i'll just stick to geometry wars Retro evolved.

this looks.....like... i dunno....
no more than a gimmck...
in my opinion

[OutpostCommand]

Contra, my apologies, but your posting history plays against you when you type posts like that.

[techie]

It' far from a gimmick. Playing the pc flash version is a true charm. The experience is great, and I often procrastinate from work to relax while playing. The musical score is beutiful, as are the visuals. It will be a nice relaxing game to play to wide down after...Resistence? or something else violent. And its great that upto 4 people can play at any time and you can just drop out. That's cool.

[Bathyj]

Since when is gameplay a gimmick?

[Arkham]

When it's non-360 gameplay being commented on by a 360 fanboy.