help me spend $3.43 on PSN!

[dsheinem]

just don't waste it on Flower if it's affordable

I'm still upset about that purchase. It was the highest rated PSN game when I got it and man was I disappointed....

Why didn't you like Flower? I thought it was awesome.

[noiseredux]

I actually really want Flower.

[lisalover1]

I actually really want Flower.

Flower is a spectacular masterpiece of storytelling theory and game design. If it isn't at the top of your "To Buy" list, rearrange your priorities so it is. You cannot miss this game; it is nothing short of a remarkable achievement in artistic expression. It tells a story without ever using a single line of dialogue or text. It is one of the few video games to ever make me cry, and I cannot emphasize enough how amazing this game is. Buy it as soon as possible; today, even. Seriously, if there is one PSN game you must own, it is Flower. Do yourself a favor and buy it. You'll thank me later.

[irixith]

The problem with Flower is that is isn't really a game, and that's likely what creates the love/hate disparity. It's an experience. There are no timers, no risk/reward, no benefits to capturing all the petals -- no replay value either, unless you're into doing it multiple times just because you enjoyed it so much. It's just a relaxing experience you take at your own pace. If you appreciate art, a good musical score, and something that tries to break the mold of what you consider to be a video game, go for it. It's easy to feel ripped off if you pay full price though as it's very short, and again, there is absolutely no risk/reward system.

If you're the kind of gamer that likes stuff like Elektroplankton (DS), you'll likely enjoy this.

[dsheinem]

The problem with Flower is that is isn't really a game, and that's likely what creates the love/hate disparity. It's an experience. There are no timers, no risk/reward, no benefits to capturing all the petals -- no replay value either, unless you're into doing it multiple times just because you enjoyed it so much. It's just a relaxing experience you take at your own pace. If you appreciate art, a good musical score, and something that tries to break the mold of what you consider to be a video game, go for it. It's easy to feel ripped off if you pay full price though as it's very short, and again, there is absolutely no risk/reward system.

If you're the kind of gamer that likes stuff like Elektroplankton (DS), you'll likely enjoy this.

There are trophies to go for and hidden secrets to find, so those elements add an element of challenge to the game.

[irixith]

There are trophies to go for and hidden secrets to find, so those elements add an element of challenge to the game.

I still wouldn't say "challenge" in the usual risk reward sense. None of the trophies are challenging at all -- in fact, they're a bit of a waste, just rewarding you for doing random things in the game. Neither are the secrets challenging to find. I would suppose that any sort of challenge would defeat the entire purpose of the experience!

[lisalover1]

There are trophies to go for and hidden secrets to find, so those elements add an element of challenge to the game.

I still wouldn't say "challenge" in the usual risk reward sense. None of the trophies are challenging at all -- in fact, they're a bit of a waste, just rewarding you for doing random things in the game. Neither are the secrets challenging to find. I would suppose that any sort of challenge would defeat the entire purpose of the experience!

I don't know, that one trophy where you have to get through the penultimate level of the game without touching anything was pretty difficult; I was never able to do it.

[irixith]

There are trophies to go for and hidden secrets to find, so those elements add an element of challenge to the game.

I still wouldn't say "challenge" in the usual risk reward sense. None of the trophies are challenging at all -- in fact, they're a bit of a waste, just rewarding you for doing random things in the game. Neither are the secrets challenging to find. I would suppose that any sort of challenge would defeat the entire purpose of the experience!

I don't know, that one trophy where you have to get through the penultimate level of the game without touching anything was pretty difficult; I was never able to do it.

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to ask you to hand in your gamer card.

[MrHealthy]

What disc based games do you have, there may be some DLC worth your money.

[noiseredux]

3D Dot Game Heroes
MVC3
SSF4
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
NBA2k9
Mortal Kombat
BlazBlue CS
FFXIII
Cross Edge
LittleBigPlanet