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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 2:55PM Morisato13 said
Note that in the game, you can never die. Also note that, the further you get into the game, the scarier it gets. It starts out all nice and happy only to mislead you down a dark... dark path.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 11:50AM Solid Jackal said
good game at that price, i picked up flower at the same price during the fall sale
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 11:56AM I AM IRONHIDE said
Bought this game at full price, and damn proud of it.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 11:59AM DrChristopher said
That's a steal for this game. I'm proud to have it in my collection.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 12:37PM Pure Black World Tendency said
Spread your seeds for half the price
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 12:46PM (Unverified) said
Maybe Xbox should cut "Don't Be Nervous Talking 2 Grls" by 50% in celebration as well...
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 1:18PM (Unverified) said
That Game Company - Helping gamers get lucky since 2006
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 1:46PM wallywallas said
Well then:
Flower $4.99 + Uncharted 2 DLC Feb 25th $6.99 + Flower Dynamic Theme +$2.99
I've got $5 to spend... any recommendations?
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Flower $4.99 + Uncharted 2 DLC Feb 25th $6.99 + Flower Dynamic Theme +$2.99
I've got $5 to spend... any recommendations?
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 2:25PM (Unverified) said
@ CaramelZappa ... No sales tax on the PSN? Then what's with that tax that I keep getting hit with when I buy stuff off of there directly?
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 2:36PM Chopper731 said
It is sales tax people, it depends on your state. Some states tax PSN sales and some do not.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 2:38PM CaramelZappa said
Oh, you must be in a state where they're based then. I've never been charged sales tax. It works similar to any online store, like newegg. If you're in California newegg will charge you tax, but if you're in Nevada they won't.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 5:39PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Zappa laws vary by state....some states force companies to pay taxes for online sales....others collect the tax at tax time when u report them.....which most people just don't do
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 7:03PM (Unverified) said
Change your address to somewhere in Orgeon, no tax.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 7:09PM Special Agent Steve said
@ Traceur_Ryuk [First Heavy Rain fanboy] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami)
OMG, that's brilliant. Unless... you use a credit card, in which they bill it to that specific card. So, the best idea is just to register your credit card somewhere in Oregon. Then drive over there and pick it up. Man, when I first read your comment I was so excited that I could avoid sales tax, alas there is no loop hole.
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OMG, that's brilliant. Unless... you use a credit card, in which they bill it to that specific card. So, the best idea is just to register your credit card somewhere in Oregon. Then drive over there and pick it up. Man, when I first read your comment I was so excited that I could avoid sales tax, alas there is no loop hole.
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 10:10PM UnnXandros said
@Special Agent Steve.
How the hell do u think I buy stuff from the American PSN then? Believe me, my credit card is Argentinian, and I registered it on a tax-free state...
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How the hell do u think I buy stuff from the American PSN then? Believe me, my credit card is Argentinian, and I registered it on a tax-free state...
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 2:38PM Chopper731 said
My girlfriend loves Flower.
Maybe I'll buy her the new dynamic theme since she has already got the game.
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Maybe I'll buy her the new dynamic theme since she has already got the game.
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 2:39PM MrHashbrown said
"Maybe something like, 'It's digital, so it'll never die, baby! Just like our love!'"
What if your PS3 breaks?
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What if your PS3 breaks?
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 2:49PM linebeginstoblur said
You still have four more PS3s you can play it on. Sure, there's still a limit to it, but considering the stability of the PS3, I can't see how it's possible to, through regular use, go through 5 PS3s too easily.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 6:29PM CrimsonRyan said
@linebeginstoblur
Actually, Sony changed it to a three PS3 limit.
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Actually, Sony changed it to a three PS3 limit.
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 8:59PM kspraydad said
@Crimson...
No they didn't.
From the website:
Content purchased from the PlayStation Store can be accessed from different PlayStation 3 systems (such as your friend's PlayStation 3) using the PlayStation®Network account that purchased the content. Just log-in to your PlayStation Network account from the other PlayStation 3 system.
You can associate your PlayStation Network account with up to five different PlayStation 3 systems.
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 11:13PM LiquidSnake said
Would you mind telling a fellow gamer as to what the premise of the game is?
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 6:08PM (Unverified) said
Agreed. Also, I think everyone here seriously rapes the spirit of the "ratings" system. Downvoting is for trolls not for legitimate opinions.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 6:29PM sonicspike41 said
Saying it's over rated isn't really much of an opinion.
He could've said, "I didn't like the game, but the visuals were at least well done." He could've said anything more constructive than that, but alas, he didn't.
Senseless criticism might as well be considered trolling. Constructive criticism on the other hand, is something I can defend.
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He could've said, "I didn't like the game, but the visuals were at least well done." He could've said anything more constructive than that, but alas, he didn't.
Senseless criticism might as well be considered trolling. Constructive criticism on the other hand, is something I can defend.
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 7:06PM (Unverified) said
No, people downvote you if they disagree with you. And obviously the majority disagree. The report button is for trolls...
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Posted: Feb 14th 2010 8:47PM CaramelZappa said
I agree. I thought it was charming and beautiful, but that's where my praise stops. The sixaxis motion control is just awkward. The gameplay is simple, uninspired, and not rewarding. I don't understand why people compare it to snake. Yes, you grow your tail, but it's purely visual. You don't gain anything from it. It doesn't make the game more challenging as you try to avoid eating it. It just grows, for no reason, with no reward. The game is visually fantastic, but I think the gameplay is shallow to say the least.
I feel like gameplay should be a balance of challenge and reward. And I feel like Flower brought neither of those, which is why some have called it an "interactive screensaver" Personally, I think that term is too harsh, but the I believe the thought process behind it is very valid.
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I feel like gameplay should be a balance of challenge and reward. And I feel like Flower brought neither of those, which is why some have called it an "interactive screensaver" Personally, I think that term is too harsh, but the I believe the thought process behind it is very valid.
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 11:17PM mahouneko said
@CaramelZappa:
I like Flower. Granted, the game is simple and probably snake-based, but the simple beauty of the environments are both soothing and very good for meditating. I normally don't meditate on Buddhist mantras unless I'm at the temple but Flower somehow managed to convince me to meditate.
Off-topic:
Happy Valentines Day and Happy Chinese/Lunar New Year to everyone who celebrates it. :D
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I like Flower. Granted, the game is simple and probably snake-based, but the simple beauty of the environments are both soothing and very good for meditating. I normally don't meditate on Buddhist mantras unless I'm at the temple but Flower somehow managed to convince me to meditate.
Off-topic:
Happy Valentines Day and Happy Chinese/Lunar New Year to everyone who celebrates it. :D
Posted: Feb 14th 2010 11:41PM CaramelZappa said
I could see that I suppose. It doesn't do it for me though. The closest gam that brings me to "meditation" is Rez.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2010 12:54AM killdash9 said
@CaramelZappa: Regarding the challenge/reward structure of Flower, I think you have to consider the aim of the game. It is specifically *not* meant to be difficult. thatgamecompany describes the game as a poem; reading a poem has very little challenge (well, depending on the type of poem), providing its reward in the form of the experience itself rather than in the sense of accomplishment from overcoming an obstacle. Flower emphasizes its meaning more than (you might even say at the cost of) its gameplay. Also worth considering: the game tries to bring its message to as broad an audience as possible; after all, if you don't finish the game, you don't "get" the poem. Thus, the barrier to entry is very low, minimizing "I'm doing poorly" frustration and maximizing accessibility. In the end, how you feel about the game depends on where your personal desire for balance between experience and gameplay lies.
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