With that being said, the game feels more like a tech demo or interactive art than a full-fledged video game, especially when compared to more famous downloads, such as the Xbox 360's critically acclaimed blast fest, Geometry Wars. Even its co-op mode, where two gamers get their feeding frenzy on, fails to offer much fun. Though it does manage to trump all of Sony's PS3 downloads, thanks to its simple and superb presentation. Sure, the game packs plenty of violence, but the oddly shaped creatures resemble sea plankton and other microscopic organisms, ones that change hue and swim through multicolored waters. In addition, the soundtrack, a collection of dreamy tunes, relaxes and massages the player, so much so that they'll sink further into the couch.
It lacks content, but flOw's visual and aural experience makes it a must play. Some will immediately discard it, while others will always return, not to challenge their skills but to escape more intense, virtual worlds.
Final Score: 8 (out of 10)
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