Gameplay Flow (video game)

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the playstation 3 version of flow, showing player s creature—a multi-segmented worm-like creature—in top center of screen. small edible creatures can seen nearby, , blurred version of lower plane, featuring 2 aggressive creatures, can seen in background.


in flow, player guides small, multi-segmented worm- or snake-like creature through aquatic environment. there no menus or guidelines; game begins immediately. game world, viewed top-down perspective, consists of two-dimensional planes stacked vertically upon each other. blurred version of layer below appears in background of each plane. planes contain organisms of varying sizes; player s creature automatically attempts consume them when nearby. majority of these creatures non-confrontational, , composed of cells increase number of segments in player s creature when eaten. planes, except highest , lowest, contain 2 specially colored organisms move player s creature or down 1 plane when touched.


certain planes feature aggressive, multi-segmented creatures perish when of segments eaten player s creature; however, can eat segments of player s creature regrow own. these creatures release many cells upon death, can restore health of player s creature, temporarily increase size of mouth, or cause sprout decorative protrusions. players not required eat these or other organisms; may travel higher or lower planes @ time. being defeated aggressive creatures not result in death, causes player s creature float higher plane. in flash version, player can replay game jellyfish-like organism defeating aggressive creature on bottom plane. if player reaches bottom again, creature there original worm-like creature, , defeating starts game on organism.


playstation versions

the playstation 3 version of flow features enhanced visuals , 3 additional playable organisms: 1 can move short burst of speed, 1 can paralyze other creatures, , 1 lunges toward prey s weak point. worm creature original game given ability move faster, while jellyfish may create vortex attract small creatures. these special moves activated hitting button on controller. when player reaches bottom plane each creature, next creature type unlocked , becomes selectable @ beginning of game. playstation 3 version features multiplayer mode 4 players; game in progress can joined @ time, players may play different creatures if desire so. playstation portable version contains of features introduced playstation 3 version, reduces size of each plane. on november 20, 2007, playstation 3 version received add-on pack allows players joining multiplayer game select creatures. pack includes new enemies, food types, , playable creature shield ability.








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