I downloaded the PS3 version of flOw a while ago but never really got into it. Something about the SIXAXIS control didn’t feel quite right. I never intended to purchase the $2.99 expansion pack until I discovered that it contains a feature that lets you take your own screenshots. It’s unlike typical screenshot features like those of WipEout Pulse or PGR4. For these games, you can simply pause the action at any time and enter photo mode, allowing you to rotate the camera and adjust image properties as you see fit.
flOw’s expansion pack adds a new playable creature and an additional species (if that’s what you call them in this game) of prey. Eating these new butterfly-shaped creatures turns your character yellow and initiates a countdown. When your creature returns to white, you’ll notice the game hiccup a bit as whatever is displayed on the screen at that time is automatically saved as a jpeg to your PS3′s hard drive.
It’s a more restricted take on an increasingly common feature, but it’s definitely an interesting twist. I’ve had a lot of fun with it so far. I’ve uploaded the rest of my flOw screenshots to my Flickr account, where you can also find my photos from WipEout Pulse, PGR4, and LocoRoco. I’m still trying to figure out how to get my Super Smash Bros. Brawl screenshots off of my SD card. Any suggestions?
Flow looks really, really cool. I watched an episode of the 1up show that featured it today.
Too bad I don’t have a PS3…