An evocative artful experience where you ride the wind as a petal, reviving landscapes by blooming flowers and transforming the world with color and music.
- Developer: thatgamecompany (published by Sony Computer Entertainment; later Annapurna Interactive on PC)
- Release: 2009 • Platforms: PS3 (later PS4/PS Vita, PC in 2019)
- Genre: Ambient exploration / art game
- Notable mechanics: Motion/analog wind control, chaining petals to bloom fields, environmental transformation tied to audio-visual feedback
- Reception: Widely acclaimed for visuals, music, and emotional design; a landmark in games-as-art discussions