Flower, Sun and Rain
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
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The player controls a small, worm-like micro-organism on a bright, two-dimensional plane.
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On the PS3, it can be moved around by tilting the SIXAXIS controller in the direction the creature should swim.
The PSP version is controlled with the analogue stick.
There are six, gradually unlocked creatures to choose from (Snake, Jelly, Manta, Rogue, Hunter, Credit Creature), each with their own abilities such as poison, a swirling move to draw in plankton or a homing attack.
The aim of the game is to eat other micro-organisms and evolve, moving deeper into the sea until the bottom is reached, leading the game to restart with a new creature.
Evolving will change the creature's shape or grants new abilities.
There are different power-ups, making the creature move faster or giving it a larger mouth.
Certain larger enemies are made up of dots that need to be eaten to have it destroyed, requiring different strategies to take them out.
With each new level, moving deeper into the sea, the background, colours, enemies and music change.
The creature is able to return to previous levels, or dive deeper, indicated by different icons.
The game has straightforward controls and offers multiplayer sessions for up to 4 players, all using the same creature. flOw applies the concept of dynamic difficulty adjustment.
Players can choose to ignore large and dangerous enemies or come back to fight them later, striking a balance between the game's challenges and the individual abilities.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Flower, Sun and Rain for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €53.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €93.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €161.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €58.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €25.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €144.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €59.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €178.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €20.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €50.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €54.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €12.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €54.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €161.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €20.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €93.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €25.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €12.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €112.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €59.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €58.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €177.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €53.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €50.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €144.84 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €96.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €159.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €61.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €21.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €53.35 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Flower, Sun and Rain has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Flower, Sun and Rain worth?
Flower, Sun and Rain for Nintendo DS is currently worth €112.74 loose, €50.31 complete in box, and €54.23 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Flower, Sun and Rain rare?
Flower, Sun and Rain has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Flower, Sun and Rain?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Flower, Sun and Rain, loose is €112.74 and CIB is €50.31 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Flower, Sun and Rain worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Flower, Sun and Rain is currently worth €112.74 loose, versus €96.45 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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