Flock

Flock is a warm, wooly hug of a game, mixing vibrant views with moreish creature collection action to create an adventure that's as light as the clouds you glide over. While its structure can end up feeling repetitive, this doesn't dull its charm.

84%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 294 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 15 reviews

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About

"Flock is a co-op multiplayer game where you play as flying shepherds, tending to a unique flock of airborne creatures. Fly through beautiful uplands, discovering secrets and charming wild creatures to join your flock. Use sheared wool for clothing and accessories, find hidden treasures, and enjoy the joy of flight and discovery with friends."

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 309 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Flock offers a charming and cozy experience with beautiful visuals and delightful sound design, making it a joy to explore and collect various creatures.
The game features a relaxing atmosphere and smooth flying mechanics, allowing players to enjoy the serene landscapes while charming quirky creatures.
Co-op multiplayer is well-implemented, enabling friends to join each other's games seamlessly, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the creature-collecting adventure.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the main story and content could be expanded for a more fulfilling experience.
Some mechanics, such as the creature-catching mini-game, can feel repetitive and lack depth, leading to moments of monotony during exploration.
There are issues with creature spawn rates and navigation, which can frustrate players, especially those aiming for 100% completion.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The gameplay in Flock is characterized by its charming mechanics and engaging exploration, allowing players to fly around beautiful landscapes while collecting and charming various creatures. While the core mechanics are simple and accessible, some players may find the experience frustrating, particularly completionists seeking rare spawns. Overall, the game offers a whimsical and relaxing experience, though it can occasionally suffer from repetitive elements and clunky mechanics.
- “Flock's gameplay strikes an excellent balance between rewarding observant players with rare creatures, while never being frustrating on the hunt for 100% completion.”
- “The movement feels great, the creatures are cute, and the identification gameplay is very fun.”
- “You should absolutely get this game if you enjoy exploration, creature-collecting, fun traversal mechanics, and a vibrant, quirky aesthetic.”
- “As enjoyable as this game would be to play with many friends in one session, some parts of co-op gameplay were frustrating.”
- “The whimsical world and serene flying are noteworthy, yet they are occasionally overshadowed by moments of monotonous exploration and occasional gameplay lulls.”
- “Monotonous exploration at times, not enough interesting rewards for progression, repetitive catching mechanic.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The game's story is described as cute and simple, featuring likable characters and a whimsical premise, but it lacks depth and fails to adequately explain the world and its characters. While the initial hours are engaging, players note that the narrative becomes grindy and less satisfying as the game progresses, with some expressing disappointment over the brevity of the main story and the absence of cooperative elements for multiplayer gameplay. Overall, the story provides a charming backdrop but leaves players wanting more in terms of length and complexity.
- “You can even be at different points in the story and still join and contribute - very convenient and impressive for an open world game.”
- “It has a cute, simple story with likeable characters and a neat gameplay loop.”
- “There's a semblance of a storyline ('burgling bewls' have stolen Aunt Jane's whistles and you have to get them back with the help of Uncle Reg's sheep ... it'll all make sense, I promise), but there's a real sense of achievement as you gradually lower each layer of cloud to reveal new game areas and critters.”
- “Speaking of missed potential, there really is not much in the way of a story explaining the world or how the various characters came to be in it.”
- “20$ is pretty steep for a 2-3 hour game, which is how long the story takes; I don't recommend buying it off sale.”
- “I wish there was a bigger map, longer story, more creatures, and more biomes.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
45%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful aesthetics and charming art style, which create a relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the imaginative creature designs and the attention to detail, noting that the visuals enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. The combination of cute graphics and delightful sound design contributes to a cozy and engaging experience, making it a standout in the genre.
- “Delightful little game with great visuals, sound design, and quirky little critters.”
- “Of all the cozy games I've played, the visuals in this one have stuck with me the most -- every creature was unexpected and unique, with an equally silly name.”
- “The aesthetics, both visual and auditory, and the incredible attention to detail are so satisfying!”
- “As soon as motion blur is decoupled from all the pretty graphics, this seems like it's a thumbs up.”
- “The simplistic art style is very cute, but it lacks depth and variety.”
- “While the visuals are colorful and imaginative, they can feel repetitive after a while.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its peaceful and harmonious qualities, effectively complementing the enchanting visuals and sound design. Reviewers highlight the delightful creature sounds and the soothing soundtrack, which together create a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience. The contributions of sound designers Dan Pugsley and Eli Rainsberry are specifically noted as phenomenal, adding to the game's charm and immersive world.
- “The music is great, the concept is great, it's a very peaceful game and I would highly recommend it.”
- “It excels in creating a relaxing atmosphere with its gentle music and beautiful visuals.”
- “The music is very peaceful as well as the world.”
- “Delicate music completes the game's soothing vibe.”
- “Sound and music gel together harmoniously and cohesively.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while achieving initial goals is manageable, the post-game grind to max out resources like drupes and skyfish becomes tedious and frustrating. The game's expert system feels underutilized, as players are often better off farming common creatures rather than pursuing rare ones, leading to long stretches of unproductive gameplay. Overall, the fun of the early game diminishes significantly as the grind stretches on, turning an enjoyable experience into a frustrating slog.
- “The first few hours of the game are fun, but then it becomes an impossible grindy slog post-game to reach max bars with everyone.”
- “This would not only make feeding my sheep still worthwhile after I have all the fashion I want, keeping wool a resource worth collecting, but would also help the game avoid dragging on by a multitude of hours to the point the fun experience turns into a teeth-grindingly frustrating one.”
- “But the expert system feels wasted - there's little reason to be an expert save for completionist's sake and you're better just farming the same most common creature of a species instead of hunting down rare ones for more points - and the rarest of the game's spawns are so rare that you could be spending three, four to even five hours at a time not seeing what you need.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cozy and relaxing qualities, enhanced by great sound design, gentle music, and captivating visuals. Players appreciate the charming art style and the engaging, simple premise that fosters a sense of tranquility and encourages creativity. Overall, the combination of cute aesthetics and soothing sounds creates a delightful and immersive experience.
- “Great sound design and a very cozy atmosphere.”
- “It excels in creating a relaxing atmosphere with its gentle music and beautiful visuals.”
- “Simple and engaging premise, relaxing atmosphere, captivating art style, and charming creatures.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Flock is characterized by its whimsical and lighthearted tone, featuring amusing descriptions for clothing items and comical creatures that inhabit the serene world, eliciting giggles from players as they explore.
- “The clothing items also have humorous descriptions.”
- “Flock is a game where you drift around a beautiful and serene world and giggle at all the funny little creatures floating about making various chirruping noises.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply soothing and uplifting, with many highlighting its wholesome and cute elements that foster a sense of peace while exploring. Overall, it evokes a strong sense of tranquility and joy, reminiscent of the feelings experienced in "Dredge."
- “Other than Dredge, no other recent game has made me feel so at peace with the world while exploring.”
- “A wholesome game and cute all-around.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers consistently praise the character development, awarding it a perfect score for both creature and character design, highlighting the creativity and depth in the game's characters.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs and issues that detract from the overall experience, especially given its price point.
- “Too short, too buggy, at least for the price.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Reviews indicate a general consensus that the game lacks significant replayability, with players expressing doubts about the incentive to revisit it after completing it.
- “I honestly don't know that I see a lot of replayability, either.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for delivering unexpectedly poor performance, particularly on a 780m GPU, indicating potential issues in resource management and compatibility with older hardware.
- “Surprisingly poor performance on a 780m GPU.”