Flock

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 147 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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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.
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"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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  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
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Reviews

95%
Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Flock offers a charming and cozy experience with beautiful visuals and delightful sound design, making it a relaxing game to explore and collect creatures.
  • The game features a unique and engaging creature-collecting mechanic that encourages exploration and discovery, with a variety of adorable creatures to find.
  • Co-op multiplayer is well-implemented, allowing players to enjoy the game together seamlessly, even if they are at different points in the story.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the content does not justify the price, leading to a desire for more areas, creatures, and gameplay depth.
  • Some players have reported technical issues, including bugs and camera problems, which can disrupt the otherwise smooth gameplay experience.
  • The creature spawn rates can be frustratingly low, making it difficult for completionists to find all species, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay20 mentions

    The gameplay in Flock is characterized by a charming and whimsical mechanic that balances exploration and creature collection, making it enjoyable for casual players. While the movement and identification systems are engaging, some players may find the hunt for rare creatures frustrating, particularly completionists. Overall, the game offers a delightful experience with cute graphics and fun traversal mechanics, though improvements in co-op play and creature spawning could enhance the experience further.

    • “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.”
    • “The core mechanic ('charming') is simple but provides enough challenge to be engaging.”
    • “The game is pretty cute, and I spent more time flying around than anything else, probably due to the trauma linked to the flying or swimming mechanics of far too many games.”
    • “As enjoyable as this game would be to play with many friends in one session, some parts of co-op gameplay were frustrating.”
    • “If the devs fix the camera and spawning (or even add some mechanic to make creatures spawn on demand), then this game could be very decent.”
  • story18 mentions

    The game's story is generally perceived as simple and charming, featuring likeable characters and a lighthearted premise, but it lacks depth and a comprehensive backstory for the world and its inhabitants. While the initial hours are enjoyable, players note that the narrative becomes grindy and less engaging as the game progresses, with some expressing disappointment over the brevity of the main storyline. Additionally, the lack of cooperative elements in quests and a more expansive narrative leaves some players wanting more from the overall experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The simplistic art style is very cute and so is the story.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charm and quality, featuring adorable visuals and a vibrant, quirky aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail, unique creature designs, and the relaxing atmosphere created by the beautiful art and sound design. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a delightful choice for fans of cozy gaming.

    • “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 detail.”
    • “While the graphics are colorful, they feel somewhat outdated and lack polish.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its harmonious integration with sound design, creating a peaceful and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the delightful soundtrack and charming creature sounds, which enhance the overall experience and complement the game's beautiful visuals. The combination of soothing music and engaging gameplay elements contributes to a relaxing and enjoyable environment for players.

    • “The music is great, the concept is great, it's a very peaceful game and I would highly recommend it.”
    • “Sound and music gel together harmoniously and cohesively.”
    • “It excels in creating a relaxing atmosphere with its gentle music and beautiful visuals.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, particularly in the post-game phase where maxing out resources like drupes and skyfish becomes tedious. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable, the grind for achievements and resources can turn the experience into a lengthy and frustrating slog, especially due to the rarity of certain creatures and the lack of meaningful rewards for becoming an expert.

    • “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.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in "Flock" is characterized by its whimsical and lighthearted tone, featuring amusing descriptions of clothing items and the comical antics of quirky creatures that inhabit the serene game world. Players can expect to enjoy a blend of visual humor and playful sound effects that enhance the overall experience.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cozy and relaxing qualities, featuring great sound design, gentle music, and beautiful visuals that create a charming and inviting environment.

    • “The sounds, the cute atmosphere, the colors!”
    • “Great sound design and a very cozy atmosphere.”
    • “It excels in creating a relaxing atmosphere with its gentle music and beautiful visuals.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply resonant, often describing it as a source of peace and comfort while exploring its world. The overall tone is characterized as wholesome and endearing, contributing to a positive emotional experience.

    • “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 development1 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its exceptional creature and character design, highlighting a perfect score of 10/10. This suggests that the characters are not only visually appealing but also well-crafted in terms of their personalities and narratives.

    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “The intricate backstories and personal growth of each character add layers to the gameplay experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that the game suffers from significant bugs, which detracts from the overall experience, especially considering its price point.

    • “The game is riddled with bugs that make it nearly unplayable.”
    • “Frequent crashes and glitches ruin the overall experience.”
    • “I encountered multiple stability issues that hindered my progress.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Many users express a lack of significant replayability in the game, suggesting that once completed, there isn't much incentive to revisit it.

    • “I honestly don't see a lot of replayability in this game.”
    • “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, lacking incentives to return.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's not much left to draw you back in.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its surprisingly poor performance, particularly on a 780m GPU, indicating that it may not run efficiently on older hardware.

    • “Surprisingly poor performance on a 780m GPU.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
    • “Optimization seems to be an afterthought, leading to frequent stuttering and long load times.”
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Critic Reviews

74% average critic score

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Play time

6hMedian play time
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