Flockers

Overly familiar and lacking variation, Flockers still manages to embrace that one-more-go mentality with its semi-addictive blend of strategy and sheep culling.

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"Flockers is a puzzle game featuring sheep escaping a worms' weapons factory. Players must navigate 60 levels of deadly machinery and traps, while saving as many sheep as possible. Dark humor and strategic planning are key in this modern take on the classic A to B puzzle genre."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Flockers offers a fun and challenging experience reminiscent of classic puzzle games like Lemmings, with a unique twist involving sheep and dark humor.
The game features a good variety of levels and allows for creative problem-solving, making it engaging for players who enjoy puzzle mechanics.
The graphics and audio are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere, and the game includes user-created levels for extended replayability.

The controls are often described as awkward and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating, especially with the inability to pause and plan effectively.
Many players feel that the game lacks the charm and depth of Lemmings, with repetitive level designs and limited abilities leading to a dull experience.
There are frequent technical issues, including crashes and poor performance on modern systems, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
9 mentions
11 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a frustrating trial-and-error approach, requiring players to restart levels after significant mistakes, which detracts from the overall experience. While some mechanics are engaging, the controls feel unrefined and reminiscent of early access titles, leading to a lack of satisfaction and enjoyment. Additionally, performance issues on modern systems further hinder the gameplay experience.
- “The mechanics are fun and you really care if the sheep live or die.”
- “The constant trial and error gameplay is grueling since you will need to start the entire level over if you mess up badly enough.”
- “There certainly is no similarity between worms and flockers gameplay.”
- “The constant trial and error gameplay is grueling since you will need to start the entire level over if you mess up badly enough.”
- “The game runs poorly on a modern rig and the overall gameplay is just not satisfying enough to carry it forward.”
- “The controls are sloppy and don't work; the game mechanics are garbage. I had more fun playing the original Lemmings.”
graphics
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the improved visuals and animations reminiscent of classic titles like Lemmings, while others criticize them as muddy and monotonous. Despite the disparity in opinions, many players appreciate the combination of good graphics and engaging audio, particularly in the context of the game's gory humor. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant enhancement for fans of the genre.
- “Excellent audio (amazing with headphones), delicious visuals and hilarious slaughter.”
- “Lemmings updated with incredible graphics and animations!”
- “The graphics are very good, and very gory as sheep get smashed and sawed, spiked and gored, with blood splattering everywhere, which is rather amusing if you find that sort of thing funny.”
- “The graphics are muddy and ugly.”
- “Graphics are monotonous; that's a big miss there.”
- “Lemmings is a much better game... graphics or not.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and gory comedic elements, reminiscent of classic titles like Lemmings, with players finding amusement in the over-the-top visuals and absurd scenarios. The combination of excellent audio and retro aesthetics enhances the comedic experience, making it particularly enjoyable for fans of puzzles and dark humor. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to blend humor with engaging gameplay.
- “I found this when I was looking for the tag 'lemmings'; since I installed it, I haven't been able to stop laughing!”
- “Excellent audio (amazing with headphones), delicious visuals, and hilarious slaughter.”
- “If you like puzzles and dark humor, then you'll enjoy this game.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it excellent and well-complemented by fantastic level design, others criticize it for being repetitive and not as memorable as classic tunes from older games like Lemmings.
- “The music is excellent, perfectly complementing the fantastic level design.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making every moment in the game feel epic.”
- “If there is anything I can complain about after a few levels, it's that the music is not very good and feels repetitive compared to the old Lemmings tunes.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the music to be quite underwhelming; it doesn't capture the charm or creativity of the game's theme.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly addictive and enjoyable, with a design that enhances replayability by ensuring each level remains engaging and easy to understand.
- “It's addictive, fun, and easy to understand—each level is designed with great replay value!”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more!”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic elements and random events!”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply impactful, particularly highlighting the heartbreak associated with losing their cute sheep, which evokes strong feelings of attachment and sadness.
- “I don't know what to say. Sure, the sheep are pretty cute and their sounds are even cuter, but the death of your sheep, if you can't keep them alive, will be literally heartbreaking.”