Fox & Flock

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Fox & Flock is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Smarter Games and was released on June 9, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Fox & Flock is a challenging puzzle-platformer game where players control two characters with different abilities. The fox can run fast and jump high, while the flock can fly and carry objects. Players must use their skills in cooperation to navigate through levels and solve puzzles to progress. The game features a unique co-op experience with clever level designs and increasing difficulty.

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Audience ScoreBased on 212 reviews

story52 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a charming atmosphere, enhanced by excellent narration and classical music.
It is a creative adaptation of a classic board game, providing a fun and easy-to-learn gameplay experience.
Despite its short length, the story mode is engaging and offers a unique twist, making it a delightful time-waster.

The story mode is very short, typically taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
The AI can be simplistic and predictable, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of challenge in quick matches.
There are technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and occasional bugs that can disrupt the gaming experience.

story
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode is generally well-received for its charming art style, engaging narration, and a folktale-like narrative that alternates between playing as foxes and a flock. However, many players note that the story is quite short, typically lasting around 20 to 60 minutes, leading to a desire for more content. Despite its brevity, the story is considered entertaining and serves as a suitable tutorial for the gameplay mechanics.
- “Fantastic art style, voice acting, and music, good gameplay and storytelling.”
- “The story is relatively short but it's still entertaining, the artwork is very pleasing and the music it's set to is relaxing.”
- “But for what I expected, this game overachieved; the story mode is actually lovely, fitting the theme perfectly and having a real 'storybook' feel that I found myself enjoying quite a bit.”
- “The story mode was quite short, to be sure.”
- “Story mode was very short (less than an hour) but enjoyable.”
- “I'm just a little sad that it's only like 5 minutes of story time.”
music
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, featuring a well-curated selection of classical and baroque pieces that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the perfect fit of the soundtrack with the game's themes and visuals, creating an immersive environment reminiscent of a regency ball. However, some players expressed a desire for the option to disable the music, as they sometimes prefer to listen to their own selections while playing.
- “The work and care put into it, the writing of the underlying text and narration, the use of very nice baroque music to bring forth a nice atmosphere, are all worth it.”
- “The music is very relaxing and puts you in the ballroom mood while you'll be very entertained with the charming place markers of the flock and foxes.”
- “The classical music makes a perfect score to the tale, told in rhyme.”
- “I also dislike not being able to turn off music or sounds.”
- “The music is relaxing and it's pretty challenging.”
- “The story is relatively short but it's still entertaining; the artwork is very pleasing and the music it's set to is relaxing.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a mix of hand-drawn artwork and a unique aesthetic that many players find appealing, with some describing it as "fantastic" and "lovely." However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of resolution options and overall visual presentation, which some feel is underwhelming compared to classic games. While the art style and music are praised for enhancing the atmosphere, the execution is seen as inconsistent, with some players noting minor glitches and a simplistic approach that may detract from the overall experience.
- “Fantastic art style, voice acting, and music, good gameplay and storytelling.”
- “Interesting story with a twist, beautiful graphics, and great music perfectly matching the atmosphere.”
- “Gorgeous Edward Victorian artwork complemented with dark and snarky humor.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “While the artwork itself is mediocre and might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
- “Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids had more advanced animation and visuals going on than this game does.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is based on the classic board game "Fox and Geese," featuring simple yet engaging mechanics that encourage strategic thinking and interaction between players. While the game is visually appealing and thematically rich, some reviewers feel it lacks depth and could benefit from additional gameplay elements or modes. Overall, it offers a fun and quick experience, making it suitable for casual play, though its brevity may leave some players wanting more.
- “The gameplay is fun and addicting; couple that with a perfect presentation in the form of beautiful art and music, and you have one joy of a game!”
- “Mechanics are simple yet extremely satisfying for a rainy afternoon of fox-trotting.”
- “The gameplay actually keeps you on your toes and makes you think ahead.”
- “To add some value to an otherwise incredibly shallow game (by today's standards), it's themed up a bit and reskinned (just a veneer, window dressing) and gameplay is arranged into different peg layout scenarios as you alternate between playing the fox and the geese.”
- “Other than that, there's not really a whole lot to say about the gameplay in general.”
- “Maybe it could have benefitted from trying to add new gameplay gimmicks, adding new types of players besides fox and flock (like letting the lion move uniquely perhaps, larger board, I don't know).”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily appealing to those who enjoy quick matches, though the simplistic AI detracts from the fun. While some players see potential for replay value, particularly in comparison to similar games, many agree that there is little incentive to revisit the game after completing the story. It may provide a few hours of enjoyment, especially if purchased on sale.
- “I can see great replay value in this game (very close to nine-man's morris in Assassin's Creed Black Flag) even after you complete the story.”
- “I am not certain of its replay value, but if you can get it during a sale, it will be fun for a few hours!”
- “Not much replay value unless you like playing quick matches, though I feel the AI is a bit too simple for quick matches to be much fun.”
- “However, there is so little replay value even with the quick game option.”
- “On the topic of replayability, there is also no reason to play the game again.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by excellent narration, beautiful baroque music, and stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the careful attention to detail in the writing and sound design creates an intriguing and immersive environment, reminiscent of memorable moments from other games like Dishonored. Overall, the combination of storytelling and auditory elements contributes significantly to the game's captivating atmosphere.
- “The work and care put into it, the writing of the underlying text and narration, the use of very nice baroque music to bring forth a nice atmosphere, are all worth it.”
- “Interesting story with a twist, beautiful graphics, and great music perfectly matching the atmosphere.”
- “This is an intriguing and challenging strategy game with a fancy atmosphere that reminds me of the Boyle's party in Dishonored.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its dark humor, featuring amusing elements like blood appearing on the floor and the fox's clothes after it eats someone. Reviewers highlight its clever storyline and the balance between humor and gameplay difficulty, making it a short yet entertaining experience. Overall, it successfully combines comedy with engaging mechanics.
- “Very short game but really funny.”
- “Great little game and darkly funny.”
- “Funny and clever storyline and a quick play option with many settings to try out.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marked by a mix of minor glitches and occasional game-breaking issues that may require restarts, leading to a frustrating experience for some players. While these bugs can detract from gameplay, many users still find enjoyment in the overall experience, suggesting that the fun elements may outweigh the technical shortcomings.
- “This game is an odd combination of stylish visuals, cute presentation, lackluster content, and minor glitches that makes it hard to choose yes or no.”
- “-story mode glitches sometimes and the character art freezes, annoying but not unplayable.”
- “---game breaking glitches, requiring game restart.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features charming character designs and music, complemented by a story that evokes a classic folktale atmosphere. However, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development.
- “A clever and fairly simple strategy game with charming music and character designs, and an accompanying story with a good old classic folktale feel to it.”