Fox & Flock
- June 9, 2015
- Smarter Games
- 3h median play time
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Reviews
- Charming artwork and classical music create a delightful atmosphere.
- The game offers a fun and simple strategy experience, reminiscent of classic board games.
- The story mode, while short, is engaging and features good narration.
- The game is very short, with the story mode lasting less than an hour.
- Limited replay value due to lack of achievements, online multiplayer, and varied content.
- AI can be predictable and lacks challenge, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- story108 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is generally described as charming and visually appealing, featuring a poetic narration that enhances the experience. However, it is criticized for its brevity, typically taking around 20 to 90 minutes to complete, leaving players wishing for a longer narrative. Despite its short length, the story is engaging, with a classic folktale feel and a twist ending that adds to its enjoyment.
“Fantastic art style, voice acting, and music, good gameplay and storytelling.”
“The story has a nice twist at the end and the narration and music are exquisite.”
“The narration is superb, the dialogue clean and (at times) quite witty, the story was actually quite decent (with a twist even!) for a simple game, and the music was charming and relaxing.”
“Finished the entire story in under half an hour.”
“The only complaint, aside from the short length of the story mode, is that there's no online multiplayer.”
“The story is passable, though, as a fan of foxes I wasn't too fond of the ending, and will only take about an hour to play through.”
- music49 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, featuring a beautiful selection of classical and baroque compositions that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers noted that the soundtrack perfectly complements the game's charming visuals and storytelling, creating an immersive environment reminiscent of a regency ball. However, some players expressed a desire for the option to adjust or mute the music, as it can be quite loud at times.
“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 classical music makes a perfect score to the tale, told in rhyme.”
“The music is gorgeous but very loud, so being able to mix the levels would be ideal.”
“It would be my go-to hearts/solitaire styled desktop game if it had a windowed mode and an option to mute the music.”
“You can't turn off the music (there is no such setting).”
“S, I also dislike not being able to turn off music or sounds.”
- graphics33 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming hand-drawn art style that many players find visually appealing, complemented by fitting music and voice acting. However, some reviews note a lack of resolution options and minor glitches, with criticisms aimed at the overall visual presentation being underwhelming compared to classic games. Despite these drawbacks, the unique aesthetic and elegant design resonate well with players, enhancing the storytelling 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 Edwardian 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 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.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily based on the classic board game "fox and geese," featuring simple yet engaging mechanics that can be both entertaining and challenging. While the art, music, and storytelling enhance the experience, some players find the core gameplay repetitive and marred by bugs and slow animations. Overall, it offers a quick, enjoyable session, but may leave players wanting more depth and variety.
“Fantastic art style, voice acting, and music, good gameplay and storytelling.”
“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!”
“The visceral nature of the story is also felt through the mechanics, with crunching sounds as the foxes take pieces (eating them) and with gameplay that is all about singling out your prey or (in the case of the flock) covering each other's backs so that the villains can be apprehended.”
“In just the first few games of the campaign, multiple issues popped up regarding gameplay, including slow animations and wonky cursor detection that became infuriatingly bothersome as I progressed.”
“But the core gameplay is pretty boring, and this game has some game-breaking bugs that force you to restart the whole match.”
“Other than that, there's not really a whole lot to say about the gameplay in general.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily offering quick matches that some players find lacking in depth due to simplistic AI. While a few users suggest it can be enjoyable for a short time, especially if purchased on sale, others see little incentive to revisit the game after completing the story.
“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.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating narration, beautiful baroque music, and stunning graphics, all of which create an immersive experience. Reviewers note that the combination of intriguing storytelling and a well-crafted soundscape enhances the overall ambiance, reminiscent of classic games like Dishonored. The attention to detail in both the writing and audio elements contributes significantly to the game's engaging 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.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
“The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game's narrative or characters.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its dark humor, featuring amusing elements like blood on the floor and the fox's clothes after it eats characters. Despite its short length, it offers a clever storyline and a lighthearted approach, balancing humor with a solid difficulty curve. Overall, players find it to be a funny and engaging experience.
“It's hilarious that 'blood' appears on the floor, as well as the fox's clothes, every time the fox eats somebody.”
“Great little game and darkly funny.”
“Funny and clever storyline and a quick play option with many settings to try out.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 the overall experience enjoyable enough to recommend playing despite 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 a game restart.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming character designs and a story that evokes a classic folktale atmosphere, contributing to its overall appeal. However, the character development is described as clever yet fairly simple, suggesting a focus on strategy over deep narrative progression.
“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.”
