Happy Sheepies
- July 8, 2024
- Berker Games
- 13h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Happy Sheepies," a farming simulation game, you'll nurture and breed sheep, harvest crops to feed them, and craft products to sell for profit. With over 75 quests, 150 craftable items, and a promise of 10+ hours of gameplay, this relaxing game offers plenty of content for those looking to build a th business. Meet the needs of your flock every 3 days as they multiply and your business grows.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly cute and has charming graphics and sounds that enhance the overall experience.
- It's addictive and provides a fun, relaxing gameplay loop that can easily lead to hours of playtime.
- The developers are responsive and willing to help players with issues, showing a commitment to improving the game.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with a lack of automation leading to tedious micromanagement.
- Progression is heavily linear, requiring players to follow specific quests that can feel restrictive and limit creative freedom.
- Players may find the necessity to butcher sheep for progression distressing, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- grinding21 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable for short sessions, many criticize it for becoming overly tedious and repetitive over time. The need for constant clicking and managing multiple tasks can lead to frustration, with some players feeling that the automation features are insufficient to ease the grind. Despite these concerns, there is hope for improvement with upcoming updates aimed at reducing the grindiness.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay becomes too grindy over time, and the automation features aren't sufficient to alleviate the constant clicking and dragging.”
“It sure is fun for the first couple of hours, but it gets repetitive and grindy real fast.”
“There's no challenge, no strategy, no randomness, just grinding the exact same actions over and over and over.”
- story20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its linearity and lack of creative freedom, as players are forced to follow a series of unavoidable quests that feel more like a tutorial than a compelling narrative. Many reviewers noted that the progression system is restrictive, with mandatory tasks such as butchering sheep, leading to a sense of monotony and frustration. Overall, the story aspect is perceived as minimal and lacking depth, with players feeling that once the quests are completed, there is little incentive to continue playing.
“The quests are linear, which allows for deviation to save up money for upgrades before continuing if one wishes to do so.”
“At the current time of this review (8/21/24), I've finished the quests in the list and unlocked everything available (save for nametags, which aren't available yet). I was able to complete the game in just under 8 hours, but I spread it out over a few days.”
“The entire game is forcing you down their route to play the game, in the form of unavoidable quests which leave you absolutely no creative freedom.”
“I finished the final quest and nothing happened; I didn't even notice I had finished it.”
“However, due to how the quests work, it really just feels like a 5ish hour long tutorial.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a neat loop that keeps players engaged, though it can feel overly linear and grindy over time. While some enjoy the depth and cozy elements, others criticize the mechanics for being tedious and time-wasting, particularly with the quest structure and automation features. Additionally, issues like losing progress when accessing settings detract from the overall experience.
“The game has enough depth and things going on at one time to keep you constantly engaged (and perhaps stressed!) with the gameplay.”
“If you are anything like me, this kind of gameplay is really enjoyable.”
“Very fun and addicting gameplay loop.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay becomes too grindy over time, and the automation features aren't sufficient to alleviate the constant clicking and dragging.”
“Mechanics that extend gameplay by just wasting your time are a plague.”
“The 'quests' are just a skinner box mechanic that artificially delay progression and force grind.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute aesthetics, which enhance the overall experience and resonate well with players' preferences. Many users appreciate the improved visuals and wholesome sounds, although some critics note that the art style closely resembles that of another game, raising concerns about originality. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and visually engaging.
“Fun little casual management game with cute aesthetics.”
“The art style is charming, and it seemed like exactly the kind of game I’d love.”
“I've been waiting for it for a long time and I've missed a lot those cute sheepies, wholesome sounds, and adorable graphics, and I'm glad I can finally play it again in an improved version.”
“I suspected it when I saw the trailer, but the music, sounds, and graphics are all copies of Stacklands.”
“The only difference here is that instead of cards, it's more graphics and no stacking.”
“It is okay to be inspired by another game, but the graphics, sounds, everything is copied.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and enjoyable qualities, fitting well with the game's aesthetics. While some users noted the looping can be repetitive, it can be turned off, and there is a desire for more musical variations to enhance the experience. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere and resonates with players' preferences.
“The music is nice and calm.”
“From the music to the aesthetics of the game, it just really fits my personality and what I like in games.”
“The music is great, the animations, the colors, everything.”
“I suspected it when I saw the trailer, but the music, sounds, and graphics are all copies of Stacklands.”
“The music looping isn't a deal-breaker, and can be turned off if one wishes.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with reviewers noting its linear progression and short content, leading to a consensus that once completed, there is little incentive to play again. Many feel that the experience does not warrant the price, as the gameplay remains largely unchanged in subsequent attempts.
“It is dumb because once you beat the game, it is time to uninstall because there is absolutely no replay value.”
“Another reviewer said there is no replayability because the progression is linear, and they are absolutely correct.”
“So for how short the content of the game could be, the replayability of this game is little to none as it will be the exact same on your next farm.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its cozy and heartwarming qualities, appealing to players who enjoy adorable graphics and wholesome experiences. However, some users express frustration with the repetitive gameplay and grindiness, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction and reluctance to replay the game despite its charming elements. Overall, while it evokes fondness and nostalgia, it may not sustain long-term engagement for all players.
“If you love cozy, heartwarming, adorable games, then this one is for you.”
“I've been waiting for it for a long time and I've missed those cute sheepies, wholesome sounds, and adorable graphics. I'm glad I can finally play it again in an improved version.”
“It is very cute and very wholesome, but good gosh, I just wanted a nice fun time with my little sheepies, not to play the unrighteous hand of God.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming elements, such as cute sheep and amusing sound effects, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“The cute sheep make the funniest sounds that always crack me up!”
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and hilarious moments.”
“I love how the characters have such quirky personalities that keep me laughing throughout the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a cool and relaxed vibe, reminiscent of a laid-back farming environment.
“The atmosphere is incredibly cool, with a chill farmer vibe that makes you feel right at home.”
“The game creates a unique atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of rural life.”
“There's a relaxing atmosphere that draws you in and makes you want to explore every corner of the world.”
