Happy Sheepies

About

In "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.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 352 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding38 negative mentions

The game is cute, adorable, and has a charming art style that many players love.
It's addictive and provides a fun, relaxing gameplay loop that can keep players engaged for hours.
The developers are responsive and willing to help players with issues, enhancing the overall experience.

The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
Progression is linear and heavily reliant on quests, which can feel restrictive and limit creative freedom.
Players may experience frustration due to the necessity of butchering sheep to progress, which can conflict with the game's otherwise cute and wholesome aesthetic.

grinding
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
7%
90%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable initially, many criticize it for becoming overly tedious and repetitive over time. The lack of sufficient automation features exacerbates the grind, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel restrictive and monotonous. Despite these concerns, some players appreciate the game's charm and are hopeful for improvements in future updates.
- “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.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
88%
8%
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 dictate their actions, including mandatory tasks like butchering sheep to progress. Many reviewers felt that the quest system feels more like a lengthy tutorial than a compelling narrative, with little to no engaging story elements or endgame content once the quests are completed. Overall, the story aspect is seen as underdeveloped and restrictive, detracting from the overall experience.
- “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 quests are linear, which allows for deviation to save up money for upgrades before continuing if one wishes to do so.”
- “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 5-hour long tutorial.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
70%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by a neat loop that keeps players engaged, though it can feel overly linear and grindy over time. While some players appreciate the depth and cozy elements, many criticize the repetitive mechanics and time-wasting actions that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, issues like losing progress when accessing settings further frustrate the gameplay experience.
- “The game has enough depth and things going on at one time to keep you constantly engaged (and perhaps stressed!) with the gameplay.”
- “Very fun and addicting gameplay loop.”
- “If you are anything like me, this kind of gameplay is really enjoyable.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay becomes too grindy over time, and the automation features aren't sufficient to alleviate the constant clicking and dragging.”
- “The 'quests' are just a skinner box mechanic that artificially delay progression and force grind.”
- “One issue I found is when you go to settings during gameplay it kicks you out to the main menu, causing you to lose all your progress from your previous save.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
68%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming aesthetics, which resonate well with players and enhance the overall experience. Many users appreciate the art style and find it visually appealing, contributing to the game's casual and enjoyable atmosphere. However, some critiques note that the graphics and sounds appear to be heavily inspired by another game, raising concerns about originality.
- “Really nice graphics, easy to follow and took me 12 hours to complete.”
- “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.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and enjoyable qualities, fitting well with the game's aesthetics. While some players note that the looping can become repetitive, it can be turned off, and there are suggestions for adding more musical variations to enhance the experience. Overall, the music complements the game's relaxed atmosphere, although some comparisons to other titles like Stacklands have been made.
- “The music is great, the animations, the colors, everything.”
- “From the music to the aesthetics of the game, it just really fits my personality and what I like in games.”
- “Relaxed game with nice music.”
- “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.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
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 remains unchanged on subsequent playthroughs, making it difficult to justify its price. Overall, players recommend against it if replay value is a priority.
- “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.”
- “To short, too linear, no replayability = can't recommend it for a price of 12€.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 after completion. Overall, while the game evokes fondness for its charming elements, it may leave some players feeling emotionally drained due to its lack of variety and replayability.
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is characterized by the presence of cute sheep and their amusing sounds, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.
- “The cute sheep make the funniest sounds!”
- “The adorable sheep and their hilarious noises add so much charm to the game.”
- “I can't get enough of the cute sheep and their amusing sounds!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is consistently described as cool and relaxed, embodying a laid-back farmer vibe that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is cool, with a kind of chill farmer vibe.”