Isle of Ewe

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In "Isle of Ewe," players become a shepherd on a mission to rescue a missing ram, Ramsey, by commanding a flock and navigating through challenging levels. Gameplay involves leaping over lava, feeding golems, and avoiding boulders while collecting and throwing sheep to progress. This lighthearted adventure combines problem-solving and quick reflexes for a unique gaming experience.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 365 reviews

graphics40 positive mentions

stability25 negative mentions

The game is cute and charming, featuring adorable sheep and a relaxing atmosphere.
It offers engaging puzzles and unique gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The graphics are visually appealing, and the game is free, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with achievements not unlocking and glitches that can hinder progress.
Controls can feel unresponsive or awkward, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game is quite short, with many players wishing for more content and longer playtime.

graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
34%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming and aesthetically pleasing design, featuring cute character models and vibrant colors. While some players noted issues with performance and occasional bugs, many found the visuals to be a highlight, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, the art style is considered unique and appealing, making it a standout aspect of this indie title.
- “Though the visuals were very cartoon-y, the colors and character designs still render the game really aesthetically pleasing.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, though a little slow sometimes, but you can work around it as it's not too bad.”
- “Great game with really lovely low poly graphics.”
- “Old school game feel, stiff movement, blocky graphics.”
- “The caverns are beautiful, but since the frame rate dropped significantly here, I had to adjust the graphic quality to medium, which means I would not be able to see how beautiful the scenes are.”
- “I had to lower the quality pretty drastically, even though I have a crappy computer. I've run higher quality games than this with little to no problem, but this game is pretty laggy if I play with more than 1024 resolution with the lowest graphics quality.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by its charming and casual mechanics, featuring engaging puzzles and fun platforming elements that are easy to grasp. While the game offers a delightful aesthetic and unique mechanics, it suffers from bugs, awkward controls, and a lack of depth, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and satisfying, particularly for a free title.
- “A simple yet enchanting game designed for people who enjoy casual gameplay with a little bit of puzzles.”
- “I really loved the engaging puzzles and unique gameplay (who doesn't like yeeting sheep or stacking them like pillows?) The colors, particle effects, and overall ambiance are simple, yet wonderful.”
- “The puzzles and mechanics are simple but satisfying and impressively unique.”
- “Some game mechanic bugs (sheep aren't always recognized by sheep-recognizing platforms, thrown sheep sometimes disappear, sometimes but not always reappear), camera clipping, achievements are really broken if you care about that stuff, and once lost annoyingly many sheep due to placing them on later inaccessible platforms with no method to get them back except restarting.”
- “It's very buggy and the controls are awkward, but the gameplay and aesthetics more than compensate.”
- “This many game-breaking bugs within an hour of gameplay is unforgivable.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
10%
The game's story is generally well-received, described as cute and lighthearted, with a satisfying ending despite its brevity, typically taking around 90 minutes to complete. While some players appreciate the narrative's charm and integration with gameplay, others feel it could benefit from more depth and polish. Overall, the story enhances the casual experience, making it enjoyable for those seeking a relaxed adventure.
- “A puzzle game that actually has a central storyline and a sweet ending.”
- “The game is a great mix of adventure, platforming, and puzzles with a story to support it.”
- “The story takes about 90 minutes to complete and has a satisfying end.”
- “The game is fairly simple and more about the graphics than the story; the only reason you go on the journey to collect her sheep is because they always stray from their home - why not just secure their enclosure better?”
- “Story is a little muddled.”
- “I would have preferred a lack of story than the thin veil of narrative that is not attributed to any developer in particular.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
15%
12%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its soothing and engaging qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Many players highlighted the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's relaxing atmosphere and complementing its visuals. Despite some minor bugs and a short playtime, the combination of great music and art style has left a positive impression on players.
- “It is light, funny, colorful, imaginative, and I love this soundtrack so much :)”
- “I failed time and time again until my excitement no longer rhymed with the music.”
- “Surprised at how many abilities and soundtracks are contained in such a short game.”
- “The music is soothing.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, affecting both gameplay and the achievement system, which often fails to unlock properly. While some players find the issues minor and manageable, others report significant game-breaking problems that detract from the overall experience. Despite these stability concerns, many users still enjoy the game's charm and fun mechanics.
- “However, I was sorely disappointed with how many game-breaking bugs and glitches there were.”
- “Only been playing for a little less than an hour and it's fun and has a silly concept, but it is extremely buggy and can be hard to play.”
- “The game is okay, but aside from being a bit buggy at times, for some reason the achievements don't appear even when you've finished them.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cute and amusing, particularly in moments like using the ram column skill or navigating challenges with sheep. However, some users noted that while the initial chapters are entertaining, the humor can wear thin due to gameplay bugs and frustrating controls. Overall, the game is described as lighthearted and funny, though it could benefit from some technical polishing.
- “There are a lot of funny moments, like using the ram column skill and blasting yourself into lava or even accidentally torpedoing yourself to the next stage, all while just trying to get a sheep.”
- “This game is quick, cute, and funny, but you need patience.”
- “It is light, funny, colorful, imaginative, and I love this soundtrack so much :)”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its cuteness and beautiful design, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Players appreciate the charming character design, chill music, and vibrant color palette, although some minor graphical bugs have been noted. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics.
- “This game is so cute, and the character design and atmosphere are adorable and amazing.”
- “It's beautiful and atmospheric, as well as adorable!”
- “The atmosphere, color design, and background design never disappoint.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite some interesting elements, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “The game tries to create a mood, but the atmosphere ends up feeling flat and unconvincing.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely tedious and boring, often requiring a significant time investment that feels overwhelming and confusing.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very tedious and confusing gameplay.”
- “Right now it is tedious and boring.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its great emotional balance and pacing, creating a wholesome and cute experience that resonates with players. While some aspects could be improved, the overall sentiment highlights its charm and emotional appeal.
- “Great emotional balance and pacing of the levels and plots.”
- “It's absolutely cute and wholesome, and you can throw some fluffy sheep!”
- “This game was quite good; there are some things I would have done better, but it was a really wholesome game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and aesthetically pleasing cartoonish visuals, with users praising the adorable character designs and overall atmosphere.
- “Though the visuals were very cartoonish, the colors and character designs still render the game really aesthetically pleasing.”
- “This game is so cute, and the character design and atmosphere are adorable and amazing.”
- “The character design is precious.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, as players find it enjoyable for a single playthrough of about an hour, but lacking in incentives for multiple runs, aside from speedrunning. Additionally, the presence of numerous bugs detracts from the overall experience.
- “Lots of bugs, not much replay value.”
- “Fun to play through once, only takes an hour or so, then not much replay value unless you decide to speedrun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported that the game's optimization is lacking, leading to subpar performance during gameplay.
- “The problem for me is that the performance is kind of bad.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “I experience constant lag and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model is praised for being excellent, as the game is completely free and does not include any in-app purchases.
- “Really good for a free game with no in-app purchases.”