Sky Shepherd

Sky Shepherd is an atmospheric adventure game where you play as the lone survivor of a skyfaring tribe. Use your flute to round up a herd of mysterious creatures and explore the sky with them.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a serene atmosphere, making it a visually appealing experience.
The gameplay is simple and relaxing, allowing players to enjoy flying and exploring the environment without pressure.
The audio, including the music and sound effects, enhances the overall experience and contributes to the calming nature of the game.

The game is very short, feeling more like a demo or tech demo rather than a complete game, with limited content and objectives.
Controls can be frustrating, particularly the lack of mouse look, which limits exploration and makes navigation less intuitive.
Many players found the gameplay to be unengaging and aimless, leading to a lack of interest in the overall experience.

music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the audio as one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing significantly to the enjoyment of the short adventure. The combination of relaxing music and fitting sound effects creates a beautiful and engaging environment.
- “This game is very beautiful with smooth gameplay and relaxing music.”
- “This game's strongest aspect is its audio - the music, sound effects, and atmosphere are all very well done.”
- “The game is really short, but the music and environments pull you in for a really enjoyable experience.”
gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay of '[i]sky shepherd[/i]' is characterized as smooth and casual, providing a relaxing experience complemented by soothing music. While it appeals to players seeking a tranquil atmosphere, it may disappoint those looking for more engaging or innovative gameplay, potentially leading to boredom. Overall, it serves well for a short, calming experience.
- “This game is very beautiful with smooth gameplay and relaxing music.”
- “'Sky Shepherd' is a game for people who just want a relaxing experience without the need for an in-depth story or innovative gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is very casual and relaxing, which may turn off players who want something more engaging, but for a short and calming experience, 'Sky Shepherd' isn't bad.”
- “The gameplay is very casual and relaxing, which may turn off players who want something more engaging.”
- “'[i]Sky Shepherd[/i]' is a game for people who just want a relaxing experience without the need for an in-depth story or innovative gameplay.”
- “That being said, however, it can also put players to sleep, especially those who already find the gameplay boring.”
graphics
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the graphics can appear blurry at higher settings, prompting some to lower the graphics quality for a clearer visual experience.
- “I turned the graphics down so that the game looked less blurry.”
story
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story of '[i]sky shepherd[/i]' is minimal and largely unexplained, focusing on the player as the last survivor of a skyfaring tribe navigating a vague world. It caters to those seeking a relaxing experience rather than a deep narrative or innovative gameplay.
- “The plot revolves around you, the last survivor of a skyfaring tribe, navigating a world with an objective that remains mostly unexplained.”
- “'Sky Shepherd' is a game for those who seek a relaxing experience without the need for an in-depth story or innovative gameplay.”
- “The plot (if you can call it that) consists of you, the last survivor of a skyfaring tribe (whatever that could have been) flying around a world with an objective that's left mostly unexplained.”
- “'Sky Shepherd' is a game for people who just want a relaxing experience without the need for an in-depth story or innovative gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, particularly for its exceptional audio design, which includes impressive music and sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
- “This game's strongest aspect is its audio - the music, sound effects, and atmosphere are all very well done.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's second part is reported to be unfinished and plagued by bugs, yet players can still complete it.
- “The second part of the game is unfinished and quite buggy, but it is possible to beat.”