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The Flock

Have some high points, but they soon give way to glaring faults. Not the worst, but difficult to recommend.
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37%Game Brain Score
gameplay, atmosphere
graphics, stability
36% User Score Based on 178 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

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The Flock is a multiplayer action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Vogelsap and was released on August 21, 2015. It received negative reviews from both critics and players.

"The Flock" is a multiplayer-only thriller where players control creatures vying for a limited power source, the "Light Artifact". The game features a unique "countdown to extinction" mechanic, where each player death brings the human race closer to extinction, adding tension and urgency to each match. Success in "The Flock" requires strategy, stealth, and teamwork, as players must work together to outwit and outlast their opponents.

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36%
Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
stability20 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and interesting concept that revolves around a finite population mechanic, which adds a layer of suspense and excitement.
  • The atmosphere and sound design are well-executed, creating a creepy and immersive experience.
  • Playing with friends can enhance the fun, making it a more enjoyable experience despite its flaws.
  • The game suffers from a lack of players, making it nearly impossible to find matches, which severely limits its multiplayer experience.
  • There are numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor optimization, and a lack of content, with only three maps available.
  • The finite nature of the game means that once the population reaches zero, it will no longer be playable, which many players find frustrating and unappealing.
  • gameplay
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as basic and repetitive, with many players expressing concerns about its lack of variety and the limited number of maps available. While some mechanics are engaging and the game can be fun with friends, the overall experience tends to become stale quickly, especially due to issues like poor optimization and a dwindling player base. Players hope for future updates to introduce more content and diversity to enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “Gaming with friends is better than anything as it adds more competitive fun to the gameplay overall.”
    • “At a technical and mechanical level, the game is sound, playable even at high pings that often happened due to the lack of players.”
    • “There are mechanics on every map, strategies in every game that change depending on the carrier's playstyle, and every game will feel a bit different.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay is very repetitive: you hunt down the guy with the light, you have the light, seek objectives, you die and it starts over again.”
    • “The gameplay gets stale quickly, doing the same thing over and over.”
    • “I've only played for a short while and I'll update this as I play more, but as it stands there are only 3 levels and the gameplay is extremely repetitive.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the atmospheric visuals that enhance the horror experience, while others criticize them as moderate to low tier, with issues like graphic glitches and limited options in the settings menu. While some players find the aesthetics pleasing and immersive, others feel that the clarity suffers, making the overall graphical quality passable at best. Overall, the game's visuals contribute to its unique atmosphere, but technical shortcomings may deter some players.

    • “Graphics: 10/10.”
    • “Really cool game, the atmosphere is good. I like the graphics and sound which keep you on your toes when you are carrying the light; I also like that the three maps are effectively different so you can play with different strategies to get the light (like hide in plain sight in the temple or ambush from above in the caves).”
    • “This game's visuals and sound are both unsettlingly pleasing and pleasingly unsettling.”
    • “Graphics are moderate to low tier.”
    • “Game is playable at the moment, but you won't find a game as there's no one playing. When you do finally get into a game, the graphics are awful; something I don't mind personally, but I imagine it'll put a lot of people off.”
    • “There are graphic glitches and you can't even turn on fullscreen mode.”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being quite buggy, with issues such as getting stuck on terrain, screen freezes, and graphic glitches, including problems with fullscreen mode. While some players find the extra gamemodes enjoyable, they note that many features do not work as intended, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, users acknowledge that the game is in a beta phase and express hope for future fixes to these stability issues.

    • “Screen freezes (game still seems to be running?), can't even get past the first menu.”
    • “There are some glitches, there are few maps, and not everything works quite as expected.”
    • “There are graphic glitches and you can't even turn on fullscreen mode.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and sound design, which effectively create a tense and engaging experience. Players appreciate the distinctiveness of the three maps, allowing for varied strategies, though some note the need for brightness adjustments to enhance the intended creepy vibe. However, the limited player base and absence of bots can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game has an amazing atmosphere to it; the sound effects and the music are all carefully added.”
    • “Love the atmosphere and find it a very interesting concept.”
    • “Really cool game, the atmosphere is good. I like the graphics and sound, which keep you on your toes when you are carrying the light.”
    • “The game needs a major brightness adjustment to give the creepy atmosphere they want to convey to players.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set in a dark, post-apocalyptic world that many players find intriguing, yet there is a notable lack of a cohesive narrative, leading to disappointment. While some appreciate the developers' ambition to create a multiplayer experience with a conclusive storyline, others feel that the current execution may not sustain player interest over time. Overall, the promise of a coherent story and closure is a highlight, but its absence in the present gameplay leaves players wanting more.

    • “The developers of this game actually promise you a finale, closure to an interesting concept and story.”
    • “I really like the whole super post-apocalyptic feel and how dark the world is, but I really wish there was a storyline to the game. As it stands now, this will die out long before its life count reaches zero.”
    • “Here's a developer trying to do something new - create a multiplayer game with a coherent story that concludes - and everyone's shooting them down for trying.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its strong optimization, allowing smooth play even on unstable internet connections. However, it suffers from poor multiplayer performance and a lack of lasting engagement in its gameplay.

    • “Highly optimized so even the most unstable internet connections can play with the least lag.”
    • “Poorly optimized, dead multiplayer, novel gameplay doesn't stay novel for long.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with players expressing disappointment in its basic gameplay and crude animations. Many feel that the game lacks depth and engagement, suggesting that a shorter playtime could improve the experience and justify the investment.

    • “The game feels like a cash grab, with basic gameplay and crude animations. It's disappointing to see such potential wasted on monetization instead of quality.”
    • “I was curious about the ending, but the lack of players and the game's overall mediocrity make it hard to stay invested. It seems like the developers prioritized monetization over creating a good experience.”
    • “It's frustrating that the game is designed more for profit than for enjoyment. I wish the developers would focus on improving the gameplay instead of pushing for more in-game purchases.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that the game features unique character designs, which contribute to a distinct and memorable character development experience. However, there is no further elaboration on the depth or progression of the characters beyond their visual appeal.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been noted for its lack of replayability once completed, which some players view as a drawback. However, others appreciate this unique approach, suggesting it could inspire a new genre of games with similar mechanics.

    • “I know some people may not like the idea that there is no replayability once the game is 'over,' but I feel this is actually a very unique concept that could create a whole variety of games with similar features.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised for their careful integration, contributing significantly to the overall immersive atmosphere.

    • “The game has an amazing atmosphere to it; the sound effects and the music are all carefully crafted.”
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The Flock is a action game with horror theme.

The Flock is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing The Flock.

The Flock was released on August 21, 2015.

The Flock was developed by Vogelsap.

The Flock has received negative reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

The Flock is a multiplayer game.

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