Flock!

 PC
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. The A.V. Club
    100
    Worth flocking to.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    82
    Flock! has a few quirks that some players may not fully appreciate, but this is the type of high-caliber title we'd like to see more of on PC.
  3. GameSpot
    70
    Corralling livestock is a fun new way to solve puzzles, but some agitating quirks will push the impatient away.
  5. IGN
    69
    Flock is designed to not be smooth or elegant, and the herky jerky mechanics of guiding animals/stopping to pick up stragglers/guiding animals/stopping to pick up stragglers doesn't make me want to follow the herd.
  6. VideoGamer
    60
    It's all a bit sad really. Flock! is an enjoyable game when it all works, but it's far too easy to encounter one of its many soul destroying problems that'll make you wish you were playing something else. It's certainly something quite unique on the current crop of systems, but that doesn't stop if from being a disappointment.
  7. 3DJuegos
    75
    Perhaps Flock's cost is too expensive for it’s real value, but those who are looking for new puzzles will enjoy this new game. A better multiplayer mode and a greater variety of challenges would have provided an unforgettable game.
  8. Game Over Online
    75
    This game is good. It had a lot of potential and succeeded on a few fronts.
  9. GameStar
    65
    Counting sheep may send you to sleep, but abducting sheep is much more exciting. Playing an alien, you need to abduct animals like sheep, cows, chickens or pigs while avoiding obstacles or hungry wolves. There are 50 levels and a simple editor to create your own ones.
  10. Worth Playing
    66
    Flock! is a game with an endearing presentation but it's sadly followed by incredibly weak execution in the core gameplay, especially in the offering of campaign levels.
  11. Total PC Gaming
    50
    A great idea with some impressive physics, but soon becomes a chore.
  12. PC Gamer UK
    43
    The puzzles are mediocre, the controls are too sluggish, the animal behaviour too abstract and the humour either non-existent or gratifyingly dad-like. [June 2009, p.101]
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  13. PC Zone UK
    45
    Frustrating controls. [July 2009, p.70]
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  14. Absolute Games
    65
    Don’t look for great accomplishments and fresh ideas in Flock!. It’s foolish to expect something revolutionary from critters that gave rise to the word “mutton-head”.

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User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 5 out of 11
  1. bigsilverhotdog
    May 1, 2016
    1
    Herding sheep with a UFO is just about the least fun I've ever had while playing a computer game. I can't believe this game has restrictiveHerding sheep with a UFO is just about the least fun I've ever had while playing a computer game. I can't believe this game has restrictive DRM. What is it protecting? Nobody in their right mind would ever want to play this game. There's not one single thing about it that is fun. Take a reversed magnet and push metal screws around your desk -- you just played Flock in real life. Was it fun? If so you owe me 5 dollars.… Full Review »
  2. JustLove
    Aug 27, 2010
    10
    The music is highly addictive and brought a smile on the faces of all in the room when we tried it ! The game is fun, with car-tony graphics,The music is highly addictive and brought a smile on the faces of all in the room when we tried it ! The game is fun, with car-tony graphics, engaging, a perfect way to relax but still stay sharp, a way to make you feel better.… Full Review »
  3. MichaelP
    Dec 31, 2009
    4
    Just isn't much fun. At first it's interesting, but you get bored real quick after about 20 levels.
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