- Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
- Release Date: Jul 16, 2024
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary: Flock is a multiplayer co-op game about the joy of flight and collecting adorable flying creatures with your friends. Soar through beautiful landscapes, seeking out rare and elusive creatures to add to your flock.
- Developer: Hollow Ponds
- Genre(s): Adventure, General
- # of players: Up to 4
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 10
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Mixed: 3 out of 10
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Negative: 0 out of 10
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Jul 15, 2024The main story is only a few hours, but finding every creature will take a solid amount of extra time. Flock doesn't just provide a great sense of wonder, but a large amount of relaxation as well, and forces you to be very present - the smallest movement in the grass can mean a new discovery. The world is remarkably beautiful, and the act of something like simply flying through the forest with an eccentric-looking flock as the sun rises, listening to the wind and the calls of animals, is amazingly serene, and makes Flock a truly special experience.
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Aug 5, 2024Flock is simply a great deal of fun, largely thanks to its sizeable roster of weirdly interesting creatures — creatures that truly trigger the «gotta catch 'em all» mentality. Effortless controls and an amazing soundscape also contributes to make this one of the most surprising games of the year.
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Jul 15, 2024While it needs some finessing, the base of Flock is extremely solid, and hits its aims of being fun, cozy, and relaxing. The rarity of some creatures and minor bugs might make you stressed, which is my only complaint in an otherwise compelling and unique gaming experience.
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Aug 5, 2024There’s a Pokémon-style “catch ’em all” aspect to Flock, which has a vibe of relaxation, perhaps because you’re not really imprisoning the avian wonders. You’ve charmed them with a combination of bird whistles and careful movement.
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Jul 15, 2024Flock doesn't care about you, but kind of in the best way. A chill game that lets you be as chill as you want, while flying around providing you with charming tasks involving even more charming creatures. It's lack of care at times a curse as much as it is a blessing, Flock is in many ways the perfect cozy game either on your own or with friends.
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Jul 15, 2024Even with these small nitpicks, Flock offers a wonderfully serene excursion into a strange but beautiful world. Gliding around in itself is fun and relaxing, and tracking down all the critters feels rewarding without becoming too demanding. Those seeking out a unique, soothing game should flock to this.
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PLAYAug 19, 2024This small-scale creature collector is a breezy flight of fancy offering infectious excitement about the natural world. Pass the binoculars; it’s time to touch some grass. [Issue#44, p.88]