Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Proper Games
- Publishers: Capcom
Flock! is a charming and challenging physics puzzle game developed by Q-Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in 2009 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
In Flock!, players take control of a UFO and use a variety of tools to herd animals back to the Motherflocker, a giant spaceship. The game features over 50 pastoral puzzles set in vibrantly-colored landscapes. Players must use their wits and the game’s physics engine to overcome obstacles and deliver their herd before time runs out.
Flock! is a unique and innovative puzzle game that offers a lot of replayability. The game’s physics engine is very well-crafted, and it allows players to interact with the environment in a variety of ways. This makes for some very challenging and rewarding puzzles.
In addition to the main campaign, Flock! also features a level editor that allows players to create and share their own levels. This adds a lot of longevity to the game, as players can constantly create new challenges for themselves and others.
Gameplay
Flock! is played from a top-down perspective. Players control a UFO that can move around the environment and interact with objects using a variety of tools. These tools include a tractor beam, a grappling hook, and a force field.
The goal of each puzzle is to herd all of the animals back to the Motherflocker. To do this, players must use their tools to overcome obstacles and create pathways for the animals. The animals will follow the player’s UFO, so players must carefully guide them through the environment.
The game’s physics engine plays a major role in the gameplay. Players can use the physics engine to their advantage to solve puzzles. For example, players can use the tractor beam to move objects out of the way or to create ramps for the animals to climb.
Levels
Flock! features over 50 pastoral puzzles set in vibrantly-colored landscapes. The puzzles are all unique and require players to use their wits and the game’s physics engine to solve them.
The early puzzles are relatively easy, but the difficulty ramps up quickly. Later puzzles require players to use all of their skills and knowledge of the game’s physics engine to solve them.
Level Editor
In addition to the main campaign, Flock! also features a level editor that allows players to create and share their own levels. The level editor is very easy to use, and it allows players to create a wide variety of puzzles.
Players can share their levels online, and other players can download and play them. This adds a lot of replayability to the game, as players can constantly create new challenges for themselves and others.
Reception
Flock! received critical acclaim upon release. The game was praised for its charming visuals, innovative gameplay, and challenging puzzles. Many reviewers compared the game to Lemmings, another classic puzzle game.
Flock! was nominated for several awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Puzzle Game. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Flock! is a unique and innovative puzzle game that has stood the test of time. The game’s charming visuals, challenging puzzles, and level editor have made it a favorite among puzzle fans.
Flock! has been ported to several other platforms, including the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Windows. The game has also been released as a downloadable title on the PlayStation Store and Steam.
If you’re a fan of puzzle games, then you should definitely check out Flock!. It’s a charming and challenging game that will keep you entertained for hours on end.
Review Score
8.5/10
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