Flock

GamePressureMatt Buckley

9/10

From the audio design right down to the creatures themselves, Flock, from developers Hollow Ponds and Richard Hogg is oozing with charm. Learn to leverage your powers of observation to document dozens of strange and vibrant species that call the Uplands home. A bare-bones narrative pushes the player to explore further without getting in the way of a joyful experience. I already know this will be a cozy world to return to again and again over the coming years to see how my flock is doing.

SiliconeraLeigh Price

8/10

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. Reviewed on PS5.

Gaming NexusJason Dailey

8/10

A delightful creature-collecting zen 'em up, Flock's charming vibe and flowy movement is a perfect weekend game.

EurogamerChristian Donlan

Creature collecting has never been quite so ruminative and beautiful.

ShackNewsOzzie Mejia

8/10

Flock knows how to make the most out of the mundane. It takes a simple idea like bird watching and takes it to its most imaginative conclusion. It takes those birds and gives them cartoonishly whimsical designs while also giving them complex enough behaviors that charming them into your flock isn't a walk in the park. It's a delightful low-stakes affair, one that feels rewarding once you get a rare creature into your ranks.

Press StartBrodie Gibbons

7.5/10

I feel like more than other games of its kind, Flock rewards those with a scrupulous attention for detail. It’s, of course, a joy to charm and herd these strange critters courtesy of the model, flow state brand of flying. However, a lust for discovery is essential to harvest from these uplands as much delight as a shepherd can handle.

Playstation UniverseDavid Carcasole

7.5/10

Flock 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.

VGChartzLee Mehr

7/10

Occasional missteps aside, Richard Hogg & Hollow Ponds' latest experience succeeds by treating you like its plethora of colorful creatures: warmly coaxing you to stay as long as you wish.In keeping with the genial warmth and twee-hipster aesthetic typical for their games (e.g. I Am Dead), Richard [...]

GamingBoltMatthew Carmosino

7/10

Flock is a relaxing game about taming creatures in a colorful open environment. With strong colorful aesthetics and excellent sound design, it's easy to see the appeal here. The exploration is superb, though the mechanics involved in charming creatures could've been more engaging. If you love games like Pokemon Snap or even Katamari Damacy, Flock will be up your alley.

Checkpoint GamingOmi Koulas

7/10

From the creative minds at Hollow Ponds, the studio behind titles like I Am Dead and Wilmot’s Warehouse, comes Flock, an imaginative co-op game that invites players to sore a colourful world of interesting creatures. Published by Annapurna Interactive, Flock aims to captivate with its enchanting visuals, engaging mechanics, and cooperative gameplay.

Digital TrendsGiovanni Colantonio

“Flock will bring out the inner birdwatcher in you, even if only for a few short hours.”

Hardcore Gamer Chris Penwell

Unfortunately, Flock is hard to recommend. The game design is repetitive and confusing, not leading players enough to where they're supposed to go or what they should be doing. There's a lot of beauty to be had with Flock, which will attract many, but don't expect a fun game behind its beautiful exterior. This is a game I wish I could have liked more but found myself scratching my head, even raising my voice for a few moments.