SHEEPO

Sheepo is a nice mini metroidvania with a cozy vibe, from the developer of titles like Islets and Crypt Custodian. The main concept is that you’re tasked with retrieving different eggs, each allowing you to shapeshift into that creature, but only if you’re close to one of them. The art and music are pleasant. The controls are simple, but movement in the air feels floaty, which takes some time to get used to. You don’t attack, so threats are mostly environmental hazards and bosses, and even bosses are mostly about avoiding their attacks for a while. It’s mostly a platformer. But the world is designed around this and works well here. There’s a decent amount of collectibles to find, and you even need to find a decent amount of them to be able to finish the game. It’s a short game, with achievements providing some replay value. As a metroidvania, it’s on the weaker side, but overall, it’s relaxing and enjoyable while it lasts. I can recommend it, but only on sale given its length.

I love Kyle's other games but Sheepo just doesn't do it for me. I started the game from scratch at least 4 times but I keep getting so far and then find it difficult\frustrating to play and not enjoyable. I think it's the controls but it's hard to describe exactly what's off about them. It is a precision platformer but the controls don't allow you to be as precise with your jumps and landings as you'd like. Maybe that's it. Plus there's a worm boss that I think you have to just try to avoid because it's not clear what else you're meant to do when you have no attack or other abilities. There is a revert to save option in the menu but it places you right back in the locked room. That's when I just exit to desktop in frustration. Not recommended if you suffer from slightly poor hand-eye coordination.

Got this after buying - and loving - Well Dweller. Of course, this is a much smaller game, but the developer's good touch is still there - very nice-feeling controls, a good sense of humor, and overall a very fun experience, with accessibility options for those - like me - who don't want to be overwhelmed by the challenge, so I played on Easy mode. Got 104%. I only had trouble in some segments where I had to figure out the next step in my journey. The graphics are nice but a bit samey throughout the whole game, which is OK for an inexperienced developer. 7/10

I played this because I loved his later games, and while it isn't as long or in depth, this one still scratches that itch. If you played Islets, Crypt Custodian, or Well Dweller, and want more of that, this is a nice buy.

I picked this up yesterday and just finished it. Ive loved everything Kyle has out thus far, after completing Islets first, followed by Well Dweller, now Sheepo. Ill be playing Crypt Custodian this weekend. I really enjoyed the platforming and the music, as well as the absence of combat. The boss battles essentially being "survive the bullet hell" was a refreshing change of pace in my opinion. For a first release by a solo dev, this is definitely a solid game, especially if you have played his newer games first, as a way to see how Kyle has improved and taken inspiration from each game and made it even better. Well done to Kyle and Eric!

Huge W to the Thompson brothers! After hearing all praise surrounding their newest title, "Well Dweller", I decided to take a look into their catologue of games and play through all of them from oldest to newest. Sheepo was the first game of theirs I had completed and really gave me a tatse for the quality of the games they create. As of writing this review I have just 100% completed "Islets", and can't wait to continue with "Crypt Custodian!" Obviously this game does have sertain flaws to it especially when comparing it to Kyle and Eric's newer titles, but for their first game I was left very impressed with the creativity behind this title. Fun and sometimes challenging platforming, really viby music to accompany this game's soundtrack, and a super cute and gorgeous artstyle are all factors that have made me come to love Sheepo as a game. For sure would reccomend! ;)