Platforms
- PCAug 26, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.7160 Players
- PlayStation 5Oct 20, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox Series X|SOct 20, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Oct 20, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox OneOct 20, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 20, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
12 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- It’s pretty impressive for a game to go from not being on my radar to one of my favorite Metroidvanias in recent years, especially in a year that had the release of Metroid Dread. Sheepo does almost everything right, and only frustrated me because it was over so soon. But if you enjoy Metroidvanias and want to try something delightfully different, you really need to check this one out.
Josh Speer · Nov 01, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - As a whole, Sheepo is quite short and simple, but very sweet. This game is a lot of fun, and if you’re after achievements, going for the “no death” speed runs can be challenging, but very welcome, given how enjoyable this game’s overall loop is. While it might not be the most traditional metroidvania game, it’s one that’s absolutely worth taking a look at if you’re looking for something you can knock out in one session.
Aaron Price · Oct 25, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Overall I liked the level design, but I wish it were easier to get back to sections. There are teleporters located throughout the map, for which I am thankful. But, they feel kind of sporadic, with some decently sized gaps between them. I got a bit tired of having to replay the same platforming sections to get back to certain areas, which got especially noticeable when getting all the feathers.
D. Crowley · Oct 20, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Sheepo is sort of a goldilocks game, every aspect of the game feels “just right”. The level design and game world are well designed, the difficulty makes the game approachable for many players, and the game doesn’t overstay its welcome thanks to its playtime which is on the shorter, more reasonable side. Whether you’re a platformer fan, a Metroidvania veteran, or a newcomer, Sheepo is a game you should try (and if you do, maybe you could tell me what type of animal you think he is).
Jake Plant · Oct 19, 2021 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - This game is great for families to complete with their children and experience together, anyone who enjoys a quirky story with an interesting gameplay hook or fans of the Metroidvania genre.
Scott Turner · Oct 19, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Sheepo has a charming aesthetic, tight gameplay, and an excellently balanced level of difficulty. It's short but the length feels just right all the same.
Andrew Farrell · Aug 26, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Sheepo is a charming game, although its lack of variety in environments means it might outstay its welcome as the end draws near. Its gameplay is enjoyable and easy to pick up, however, and the fact there’s no combat makes this a great starting point for anyone new to the Medtroidvania genre. If you’re looking for a quirky adventure, Sheepo is worth picking up, but just don’t expect too much substance.
Becca Smith · Aug 26, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - On first impressions, Sheepo is a welcoming, inventive Metroidvania with slick aesthetics. But its stark environments and lack of combat result in a rather empty world which does little to establish the game in a sea of able competitors.
Bobby Jack · Dec 05, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Sheepo never gets boring throughout its three-hour run time. It was correctly paced and had some delightful moments, both in narrative and tone as well as platforming puzzles. While it does try to change some things up from its competitors, nothing it does is better than other games in the genre. This isn't bad though and fans of 'Metroidvanias' are in for an enjoyable time as it manages to scratch the itch for a 2D open-world platformer, even if it's only for a couple of hours.
Joshua Goldie · Oct 21, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - So yes, Sheepo is undoubtedly a metroidvania. But a pacifist metroidvania platformer that feels brilliant to control. Sheepo moves around brilliantly, and chaining moves together feels brilliant. The world and story are cleverly brought together and at no point has it felt like the game needed any form of combat. At just three hours long it may sound short, but it is perfectly timed.
Richard Dobson · Oct 19, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Sheepo is a quirky metroidvania platformer featuring a shape-shifting sheep-thing, who must traverse an uncharted planet in order to collect samples of each living species for an intergalactic species database. To capture a creature, Sheepo must find their unhatched egg, which happen to be highly guarded by that species "queen" (aka, a boss.) With each egg Sheepo collects, you then gain the ability to transform into that creature on contact, and explore the deeper reaches of the planets sprawling environment
Developer: Kyle Thompson