Description
The player assumes the role of the commander of an alien spaceship. The objective of the game is to herd various types of farm animals on to the mother ship, "The Mother Flocker." The challenge of the game is to navigate the animals through treacherous terrain, avoid predators and other hazards on the journey to the mother ship. The game can be played as a single player and multiplayer and is suitable for all ages.
Physics Engine
Flock features what is called a physics engine, which drives the puzzle elements of the game. A number of strategies via the physics engine can be implemented by the player including a tractor beam and a depressor beam. The tractor beam can be employed to move obstacles such as gates, stones and other impediments. The depressor beam is used to guide herds and to stamp out crop circles. Players also have the ability to edit their own levels.