Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Review (PlayStation 4)

by Jim Smale · Published May 26, 2023 · Updated May 18, 2023

For our Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Review, we join Shaun the Sheep and his friends Timmy and Shirley on this epic adventure journeying through caverns, the busy streets of London, and outer space all in search of the green grass of home. Now with new multiplayer modes, controller support, widescreen graphics, and much, much more!

Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Review Pros:

Cartoon-like graphics.
1.79GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Two ways to play – story mode and party mode.
Puzzle-like gameplay.
The goal of the game is to get all the sheep to the exit.
The story mode supports up to 3 local players.
2D side on view.
Three sheep types to choose from. Shirley, Shaun, and Timmy.
Five chapters and a training section make up the story mode portion.
Fast loading times.
Each sheep has unique talents like the high jump or can fit in small gaps.
In solo play, you swap between each sheep.
Each level is timed.
Stars earned unlock new levels.
As long as they are unlocked, you can play any level in any order.
Easy to learn.
Loves to give up the trophies.
New environmental hazards are introduced over time that can also be advantageous.
Excellent game for kids or adults playing games with the kids.
Hidden areas to find.
Further help pop-ups on level start-ups.
Physics is at work for everything from boxes moving to how wood falls.
Earn 1 to 3 stars based on performance.
Fun to play a game.
Basic yet effective.
Falling off-screen results in instant failure and a level restart.
Find Collectibles and hidden bonus Collectibles in levels.
Level select shows the best time, stars earned, and how many Collectibles you have.
Hints menu with no penalty for using it.
The party mode allows four local players.
Customize your sheep with hats in party mode.

Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Review Cons:

A lot of slowdown especially when first moving around.
There is little life in the game such as noises, talking, or anything remotely “alive”
The tutorials don’t mention how the stars and scoring work.
You cannot see a timer so have no idea how you are doing.
Cannot rebind controls.
No online interactions like multiplayer or leaderboards.