Sheepo Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · November 8, 2021

For our Sheepo Review, we explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky Metroidvania platformer.

Sheepo Review Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
286.3MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Metroidvania platformer gameplay.
Speed run mode – on/off.
Game settings – screen shake, text effects, and photosensitivity mode all on/off.
3 save slots.
3 difficulties – Easy, normal and hard.
Opening tutorial section for the controls then you get pop-ups as you play.
Save points located in the levels.
The Shape-shifter pack allows you to turn into creatures you encounter.
Solid fast-paced jumping controls.
Very accessible and quick to learn.
Launcher panels – interact with them to aim how it fire you up in that direction.
The map fills in as you play.
Overall progress bar can be viewed in the pause menu along with a game timer.
Puzzle elements.
Shapeshifter – you collect the egg of the creature and then when you encounter one you Shapeshifter into them for a short period before changing back.
Boss encounters.
Can fast forward the many text conversations.
Excellent level design.
Feathers act like currency and are used in the shops to unlock new menus and upgrades like showing rooms with save points etc.
Beautiful world and I love how the leaves etc move as you pass through them.
Optional hidden little objectives.
Play how you want.
Retrace your steps with new abilities to open up more of the world.