Follow that star and don't forget the sheep!

Controls:

Press ⬆️ once to go from sitting to running. Press again to go faster. Press ⬇️ once to go back to normal pace. Press again to sit. Press ⬅️➡️ to turn left or right. Press 🅾️ (z key) to bark. Hold ❎ (x key) to display the mini map.

Some tips:

If you don't know where your sheep are, hold ❎ to check the mini map.

If you feel like you are going to overtake the sheep, just bark. That will push them forward. The best strategy is to cut back and forth behind them to push them forward, barking as needed.

The goal is to get all the sheep into the corral. Once sheep are in the corral, they won't leave.

Credits:

  • Custom instruments by @ericb
  • O Little Town of Bethlehem arranged by @ericb Label art by @Doriencey 
  • Special thanks to @Mot for smap
  • Everything else by @bikibird
  • And, thank you, my fellow elves, for playtesting, suggestions, and encouragement. This game wouldn't have been possible without you.

This game was made for the 2025 Advent Calendar. Be sure to check out all the other great games on this year's calendar!

Published 1 day ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsHTML5
AuthorJenny Schmidt (bikibird)
GenreAction
Made withPICO-8
Tags2025, Christmas, herding, PICO-8

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