It's a time-honored test of intellect that'll have even veteran puzzle game fans tearing their hair out in chunks. As far as normality is concerned, there's no looking back once the character selection process gets underway. Each boasts his or her own particular style of shepherding, with some individuals being more aggressive for instance, while others lack self confidence and rely on kindness and empathy to get the job done. In practice, this choice won't be all that relevant to the gameplay, so go with whoever strikes your fancy. Afterwards, the games begin.
Players face down levels in groups of four.
But sheep sure are some stupid mammals. They flock together mindlessly, bumble about confused when separated from kin, and do everything else in their power to get killed. Stepping or running towards a group causes it to slowly proceed or book it to a roughly equal distance in the opposite direction. That's a surefire recipe for trouble if ever a computer geek's heard one. So here you are, plopped down in a hostile environment, left with a crew of four-legged 'tards in tow.