CNET Editors' review
This silly screensaver has a pretty funny concept if you like dark humor, but the execution could be better. A quick installation brings you right to the screensaver control panel so you can get started immediately. Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver presents you with a peaceful view of sheep grazing in a field. After a short time, they begin to jump, bouncing off the ground and sides as they go higher. Once the sheep reach maximum height, they fall back to the ground and explode into pieces. Some animal lovers may find this offensive, but it's less gory than it sounds. The bouncing sheep are accompanied by the "1812 Overture," which adds to the absurdity. The graphics are as simple as an old-school video game, and the active window is much smaller than your monitor, with no option for changing the screen size. We would have liked more settings, such as for screen size or number of sheep, but you can only turn the music and sound effects on and off. If you have a sick sense of humor, Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver is worth a look.
Publisher's Description
From Russ Horton:
Don't try counting the sheep in this screensaver--they have way too much trouble with gravity. In Sheep vs. Gravity, the woolly guys bounce higher and higher until they finally explode into mutton on impact. This update adds a new install/uninstall function, and some of the internal settings have been tweaked to reduce the memory usage.
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"My favorite screensaver"
Version: Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver 1.08
Pros
Very funny
Cons
Not so child friendly
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"Best blood and guts screensaver on the net!"
Version: Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver 1.08
Pros
Wonderful, bouncy sheep and plenty of lovely gory bits! :-)
Cons
Minimal controls; can't increase window size :-(
Summary
Best blood and guts screensaver on the net!
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"I think you have a virus!"
Version: Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver 1.08
Pros
you gave my computer a virus
Cons
you gave my computer a virus
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"Interesting way to destroy sheep"
Version: Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver 1.08
Summary
Okay, it might be to everyones' taste, but it is fun to watch, (be warned the sound can be LOUD).
Suspect people will have it as there screensaver for a while before then change it to something a little bit more sensible, but will go back to it at times.
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"how boring"
Version: Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver 1.08
Summary
this is nice for laughs and if you have a kid its a good screen saver other than that all i can say is YAWN.
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"Cute, but not much to it."
Version: Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver 1.08
Summary
Unlike others, I had no install problems whatsoever (Win2000). This is a cute screensaver, but it will probably bore you quickly.
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"I couldn't even unzip it..."
Version: Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver 1.08
Summary
I downloaded this screensaver three different times, and each time the process was unable to be completed. I am running XP, and I use both winzip and winrar... Neither were able to open it.
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"Installation failed"
Version: Sheep vs. Gravity Screensaver 1.08
Summary
I am running Windows98/SE, which is supported, according to the documentation. I unziped the software, started the setup program and selected the C:\WINDOWS directory per the instructions (read me file). The installation failed before it reached 0% complete.
Giving the authors the benefit of the doubt, I shut down my machine and rebooted. The installation failed a second time.
Hopefully the authors will look into this problem since I think the idea for the screensave would be cute.
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