April wasn’t exactly the busiest month for new game releases, unless you happen to love Vin Diesel. Of course, it’s impossible NOT to love Vin Diesel, so I am pretty sure that most of you spent just as much time car-punching and shivving convicts as I did. For those looking to take a break from playing as the buff n’ bald badass, there were also plenty of quality new releases thrown onto the digital shelves this month, ranging from a sheep herding simulator to some classic racing action.
Without further adieu, here are the best (and worst) downloadable console releases from April 2009. Enjoy!
PlayStation 3
Best
Flock

As unique as it is strange, Flock puts you in charge of a U.F.O. that has to herd sheep towards a base ship known as the MotherFlocker. No, I’m not kidding. As you gather sheep and gain new abilities—like a tractor beam—you must figure out ways to overcome the obstacles and get the horde to their final destination. While a bit overpriced, Flock is an entertaining little title that is quite unlike anything else out there, and I recommend that you all at least give the demo a motherflocking chance. Also available on Xbox 360 and PC. ($14.99)
Worst
Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic
An indie hit on the PC way back in 2005, Rag Doll Kung Fu finally nunchucks its way onto consoles with this Smash Bros-esque beat ‘em up. While the fighting can be fun, there really isn’t much to do here. A lack of a true campaign mode and the fact that the multiplayer is offline only makes this release feel more like a missed opportunity than a true successor to the fun original. ($9.99)