- Robin of Sherwood, retitled Robin Hood in the US, was an acclaimed 1980s British television series, based on the legend of Robin Hood. It was made by HTV in association with Goldcrest, and ran from 1984 to 1986 on the ITV network. The show starred first Michael Praed then Jason Connery as two different incarnations of the title character, and was created by Richard Carpenter. Unlike previous.
- Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood is a 2002 stealth-based real-time strategy video game developed by Spellbound Studios. It is similar to games such as Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive and the.
- Summary: Roam the dense foliage of Sherwood Forest and come face to face with royal trouble as you fight for the common man in Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood. Take on the role of the legendary nobleman, Robin Hood, and join forces with Little John and his Merrymen as the battle for control of the Roam the dense foliage of Sherwood Forest and come face to face with royal trouble as you.
The Robin Hood - The Legend Of Sherwood battle system enables you to have exciting duels with swords, staffs and other typical mediaeval weapons. But in the end it is having the right tactics which decides on victory or defeat.
| Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Spellbound Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Strategy First Mindscape Freeverse Inc. Wanadoo Edition Meridian4 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux(PowerPC/x86), MorphOS |
| Release | Windows OS X 2005 Linux November 1, 2012 |
| Genre(s) | Real-time tactics, stealth |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood is a 2002 stealth-basedreal-time tacticsvideo game developed by Spellbound Studios. It is similar to games such as Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive and the Commandos series. In the game, the player controls up to five characters in a setting based on the stories of the protagonist, Robin Hood. The player can also control Robin Hood's Merry Men, including Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, Will Stutely, and Maid Marian. Robin and his crew must evade the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham and his henchmen and stop the machinations of the vile usurper to England's throne, Prince John. However, Robin must avoid killing enemies as much as possible, or he will not be able to recruit as many new Merry Men.
Plot[edit]
The game starts with Robin Hood, arriving in Lincoln from the Crusades, and finding out that his inheritance has been stolen by the notorious Sheriff of Nottingham. After the player finishes the first and second missions, meets Maid Marian in the Nottingham cathedral, and subsequently tries to meet the Prince, it is understood that King Richard has been kidnapped by Leopold of Austria for a ransom, and that the Regent Prince John is unlawfully usurping the rightful king. The responsibility of getting the ransom of £100,000 to save the king falls into the player's hands. In the final mission, Robin must fight the Sheriff, thereby defeating the Prince.
Gameplay[edit]
While the merry men can kill or wound enemy soldiers, their resources are limited to a certain extent, with main characters having more than minor miscellaneous ones. In addition, in every town, the player can give money to beggars, who, when given coins and purses, help by providing hints and tips. Common folk sometimes offer help as well (although this happens very rarely). On the other hand, there are two types of folk, who flee at the sight of a merry man, and alert nearby enemy soldiers. One is a woman, who wears a red apron; the other, a man, who wears a red-and-blue shirt. The greed of enemy soldiers is also limited, with money purses not affecting sergeants, while ale does affect them. Sometimes, money can be found in knights, cavalry units, sergeants, and more rarely, normal soldiers.
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The PC version received 'favorable' reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[1]
Awards[edit]
The game received awards for Best Game Design[12] and Best Animation[13] at the 2003 Animago Awards.
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^'Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood'. Computer Games Magazine. No. 147. theGlobe.com. February 2003. p. 78.
- ^Ernst, Rick (March 2003). 'Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood'(PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 224. Ziff Davis. p. 88. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^'Review: Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood'. GamesMaster. Future plc. 2003.
- ^Todd, Brett (November 12, 2002). 'Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood Review'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^Walker, Mark H. (February 18, 2003). 'GameSpy: Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood'. GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 26, 2005. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^Lafferty, Michael (November 11, 2002). 'Robin Hood - The Legend of Sherwood - PC - Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on October 2, 2008. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^Blevins, Tal (November 21, 2002). 'Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood'. IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^pilou (November 22, 2002). 'Test: Robin Hood: La Legende De Sherwood'. Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^Leupold, Thomas (February 2003). 'Robin Hood [The Legend of Sherwood]'. PC Gamer. Vol. 10 no. 2. Imagine Media. p. 84. Archived from the original on March 15, 2006. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^'PC Review: Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood'. PC Zone. Future plc. 2003.
- ^'Best Game Design: Robin Hood - Die Legende von Sherwood Forest'. animago.com (in German). Retrieved October 5, 2009.[dead link]
- ^'Best Animation: Robin Hood - Die Legende von Sherwood Forest'. animago.com (in German). Retrieved October 5, 2009.[dead link]
External links[edit]
- Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood at MobyGames
Infiltrate castles and organizes robberies in this real-time strategy game with stealth elements
Perspective is everything in some cases, which is why it is possible to put almost anything in a positive light. Historians are praising Genghis Khan for spreading culture around the world, even if he executed entire cities and burned them to the ground without a hint of remorse. The same thing applies to Robin Hood, who is actually a thief and a charlatan, but everyone adores him for stealing only from the rich and giving it away to the poor.
Use stealth and strategy to complete interesting missions
Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood is a strategy game with an emphasis on stealth and tactics, which allows you to play the role of the famous thief and visit England back when arrows and swords were cutting edge technology. In essence, you control a team of characters through a variety of missions, and you have to take advantage of their unique skills in order to get out alive and accomplish your goals.
The story revolves around Richard the Lionheart, who is taken prisoner by his brother. Given the fact that his brother is not exactly kind hearted with the people he rules over, Robin Hood and the Merry Men decide he needs to retire early, which is why they come up with a plan to bring him down. Over the course of over two dozen missions, you’ll have to do just that.
Non-linear missions and total freedom of choice
Just like in Commandos or other similar titles, you are in charge of a few characters at the same time, each with his particular skill set. The missions generally take place on open maps, which means that you are free to choose your path and do as you please in order to reach the objective. Whether you have to infiltrate a castle or plan and execute a robbery, there’s always something exciting happening, not to mention the fact that you can complete the tasks in a variety of ways.
The freedom is what sets the game apart really, because you feel compelled to replay some of the levels just to try out new strategies. In addition, the stealth mechanics are nicely implemented, and you can easily take advantage of shadows and regular guard patrols to sneak in undetected. Moreover, the isometric perspective is helpful as well, because you always have a clear view of your surroundings.
Pleasant graphics and great level design
In the end, Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood may not look like much today, but it’s definitely a gem of the genre, if you have the patience for it. Thus, you can really have a lot of fun alongside Robin Hood and his comrades, as long as you are prepared to make some concessions when it comes to visual quality.
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Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood Demo was reviewed by Alexandru Dulcianu
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