Gangs of Sherwood

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Gangs of Sherwood is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Appeal Studios and was released on November 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

"Gangs of Sherwood" is a cooperative action game for 1-4 players, where you play as Robin Hood and his allies, fighting against the Sheriff of Nottingham's enhanced army. Plunder riches to give to the poor and upgrade your characters' abilities, using each hero's unique combat style to defeat enemies and bosses in Sherwood Forest and the Sheriff's castle. Save innocent lives and upgrade your arsenal to take down the tyrant.

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story14 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Gangs of Sherwood features a unique blend of steampunk and medieval folklore, providing an imaginative and visually striking experience.
The cooperative gameplay enhances the fun, allowing players to utilize different character abilities for dynamic combat encounters.
The game offers a variety of character options, each with distinct abilities and playstyles, making for engaging multiplayer sessions.

The game suffers from frequent crashes during online co-op play, making it frustrating and often unplayable with friends.
Combat becomes repetitive over time, lacking depth and variety, which diminishes long-term engagement.
Technical issues, such as poor optimization and unresponsive controls, hinder the overall gameplay experience.

story
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, while attempting to blend humor and camaraderie within a Robin Hood-inspired narrative, often feels tonally inconsistent and underdeveloped, with clichéd dialogue and a repetitive mission structure. The puppet show-style introductions add a unique flair, but many players find the overall plot lacking depth and engagement, leading to a mixed reception regarding its charm and creativity. Despite some enjoyable moments and character interactions, the story struggles to maintain interest, with many players describing it as boring and predictable.
- “The missions are fun, the storytelling is excellently conveyed with the aid of a puppet show, and the combat is very satisfying; controls are responsive.”
- “The story is engaging but predictable, focusing on Robin Hood's classic tale.”
- “The story attempts to balance humor, camaraderie, and rebellion, yet it often feels tonally inconsistent.”
- “Robin and his crew exchange witty banter, but the dialogue can veer into cliché, and the overarching plot about revolution and liberation feels underdeveloped.”
- “There is no real story, just set piece after set piece and padded out with extra game modes to try and make this £10 game seem like it's worth £35; the puppet shows are funny and add comic relief, but character relationships seem forced and awkward.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily a third-person action brawler with a focus on cooperative play, featuring four unique heroes, each with distinct skills and mechanics. However, reviews highlight significant issues such as unpolished mechanics, clunky combat, and a lack of engaging content, leading to a generally underwhelming experience. While some players appreciate the varied environments and potential for fun, many criticize the game's optimization, repetitive missions, and overall execution, suggesting it feels outdated and poorly developed.
- “The gameplay is structured as a third-person action brawler with a heavy emphasis on cooperative play.”
- “All 4 characters are very unique and different, the gameplay is smooth (with combos like PlayStation combat games) and the graphics are stunning.”
- “Missions take around 20 minutes to get through, and that part of the gameplay loop feels very similar to something like Vermintide, where you’re meant to go back to old missions to just enjoy the feeling of the combat, rather than purely to advance the story.”
- “Dialog is bad, gameplay is bad, and visually it's all over the place.”
- “I wonder who would buy this garbage for AAA project price; it seems like a piece of junk created in a month or less. Empty world, poor game mechanics, storyline is nonsense, enemies are stupid and all the same, level design sucks, side quests don't give you anything, and there are random game errors, crashes, and bugs.”
- “Gameplay - combat is clunky and with so many light shows and visuals from attacks, it should come with an epilepsy warning. Bosses have so many quick and AoE attacks that if you play a melee character, you're in trouble.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and unique art style, reminiscent of classic titles, though some players note that they feel outdated compared to modern standards. While the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, issues such as optimization problems, graphical glitches, and a lack of depth in variety detract from long-term engagement. Overall, the game offers striking visuals that enhance the gameplay, but technical shortcomings prevent it from fully realizing its potential.
- “For players seeking a short, cooperative action game with striking visuals and a unique twist on classic myth, Gangs of Sherwood provides an enjoyable diversion.”
- “I really love the graphics and style.”
- “Both the graphics and the sound design are also good, and help you stay in the world as you’re zipping between enemies and dishing out damage.”
- “We are met with a Disney-type scenario and with DEI-infested aesthetics; whoever came up with this is smoking their neighbor's rose bushes.”
- “Visuals - it looks and feels like it belongs on the Xbox 360/PS3, that's pretty much it.”
- “Tl;dr: the visuals are from 10 years ago, the gameplay is clunky and rage-inducing, and most of the mechanics either don't work or don't make sense; upgrading is a chore.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of "Gangs of Sherwood" has received mixed feedback; while some players report solid performance and smooth animations during combat, others criticize the game's poor optimization, particularly for certain hardware like Intel Arc cards. Issues with networking and performance have been noted, suggesting that the game may require further optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “Technically, Gangs of Sherwood runs well, with solid performance and smooth animations during combat.”
- “Needs optimization on the evaluation process, which is slow and looks awful in those few seconds.”
- “The gameplay seems like it could be appealing, but the game is so poorly optimized that I'm going to put it on the back burner for now and hope the devs fix it.”
- “It seems that in a lot of Nacon games, optimization is not great, especially for Intel Arc cards.”
- “Needs optimization on those evaluation processes; it looks awful during those few seconds.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its dramatic orchestration that enhances the adventurous and chaotic tone, making it a standout feature that supports replayability. While the overall soundtrack and sound design are solid, some tracks may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The soundtrack supports the action with dramatic orchestration that complements the game’s tone—a blend of adventure, rebellion, and industrial chaos.”
- “The music is a standout though, which is always good in games where replayability is part of the intent.”
- “The game's music and sound design are generally good, though some tracks are less memorable.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short period of play.”
- “The soundtrack feels disconnected from the gameplay, failing to enhance the overall experience.”
- “While the game has a solid core, the music does not live up to the expectations set by the rest of the design.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with attempts at comedic elements often feeling forced or awkward, particularly in character interactions. While there are moments of comic relief, such as puppet shows, the overall balance of humor with the storyline and gameplay is uneven, leading to a mixed reception. Some players appreciate the Fable-like vibes, but the humor's effectiveness varies significantly throughout the experience.
- “Robin Hood looks like a e-boy who's berating the player with continuous attempts at being hilarious.”
- “There are touches of humor and a nice storyline to guide you through the missions.”
- “Gives me major Fable vibes, especially with the humor and setting.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability, particularly through its cooperative structure and the ability to replay all missions from the lobby, making it appealing for players seeking a fun, fast-paced experience with friends. Additionally, the standout music enhances the overall enjoyment, contributing to its replay value.
- “Despite these shortcomings, the cooperative structure gives the game replay value, especially for those looking to enjoy a straightforward, fast-paced romp with friends.”
- “The music is a standout though, which is always good in games where replayability is part of the intent.”
- “All missions are replayable from the lobby.”
- “Maybe this is how they add replayability.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and lacking in meaningful rewards, as upgrades apply universally to the party, diminishing the incentive to level up individual characters. While some enjoy the grind for cosmetics, many feel that the repetitive nature of missions and the limited replayability lead to a quick loss of interest after completing the campaign. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major drawback, contributing to a sense of stagnation in gameplay.
- “There's almost no point in replaying it other than grinding and stupid achievements.”
- “Also, all the upgrades you unlock apply to everyone in your personal party, so there's no need to level anyone else up; it does it for you, killing replayability dead aside from grinding for cosmetics.”
- “Priced at 100,000 coins, and the average mission completion on heroic netting you around 15k, you're going to be grinding for a while.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being plagued by bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While it has appealing visuals, issues like poor balance and repetitive slow-motion scenes detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “This game looks cool and had us all so excited to take an adventure together, but it missed the mark with these glitches.”
- “Terribly short, buggy, and poorly balanced.”
- “However, it's not without its flaws, like repetitive slow-motion scenes and some graphical glitches.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of depth and polish, with players finding the voice acting subpar and character designs unappealing. The overall experience is described as monotonous, with limited engagement due to poor mechanics and navigation systems, leading to a disappointing portrayal of characters.
- “Despite its limited scope, the game manages to look consistently appealing, with cinematic camera work and character designs that strike a balance between mythic and futuristic.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on any meaningful level.”
- “The mechanics are unpolished, and the character design is uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There's no real-time tracking of collectibles, completion, or achievements, which makes character progression feel unfulfilling.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is consistently captivating across all levels, immersing players in a rich and engaging environment.
- “The atmosphere in every level is captivating.”
- “The game's environment immerses you completely, making you feel like you're part of a living world.”
- “Each location is beautifully crafted, creating a unique mood that enhances the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game features an intriguing narrative premise, it ultimately falls short in delivering emotional depth, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story and its characters.

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Gangs of Sherwood is a role playing shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes.

Gangs of Sherwood is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

Gangs of Sherwood was released on November 30, 2023.

Gangs of Sherwood was developed by Appeal Studios.

Gangs of Sherwood has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Gangs of Sherwood is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, Evil West, Darksiders Genesis, Sacred 3, Gotham Knights and others.

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