Hood: Outlaws & Legends

Despite many nods to Hood: Outlaws and Legends’ source material, the densely-packed progression mechanics and fun gameplay are the star of the show here. It stops short of being a total showstopper, but comes far closer than you might expect.

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stability, optimization

47% User Score Based on 4,730 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 31 reviews

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Hood: Outlaws & Legends is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game with a historical theme. It was developed by Sumo Newcastle and was released on May 10, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Hood: Outlaws & Legends" is a historical shooter game that offers 2-player co-op in a violent, medieval world. Engage in intense PvPvE multiplayer heists, either moving in stealth or through loud combat, to outplay rival gangs and escape with hard-earned treasures. Despite its masterful visuals, unique atmosphere, and wholesome story, the game is quite buggy, with lots of grinding and annoying ads, but it still manages to be very funny and replayable.

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Audience ScoreBased on 4,730 reviews

gameplay290 positive mentions

stability132 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines stealth and PvPvE gameplay, which can be enjoyable with friends.
The graphics and level design are visually appealing, creating an immersive medieval atmosphere.
The character abilities and roles offer some variety, allowing for different playstyles and strategies.

The game suffers from severe balancing issues, with certain characters being overpowered and others feeling useless.
Matchmaking is often unbalanced, leading to frustrating experiences for new players who are pitted against veterans.
The gameplay loop becomes repetitive quickly, with limited content and objectives that do not evolve over time.

gameplay
1,189 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The gameplay of "Hood: Outlaws & Legends" has received mixed reviews, with players praising its unique blend of stealth and action mechanics, but criticizing its repetitive nature and balancing issues. While some enjoy the tactical elements and character diversity, many find the assassination mechanics frustrating and the overall combat clunky, leading to a gameplay experience that often devolves into chaotic brawls rather than strategic heists. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in mechanics and content to enhance player engagement and satisfaction.
- “One of the standout elements for me was the sheriff—his imposing presence and memorable lines added a lot of character and tension to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is addictive and can make for some really intense and exciting moments, while being relatively easy to pick up it takes some skill to master.”
- “The core gameplay is pretty solid, I love it.”
- “The combat mechanics, particularly the melee attacks, were a bit clunky and often frustrating.”
- “The gameplay loop is an absolute blast, but hood is still rough around the edges.”
- “The gameplay lacks a lot, it's very bare bones in my opinion, kill guards, grab key, open vault, go back and forth on the winch till someone slips up and the enemy team wins.”
graphics
239 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful environments, detailed character designs, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, some players criticize the game's optimization issues, outdated visuals, and lack of graphical settings, leading to performance problems. While the graphics are often described as stunning or good, they are frequently overshadowed by gameplay and technical issues, leaving players feeling that the potential of the visuals is not fully realized.
- “The graphics and sound design are equally impressive, with beautifully detailed environments and atmospheric music that draw you into the game world.”
- “The graphics are really nice and the maps are well designed.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the game play is smooth and the pvp feels satisfying and amazing.”
- “The game feels old and the graphics look old as well.”
- “If it wasn't for the graphics, you might confuse it with a mobile game; outside of how the game looks, the core gameplay is so brain-dead and very unsatisfying.”
- “Literally nothing works, not the controls, not the netcode, not the audio, not the graphics.”
story
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
72%
13%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it offers minimal narrative content and no dedicated single-player mode. While some appreciate the creative take on the Robin Hood legend, they feel that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks a cohesive storyline, making it more of a multiplayer experience focused on heists rather than a rich narrative adventure. Overall, players express a desire for a more developed story and varied mission types to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The storyline of Hood is engaging and keeps you hooked from beginning to end.”
- “Hood is an interesting combination of Arthurian legend and the daring feats of Robin Hood, which in all fairness blends quite well, story-wise.”
- “I love the story of Robin Hood, so a darker version of that is a brilliant idea.”
- “There's no proper single player mode here, there's no story of any kind (even the characters aren't properly explained), etc. what we have here is an online game and that's it.”
- “The game is very light on 'story and plot' and I don’t know if it uses any established interpretation of this legend; you should be able to understand the story as long as you get the basic gist of who Robin Hood, Princess Marian, and Little John are.”
- “No story campaign, only 2 very similar modes: 4 players PvE and the same, but 4 vs 4 PvPvE.”
stability
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many users have encountered game-breaking problems such as frame drops, unresponsive controls, and matchmaking difficulties, leading to frustration and a sense that the game is unfinished. While some players have noted improvements in stability over time, the consensus is that the game requires substantial polish and optimization before it can be considered reliable.
- “It looks and runs great.”
- “The game is relatively bug free with excellent sound effects (especially if played with headphones) and gorgeous graphics.”
- “This means it runs well on low-end machines and it runs great on high-end.”
- “The game is extremely buggy; bots are incredibly strong in normal combat because of bugs, making stealth the only viable option.”
- “In the hour and a half I played, I got stuck in a wall, the map got stuck on my screen (rendering the game impossible to play), controls were buggy (delayed inputs), options wouldn't save, and I got spawn killed by the sheriff numerous times.”
- “It's a clunky, buggy, unfinished medieval multiplayer game with half-baked combat, half-baked progression, and half-baked everything.”
optimization
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
49%
30%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and lag, particularly on PC. While some users noted that it runs smoothly on older hardware or consoles, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized for PC, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Patches and updates addressing these issues have been criticized for being slow and insufficient, leaving many players disappointed with the current state of performance.
- “It's a great multiplayer game concept optimized for single player.”
- “The game is well-optimized and runs at a solid 60fps.”
- “The graphics are pretty decent and the game is really well optimized.”
- “Unfortunately, the performance is all the way to the bottom.”
- “The game has very poor performance (especially fps) with constant lag, stutters, and frame drops occurring.”
- “This game is poorly optimized and the PvP is so scuffed it's not even funny.”
grinding
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
9%
85%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and unfulfilling, with players often feeling that the rewards do not justify the effort. Many express frustration with repetitive gameplay, long queues, and a lack of meaningful progression, leading to a sense of monotony. While some appreciate the potential for fun, the overall sentiment suggests that the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the gaming experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “The game seems tedious and unrewarding.”
- “While the potential for greatness is there, it can sometimes feel like you’re grinding for the same rewards, and the lack of depth in the AI can make the PvE aspect feel a bit repetitive.”
- “The lack of end game rewards gives you little reason to be invested in grinding, and even if you were, the small number of skins means you could quickly unlock everything.”
replayability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
54%
6%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players finding it enjoyable due to randomized elements and addictive gameplay, while others criticize its limited content and repetitive nature. Many reviews highlight the need for more maps, game modes, and characters to enhance replay value, suggesting that current offerings may not sustain long-term interest. Overall, while some players see potential for replayability, others feel it falls short and requires significant improvements.
- “The game is replayable because the key, vault, and the extraction location are randomized with the different maps that are available.”
- “The runtime, animations, graphics, and especially the whole atmosphere of the game are insane and really feel like a AAA game should feel. Battling other players at the end of a match makes for intense moments almost every game, and the replayability has been thought out very nicely too!”
- “It's a great PvPvE game with huge replayability, because each match plays out differently.”
- “Gameplay takes a bit to master, and by the time you get the hang of everything, you realize just how shallow the replay value actually is.”
- “Regarding the latter issue of replayability, there's only a handful of maps (maybe 5?) and only one game mode type (get the chest).”
- “There is only content for at least 20 hours and the replayability is almost 0.”
humor
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
6%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a strong point, with players enjoying the comedic elements of gameplay, such as funny bugs, awkward interactions, and the absurdity of certain mechanics. Many reviews mention that playing with friends enhances the experience, leading to memorable and hilarious moments, despite some frustrations with bugs and gameplay balance. Overall, while the game has its flaws, the humor contributes significantly to its charm and entertainment value.
- “Really fun game to play with a squad, had some epic plays and some funny moments.”
- “The AI in this game is hilariously bad, and the hitboxes just add to the joke.”
- “Once you understand the mechanics, it's an extremely funny and hilarious experience with friends.”
- “This is true, but you're not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't land.”
monetization
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
30%
63%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing frustration over the focus on battle passes and microtransactions rather than meaningful gameplay improvements. While some players appreciate the absence of aggressive monetization at launch, the overall sentiment suggests that the developers prioritize profit over player experience, leading to a lack of content and engagement. Many believe that the game would benefit from a shift to a free-to-play model with cosmetic microtransactions instead.
- “There are not too many characters (yet) but they are very distinct from one another, the combat system allows for some fun and messy skirmishes while not being an overly complicated 'submarine commander simulator'. The NPCs are dangerous, the graphics are beautiful, the optimization is there, and the microtransactions are mostly cosmetic and time-savers.”
- “It's nice to see a game not try to push microtransactions on launch day and instead have a few unlockable skins. That being said, it does appear they're trying to sell DLC outfits on the store page when they really just need to take a look at fixing up the game instead of thinking about making more money by putting out garbage money-grabbing elements like battle passes.”
- “I do like and appreciate their monetization of their game, with free updates coming in the near future.”
- “However, as it stands, it seems like a huge cash grab without any regard for the actual gameplay.”
- “If the devs actually tried to spice things up or expand upon the story's narrative instead of cash grab battle passes, it might actually be a good game.”
- “This feels like a complete cash grab to me, and if I could get my money back, I totally would.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
78%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the epic soundtrack and atmospheric compositions that enhance immersion, while others criticize the lack of variety and intensity, particularly during key moments like the final battle. Players note that the ambient music fits the stealth theme well, but some find it too quiet or repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while there are highlights, many players express a desire for more dynamic and engaging music to match the gameplay.
- “The graphics and sound design are equally impressive, with beautifully detailed environments and atmospheric music that draw you into the game world.”
- “Great music, intense and fitting for situations.”
- “Dynamic music always delights me, and this game has it.”
- “Only the soundtrack for the final battle should be changed and a better, more intense soundtrack should be added in its place.”
- “- occasionally the hideout (lobby) music continues looping even during a game, meaning no music changes from gameplay ever until the game is restarted.”
- “- the lack of audio cues for a game about stealth is lacking as the music can be too loud and even with music turned off, it's impossible to hear someone running or walking towards you.”
atmosphere
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
13%
10%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and visually stunning design, effectively capturing a dark, gritty medieval theme that enhances player engagement. Reviewers highlight the impressive graphics, sound design, and level detail, which contribute to a rich and believable game world, although some note that gameplay mechanics can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, creating a compelling backdrop for both competitive and cooperative play.
- “The graphics and sound design are equally impressive, with beautifully detailed environments and atmospheric music that draw you into the game world.”
- “I especially enjoyed the whole atmosphere: it is really immersive and you really feel like you're in Robin Hood's band of brothers.”
- “The atmosphere and design is top notch, especially if you're a fan of low fantasy.”
- “The world looks gorgeous and the level design, character designs, and atmosphere are brilliant, but it's let down for the most part by its substandard combat.”
- “It tries too hard to simulate stealth and atmosphere, but the player always makes the loudest sounds possible, and the enemy never notices it. However, if you try to walk past them slowly, they'll surely notice you.”
- “It doesn't truly set the tension or atmosphere of a heist, which can make your immersion in the game fall flat at a certain point, and that just sucks.”
character development
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the unique and visually appealing character designs, while others criticize the lack of meaningful progression and depth. Players noted that while the art style and character aesthetics are strong, the gameplay mechanics, particularly combat and skill acquisition, detract from the overall experience. Additionally, there are concerns about the developers' responsiveness to community feedback regarding character development issues.
- “It requires team play, a dab of character development, and a little bit of strategy.”
- “I really like the art style, levels, character design (both mechanics-wise and visually) and the fact that premade groups almost always perform better.”
- “On the bright side though, this really is a new feel to a game where you don't necessarily have to deal with the generics like battle royales, sport games, etc. I do very much like the character designs and every possible outfit or weapon is unlockable besides a DLC which is the Fallen Order or something like that.”
- “There are no positives in this game, the character design is terrible, the combat is laughable, the stealth mechanics are embarrassing; overall this feels like a bad PS2 game.”
- “Poor character development; you can end up playing 10-15 games and if you lose most of them, you won't be able to buy any skills for your character.”
- “Update after 1 month: the devs don't care about the community and have decided to actively ignore us and the issues we've raised about character design and many other aspects of the game.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of emotional investment and frustration with the game. While many appreciate the well-developed characters and engaging twists that foster attachment to the game world, others feel disillusioned by gameplay issues, bugs, and balance problems, leading to a sense of wasted time and money. Overall, the emotional experience is marked by a struggle between attachment to the game's potential and disappointment with its execution.
- “The game features many twists and turns that leave you guessing, and the well-developed characters make it easy to become emotionally invested in the game world.”
- “Wanted to give it another shot after not touching it from a couple of months after launch.”
- “The game has some bugs and can use some touching up, but it is definitely worth 30 bucks and has some real potential.”