Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood

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Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Andrew G. Schneider and was released on July 16, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood," become the legendary outlaw of Sherwood Forest and shape your own legend. Navigate a magical 13th century England, forge alliances, and make moral choices in this richly illustrated, story-driven RPG. Experience intense battles, encounter mythical creatures, and woo your true love while evading the Sheriff's forces. Your actions will determine the fate of the people of Nottingham and your place in history.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

story20 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Gorgeous writing, art, and soundtrack that create an immersive experience.
Deep and engaging gameplay that combines choose-your-own-adventure elements with resource management and strategy.
High replayability with multiple story paths and character choices, allowing for a unique experience each time.

Some players found the text-heavy nature of the game overwhelming and wished for more visual elements.
The game lacks achievements and has limited save options, which can lead to frustration when making poor choices.
Certain gameplay mechanics, such as the seasonal autosave system, can feel clunky and may disrupt the flow of the story.

story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
63%
5%
The game's story is a dynamic retelling of the Robin Hood legend, featuring engaging characters, branching narratives, and a mix of fantasy elements that enhance the experience without overwhelming it. Players appreciate the interactive nature of the story, with numerous choices leading to varied outcomes and replayability, although some feel that the initial excitement of the narrative diminishes as the game progresses. Overall, the writing is praised for its quality and humor, making it a compelling choice for fans of interactive fiction and storytelling.
- “It's clearly a labor of love with the branching storylines, secrets, knowing nods, pictures to go with the story, and music.”
- “The writing quality, storyline development, and compelling characters create a rich and immersive experience.”
- “The story unfolds as you navigate your way through adventure, politics of the land, and the mystical, while you meet old characters, new characters, and fantastic beasts.”
- “Before getting into the review, I want to say that I was expecting this game to be more story/visual novel/making story decisions and less management.”
- “Only small criticism I have is that it feels like there is one layer of 'story currencies' too many - having to divine the subtle difference between 'renown' versus 'power' versus 'influence' versus 'standing' is doable but just feels clunky, like systems bolted on top of systems rather than something elegantly designed.”
- “The ending isn't bad, but it's very short (small spoiler: keep some power, you have to pay for your good ending), even for your romantic choice, and it seems some choices are more integrated into the story than others.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with players appreciating the strategic depth and resource management mechanics, particularly in managing a base and engaging in combat. However, some find the combat mechanics lacking and the gameplay can become repetitive after establishing a base, leading to a sense of boredom. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers significant replayability and engaging story elements that evolve with player choices, making it a unique experience overall.
- “I love the gameplay, the strategy, the mechanics, everything.”
- “The gold, renown, men, and power mechanics are complex enough that they move this well into game territory from just being a visual novel, and I am amazed at how many hours I've gotten out of it in replayability.”
- “Another feature I liked is how they implemented the time mechanic in this game.”
- “For me, the gameplay got very boring when I had established a base and then had to go through years and years of planning, managing, and walking around the same few maps.”
- “On the other hand, combat mechanics are very undercooked, which is odd for a game that features so much of it.”
- “No real choices, no real way to influence the gameplay.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, creating an evocative and dreamlike atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's integration with the storytelling, noting that it complements the writing and artwork effectively. Many recommend keeping the music on, as it significantly enriches gameplay and immersion.
- “Gorgeous game, gorgeous writing, gorgeous soundtrack.”
- “The writing, artwork, and music all came together to create an evocative, dreamlike atmosphere that has stayed with me.”
- “Good game, lovely soundtrack.”
- “Currently, what I can do when the music gets a bit too loud is to completely mute it.”
- “Unless you're narrating the story to an audience, then I would highly recommend you to not mute the music.”
- “This is a game similar to those choices of game, but with soundtracks and some visual aspect.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, with diverse choices leading to significantly different outcomes, making it feel like a true choose-your-own-adventure experience. Players appreciate the depth of mechanics and the engaging narrative, which encourages multiple playthroughs and hours of enjoyment. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of interactive storytelling due to its rich content and replay value.
- “A true choose your own adventure with very different results and lots of replayability.”
- “There's also just so much replayability due to the insanely different paths you can take that totally shapes the game.”
- “In short, the game is remarkably replayable for a text adventure; the author created a tremendous amount of content to give you meaningful and interesting choices.”
- “There is a lot of replayability to this, and even if you disagree, the story is so fun that it's worth a re-read now and again.”
- “The gold/renown/men/power mechanics are complex enough that they move this well into game territory from just being a visual novel, and I am amazed how many hours I've gotten out of it in replayability.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The graphics in the game feature a unique silhouette style that enhances immersion, particularly through the evolving visuals of the Sherwood base influenced by player choices. While the artwork and music create a captivating atmosphere, some users noted inconsistencies in quality, with certain elements resembling "programmer art" and suggesting that overall graphic design could benefit from refinement.
- “The silhouette graphics don't seem like much, but Schneider did an amazing job using small details to make this game more immersive.”
- “It's also great to see your Sherwood base change and grow through the story by your choices, enhanced by the text and the graphics.”
- “The writing, artwork, and music all came together to create an evocative, dreamlike atmosphere that has stayed with me.”
- “My only gripes are minor (despite this being the biggest paragraph): some of the art is quite bad (the character silhouettes work well, but some of the other stuff looks like programmer art) and the overall graphic design could use work.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its evocative and dreamlike quality, enhanced by the combination of writing, artwork, and music. Users appreciate how the art and accompanying tunes create an immersive experience that complements the text-based narrative, making the overall atmosphere a standout feature of the game.
- “Overall, I highly recommend this game for its atmospheric flavor and the breadth of its content.”
- “As much as I liked the art here, what I really like about this interactive story is that each location and special event in the story is often accompanied by a tune which helps set the atmosphere, further immersing yourself into the words you read.”
- “The writing, artwork, and music all came together to create an evocative, dreamlike atmosphere that has stayed with me.”
- “The art is a huge factor in the atmosphere.”
- “It's all text-based with background pictures setting the atmosphere and scene.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively blends adventure and mystery with humor, providing players with amusing moments and unexpected surprises that elicit genuine laughter.
- “The game is full of adventure, humor, and mystery, with lots of challenging choices and surprises.”
- “I found myself chuckling from time to time :)”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be heartwarming and emotionally engaging, expressing eagerness for future releases from the developer.
- “A heartwarming recommendation; I am looking forward to playing the next game in line from this developer.”
- “This game made me feel a deep connection with the characters, and I found myself emotionally invested in their journeys.”
- “The storytelling was so powerful that it brought me to tears, showcasing the game's ability to evoke genuine emotions.”

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Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood was released on July 16, 2019.

Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood was developed by Andrew G. Schneider.

Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood is a single player game.

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