Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood
- July 16, 2019
- Andrew G. Schneider
Get on SteamIn "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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Reviews
- The game features deep and engaging storytelling with meaningful choices that enhance replayability.
- The combination of text-based gameplay with resource management and character development creates a rich and immersive experience.
- The art style and music contribute to a captivating atmosphere, making the game enjoyable for fans of the Robin Hood legend and interactive fiction.
- Some players found the romance options lacking depth and variety, particularly for certain character preferences.
- The checkpoint save system can be frustrating, as it limits the ability to backtrack and explore different choices without losing significant progress.
- A few players noted issues with the writing quality and grammar, which detracted from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- story40 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its rich, branching narratives and engaging characters, offering a unique and whimsical take on the Robin Hood legend. While some players find the multiple layers of story currencies somewhat clunky, the overall writing quality and immersive experience are highlighted as standout features. With numerous choices and consequences, the game encourages replayability and allows players to shape their own adventures within a fantastical setting.
“It's a wonderful take on Robin Hood and other myths - both unique and original while also maintaining the great story beats and characters - and also a wonderful take on the tradition of text adventures.”
“The writing quality, story line 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.”
“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: to 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.”
“The story is full of characters and events, but it also has a high variance; you should choose what to do according to your resources.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers significant replayability, with complex resource management mechanics that encourage strategic decision-making. However, some players find the combat mechanics lacking and note a lack of impactful choices, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many appreciate the game's ability to blend story and mechanics seamlessly, keeping players invested throughout multiple playthroughs.
“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.”
“The gameplay is fun and replayable.”
“I love the gameplay, the strategy, the mechanics, everything.”
“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.”
“You don't have to start over if you feel the options you picked really messed you over, but you might have to do a significant amount of gameplay over again.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellence and ability to enhance the overall experience, creating an evocative and dreamlike atmosphere that complements the storytelling and artwork. Players appreciate the diverse soundtracks, which include flute-like melodies and other instruments, making the gameplay engaging and immersive. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's charm and emotional impact.
“It's clearly a labor of love with the branching storylines, secrets, knowing nods, pictures to go with the story, and music.”
“The writing, artwork, and music all came together to create an evocative, dreamlike atmosphere that has stayed with me.”
“Even with high expectations, the sound and music grabbed me from the first scene and the strategy has presented a challenge while reinforcing the story.”
“The art is intentionally minimal, but the text and the music carry the day.”
“This is a game similar to those choice-based games, but with soundtracks and some visual aspects.”
“This whole thing will be accompanied by some flute-like (and other instruments) music for your hearing pleasure!”
- replayability11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, with diverse choices that significantly alter the experience, making it feel fresh on multiple playthroughs. Players appreciate the complex mechanics and engaging storylines that encourage exploration of different paths, ensuring hours of enjoyment. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of choose-your-own-adventure games due to its rich content and replay value.
“It's well written and thought out; different choices change things up enough to give great replay value. Overall, just fantastic.”
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game feature a unique silhouette style that enhances immersion through small details, while the evolving Sherwood base adds depth to the visual experience. Although 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.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its evocative, dreamlike quality, enhanced by the combination of writing, artwork, and music. The text-based format, complemented by background images, effectively sets the scene and contributes significantly to the overall immersive experience.
“Overall, I highly recommend this game for its atmospheric flavor and the breadth of its content.”
“The art is a huge factor in creating the atmosphere.”
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as heartwarming, leaving players eager for future releases from the developer.
“A heartwarming recommendation; I'm looking forward to playing the next game from this developer.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making the experience unforgettable.”
“I was moved to tears by the storyline; it beautifully captured the complexities of human relationships.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its blend of adventure and humor, offering a mix of challenging choices and unexpected surprises that enhance the overall experience.
“The game is full of adventure, humor, and mystery, with lots of challenging choices and surprises.”
