Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood screenshot

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

story20 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game offers a rich and immersive choose-your-own-adventure experience with deep storytelling and meaningful choices that significantly impact the outcome.
Resource management and strategy elements add depth to the gameplay, allowing players to engage in base-building and faction dynamics while navigating the narrative.
The writing is well-crafted, with charming characters and a blend of humor and fantasy that enhances the overall experience, making it highly replayable.

Some players found the game to be overly text-heavy, which may detract from the experience for those expecting more visual elements or action.
The checkpoint save system can be frustrating, as it limits the ability to backtrack on decisions, leading to potential loss of progress and exploration.
A few players noted issues with grammar and clarity in the writing, which could disrupt immersion and enjoyment 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 depth of choices and consequences, which contribute to high replayability, although some feel that the initial excitement of the story 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 narrative-driven gameplay.
- “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.”
- “This is a fantastic game for those who enjoy interactive fiction with branching storylines.”
- “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%
67%
17%
Gameplay is generally praised for its strategic depth and replayability, with complex resource management mechanics that enhance the experience. However, some players find it becomes repetitive after establishing a base, and combat mechanics feel underdeveloped. Overall, while the game offers engaging mechanics and a strong narrative integration, it could benefit from additional polish and clearer choices.
- “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, the 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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, creating an evocative and dreamlike atmosphere that complements the storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the diverse instrumentation, including flute-like sounds, and note that the soundtrack is integral to the gameplay, making it a key element that should not be muted. Overall, the music is described as beautiful and immersive, contributing significantly to the game's artistic and narrative appeal.
- “The writing, artwork, and music all came together to create an evocative, dreamlike atmosphere that has stayed with me.”
- “Good and multiple storylines, excellent music, nice art.”
- “The music made for interesting listening while I plotted my next move.”
- “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%
25%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with diverse choices leading to significantly different outcomes, encouraging players to explore multiple paths. Its well-crafted mechanics and engaging narrative provide ample content that enhances the overall experience, making it a standout in the choose-your-own-adventure genre. Players can expect to invest many hours revisiting the game due to its rich 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 through detailed artwork, contributing to a dreamlike atmosphere. While the evolving visuals of the Sherwood base and the overall art direction are praised, some users noted inconsistencies in quality, with certain elements resembling "programmer art" and suggesting that improvements in graphic design could elevate the overall aesthetic.
- “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%
50%
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%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as heartwarming, leaving players eager for future releases from the developer.
- “A heartwarming recommendation; I am looking forward to playing the next game from this developer.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making the story unforgettable.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the narrative, which left me reflecting on my own experiences long after I finished playing.”