Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders
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Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews
- The game features a great mix of genres, combining action, strategy, and base building, which keeps gameplay engaging.
- The graphics are visually appealing, and the open world exploration provides a sense of freedom and adventure.
- The voice acting for key characters is well done, and the story has interesting elements that draw players in.
- The save system is frustrating, as it relies on long autosave intervals, leading to potential loss of progress.
- Combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making battles less enjoyable and often repetitive.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience, including AI problems and awkward character movements.
- story119 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its Robin Hood theme and the mix of quests that add depth to the gameplay. However, some critiques highlight issues with execution, such as confusing quest lines, lack of immersive storytelling, and inconsistent voice acting. While the main narrative may not be groundbreaking, the freedom to explore and engage in side quests contributes to an enjoyable experience for players who appreciate open-world mechanics.
“The story is good and follows the Robin Hood theme pretty well.”
“With the 'old school' quest and great storytelling, noteworthy voice acting, nice medieval combat, and exploration, I thank the creator for this rough jewel of a game.”
“The story so far is amazing, and having to build your own village is fantastic.”
“The premise is that you are Robin Hood, and... the story pretty much ends there.”
“At times it's so poorly constructed that it's literally impossible to try to follow the story.”
“The way you get into the game is not immersive; there is no build-up of how we get to this point in the story.”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the clunky combat mechanics, frustrating movement controls, and ineffective stealth elements. While some enjoy the crafting, village building, and exploration aspects, others find the gameplay repetitive and marred by poor AI and save mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential with its engaging core mechanics, but significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
“Thoroughly enjoyed it, the gameplay, village building, crafting mechanics, and exploration were all a lot of fun.”
“The mechanics, the movement, the combat, the voice acting, the mission structure, the dialogue system, the map, the quests.”
“But the gameplay is very engaging.”
“The gameplay feels very clunky at all times.”
“Sneaking is practically impossible, the fighting mechanics are terribly clunky and unresponsive, and the tracking system simply doesn't work until you have put a massive amount of time into leveling and then spending points on upgrading your senses, which by endgame still requires far too much time spent waiting for it to recharge.”
“But in its current state, it's a big mess and only will antagonize and frustrate you on a mechanical level.”
- graphics53 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as stunning and realistic, while others criticize them for feeling outdated, likening them to mid-2000s quality. Many users appreciate the variety of graphical options available, but some report issues with textures and character models that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are moments of beauty, the graphics are often described as inconsistent and lacking polish.
“Graphics are very realistic, love it.”
“Graphics are clean, dialog in keeping with the period, and mechanics are fluid.”
“Graphics looks great, I love the character movement with the clothing physics and the building is a cool concept.”
“There's multiple options for graphics, yet even if you put it on the highest graphic option it still looks like something that could have been made in the mid-2000s. Its textures are missing and/or misplaced, the people are put together like cheap plastic figures with a line in the middle. Just about the only thing that isn't too bad graphic-wise is the ground, but that doesn't make a game great.”
“Shitty graphics, it feels like a game from 2005 with a 2024 price.”
“Graphics are poor and could be normal 10 years ago.”
- grinding17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly in resource gathering and questing. While some find the grinding manageable and even rewarding in the context of building a secret forest town, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, overshadowing the story and RPG elements. Overall, the consensus leans towards the grinding being a major flaw, often leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.
“Starting to build buildings and improve life by collecting materials seems balanced and not tedious.”
“The grind feels rewarding, as each resource collected contributes to meaningful progress.”
“I appreciate how the grinding mechanics are designed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
“Repetitive grinding of resources, repetitive quest.”
“Though I agree with many of the negatives from other reviews (AI voices, repetitive gameplay, buggy combat), the most glaring issue for me is that the devs made the infamous mistake of using grinding as 'content'.”
“The city building aspect doesn't add much to the game besides grinding for materials and inflating play time, and in my opinion, took development time from the main point which is the story and RPG elements.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including frequent FPS drops and stuttering, particularly in demanding scenarios. While some users report smooth performance on lower-end systems, others with capable hardware face frustrating optimization flaws that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, with a need for improvements to address the prevalent bugs and performance issues.
“Also, for a change, it actually runs smoothly on my potato rig!”
“For the optimization, this game is absolutely awesome.”
“- no crashes or other performance issues as of yet.”
“Has a lot of performance issues.”
“In 1080p with medium to high settings and FPS locked to 30, I get all sorts of FPS drops causing unplayable stuttering.”
“Worst optimization I have ever seen. There is a boss fight in the castle with a bunch of traps, and suddenly your FPS drops to 20-30. I have a Radeon 6650 XT; please fix the game.”
- music12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise its beauty and highlight standout tracks, others criticize it for being repetitive with a limited number of compositions. The music enhances certain aspects of gameplay, particularly in the building menu, but some players find the music puzzles frustrating and feel that the overall soundtrack lacks variety.
“Music is beautiful.”
“And friends...the music is also a star and sometimes the true Robin Hood.”
“The music is decent, but extremely repetitive; there might be 10 tracks for the whole game.”
“The gameplay, the look and feel, the repetitive four-bar soundtrack on repeat, and the busywork tasks just unlock more busywork tasks.”
“Even the music changes its feel on the same melody in the village, building, or in the forest/other villages.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring moments of absurdity and irony, such as the protagonist's egotistical choices and the unexpected antics during combat. While some jokes, particularly those related to the main character's "dad humor," may not resonate with everyone, they can be amusing in their own right. Overall, the humor ranges from genuinely funny to "so bad it's good," providing occasional laughs amidst the gameplay.
“It was hilarious to see, because she, being the egotistical thing that she was, made all of the sarcophagi different sizes, based on who was most important to her.”
“Had some funny moments while killing bad guys; a doe would jump in front and save one.”
“It's in that 'so bad it's good' territory - it got me laughing instead of angry.”
- stability7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on stability for Starfield are mixed; while some players report experiencing bugs and issues with controls, others have found the game to run smoothly without any crashes or glitches. The stability seems to vary depending on individual experiences, with some enjoying a seamless gameplay experience on high-end setups.
“The game runs great; I have not experienced any bugs or crashes.”
“So far, no glitches have been discovered, and the game plays well on my ultra-wide monitor.”
“Starfield added a buggy.”
“Controls are buggy.”
“Though I agree with many of the negatives from other reviews (AI voices, repetitive gameplay, buggy combat), the most glaring issue for me is that the devs made the infamous mistake of using grinding as 'content'.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted to enhance the combat system, though there is uncertainty regarding the extent of its effectiveness. Players are questioning whether the character development mechanics are truly engaging.
“The combat system improves with character development, but I'm unsure how good it can actually get.”
“Is it an engaging character development system?”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by dense forests and hidden secrets like stashes and caves. However, some players expressed disappointment with the dialogue and combat system, suggesting that while the environment is engaging, other gameplay elements may detract from the overall experience.
“Overall, I spent 23 hours here in 4 days and loved the relaxing atmosphere of the game.”
“The game is thick with forests and atmosphere; there are secret stashes and caves all around, so you have to keep your eyes open.”
“The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, making exploration feel tedious rather than exciting.”
“Despite the beautiful graphics, the atmosphere lacks any real sense of immersion or tension.”
