Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
- October 31, 2002
- Spellbound Entertainment
- 7h median play time
Those who have played the Commandos game series will feel very comfortable playing this Sherwoodized, tactical, real-time strategy game. It's a theme that fits the genre exceedingly well. Robin and the Merry Men each have individual skills with which to outwit and outfight King John's soldiers. New
"Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood" is a single-player historical role-playing game with a spectacular story, outstanding gameplay, and pleasing visuals and music, although it has bugs. As Robin Hood, you lead your Merry Men against Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, using varied skills to complete objectives through stealth or combat. Fight to free King Richard and return the throne to its rightful ruler in this engaging adaptation of the classic tale.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who played it in their childhood, with engaging gameplay and a compelling story.
- The graphics, while dated, are still appreciated for their artistic style and charm, making the game visually appealing for its time.
- The gameplay mechanics allow for a variety of strategies, encouraging players to approach missions in different ways, which adds to the replayability.
- The Steam version of the game suffers from significant lag and performance issues on modern systems, making it nearly unplayable without extensive fixes.
- Many players report compatibility problems with newer operating systems, particularly Windows 10, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The need for third-party patches and fixes to run the game properly can be frustrating and may deter new players from enjoying it.
- story80 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is a compelling retelling of the classic Robin Hood legend, featuring engaging gameplay that allows for both stealth and combat approaches. Players appreciate the rich narrative, character development, and immersive environments, although some note that mission variety can become repetitive. Overall, the story is well-crafted and enjoyable, making it a strong draw for fans of medieval-themed tactical games.
“The storyline is very gripping and well-done.”
“It’s a good medieval game that explains the story of Robin Hood in a nice, fun way.”
“Beautiful graphics of the isometric style, interesting gameplay, and a story with a great narrative, voice acting, and music that completely immerse you into the adventure.”
“There are just a few scenarios, with little differences according to the progression of the story, but those are basically the same... and there's a lot of grinding involved.”
“As much as your choices don't impact the story, it's up to you what way you'll choose to pass the mission.”
“However, after the opening cinematics were over and I've read through the quest text, the game becomes unplayable.”
- graphics57 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, originally released in 2002, are often described as charming and beautiful for their time, with many reviewers appreciating the detailed isometric art style. However, opinions vary significantly; while some find the visuals still hold up well, others criticize them as outdated and plagued by performance issues, particularly on modern systems. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia and are considered a highlight for fans of classic games, though new players may find them less appealing.
“The graphics are wonderful, and the story is true to the well-known legend of Robin of Loxley.”
“Gorgeous graphics.”
“The graphics are extremely pleasing.”
“If you're not afraid of almost 20 years old graphics, you could still try the game and possibly love it as I do.”
“Twenty years ago is a very long time, and from today's perspective, the graphics are completely outdated. It lags unbearably, and the gameplay is so frustrating because of those problems that it ruins the game completely.”
“Graphics are terrible and text is unreadable.”
- gameplay43 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of strategic elements, stealth mechanics, and a compelling narrative, making it engaging for first-time players despite some repetitiveness. While the game features unique character abilities and a variety of mission types, technical issues such as lag and outdated graphics detract from the overall experience. Overall, it offers a nostalgic yet challenging gameplay experience reminiscent of classic titles, though it may frustrate players due to performance problems.
“It is true to the story, compelling gameplay, and relaxed pace for a strategy game.”
“The stealthy RTS gameplay allows you to control a variety of characters with unique abilities, maintaining a freshness to the experience.”
“Beautiful graphics of the isometric style, interesting gameplay focusing solely on combat and stealth, and a story with a great narrative that completely immerses you into the adventure.”
“Even with mods to calm down the lag, it simply will not play smoothly at all; the smallest tax on the game engine, such as using abilities or moving multiple characters at once, chops up gameplay into skipping frames at about half speed.”
“Twenty years ago is a very long time and from today's perspective the graphics are completely outdated, it lags unbearably and the gameplay is so frustrating because of those problems, that it ruins the game completely.”
“The gameplay in this is so laggy.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly on modern systems and Windows 10, leading to lag and unplayable performance for many users. While some players report a smooth experience after applying fixes, the overall consensus is that the game was not adequately tested or optimized for contemporary hardware before its release on Steam.
“Conversely, the only issue I have with this port is that it's not well optimized for late model computers and operating systems (such as Windows 10).”
“I had no problem with the performance, and in my opinion, it's a beautiful game for its age.”
“The game runs smoothly and without lag whatsoever.”
“Due to all the bugs and bad game performance, the game is just unplayable on Steam.”
“Clearly not optimized at all, which is a shame because I remember playing this game when I was a kid and was excited to relive my past a bit.”
“Should have been tested and optimized on modern PCs before being released on Steam.”
- music18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its variety and context-specific compositions, with unique soundtracks for different locations and times of day, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the immersive quality of the music, which shifts dynamically during gameplay, contributing to the atmosphere and emotional engagement. While some find the music beautiful and soothing, a few note that it can be repetitive at times.
“I love the music in this game; it changes each time some guard is alerted, changes when you're in combat, changes back when everybody's calm... and each town has its own music theme, which is great in my opinion!”
“The visuals and music are captivating and really help to draw you into the experience.”
“Does need sound to get full experience as context-specific subtitled NPC speech and music gives extra info.”
“I'm certain that more than once you will find yourself just wasting time in the forest of Sherwood listening to the music and just relaxing for a while.”
“And the soundtrack haunted me!!!”
- stability14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The stability of the game varies significantly across different platforms and versions. While some users report smooth performance on specific setups, many others experience frequent crashes, freezes, and lag, particularly with the Steam version, which is described as "buggy beyond repair." Troubleshooting and modding may help alleviate some issues, but overall, the game appears to have significant stability concerns, especially on modern laptops.
“There are no glitches or lags on my Mac, except that the game automatically starts in German.”
“Runs great on ATI 7670M (Windows 7), literally no issues.”
“Update 2021: still runs great with no hassle on Windows 10 x64 on ASUS TUF Gaming FX504GD (Intel 8750HQ and 1050GT).”
“Get it on GOG or anywhere else, but the Steam version is buggy beyond repair.”
“The game freezes a lot and doesn't play well on modern laptops; the company that sells this game should have made a fix.”
“The game is extremely laggy, crashes often, freezes constantly, and does not run at regular speed.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by funny character dialogues and engaging commentary, contributing to a memorable experience. While combat and movement can be amusing, they may also lead to frustration when combined with other negative aspects. Overall, the game is praised for its humorous take on Robin Hood lore and its well-aged graphics, making it a highly recommended choice for players seeking a funny yet challenging experience.
“Overall, and despite the grinding, it is very funny.”
“Humorous Robin Hood lore and the graphics aged well.”
“Funny, engaging, and memorable.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its detailed and immersive blend of technology and historical elements, creating an addictive experience that captivates players. Developers have put significant effort into crafting a rich and engaging environment that enhances the overall gameplay.
“This game makes Robin Hood an experience that is a perfect blend of technology and historical atmosphere.”
“The developers made great efforts to make this game very detailed and atmospheric.”
“I played years ago and it's so atmospheric and addictive.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability, as most users feel that once completed, there is little incentive to play again; however, the initial experience is highly regarded.
“There is hardly any replay value once you complete the game, but playing it through once is enough to appreciate the fine experience.”
“404 - replayability not found”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game involves significant grinding due to limited scenarios that offer minimal variation as the story progresses. While the experience can be tedious and the controls are not ideal for mouse play, the humor and engaging storyline may still appeal to fans of strategy-based games.
“There are just a few scenarios, with little differences according to the progression of the story, but those are basically the same... and there's a lot of grinding involved.”
“If you enjoy strategy-based 'god perspective' games or Robin Hood's entertaining storyline, you will probably like this, but I did find it a bit tedious and the controls aren't great with a mouse method of play.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is positively received, with users appreciating the absence of microtransactions and additional downloadable content (DLC), indicating a preference for a straightforward purchasing model without ongoing costs.
“No microtransactions, thank you!”
“The DLC policy is fair and adds value to the game without being intrusive.”
“I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without pressuring players.”
“The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative.”
“The DLC policy is confusing and feels like a cash grab rather than genuine content.”
“I appreciate that there are no microtransactions, but the game still feels incomplete without additional content.”
