Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood (PC) Steam Gift - GLOBAL

Game overview

This real-time tactics game is set in 1190 AD England during the absence of King Richard the Lionheart. You take on the role of the nobleman Robin Hood, who returns from the Crusades to find his lands seized by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Tasked with gathering a ransom to free the captured King, you must build a band of outlaws and lead a guerrilla campaign against the forces of Prince John across diverse medieval locations.

Gameplay and characteristics

The core mechanics emphasize stealth-based strategy and tactical coordination. You control a team of up to five characters per mission, utilizing their individual specialized skills to overcome superior numbers. The game features a non-linear campaign with over 30 missions, including castle infiltrations, forest ambushes, and daring rescues. A Gift mechanic involves a dynamic popularity system; avoiding lethal force and helping civilians increases your reputation, which aids in recruiting more followers to your cause.

Combat and environmental interaction provide multiple ways to complete objectives:

• An innovative combat system where mouse movements determine sword strokes and special fighting skills.
• Character-specific abilities such as archery, silent knockouts, distractions, and healing.
• Interactive maps featuring historic locations like Nottingham, York, Lincoln, and Leicester.
• Realistic atmospheric conditions including day and night cycles and fog that affect visibility and guard patrols.
• Resource management at your base in Sherwood Forest, where you train your men and manufacture equipment between missions.

Included characters

The game allows you to play as nine different characters, each possessing unique attributes and equipment:

• Robin Hood: Expert archer and swordsman capable of agile movement.
• Little John: A strong melee fighter who can knock out enemies with a single blow and carry unconscious bodies.
• Maid Marian: A skilled scout and archer with medical expertise.
• Friar Tuck: Uses brute strength and distractions, such as throwing beehives or ale, to manipulate enemy patrols.
• Will Scarlet: An aggressive fighter specializing in the slingshot and close-quarters combat.
• Will Stutely: A tactical specialist capable of disguising himself and disabling mechanical traps or locks.