Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood

I love this game. My only compliant was at the end you needed something to get a happy ending for people and I didn't know, so I was really fed up after my first game as all the main folk ended up with sad endings. I would advise playing on easy mode, so you can just enjoy the experiance. A wonderful game. buy it.

Took me invested for hours when I fired it up for the first time - that is way more many recent games I bought managed to do. Is not a historical or serious take on the matter at hand but rather a light fairy tale like take with dragons, ogers, forest wisps, knights, etc. Am eager to play more to see where the story takes me. Seems to have many different paths indeed. Music is great, paintings of the locations are nice (would prefer them to be more in line with historical realism then fairy tale knights in fully clad armour in the 12th century but alas...) The game would need a bit more polish I think though or maybe I just didn't grasp the game mechanics fully yet (both most likely, heh). Am endorsing the game and giving you a thumb up if you fancy to get it (but make sure you aren't afraid of reading lots of text!). Ultrawide (2560x1080) resolution does not work right so you will have to play the game windowed in normal 1080p. Update: Managed to get to the end of the game. There aren't many games where they managed to keep me interested all the way to the end but this one did albeit it took me only 17 hours to reach it so wasn't too much of a time hog at all. I enjoyed the game a lot and will be doing a replay now that I understand the game mechanics more. A note to future players - don't try to satisfy all the factions like I did - it will only make you subpar in all of them - focus in one or two and you will do well. A heartwarming recommendation this one and am looking forward to playing the next game in line from this developer.

A surprising find! As I started I wasn't terribly impressed with the whole 'choose your own adventure' part. But what had interested me in the game was the base management part and when I got to it, I did enjoy it. Everything is text-based but you're still managing your resources and power to win over factions. And believe me, WORK on that faction rep before the final showdown! Fortunately I was able to squeeze by. Overall, I did one play-through in about five hours just taking my time. It did seem to have a bit of an abrupt end but I think there's also a small re-playability aspect to this game. I'd recommend however I'd wait for it to go on sale since I think $20 is still a bit steep.

Choose your adventure game that manages to incorporate strategy and resource management. Although the game appears to be a visual novel experience at first glance, it is far deeper and more sophisticated. The only consistent themes are a lot of reading and making decisions after each paragraph. Unlike most visual novels, decisions are important in this one. This is because some decisions give you resources that you can use throughout the game. When you need to make a decision and have enough of a particular resource, you may decide to use it in order to obtain a larger reward. But even if you don't have it, the story will proceed on its own; you simply won't have many options later on. Gold and men are both "real" resources. While gold is gone once spent, men eventually return after being sent on errands and missions. Power and renown are spent like gold, although they are frequently utilized to persuade people. It is also possible to purchase a resource with gold. This becomes available once you have established your home base. When it occurs, a plethora of new options become available. The data that show how well your war against the Sheriff is progressing is the most essential. It also shows what happens when a season comes to an end. Depending on your actions over a single season, you may gain one resource while losing another. The trick is to not cross the line between being an outlaw and a bandit, as this will make it much more difficult for people to trust you. Success is heavily reliant on factions. There are four of them, and you won't be able to satisfy all of them. It's a smart idea to invest money into the one the sheriff is after. Because the game saves before big decisions, you can always go back and try again if the story isn't going your way. It’s hard to fail unless you deliberately choose the worst options, so a single playthrough will take several hours. There are several events that might play out differently. You may be drawn into a conflict in which you move characters around and observe how defense and offensive alter. You can also fall in love with many characters, and you can even play as a female Robin Hood. Text matters more in the game than art. All you get to see are a few silhouettes, maybe a change in background and a small banner for locations. Although story throws in fantasy elements such magic and dragons, it doesn’t go too far away when it comes to the fight between Robin Hood and the Sheriff.

Before getting into the review, i wanna say that i was expectiing this game to be more story/ visual novel/ making story decisions and less management. While the game starts out the way i had expected, it eventually turns into more of a "you are in your base and need to make decisions regarding your people and ressources" kinda thing. The game is generally well written and a lot of fun to clock through. It often is a wall of text tho, so be aware of that before you buy. The atmosphere is really cool, i liked the options regarding my character and the love interest character. The story options are also really nice and i had a blast in the beginning. 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 aorund the same few maps. Yes, there was still stuff to be done but the cool story segments i loved so much in the beginning were really tuned down to a tiny amount. For some, maybe even most players, this strategy part is the best part of the game. it is well done and you can probably go really in depth with your planning, too. It just couldn't keep my attention and i am not sure i will continue playing it for that very reason.

A delightful and well-designed text adventure, with a strong 'kingdom'-building framework to guide your choices and charming romance side stories. I particularly enjoy how unpredictable and mysterious the otherworldly forces are portrayed in this game - you're never entirely sure where you stand with them, and that's how it should be! 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. On the other hand, combat mechanics are very undercooked which is odd for a game that features so much of it. But don't let that stop you: if you want a cool, evocative tale of swashbuckling and magic, this is it.

Beautiful art and enchanting words. I just finished a first play through of this and cannot wait to play it again. If you're on the fence about this game it's absolutely worth playing.

Very good game, would recommend if you like robin hood, true tales, or nocking. Seriously though, for anyone that enjoys text based adventures, this is an excellent one. Small games like this deserve all the attention they can get.

This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ever experienced. It is a nearly flawless with only a few minor bugs that I've experienced (audio crashes). I highly suggest this to everyone, and as of finally completing it i've been giving it what word of mouth I can.

Truly, one of the best games I have ever had the joy of playing. I love the Robin Hood Mythos and this game captures the spirit of the Legend better then any movie or game I've seen. There has been so much research and love that has gone into its design and Its easy to see. I have now played through over a dozen times and each time I get something new. I love the game play, the strategy, the mechanics, everything. Do yourself a favor and give this well orchestrated symphony of a game a try.