Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown
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| Developer(s) | Cinemaware |
| Publisher(s) | ZOO Digital Group |
| Release date(s) | NA September 30, 2003 (PS2) NA October 6, 2003 (WIN) NA November 11, 2003 (Xbox) EU November 28, 2003 (PS2, Xbox) EU March 5, 2004 (WIN) |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T (Teen) USK: 6+ PEGI: 12+ |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox |
| Media | DVD |
| System requirements | 500 MHz CPU, 128 MB RAM, 16 MB video card RAM, DirectX 8.1, 250 MB available hard disk space, Windows 98 (WIN) |
| Input | Keyboard, mouse, or gamepad |
Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown is a video game made by Cinemaware and Capcom. It is loosely based on the Robin Hood history. It is available for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC.
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[edit] Plot
It is a time of great unrest in England. With King Richard the Lionheart held for ransom, the evil Prince John, seizes the throne, and declares himself the King of England. The entire nation soon falls into civil war as greedy nobles war amongst themselves and Prince John sends forth armies to shackle the country under his unjust rule.
In this time of lawlessness, only an outlaw can lead the people to freedom. One man, the embodiment of true honor, vows to save his people and restore peace to the land. This man is known as Robin Hood. From the small-scale skirmishes with the Sheriff of Nottingham in Sherwood Forest, Robin finds himself drawn into the larger the battlefields of England, and the hero of the poor must become the savior of an entire nation.
Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown combines the classic game loved by thousands with a legend known around the world for a gameplay experience unlike any other. Players take on the role of the legendary outlaw himself and must use strategy, cunning, and quick reflexes to overthrow a tyrant prince, rescue the true king, and reunite England.
With the support of Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian and his band of merry men, Robin Hood must use his mastery of archery, swordsmanship, jousting, siege warfare, and combat strategy to lead the people of England to victory. Along the way, his resolve and skills will be tested against such villains as the Sheriff of Nottingham, the mysterious and deadly Guy of Gisbourne, and Prince John himself.
Cinemaware’s epic game production, Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown was developed at the company’s headquarters in Burlingame, California. The product is based on Cinemaware’s hit game Defender of the Crown, first released in 1986 on the Commodore Amiga and subsequently to a variety of platforms where sold over 1,000,000 units worldwide. Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown is a re-imagining of the beloved classic, with a deep storyline, a rich cast of characters, and the same commitment to stunning graphics and unique, varied gameplay that first made Cinemaware famous.
[edit] Gameplay
A unique blend of role-playing and strategy combined with thrilling action sequences. Fund the war effort by lightening the purses of traveling merchants in thrilling archery ambushes. Lay siege to imposing castles using mighty siege engines and Greek Fire. Joust in majestic tournaments for fame, fortune and land. Conquer England’s 38 territories as you command troops on the battlefield and manage Robin’s growing armies. Swordfight through battlements, catacombs and towers in search of treasure - or to rescue a beautiful damsel. Unique special events, multiple goals and non-linear gameplay make each playthrough a new experience. An engaging story filled with action, drama, romance and high adventure. Twenty minutes of rendered cutscenes and a full hour of recorded voice acting bring the characters and world to life.
[edit] Cast
- Robin Hood- Greg Ellis
- Maid Marian- Edychta Brytcha
- Little John- John Cygan
- Wilfred of Ivanhoe- Peter Jessop
- Friar Tuck- Alan Sherman
- Will Scarlet- Adrian Neil
- Prince John- Grant Albrecht
- Guy of Gisbourne- Richard Green
- Sheriff of Nottingham- Martin Jarvis
- Merchant- David Lodge
In this game you get to sword fight, archery, siege, joust and generally wage war on Prince John. The GBA version plays like a modified game of risk, in which the player must seize territory from neighboring barons. Robin Hood is only a background character, occasionally providing the player with resources or soldiers and when the game is won giving the crown to its rightful owner, the player.
