Robin of the Wood is an arcade, released 31 December 1985 on Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
What Robin of the Wood is
Robin of the Wood was released in 1985. It was published by Odin Computer Graphics Ltd.. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
As the outlaw Robin of Sherwood, you aim to win recover the prize of the Silver Arrow from the Sheriff of Nottingham. Before you can enter the contest to recover the arrow, you must purchase your equipment from a tree spirit (Ent) hiding in the forest. And to purchase your equipment, you wander the forest in search of moneybags or rich nobles who you can ask for a "donation." There are allies, such as the Hermit, who will heal your wounds providing you don't attack him. There are also foes such as Norman soldiers, the Sheriff of Nottingham, witches and wild boars who will impede your progress to enter the contest. In a nutshell, wander the forest gathering money to buy your sword, bow and…
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Robin of the Wood launched on 31 December 1985, within three weeks of Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter and Mercenary.
Released around the same time: Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter, Mercenary.
Quick answers
Robin of the Wood — frequently asked questions
When did Robin of the Wood come out?
Robin of the Wood was released on 31 December 1985 for Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
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