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Robin Hood

ColecoVision

ColecoVision

Robin Hood is an action game where you need to rescue Maid Marian who is being held by the Sheriff of Nottingham in a castle (and while you're at it, steal some gold to give to the poor)! Gameplay takes place on several different screens which have different objectives. First you will need to mak...

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Developer
Xonox

Released on
1984

Size
1–2 Players

Version
ColecoVision

Requirements
ColecoVision

Downloads
Shooter

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Description

Robin Hood is an action game where you need to rescue Maid Marian who is being held by the Sheriff of Nottingham in a castle (and while you’re at it, steal some gold to give to the poor)! Gameplay takes place on several different screens which have different objectives. First you will need to make your way through Sherwood Forest; numerous henchman are hiding here, so use your arrows to shoot them. Surviving the forest, the next section takes place outside of the castle; naturally, numerous henchman guard the castle gate. While dodging incoming arrows, you need to shoot enough of the henchman to cause the gate to open. Once it opens, you can enter the castle for the final scene. Inside the castle you will be able to find Maid Marian behind one of the many doors, and gold behind another. The rest of the doors have henchman hiding behind them, but if you can find the Maid Marian or the gold then you win this round and the game repeats at a tougher skill level.

Robin Hood

Overview & History

Released in 1983 by Ultra Arcade for the ColecoVision, Robin Hood translates the legendary English folklore into a surprisingly complex multi-phase arcade experience. While the ColecoVision was renowned for its stellar arcade ports, this original title attempted to capture the narrative scope of Sherwood Forest, tasking players with rescuing Maid Marian from the clutches of the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham. Though overshadowed by massive console hits of its era, this cartridge is remembered by retrogamers for its ambitious blending of platforming, archery simulation, and maze navigation.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The game is structured into distinct, alternating gameplay phases that test different skill sets. In the first phase, players control Robin as he navigates a vertically scrolling forest, dodging royal guards and leaping across treacherous tree branches. The mechanics require precise timing, as touching an enemy or falling from a branch costs a precious life. The second phase shifts perspectives into the castle dungeons, where Robin must shoot arrows at moving targets and elite guards using a tension-based aiming meter. Success depends on managing limited arrow ammunition while carefully avoiding innocent villagers trapped in the crossfire. Collecting hidden gold bags scattered throughout the levels increases your score and grants extra lives, adding a risk-reward element to exploration.

Keyboard Controls

Arrow Keys / D-Pad: Move Robin left/right along platforms and aim the bow vertically
Action Keys: Jump over obstacles and fire arrows
Enter: Start / Pause