Play Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Online

Summary

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves landed on the Game Boy as a surprisingly ambitious tie‑in to the movie, even snagging the cover of the July 1991 issue of Nintendo Power – a cover that arrived four months before the cartridge finally hit shelves. The delay gave fans a curious mix of anticipation and impatience, but the handheld version delivered a variety of play styles that set it apart from many licensed titles of the era.

The game shifts between three distinct modes: an overhead adventure where you guide Robin through forests and castles, a side‑view duel that lets you jump, strike and guard in one‑on‑one combat, and an extreme‑overhead melee that erupts when Robin’s merry men clash with enemy troops. A horse‑racing segment blends the two perspectives, forcing you to hop over obstacles while racing to the finish line.

What really sticks with me is the loose equipping system – almost any object can become a weapon, even a chicken leg when Duncan first joins the band. Power Unlimited gave the Game Boy version an 83 % score, noting that despite its rough sprites the game feels exciting and adventurous, a rare compliment for a movie‑based title.

Storyline

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves opens in an Arab prison in Jerusalem, where Robin shares a cell with Peter Dubois and Azeem. The player must free both companions; during the escape Peter is mortally wounded while Robin and Azeem manage to flee to England. Upon arriving, Robin discovers his father has been murdered and the Sheriff of Nottingham now rules oppressively in King Richard’s absence. Maid Marian tells him of rebels hiding in Sherwood Forest and urges him to seek them out. Robin joins the Sherwood camp, which becomes his home base for the rest of the adventure.

From the forest camp Robin repeatedly leaves on missions, always returning to learn his next task. The final quest pits him against the Sheriff himself; defeating the Sheriff wins the game. The story concludes with Robin and Marian’s wedding, which is interrupted by the returning King Richard, who formally gives Marian away and the couple is married.