Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown
- July 22, 2003 00:00 AM PST
Steal from the rich and give to the poor! England�s favorite outlaw is staging a comeback.
Capcom is bringing another NES classic into the 3D era with Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown. The elements that made the original a hit are still intact in this preview version, but improvements make this revision much more interesting than the original. There are five basic types of action: sword fighting, archery, jousting, siege warfare, and army battles. Robin Hood�s role has been upgraded to make him the main character, and other members of his merry band of rogues play important roles as the story progresses. Cut-scenes are fraught with droll British wit and sarcasm as Maid Marian�s machinations drive Robin into the fracas for the crown. The story elements are interspersed throughout the turn-based territory acquisition, offering a nice break from the Risk-style strategizing. With its well-balanced blend of strategy and action, Robin Hood looks like it will make its mark on the map in August.
