Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood

Nocked has it all and then some more! Robin Hood is a myth and story truly, beyond a doubt, overdone and oversaturated in all media. I think on that we are all agreed. So how is it then that the most interesting, unique and magical version of this tale comes in form of a choose-your-own-adventure indie game that is so incredibly underrated? What makes Nocked truly special for me is perhaps its atmosphere and tone. It really balances out the sense of adventure and discovery with a certain sense of humor and spirit. This is a tale that is far more focused on the mythology and magic than most Robin Hood tales, concerning itself with spirits, faeries, ogres and dragons as much as taxes, knights and peasant troubles. The Deepwood of Sherwood Forest feels like a living entity and a battlefield of conflicting factions and figureheads. Robin and his/her Merry Men can create something special in these woods, all the while battling the tyranny of the Sheriff and Prince John. That's where the game shines as well, the amount of choice and directions to take. There are a couple of really big events that you can approach in a variety of ways, but there is also the everyday decisions that infl…

It is interesting, fun, and quite deep. But it needs some achievements!

Gorgeous game, gorgeous writing, gorgeous soundtrack. Paid homage to the Robin Hood mythos while throwing dozens of other mythical and legendary characters in as well. If you're a fan of celtic legends, King Arthur, Shakespeare's faeries, or stories in general you'll enjoy this. Also loved the nod to Hand of Fate 2 in the list of inspirations during the end credits, another hidden gem!

Very good game, would recommend if you like robin hood, true tales, or nocking. Seriously though, for anyone that enjoys text based adventures, this is an excellent one. Small games like this deserve all the attention they can get.

It's fun. It has a couple playthroughs worth of material. Got it on sale and don't regret it one bit.

A surprising find! As I started I wasn't terribly impressed with the whole 'choose your own adventure' part. But what had interested me in the game was the base management part and when I got to it, I did enjoy it. Everything is text-based but you're still managing your resources and power to win over factions. And believe me, WORK on that faction rep before the final showdown! Fortunately I was able to squeeze by. Overall, I did one play-through in about five hours just taking my time. It did seem to have a bit of an abrupt end but I think there's also a small re-playability aspect to this game. I'd recommend however I'd wait for it to go on sale since I think $20 is still a bit steep.