Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
- Platforms: Amiga, DOS
- Developers: Sierra On-Line
- Publishers: Sierra On-Line
Conquests of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood (1991)
Conquests of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood is an adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1991. It is the sequel to Conquests of Camelot, and the second game in the Conquests series. The game is set in the 12th century, and follows the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as they fight against the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Conquests of the Longbow is a departure from the traditional Sierra adventure game formula. Instead of relying on inventory-based puzzles, the game focuses on exploration and varied tasks dictated by the situation at hand. These include talking to characters, gathering information, making decisions, solving riddles, or participating in mini-games such as combat, archery contests, and Nine Men’s Morris.
The game’s icon-based interface is also a departure from the traditional Sierra adventure game interface. Instead of using text commands, the player uses icons to interact with the game world. This makes the game more accessible to players who are not familiar with the traditional Sierra adventure game interface.
Conquests of the Longbow was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and engaging story. The game was also a pioneer in the use of voice acting in adventure games.
Gameplay
Conquests of the Longbow is played from a third-person perspective. The player controls Robin Hood as he explores the game world, interacts with characters, and solves puzzles. The game’s icon-based interface makes it easy for the player to interact with the game world. The player simply clicks on the icon that corresponds to the action they want to perform.
The game world is divided into a number of different areas, each with its own unique challenges. Robin Hood must travel through these areas, completing tasks and solving puzzles in order to progress. Along the way, he will meet a variety of characters, both friendly and hostile. Robin Hood must use his wits and skills to overcome his enemies and achieve his goals.
Combat
Combat in Conquests of the Longbow is handled through a turn-based system. Robin Hood can use a variety of weapons, including swords, bows and arrows, and staffs. He can also use his special abilities, such as stealth and archery, to gain an advantage in combat.
Archery contests
Archery contests are a major part of Conquests of the Longbow. Robin Hood is a skilled archer, and he can use his archery skills to win prizes and defeat his enemies. Archery contests are played on a target range. Robin Hood must shoot arrows at targets in order to score points. The player must use their mouse to aim Robin Hood’s bow and arrow.
Nine Men’s Morris
Nine Men’s Morris is a strategy game that is played on a board with nine squares. Robin Hood can play Nine Men’s Morris against other characters in the game. The player must use their strategy skills to win the game.
Story
The story of Conquests of the Longbow follows Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as they fight against the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff has imposed a number of harsh laws on the people of Nottingham, and Robin Hood and his men are determined to stop him.
Robin Hood and his men must travel through Sherwood Forest, completing tasks and solving puzzles in order to reach Nottingham Castle. Along the way, they will meet a variety of characters, both friendly and hostile. Robin Hood must use his wits and skills to overcome his enemies and achieve his goals.
Reception
Conquests of the Longbow was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and engaging story. The game was also a pioneer in the use of voice acting in adventure games.
Conquests of the Longbow was one of the best-selling adventure games of the early 1990s. It was also one of the most critically acclaimed adventure games of the era. The game was nominated for a number of awards, including the Adventure Game of the Year award from Computer Gaming World.
Conquests of the Longbow is still considered to be one of the best adventure games ever made. It is a classic game that is still enjoyed by gamers today.
Legacy
Conquests of the Longbow had a significant impact on the adventure game genre. It was one of the first adventure games to focus on exploration and varied tasks rather than traditional inventory-based puzzles. This new approach to adventure game design would be adopted by many other adventure games in the years to come.
Conquests of the Longbow also helped to popularize the use of voice acting in adventure games. This would become a standard feature of adventure games in the years to come.
Conquests of the Longbow is a classic adventure game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. It is a game that is well worth playing for anyone who is a fan of the adventure game genre.
Review Score
8/10
