Robin Hood: Defender Of The Crown (PS2)

This is a distinctly average game that soon becomes rather repetitive and does not present much of a challenge meaning that you can progress quite quickly and complete the game in a relatively short time frame which reduces the game play and hence the value of the game. In the game you take on the lead role of Robin, initially you battle the Sheriff of Notting ham for control of the area and these initial missions act as a learning process until you eventually take over Nottingham and then you go to war with four other all powerful lords who control the rest of the country. The main objective is to raise money to free King Richard who is being held abroad and ...  Read the complete review

Basically I found this game to be a bit like playing an online version of the board game risk as the basic premise is the same in that you seek to take control of neighbouring regions through a series of battles played out as mini games whilst at he same time other computer run players are doing the same. The ultimate aim is to control all of the regions of England and effectively over throw the evil King John. In the game you play as Robin Hood and the early stages will find you defending Sherwood Forest along with your band of men, once you have passed this learning phase you will be in control of the whole region of Nottingham and then you will begin ...  Read the complete review