Conquests of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood

About

Conquests of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood is a point-and click adventure from Sierra On-Line, set in 1193 after the Third Crusade. You play as Robin Hood, navigating a story where political intrigue and medieval chaos collide. The game leans heavily on exploration and dialogue over traditional inventory puzzles. Instead of fiddling with objects, you’ll talk to characters, gather clues, solve riddles, and make decisions that shape your path. Mini-games like archery contests and strategy-based Nine Men’s Morris add variety, with difficulty levels you can adjust. The interface uses Sierra’s classic icon-based system, letting you interact with the world through context-sensitive actions. What sets this apart is its focus on narrative-driven tasks over rigid puzzle-solving. The story weaves historical events with Robin Hood’s legend, placing you in a race to rescue King Richard while fending off Prince John’s treachery. Mini-games feel integrated rather than tacked on, and the adjustable difficulty makes it accessible for different skill levels. Released in 1991 for DOS and Amiga, it’s a lesser-known entry in Sierra’s adventure catalog. Fans of classic point-and-clicks with a mix of strategy and storytelling might find it rewarding, though its lack of inventory puzzles could polarize players.

Storyline

The year is 1193, and the Third Crusade has just ended. Richard the Lionheart, King of England, returns to Europe from the Holy Land. On the way, he is ambushed and abducted by the soldiers of the Austrian duke Leopold. The duke demands a large ransom to be paid in exchange for the king's freedom. However, the king's brother, Prince John, is content with the situation and plotting to take the throne for himself. That is when the legendary Robin Hood, one who robs from the rich and gives to the poor, decides to raise the money needed to liberate the king, with the help of his fellow outlaws of Sherwood Forest.