Fight the armies of the Sheriff of Nottingham and lead the rebellion, solo or in co-op with up to 4 players. Play as one of the Merry Men, combine your attacks, and free the people in this futuristic dystopia inspired by the legend of Robin Hood.

Gangs Of Sherwood is a cooperative action game for 1 to 4 players set in the reimagined world of Robin Hood.

Through the powers of the Philosopher's Stones, the armies of the Sheriff of Nottingham are now stronger than ever, and the people of England have never been so oppressed…

Play as Robin, Marian, Friar Tuck or Little John, four heroes with unique, fully customizable gameplay styles, and set out in search of riches to plunder so you can give them to the poor. From Sherwood Forest to the Sheriff's flying castle, the way forward is blocked by hordes of enemies. Combine the different heroes' combat styles to foil the tyrant's plans and fight performance-enhanced soldiers, formidable war machines and terrifying bosses that you meet as you advance.

NACON and Appeal Studios area pleased to share two new videos about the co-op action-adventure game Gangs of Sherwood. Appeal Studios’ Sven Panes Robelo, Game Designer, Raphaël Villegas, Concept Artist, and Andrea Di Stefano, Game Director have revealed new information about the combat system and enemies in the game.

A deep and dynamic combat system

Right from the concept phase, the objective for the combat system has been to give players the feeling that they are controlling legendary heroes in dynamic and intense action phases.

The game has unique heroes with complementary and distinct abilities, so players can progress on their own or create impressive synergies with others.

Each character represents an archetype with special abilities and attacks: as an archer, for example, Robin Hood has several types of arrows for ranged attacks, whereas Friar Tuck is a tank-type character, capable not only of charging up his attacks to inflict more damage but also of creating a shield to protect his allies. In combat, the heroes can also use their ‘Rebel Instinct’, a special mode that temporarily reinforces their abilities. Players can also equip each character with fragments that grant different types of powers, such as Regeneration and Paralysis.

An impressive variety of enemies and bosses

In Gangs of Sherwood, players must challenge many different types of enemies: light units, ranged units, mini-bosses and, of course, the main bosses, which are easy to spot, as each has a dedicated arena. Individually, some of them are no problem for the heroes, but they may prove to be a greater challenge when present in number.

Furthermore, the enemies also have different roles: some may, for example, confer bonuses on their allies if not quickly disposed of, while others may charge the player to interrupt attack combos. The different types of enemies also look different; this is particularly true for some bosses, clad in attire incorporating the features of animals, such as lions, as was common for English crests during the Middle Ages.

Finally, each enemy has unique attributes that require players to adopt specific strategies if they are to emerge victorious. The Shield Puncher, for example, has a giant, indestructible shield, so players have to attack from the rear to overcome him.

Improve your reputation by saving innocent lives and giving your loot to the people in order to unlock new upgrades and even more devastating combos. Spend your remaining gold with merchants to upgrade your equipment and customize your skills to match your combat style.

Land more and more impressive combos and cooperate with the other members of your team to achieve ultra-satisfying combos. Meet up with your friends in your hideout and determine the best strategy to adopt before setting off on missions, then put it to the test on the field of battle.

Key Features:

• 4 ICONIC PLAYABLE CHARACTERS – Choose from Robin, Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and Little John, four legendary heroes with different fighting styles and fully customisable.
• AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE – From Sherwood Forest to the flying fortress of the Sheriff of Nottingham, hordes of enemies will try to stand in your way. Foil the tyrant's plans and fight formidable soldiers in stunning environments within a reimagined science-fantasy version of a well-known world.
• COOPERATIVE ACTIOIN FOR UP TO 4 PLAYERS – Chain together increasingly spectacular attacks and synergise with other members of your team to pull off devastating combos.

Gangs Of Sherwood is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on October 19, 2023.