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Game Boy Color · RPG

Robin Hood

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenreRPG
DeveloperPlanet Interactive
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Robin Hood is a role-playing game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Planet Interactive and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme.

Planet Interactive also made Spirou: The Robot Invasion, Dracula: Crazy Vampire and Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado for the GBC.

Robin Hood is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Robin Hood is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Robin Hood gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Robin Hood FAQ

When did Robin Hood come out on the GBC?

Robin Hood was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Robin Hood?

It was developed by Planet Interactive and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Robin Hood multiplayer?

No. Robin Hood is a single-player game.

How long does Robin Hood take to play?

As a role-playing game, Robin Hood typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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