Game Boy · Action-Adventure / RPG
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG, Action |
| Developer | Bits Studios |
| Publisher | Virgin |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Bits Studios and published by Virgin, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves arrived on the Game Boy in 1993 as an action-adventure game. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends action-adventure, RPG and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land. Among the 20 Game Boy action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
Bits Studios also made Spider-Man 3: Invasion of the Spider-Slayers, Alien 3 and Terminator 2: Judgment Day for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite energy (dueling mode only) | 00F-B3A-E6E |
|---|---|
| Start with 1 hit point | 010-008-7FB |
| Start with 25 hit points | 190-008-7FB |
| Start with 75 hit points | 4B0-008-7FB |
| Infinite Energy (Duel Mode) | 010D2DD0 |
| Enemy Dies Automatically (Duel Mode) | 01002ED0 |
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves walkthroughs & guides
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves FAQ
When did Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves come out on the Game Boy?
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was released for the Game Boy in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
It was developed by Bits Studios and published by Virgin.
Is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves multiplayer?
No. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a single-player game.
How long does Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves on Wikipedia. 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.