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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / RPG
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG, Adventure |
| Developer | Sculptured Software |
| Publisher | Virgin |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is an action-adventure game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Sculptured Software and published by Virgin. It blends action-adventure, RPG and adventure elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Sculptured Software also made Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Eliminator Boat Duel and WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge for the NES.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
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
11 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Hit Points For Robin In 'Main Combat' | VAXEOLSA |
|---|---|
| Infinite Hit Points For Robin In 'Dueling Combat' | EYXAOPAL |
| Bandages Give More Hit Points Back | GOXLLNAA |
| Food Gives More Hit Points Back (Except The Leg of Meat) | AOULIUAE |
| Infinite Arrows | AASPIZPA |
| Bandages, Apples, Bread And Legs of Meat Give You All of Your Life Back | ENULIUAA
NNXLLNAE |
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves FAQ
When did Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves come out on the NES?
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
It was developed by Sculptured Software 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.