Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends

"The idea is intriguing and it works, but the technical implementation leaves something to be desired and there are balancing problems. However, the question is not whether the game is fun, but for how long it will be with so …"

"The biggest problem for Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is its meager content offering. There&s;s a solid proof of concept here, but not much else. Whether it be the character roster, the lineup of maps, or gameplay options throughout each round, …"

"Overall, Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is a strong effort that has a lot going for it. It&s;s different and often fun, and when it works, it works. The current experience is dampened by a lack of meaningful content and a …"

"Hoods: Outlaws &a; Legends is a intriguing PvEvP heist game, that despite technical defects and several imperfections will entertain hardcore gamers. This multiplayer game is especially recommended for those with friends to play with and won&s;t disappoint Robin Hood fans."

"Presenting the lore of Robin Hood in a whole new way, there&s;s a really fun and unique game in Hood: Outlaws and Legends. While it has a number of balancing issues that can impact matchmaking in various ways, it&s;s all …"

"Hood: Outlaws and Legends offers players a fun and tense experience but it is oftentimes held back by technical problems, glitches, and other minor issues. When it functions as expected, Sumo Digital&s;s game feels unique, especially when compared to most …"

"Hood: Outlaws and Legends is an excellent change of pace from your standard online multiplayer games. The PvPvE style works surprisingly well, creating new obstacles and offering unique strategies at every corner."

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends could turn out to be a great game, an average one or something best forgotten. The launch content is fun but shallow, with limited replay value."

"Sumo Newcastle&s;s debut is an engrossing but substanceless heist game - and an interestingly grim take on Robin Hood."

"Hood: Outlaws and Legends brings players into an alternate universe where Robin Hood and his Merry Men are a gang of murderous thieves. While the core heist gameplay loop offers some fun for committed players, the structure around those heists …"

"Hood: Outlaws and Legends has some good ideas, but the execution is a little lacking. The one mode here is enjoyable but it gets very repetitive, with the clunky combat, slow matchmaking and poor, though admittedly amusing AI, taking the …"

"The guys at Sumo Digital Newcastle try to offer a playful experience that is different from the usual and undoubtedly intriguing, at least on paper. Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends, in fact, is an atypical, brave product in many ways, that …"

"Right now its lifespan, that will determine the amount of continual improvements and new content to be added, lies on the fact that Hood is pretty much available everywhere and embraces crossplay."

"The idea of trying to execute a medieval GTA-style heist while fending off other players is so good that I want it to work. This is just missing some kind of secret ingredient to make everything come together. Maybe after …"

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends has several interesting concepts that, on paper, might seem refreshing for the genre. Unfortunately, clunky combat mechanics, questionable design choices, and a tedious gameplay loop lead to a rather monotonous experience."

"Despite many nods to Hood: Outlaws and Legends&s; source material, the densely-packed progression mechanics and fun gameplay are the star of the show here. It stops short of being a total showstopper, but comes far closer than you might expect."

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is a PvPvE heist game that puts you into the shoes of Robin Hood and his band of thieves - but the arrow misses the target."

"Time will tell if Sumo Digital can iron out the many creases prevalent in Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends. Providing that the early player-base is patient and/or willing enough to stick around for what&s;s coming."

"At its very core, Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is a good game, it just requires good people around you to make it so."

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends offers a barebones experience that is best played with a dedicated team of wolves. Those seeking fame and riches on their own may find themselves lamenting the lack of content both available day one and what&s;s …"

"There’s a great game inside of Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends. When it comes together properly, it’s one of the most interesting titles I’ve seen in a while. As it is now though, there’s not enough content available to truly show …"

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is the best PvPvE game I&s;ve played in quite some time. Sure, it has its issues; the AI can sometimes feel braindead, class balancing needs to be tweaked, and animations can be a bit janky, but …"

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is a good proposition for those actively playing in a 4-man team. In other configurations it is not so pleasant, but it is still possible to play. Unfortunately, common shortcomings can be severe, which of course …"

"Hood Game: Outlaws and Legends is a mixture of fascinating ideas and high-profile mechanisms that have not been well implemented."

"Hood: Outlaws and Legends is committed to a very specific multiplayer model that may or may not have legs. The game feels unbalanced, populated by a large number of surprisingly high-level players wreaking havoc on newbies, and squads interested in …"

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is a pretty good craic with a group you know, or people who know what they&s;re doing, but a bunch of amateurs without a mic between them may struggle."

"Hood gives you glimpses of a new and exciting multiplayer concept, but its many, many design flaws keep the game from delivering."

"Hood: Outlaws and Legends is a genuinely refreshing multiplayer idea that&s;s well-executed for the most part. It&s;s a little light on variety and doesn&s;t offer all that much in terms of reward beyond winning matches, but there&s;s a consistent joy …"

"Hood Outlaws &a; Legends has a solid basis to build on. By focusing specifically on the one game mode the developers have crafted a dynamic experience. While elements might feel the same no two matches are ever quite the same; …"

"Whether you want to take the righteous route or become the true menace of Nottingham, Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is certainly one of the best Robin Hood games to play. The art and world design care are impeccable, representing a …"

"There’s a framework for a good multiplayer game here in Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends, but it needs tweaking and building upon to truly give it legs. A PvE mode that actually awards progression would be welcome, too. As it stands, …"

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends takes a unique 4v4 multiplayer premise and fails to do it justice. While the art style is cool and the concept is neat, the execution falls short with a lack of content, balancing issues, and a …"

"An accessible online heist game with some fun but clumsy systems and an ugly presentation."

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends should be applauded for doing something different. In a just world, this release would steal players from larger brands and establish itself as a unique online alternative – but right now, its community is small. Assuming …"

"‎Hood Outlaws &a; Legends is an extraction PvP similar to Hunt: Showdown in which the Sherwood Forest. You have at your disposal 4 eligible characters, each with their own abilities, 4 scenarios and a limited variety of cosmetics that you …"

"Hood takes Robin Hood legend and shapes it as a multiplayer gameplay experience that has its moments, but is vastly improvable."

"Full of poorly executed good ideas, Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends had everything to be a title worthy of the iconic character on which it is based, but it fails in too many elements to be recommended at launch."

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends makes too little of its good possibilities and disappoints with monotonous rounds and small scope."

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends is a multiplayer stealth-action game that rewards sloppiness over cunning. That can be fun, but it also badly needs more content."

"Hood: Outlaws &a; Legends has a strong premise on paper and at times is fun and exciting, but its gameplay shortcomings mean that it never reaches its full potential."