About Robin Hood: Sherwood Archer
Robin Hood: Sherwood Archer is a bow and arrow game where you play Robin Hood, the outlaw of Sherwood Forest. Press the aim pad in front of Robin, drag back to draw the bow and let go: the further you pull, the stronger the shot, and the arrow flies in a real arc that gravity and the wind bend on the way.
There are 40 levels in four places. In Sherwood Forest you shoot targets, shoot the apple off a villager's head (hit the villager and the level is lost) and cut the ropes of hanging cages to free prisoners. In Locksley Village you break pots, set hay bales alight with fire arrows, knock the helmets off the Sheriff's guards and hit guards standing on rooftops. At the Nottingham Fair you shoot wooden ducks moving on a rail, a disc swinging on a rope, a spinning wheel, a bell and plates, and smash crates and barrels. In Nottingham Castle, at night, you take on guards on the walls, light the beacons with fire arrows and pull the Sheriff's treasure chests down with rope arrows.
Every level gives you a quiver with a set number of arrows. Pick the arrow for each shot: the fire arrow burns hay and beacons, the heavy arrow smashes crates, barrels and the guards' shields, the rope arrow hooks a chest and pulls it to you and the triple arrow shoots three at once. Use fewer arrows to earn 3 stars.
At the end of each area you face a boss in a turn-based bow duel: the Black Knight on his bridge throws his hammer and hides behind his shield, Guy of Gisborne throws daggers, the Champion Archer shoots volleys of arrows at the fair and the Sheriff of Nottingham fires crossbow bolts and a ballista. Aim for the head to hit harder.
The gold you earn goes to the poor: rebuild Locksley Village with it. Each of the six buildings gives you a bonus: more health in the duels, a longer aiming line, stronger arrows against the bosses, more gold from every level and a Golden Arrow for the first shot of a duel.
The levels change with the hour and the weather: misty mornings, sunny days, sunsets, fog, rain, thunderstorms and moonlit nights at the castle, with wind on some levels to aim against.
How to play
- Press the aim pad in front of Robin and drag back to draw the bow.
- Pull further for more power. The dotted line shows where the arrow starts to fly, and the angle and power show above Robin.
- Let go to shoot. A faint line keeps the path of your last arrow, so you can correct the next shot.
- Do every goal shown at the top of the screen (targets, apples, guards, cages, pots...) before your quiver is empty.
- Tap an arrow slot at the bottom left to pick a fire, heavy, rope or triple arrow.
- Watch the WIND sign at the top right: the wind pushes your arrows.
- Never hit a villager. Use fewer arrows to earn 3 stars, then beat the boss at the end of each area.
Controls
Tips & tricks
- Pull back and down to shoot high. The more you drag down, the higher the arrow goes.
- Use your last shot. The faint line shows where your last arrow flew: if it fell short, pull a little further.
- Aim for the apple, not the head. Aim a little high when the villager trembles.
- Lead the ducks. Shoot where the duck will be when the arrow arrives.
- Shoot the rope, not the cage. A cage only falls when its rope is cut.
- Save your special arrows. Hay and beacons need fire arrows, shields and crates need heavy arrows.
- In duels, hit the head. A headshot does much more damage than a body hit.
- Rebuild the village. The Cottage and the Bakery give you more health for the boss duels.
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FAQ
Is Robin Hood: Sherwood Archer free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser on SalutGames. There is nothing to download or install, and no account is needed.
How do I shoot?
Press the aim pad in front of Robin, drag back to draw the bow and let go. Drag further for more power and lower for a higher shot. The dotted line shows where the arrow will fly.
How many levels are there?
40 levels in four areas (Sherwood Forest, Locksley Village, Nottingham Fair and Nottingham Castle) plus a boss duel at the end of each area.
What do the special arrows do?
The fire arrow sets hay bales and beacons alight, the heavy arrow smashes crates, barrels and shields, the rope arrow hooks a treasure chest and pulls it down and the triple arrow shoots three arrows at once.
How do I get 3 stars?
Finish the level with as few arrows as possible. Each level has a par: use that many arrows or fewer for 3 stars.
Who are the bosses?
The Black Knight, Guy of Gisborne, the Champion Archer and the Sheriff of Nottingham. You take turns shooting: aim for the head to hit harder.
What is the village for?
Spend your gold to rebuild Locksley Village. Each building gives you a bonus, such as more health in the duels, a longer aiming line or more gold from every level.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Turn your phone sideways, press the aim pad and drag back with your finger.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your stars, gold and village are saved in your browser on this device.