Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is an action-adventure RPG on the NES. Players control Robin of Locksley (the title character), who escapes Arab dungeons in Jerusalem after capture during the Crusades, journeys back to England, assembles the Merry Men, and fights corrupt government officials. Gameplay mixes overhead action-adventure exploration with one-on-one side-view duels, massive melee battles, and horse chases. RPG elements include gaining experience points to level up, forming a party with characters who join or leave, equipping weapons and armor, managing inventory, and using items. The story loosely adapts the 1991 Kevin Costner film; it stands out for its unique variety of play styles including duels and party management on the 8-bit hardware.