Super Robin Hood
Codemasters’ budget swashbuckler
The Oliver Twins’ Super Robin Hood packed platforming, traps, and treasure into a £1.99 cassette that made them household names.
Overview
Released by Codemasters in 1986, Super Robin Hood set players loose in Nottingham Castle to rescue Maid Marian. The game’s crunchy jumps and inventory-based puzzles previewed the Dizzy series that followed.
Fast facts
- Development: built by the Oliver Twins while they juggled school exams.
- Reception: strong magazine reviews and high chart placements on multiple 8-bit platforms.
- Legacy: proved the twins could deliver polished action at budget prices, leading to a long Codemasters partnership.