# Nocked! — True Tales of Robin Hood > Text-driven RPG where you play Robin Hood, making choices to build a legend. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Schneider.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nocked/id1202075254 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Andrew Schneider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202075253) - Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $4.99) - Rating: 4.83/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 181 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-07-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nocked/id1202075254/reviews.md ## What is Nocked!? The peasants of Nottingham bow under the weight of Prince John’s taxes; nobles fall to the Sheriff’s political machinations; deserters from the Crusades pillage the land; and fairies lure the unwary into the depths of mist-shrouded Sherwood Forest, never to be seen again. Step into the chaos of a magical England at the end of the Third Crusade. Maid Marian hides breathless amidst the brambles after the sack of her father’s castle; Little John charges a bodyweight in gold to cross a lonely log; and Will Scarlet holds court in a brokedown tower surrounded by trees as tall as the sky, waiting for a king who will never come. The time is ripe, a spark is lit – from the ashes of your home, from the shadow of anonymity, step into legend. You are Robin Hood. Nocked! is a lushly-illustrated, text-driven role-playing game playable for minutes or hours at a time. Define the deeds and identity of Robin Hood, outlaw of Sherwood Forest; recruit allies, forge alliances, find love; and chart a path between war, negotiation, and dangerous magics. Your choices are remembered and your actions shape the world, but you can’t do it alone. Story and strategy collide as your reputation spreads and Merry Men join your band: Build and expand a base in the hidden deeps, manage your earnings from raids on tax collectors, and prepare for the coming of the Sheriff of Nottingham. There is no sure and easy path to victory, no one decision that will save your resistance; will you fall beneath the Sheriff’s boot heel, or will you build a movement to last the ages? The choice is yours. ## Key features - Text-driven role-playing - Choice-based narrative - Recruit allies and build a band - Manage earnings and base - Forge alliances and relationships - Shape the world with your actions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nocked/id1202075254/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Looks promising: *2024-05-14* Formatting is very buggy on IPhone SE. makes it a bit unusable, but looks like the app must work well on other devices. **Developer response:** Thank you for this. We are investigating if the display problems are fixable. We appreciate your patience. ### 1/5 — Unplayable *2024-03-24* The image keeps blocking out a large section of the text. This happens on every page of the game. Really disappointing. Oh well. ### 5/5 — One of my faves *2023-05-10* I love it so much I own it on Steam and here. ### 5/5 — Great game *2020-03-08, version 2.0.5* Nocked! has everything you could hope for—great writing, solid mechanics, logical design, and immersive art. It also innovates compared to similar games, offering an interesting resource management element. Comparable to Sorcery!, it is a fun and highly replayable experience. ### 5/5 — Best narrative game for iPhone *2019-10-12, version 2.0.4* For me this is hands down the best narrative game I’ve found for iPhone, better than 80 days or Lifeline. No complicated mechanics, just a good story, lots of replayability and great presentation. This is not your average choose your own adventure where you die if you go left rather than right: you are the hero of this story and dominate it - if you mess up, you don’t get a happy ending. I really can’t wait for the authors to put out another similar game. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2019-08-04, version 2.0.0* Huge fan of interactive fiction and this stands among the best. Huge differences in some paths and so much missable content. ### 5/5 — Great story game! *2019-07-29, version 2.0.0* I read/played through multiple times on the first version. And now that the developer has released a new version with added storylines I’m stoked! So glad I never deleted this, or else I wouldn’t have seen the update. Time to revisit this old favorite and see what’s new! ### 5/5 — A change of heart *2018-06-26, version 1.5.5* At first I disliked this book due to the cost and sometimes the choices are not clear on what Robins intent is. As a HUGE choice reader I do have the say the story varies widely and is a challenge even at the easy levels in a way. Because of the diversity and the shear volume of choices it seems unfair to give this anything other than 5 stars. ### 5/5 — Charming and replayable adventure *2018-01-14, version 1.5.5* This is a well-written and charming choose-your-own adventure with immense replayability, as you’re always left wondering what would have happened with the other choices. Technically a bit clunky at times, and it takes a while for new devices to be properly supported, but this is forgivable for an indie game. ### 5/5 — One of the greats *2017-10-08, version 1.5.1* Resource management, multiple endings and different play styles makes for high replay value. The story itself is well written and really draws you in. Characters are fleshed out and really makes you care about what happens to them. One of the best available in the store right now. ## Frequently asked questions about Nocked! ### What is Nocked! about? Nocked! is a text-driven role-playing game where you play as Robin Hood. You make choices that shape your legend, recruit allies, and build a resistance against Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham in a magical England. ### What devices does Nocked! support? Nocked! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### How much does Nocked! cost? Nocked! is a paid application, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required to play the full game. ### What is the age rating for Nocked!? Nocked! has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it contains content suitable for users aged 12 and older. ### How often is Nocked! updated? The latest version of Nocked! is 2.0.7, which was last updated on September 7, 2020. This indicates a moderate update frequency. ### What makes Nocked! stand out from other RPGs? Nocked! offers a deeply narrative experience with a focus on player choice and consequence. Its lush illustrations and unique setting blend historical elements with fantasy, creating an immersive role-playing adventure. ### Can I play Nocked! offline? As a text-driven role-playing game, Nocked! does not require an internet connection to play. You can enjoy the story and gameplay anytime, anywhere. ### What is the user sentiment for Nocked!? Nocked! is highly rated by its users, with an average of 4.8 stars from 42 ratings. This suggests a very positive reception and user satisfaction with the game. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.7 — 2020-09-07 Hear ye! Robin's last arrow was a bit out of true. I made a mistake in the last update; a couple lines of dead code have been removed, and the game should run smoothly once more. ### 2.0.6 — 2020-08-07 Hear ye! It's been a while, but the Merry Men are never far from our heart. A quick update: You can now set your own checkpoints from the bulletin board in your base (checkpoints still occur at the start of every season). Additionally, we've added a checkpoint at the epilogue. Explore the many and varied stories of Nocked at your leisure. Note: This one change is only available on iOS. We are hoping to make this and other changes to the desktop version of Nocked in the future. Thanks to our players for suggesting this. Get out there and find your story! ### 2.0.5 — 2019-10-15 Hear ye! We just pushed a "quality of life" update. Hopefully, we haven't broken anything in the process (though be sure to ping us if we did)! Not sure which faction the Sheriff is targeting this season? Wonder no more! Misplaced your to-do list? Check with Friar Tuck! And as usual, a host of minor typos and continuity fixes. Thanks for everyone who chimed in! ### 2.0.4 — 2019-10-04 A thousand (or two) straight apostrophes converted to curlies! Notifications on when and how the Sheriff is stymying your efforts with the factions. And ever more typos quietly corrected. Keep the comments coming, and enjoy Nocked!  Nocked is now also available on desktop through Steam & itch.io with enhanced graphics and SFX/music. The soundtrack also available on Steam, itch, and Bandcamp. ### 2.0.2 — 2019-08-27 The fair folk play by their own rules - Robin can no longer give gold freely to allies in order to gain renown. And a couple other typos and fixes. Thanks to all the merry men and women who've reported bugs or questioned the game design. 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Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*