| Daily Star |
Tom Hutchison |
3 / 5 stars |
11-27-2023 |
This doesn’t beat anything out there but it does offer a decent fighting game with a unique twist on a classic Nottingham legend. |
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| GameSpew |
Richard Seagrave |
5 / 10 |
11-27-2023 |
Pick up Gangs of Sherwood and you might get a few hours of entertainment out of it, especially if you play it with friends. Ultimately, though, this is a mediocre action game with a litany of issues ranging from unbalanced characters to sub-par presentation. For that reason it’s difficult to recommend, even if you’re intrigued by its visually fresh take on the legend of Robin Hood. Though to be honest, this doesn’t feel like a Robin Hood game at all. There’s little stealing from the rich to give to the poor here. And aside from Friar Tuck, his band of merry men doesn’t really seem all that merry. |
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| Geeks Under Grace |
Joe Morgan |
8.5 / 10 |
11-27-2023 |
With excellent characters, great gameplay, and a fun setting, Gangs of Sherwood is one of the best beat ’em ups in recent years. |
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| Gert Lush Gaming |
Jim Smale |
7.8 / 10 |
11-27-2023 |
Gangs of Sherwood offers a lot of replay value with its fantastic action sequences, excellent character and enemy design, and big boss encounters. The story and the character interactions between the gang and enemies are really good. |
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| God is a Geek |
Mick Fraser |
6.5 / 10 |
11-28-2023 |
There’s an enjoyable time to be had Gangs of Sherwood, especially with others, but it just doesn’t do anything well enough to stand out from the crowd. |
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| PlayStation Universe |
Garri Bagdasarov |
7.5 / 10 |
11-27-2023 |
Gangs of Sherwood is a fun sleeper title that features great combat and characters. I enjoyed playing through each hero and seeing their unique abilities at play. With great level design, plenty of secrets, and replay value, especially when playing with friends, Gangs of Sherwood may be the co-op title you’re looking for this holiday season. |
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| Rectify Gaming |
Will Hogeweide |
7 / 10 |
11-28-2023 |
Gangs of Sherwood not only pays homage to the legend of Robin Hood but also sets a new standard for narrative-driven gameplay, strategic depth, and immersive world-building. With its captivating visuals, engaging gameplay mechanics, and a narrative that responds to player choices, this title is a great for anyone seeking an unforgettable journey into the heart of medieval England’s most famous forest, but the lack of multi-player Crossplay, accessibility options and use of the Dualsense controller makes us question if the game could have done better with more time. |
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| The Game Crater |
Chris Melnyk |
5 / 10 |
11-27-2023 |
Gangs of Sherwood is a disappointing game with a short campaign, repetitive combat, and limited accessibility options |
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| TheSixthAxis |
Jason Coles |
7 / 10 |
11-27-2023 |
Gangs of Sherwood is exactly what it needs to be: fun for everyone playing it. It’s definitely a game you’ll want to play with friends for the best possible experience though, so do keep that in mind if you’re more of a single player kind of person. I’ve been having a blast with it though, and if I can convince some friends to join me, I’d imagine I’ll be playing it for a fair bit of time to come. |
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| Use a Potion |
Unknown |
7 / 10 |
11-29-2023 |
Gangs of Sherwood is a pleasant surprise, with the stylish combat and rewarding co-op play ensuring it stands out as a multiplayer treat. Don’t get me wrong, it’s rough around the edges and is a chore to play solo, but if you get a few friends together to join you, it can be a really fun experience. |
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