Defender of the Crown

published by Ultra Games / Palcom Software in 1989-07, developed by Beam Software, running on Nintendo Entertainment System

type: action/reflex, strategy, turn-based
genre: Historical, Hastilude
series: Robin Hood
setting: Medieval
perspective: bird's-eye side view 1st person fixed camera
player options: single player

languages: eng

3.2/5

Official description

IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1149 WHEN THE KING RETUNED FROM THE HOLY LAND, HE KNIGHTED SIX GREAT WARRIORS WHO HAD CARRIED HIM TO VICTORY OVER THE INFIDELS. THE KING'S SUBJECTS CROWDED THE PALACE TO SEE HIM GRANT EACH OF THE HEROES A CASTLE AND IT'S DOMINIONS WHEN THE KNIGHTS DEPARTED FROM THEIR LANDS ONE MAN, A SAXON, RODE TO SHERWOOD FOREST ּּּ [sic]

Zerothis - # 2008-05-15 03:35:17 - official description - Story Screen

Description

The in-game story seems to refer to the end of the second crusade and one of the few battles that the crusading forces actually won. Undoubtedly this is backstory and the game is set some time later than 1149 and sooner than 1199 (which is the historical beginning of John of England's reign). Probably the murdered king mentioned is Henry II of England, who actually died of natural causes in 1189; but his health was certainly not improved by the actions of his sons, especial Prince John. Never the less, the in-game date begins counting from October 1149. The game takes much dramatic license. The player is one of the six knights mentioned in the story and all of these knights will be battling for England.

Cinemaware went and released most versions of this game for free download

(Zerothis) - # 2008-05-15 04:10:02 - 1 reply

Technical specs

display: raster

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External reviews (9) - average: 65.4% - median: 62%

review source		issue	date	score
Console XS	uk	1	1992-06	68/100	68%	view
Consoles + (001-155)	fr	5	1992-01	54/100	54%
Electronic Gaming Monthly	us	4	1989-11	21/40	52%	view
Joypad 1-72	fr	8	1992-05	65/100	65%
Joystick	fr	27	1992-05	62/100	62%
Mean Machines	uk	15	1991-12	59/100	59%
Player One	fr	20	1992-05	91/100	91%
Raze	uk	12	1991-10	86/100	86%
Video Games	de	1	1991-03	52/100	52%	view