NACON and Appeal Studios have produced and released an interesting new peek at Gangs of Sherwood before its launch on November 30th. The new trailer combines both live-action and gameplay footage to create a unique look at the game. In it, the minstrel, Alan-a-Dale unveils the story and protagonists found in the game.
Developers provided insight into the trailer and its inspiration.
Who is Alan-A-Dale and how does he fit into the legend?
Andrea Di Stefano: “Although he’s not as well-known as other heroes from the legend, such as Friar Tuck or Little John, this character is an important member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men. He plays a crucial role in the game as a narrator introducing every new adventure through a humorous puppet show, also used to speak out against Sheriff Nottingham’s tyranny.”
What inspired you for this trailer?
Maxime Prevosteau: “We wanted to pay tribute to this atypical, charismatic character by creating an epic song with a medieval tone that gets stuck in your head! We were inspired by many things, including Disney’s iconic Robin Hood and Aladdin cartoons and even The Witcher.”
Andrea Di Stefano: “It also made perfect sense to cast the talented artist Lenny Mark Irons as Alan-A-Dale in the trailer since he also lent his voice to the character in the game.”
Gangs of Sherwood is preparing for launch on November 30th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.
Learn more by visiting the Gangs of Sherwood official site.
About Gangs of Sherwood
Fight the armies of the Sheriff of Nottingham and lead the rebellion, solo or in co-op with up to 4 players. Play as one of the Merry Men, combine your attacks, and free the people in this futuristic dystopia inspired by the legend of Robin Hood.
