With the co-op action-adventure game Gangs of Sherwood about to launch this Thursday, 30 November, we’re delighted to unveil the game’s brand-new trailer, which is the pride of our teams!
In this ambitious new trailer mixing live-action and gameplay footage, minstrel Alan-A-Dale lets you discover the story and the protagonists of Gangs of Sherwood through song.
Andrea Di Stefano, Game Director at Appeal Studios and Maxime Prevosteau, Product Manager at NACON had this to say about Alan-A-Dale and the latest Gangs of Sherwood trailer.
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.”
We hope you enjoy this video as much as we loved creating it!
