Sony's State of Play event today had all kinds of good stuff, but one of the more exciting parts that we saw was Hood, which looks like the Assassin's Creed game that we've all been longing for.

Of course, Hood is not an Assassin's Creed game, but it does look like it promises all of the parkour, covert operations, and rebalancing of power that captured our collective hearts all of those years ago. This game takes the story of Robin Hood—stealing taxes from the king to give back to the poor—and invites us to join "merry men" in their mission to bring liberty and self-determination to this fictional imagining of feudal England.

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The PlayStation Blog gives us a decent look at what we can expect from the story of Hood without giving too much away. Hood is going to pit two teams of four against each other to steal treasure from "The State" (the in-game antagonists) before the other team can get there. Not only will you have to get into a State stronghold, but you will also have to escape with the treasure that you manage to steal. Along the way, the enemy team will be able to stop you, slow you down, or otherwise use a variety of game mechanics to get their hands on the treasure.

The developers stress that the game is realistic with, "believable interactions and consequences" including the fact that the treasure has weight (presumably a lot of weight) that must be carried—slowly—by at least one member of your team. Noise is going to attract the attention of not only the AI guards, but also the opposing team. That is not to say that everything is 100% realistic, as there will be characters and locations imbued with magic. How you build your team will likely determine how successful your heist is because each character will have unique abilities and weaknesses.

The legend of Robin Hood has inspired generations of people and this game won't be any different. In a world where the townspeople are being oppressed not only by the feudal system but by the alleged solution to that problem, "The State," it is you and your team that will bring justice and liberty to the land. We don't see a lot of PvPvE games out there, so the concept behind Hood should pique the interests of the more competitive gamers out there. If this game is pulled off right, it could be your next favorite multiplayer game. Keep your eye out for updates.

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Source: PlayStation Blog