Gauntlet: Dark Legacy

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• 4-Player Cooperative Action - Choose to be a Warrior, Valkyrie, Wizard, Jester, Dwarf, Sorceress, Archer or Knight and battle the enemy with your friends.

• 8 Magical Realms - Adventure through numerous mystical lands including Sky and Dream worlds.

• Advanced Combat - Perform advanced attack combo moves that will enable you to decimate hordes of enemies.

• Countless Special Items - Fill your arsenal with magic potions, power-packed weapons, magical shields and other special items as you traverse each level.

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Back of Box - PlayStation 2

Time-Honored Franchise Returns With Gauntlet Dark Legacy Exclusive Four-Player Cooperative Gameplay And Dynamic New Features Recreate Gauntlet Series

CHICAGO--May 2, 2001--Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading software industry publisher and developer announced today that Gauntlet Dark Legacy(TM), a 3D version of the Gauntlet® videogame franchise, shipped to retail on May 1 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

Redefined for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Gauntlet Dark Legacy introduces a variety of fascinating characters, masterfully crafted worlds and next-generation features and includes a game design that allows four-player cooperative gameplay. Players battle through dangerous realms using exotic magical powers and weapons to vanquish hideous creatures, search for treasure, evade traps and embark on legendary quests.

"Gauntlet is a classic, time-honored franchise that has been a favorite among gamers for years," said Helene Sheeler, vice president of marketing, Midway. "Gauntlet Dark Legacy builds upon the steeped Gauntlet tradition with dynamic new features and a unique cooperative-style gameplay."

Players choose from eight characters including a Jester, Sorceress, Dwarf or Knight. Each character possesses special turbo attacks and deadly combination moves for battle, along with countless magic potions, powerful weapons and magical shields. Four magical realms with power-ups, which include Ice, Town, Sky and Dream, add to a total of eight worlds that await Gauntlet Dark Legacy's characters. Throughout each mystical realm, players must find obelisks, rune stones and countless other items, while confronted by more than 50 different enemies and challenging bosses.

Gauntlet Dark Legacy Features

Cooperative Teamwork: Gauntlet's four-player mode introduces an unprecedented level of cooperative gameplay for a PlayStation®2 Action-Adventure game Role-playing Adventure: Advance characters with combat and adventure experience - bigger, badder, faster, stronger Numerous Characters: Eight Different Playable Characters: Warriors, Valkyries, Archers, Wizards, Jesters, Sorceresses, Dwarves and Knights Secret Characters: Over two-dozen secret characters with eight different split personalities to unlock Massive Gameplay Worlds: Mountain, Desert, Forest and Castle plus Ice, Town, Sky and Dream. Venture where only legends dare tread with more than 50 evil enemies, challenging evil bosses and countless potions, power-ups and secrets to uncover Advanced Combat: Each of the eight different characters pack unique combo moves and turbo attacks PlayStation®2 Graphics: Masterfully crafted worlds, powered by the PlayStation®2 graphics engine and the most extensive display of cinematics ever for the franchise Midway Games Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive software. Midway games are available for play on all major home game platforms, including the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PlayStation® game console, Nintendo® 64 and Game Boy® Color, and Sega Dreamcast(TM).

MIDWAY is a trademark of Midway Amusement Games, LLC. GAUNTLET DARK LEGACY is a trademark of Midway Games West Inc. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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Press Release - PlayStation 2

Ever since the arcade version of Gauntlet first appeared in the mid-80's, the hack 'n' slash adventure game has put an emphasis on four-player fun. Dark Legacy is no different, offering
eight impressive worlds for players to cooperatively conquer together.

If you've never played a Gauntlet game before, it won't take you long to get into the swing of things. Up to four players are tossed into hostile environments teeming with enemies. Working alone or with your pals, you have to hack, shoot and conjure your way through dungeons, caves, towns and other environments.

Gauntlet: Dark Legacy tosses more than 50 different types of enemies at you, in staggering supply. Most enemies can be chopped down with a single strike, but larger enemies will require you to take advantage of the game's impressive offering of combo attacks, power-ups and magical attacks. Monstrous bosses provide epic battles worthy of the game announcer's melodramatic tone (YELLOW WARRIOR HAS GAINED A LEVEL!!!!!!!!!!).

When you begin the game, you can choose from eight different types of characters: Warriors, Valkyries, Archers, Wizards, Jesters, Sorceresses, Dwarves and Knights. Each adventurer has unique strengths and weaknesses. As you progress through the game, you can unlock over two dozen secret characters, whose strengths and weaknesses are based on the original eight.

By blazing through hordes of creepy enemies, you can level-up your character. This is a great aspect of Dark Legacy, because it really gives players a sense of satisfaction. At the conclusion of each level, you can use the treasure you've collected to purchase various items which will help your quest.

It's possible to play through some of the levels without finding all of the secrets, which encourages replay value. It takes a lot of exploration to find all of the secret switches and Rune Stones. This doesn't add an overwhelming amount of cerebral stimulation to the game, but it's enough to provide a nice break from the constant fighting.

Despite less-than-spectacular graphics and occasional slow-down, Gauntlet: Dark Legacy manages to stand up as one of the most fun four-player games available. It's possible to play through the game alone, but you'll really be missing out if you don't work together with some pals.

Gauntlet: Dark Legacy is available now. Game progress is saved to a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card 59.

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www.nintendo.com – Nintendo GameCube

Ever since the arcade version of Gauntlet first appeared in the mid-80's, the hack 'n' slash adventure game has put an emphasis on four-player fun. Dark Legacy is no different, offering eight impressive worlds for players to cooperatively conquer together.

Working alone or with your pals, you have to hack, shoot and conjure your way through dungeons, caves, towns and other environments.

Gauntlet: Dark Legacy tosses more than 50 different types of enemies at you, in staggering supply. Most enemies can be chopped down with a single strike, but larger enemies will require you to take advantage of the game's impressive offering of combo attacks, power-ups and magical attacks.

Choose from eight different types of characters: Warriors, Valkyries, Archers, Wizards, Jesters, Sorceresses, Dwarves and Knights. As you progress through the game, you can unlock over two dozen secret characters, whose strengths and weaknesses are based on the original eight.

By blazing through hordes of creepy enemies, you can use the treasure you've collected to purchase various items which will help your quest.

Gauntlet: Dark Legacy stands up as one of the most fun four-player games available. It's possible to play through the game alone, but you'll really be missing out if you don't work together with some mates.

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www.nintendo.com.au – GameCube

Gauntlet Dark Legacy is the all-new iteration in the 3D "hack'n'slash" time-honoured arcade classic Gauntlet franchise. The revolutionary Gauntlet game design allows players to work as a team as they venture through eight dangerous worlds. One to four players can select one of eight different characters. Using force of arms and exotic magical powers, players vanquish creatures, search for treasure, evade traps, and embark on quests.

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www.xbox.com