Description
Gauntlet, the original arcade smash hit, is a fighting game where you choose a character and let rip into the hordes of enemies that assault you on you way to the end of the level. One or two players must make their way through 100 levels of mayhem and magic.
It featured a choice of four characters to play with, each with different weapons. Thor the Warrior, has a bludgeoning battle axe, Thyra the Valkyrie, has a close range sword, Questor the Elf has his long range bow, and Merlin the Wizard has magical bolts.
Ghosts, goblins and even the life draining Death are your enemies. Enemies stream out of generators, so destroy these before tackling the rest.
Keys are needed to open the many doors within the levels, and in some situations a door will contain only bonus items, not a progressive route. Scattered magic potions act like smart bombs and clear the screen of all enemies. Beware of poison though, this reduces your energy level.
Treasure is abundant throughout the levels and adds to your score.
Alternate Titles
- "圣铠传说" -- Chinese Title (Simplified)
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The Press Says
| Wham! gaming |
Xbox 360 |
Jan 25, 2006 |
A |
100 |
| Abandonia |
DOS |
Nov 22, 2004 |
4 out of 5 |
80 |
| TalkXbox |
Xbox 360 |
Feb 12, 2006 |
75 out of 100 |
75 |
| Games Radar |
Xbox 360 |
Apr 01, 2006 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| GameSpot |
Xbox 360 |
Nov 23, 2005 |
6.7 out of 10 |
67 |
| Power Play |
SEGA Master System |
Feb, 1991 |
63 out of 100 |
63 |
| Lawrence |
Xbox 360 |
Aug 15, 2006 |
5.9 out of 10 |
59 |
| XBox Evolved |
Xbox 360 |
Nov 17, 2005 |
4.9 out of 10 |
49 |
| Digital Press - Classic Video Games |
Xbox 360 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
4 out of 10 |
40 |
| Wham! gaming |
Xbox 360 |
Jan 25, 2006 |
3 out of 10 |
30 |
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Trivia
Gauntlet was voted #64 in the Top 100 Games of All Time poll published by Game Informer Magazine (Issue 100, August 2001).
