Last Update: 8/28/07
Gauntlet
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.
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.
Publisher: Atari
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Bottom Line: If your into 2-d dungeon crawlers, this game is one of the best. I liked this game, back when the only thing I had was a Nintendo and a Sega Masters System. It was fun to play, very challenging, and great for co-op. Me and my dad would sit for hours on end and play through level after level.
However, the storyline was vague, and all you had to go on was the insulting red-cloaked devil head, and the fact that you were one of four heroes in some deep dungeon surrounded by hordes of demonic creatures. I never did get to the end, due to lost passwords or writing it down wrong and having to start over from the last one I had. The control and gameplay was very basic, though well suited for how old it is. It was pretty easy to get the hang of on both the Nintendo and in the arcade. As a classic, this game is great. There wasn't anything else out there like it, and its feel wasn't ever able to be recreated. Not even by Gauntlet 2. Now a days, this game doesn't hold my interest like it used to. I've come to expect more out of a game with the advancement of technology, and Gauntlet just doesn't measure up anymore. But if your into the classics, I highly recommend you check this one out. Learning Curve: Takes a second
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