Gauntlet
- September 23, 2014
Gauntlet for PC is a fun walk down memory lane and successfully recreates the best elements of the original 1985 game!
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
PC
Reviews
- Fun, self-effacing sense of humor enhances the gameplay experience.
- Excellent cooperative multiplayer experience with diverse character roles and varied enemies.
- Great level design and nostalgic homage to the original 1985 game.
- Action becomes repetitive quickly, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Leveling up can be an ordeal, and the game feels short overall.
- Lack of VOIP and matchmaking issues hinder the online co-op experience.
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a self-effacing tone, featuring snarky dialogue and funny interactions that enhance the co-op experience. Players appreciate the lightheartedness brought by varied character designs and the entertaining voice acting, making it a fun choice for co-op enthusiasts.
“The game features a fun, self-effacing sense of humor.”
“From the new hero designs to the variety of enemies and snarky humor, this is one that co-op fanatics won’t want to miss.”
“With simple action, fun co-op, decent voice acting, and funny dialogue, the game offers varied classes.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While some users appreciate Gauntlet's homage to the original 1985 game, many feel it lacks the expected replay value for modern gaming, suggesting that it may not offer enough incentive for repeated playthroughs.
“High replay value.”
“Gauntlet pays faithful homage to the '85 original, but doesn’t bring the replay value expected in the post-coin-op era.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Gauntlet: Slayer Edition are considered underwhelming, with some reviewers feeling that they lack the visual appeal and creativity needed to enhance the overall experience, despite the game's enjoyable multiplayer aspect.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is generally considered underwhelming, with reviewers feeling it lacks the engaging quality needed to enhance the overall experience, despite the game's fun multiplayer gameplay.
Critic Reviews
Gauntlet Review
Gauntlet pays faithful homage to the '85 original, but doesn’t bring the replay value expected in the post-coin-op era.
68%Gauntlet (2014) PC Review
While this game is a blast to play on the PC, this a co-op/party title and not many PC gamers have moved their computers or have a second computer that is accessible to everyone or in their living room for everyone else to play with them. This title cries “let’s play” and would be right at home on a console, regardless if it’s a past-generation or current generation title. That said, Arrowhead has gone on record and stated that there are no plans to bring this title to the consoles, a real shame. That said you can’t go wrong with Gauntlet and while it is a bit short, it is a fun game especially when you’re playing with others. The title is solid and I highly recommend it and a few friends to slash the night away.
70%Gauntlet Review
As gamers, we’ve certainly become a lot more demanding for original and varied content across the stretch of a game, and while repetition and score-beating held up well 30 years ago, it’s not the case anymore. For series fans looking for a temporary time machine this’ll do the trick, for most other gamers, it’s a simple reminder of gaming’s brilliant, but dated, past.
65%
