Gauntlet, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, innovates on past titles while staying true to the brand’s legendary format. Players select from four classic fantasy-based characters: Warrior, Wizard, Valkyrie, or Elf. Each character has its own unique strengths & weaknesses. For example, the Warrior does the most damage in melee combat, the Wizard has the most powerful magic, the Valkyrie has the most armor & the Elf moves the fastest. Distinctive play styles, procedural dungeons & an impressive art style keep the gameplay fresh. Product Description Edition: Gauntlet The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Play as one of four distinct heroes in an intense monster filled dungeon brawler with a combination of both uniquely built & randomly generated levels to explore. Battle the endless hordes of foes as you & your friends fight for treasure & glory via both local & online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness this Summer on PC & Steam Machines!
Features: New Gauntlet Experience Classic dungeon crawling action is melded with innovative new features for the ultimate Gauntlet challenge. Online & Couch Co-op Multiplayer Explore on your own if you dare or play with friends in 4-player same-screen & online co-op. Your friends can become foes as you compete to see who can claim the most kills & the most gold. Four Classic Characters Gauntlet’s four classic characters: Warrior, Valkyrie, Elf, & Wizard return but with more distinctive play styles & their own unique skills. Discover New Powers Players can scour the dungeons for gold & loot to unlock mystical Relics that grant the holder deadly new abilities. But beware – if used incorrectly they can be detrimental to your party’s health! How Will You Die? Fiendish traps, monstrous hordes, epic bosses & even your own friends will cause you to die in confounding & extraordinary ways. Accolades: “ An idealized reboot of the series – immediately familiar yet totally fresh.” – Digital Trends “ You haven’t needed food this badly since the 1980’s” – Gamespot “ Just the way fans would want it”
- Destructoid " Fans of the classic 80s game have nothing to worry about."
- Prima Games " This classic quarter-muncher consumed a lot of my own money during summers as a kid, so it's nice to see the fantasy gameplay live on this latest incarnation.""
- Fortune System Requirements: Supported OS: Windows 7 Windows Vista Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core RAM: 4 GB Hard Disk: 2 GB Video Card: 1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870 Additional Requirements: Broadband internet connection required