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Gauntlet (1987)
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- Buy it nowGauntlet Tengen Nintendo 1987 Tengen Cart Only
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One of the most iconic dungeon crawl games ever created, Gauntlet brings the action from the arcade to your NES. Released in 1987, Gauntlet is one of the earlier titles for the system. However, the NES version makes a staggering number of changes to the original version. While the gameplay is still the same, the storyline has changed, and brand new levels were added to the Nintendo title. In Gauntlet, players take control of a hulking fighter, a nimble elf, a fearsome Valkyrie, or a mighty wizard. The game is one of the few NES gaming experiences that supports up to four gamers with the NES Four Score. The multiplayer game option enhances your playing experience as you'll need all the help you can get to survive.Players must navigate various cavernous dungeons to make their way to freedom. There are over 100 levels in all, and defeating all of them will take about 10 to 15 hours. Since it's such a long game, it uses a password system. Through this system, gamers can instantly travel up to level 79. Gamers will face all manner of monsters on their quest, ranging from ghosts to evil wizards and minotaurs. Players take control of their character in a top-down view, shooting projectiles at whatever crosses their path. The intuitive control system ensures that gamers can quickly get to grips with the mechanics required for success. In this title, every time an enemy touches you, you lose a tiny bit of health. Likewise, your health constantly ticks down while playing. To replenish your health, you need to find food scattered across each stage. You can't just rush from one stage to the other; the game challenges you by requiring you to eliminate all enemies to ensure you get enough food.The title isn't just all action, as there are some puzzle solving elements involved as well. Frequently, the exit to a level is hidden, and gamers must damage walls or blocks to find it. Likewise, some stages hold hidden doors that will lead you to a treasure trove of food and gold.The graphics in Gauntlet are simplistic, which was a purposeful choice by the developer. This decision allows the developer to flood the screen with large numbers of enemies. In fact, the title is one of the few Nintendo games to have over 10 monsters on the screen at once. The game is also one of the few NES games to use digitized voices. When a player gets hit or eats food, he will make a distinctive grunt or a satisfied sound, respectively.Tengen released two different versions of Gauntlet for the NES: an unlicensed and a licensed version. Both games play identically, have the same levels, and will play on any NES. The only difference between the two is the licensed copy has the Nintendo seal of approval. This seal is located on the bottom right corner of the Nintendo cartridge.Adventure and puzzle solving combine to make Gauntlet an endlessly entertaining game for lone gamers and small groups alike.Product Identifiers
PublisherTengen
UPC0031763011125, 0031763011118
eBay Product ID (ePID)170233124
Product Key Features
RatingT-Teen
GenrePuzzle, Action & Adventure
Video Game SeriesGauntlet Series
PlatformNintendo NES
Game NameGauntlet
Additional Product Features
Release Year1987
Number of Players1-2
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
PtnameVideo Games
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Released Year1987
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- 09 Nov, 2018
best nes game
This is the best game on Nes, I loved this as a child. The black cart tengen is the best version in my opinion because that was the one I rented as a child. I am glad to own it finally.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Mar, 2018
Old school gaming at it's finest.
My girlfriend and I love this game. Can't stop playing it. Thank you for such an amazing product.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Mar, 2019
Great Game, But Nigh Unplayable On Most Famiclones...
The game is great, however not playable on most famiclones...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Feb, 2017
Fast shipment
I havent played this game in a long time im excited The came real fast, i havent tested it but im I'm sure it works thanks again!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 May, 2024
Great communication and great interaction as always! Will continue to purchase from you! Thank you so much!
Great communication and great interaction as always! Will continue to purchase from you! Thank you so much!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jul, 2021
fun game
the videogame is very goodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Aug, 2021
8 bit goodness
Had the gray gaunlet back in the day could only get to levels 90'sVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 May, 2020
Super clean!
I received a practically brand new copy of tengen gauntlet. The box and manual were a little tattered but it is amazing that they even still exist despite their age.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Apr, 2025
Game works perfect ...
Game works perfectVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 May, 2017
classic and fun
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
