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Gauntlet: Dark Legacy
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Midway
Developer: Midway
Genre(s): Action
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: April 23, 2002
Summary
The all-new iteration in the 3D "hack'n'slash" time-honored arcade classic Gauntlet franchise. The revolutionary Gauntlet game design allows players to work as a team as they venture through eight dangerous worlds. One to four players can select one of eight different characters. Using force of arms and exotic magical powers, players vanquish creatures, search for treasure, evade traps, and embark on quests. [Midway]
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What The Critics Said
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GameZone
While the single-player game is fun, the multiplayer cooperative quests are where it really is entertaining.
Read Full Review >GamerWeb Xbox
While Gauntlet: Dark Legacy is a decent enough game, its main saving grace is the four player co-op play, something of a rarity.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
If you've played this game before, there really is absolutely no reason to play it again. [July 2002, p.80]
Xbox Nation Magazine
Flawed but solidly fun, deep as a dime, and airy as a zeppelin. [Summer 2002, p.93]
Media and Games Online Network
A dated dud. The game can be a kick for a while in multiplayer, but it’s tendency towards the tedious kills the single-player experience.
Read Full Review >IGN
Less demanding gamers will get a kick out of its intuitive setup, but those in the hardcore bunch will tire of its simplicity promptly.
Read Full Review >XenGamers
The repetitive action, repetitive action, bland graphics and most of all the repetitive action will numb you as you play.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Uter gave it an 8:
It may just be a port of an old game, but the old game is pretty great. The only thing I don't like is how Midway seems to be milking the series without adding anything.
Ken D. gave it a 10:
Wonderful game. I disagree with the magazine critics who say it isn't replayable. So many hidden easter eggs that you find on your second or third trip; plus the cool characters you can unlock.
Kathy L. gave it a 10:
It's awesome because you can play it with your family and friends and work together to stop Garm.
Chuck F. gave it a 5:
If you liked nightcaster you'll like this game. It doesn't sound as good. You'll be mad if you pay $50 for it, find it used.
Yen do gave it a 10:
It's awesome because it's like the old version.
Dave R. gave it a 6:
Sure this game is very repetitive if you play single player,... but if you play it with three or four people then thats when it REEally shines!!. It's just your basic hack-and-slash gorefest,...YUMMMM!
