Gauntlet Legends - N64

One of the best things about the Nintendo 64 is that you can have four people playing at the same time with just one television and console. Gauntlet Legends takes a classic multi-player arcade game and brings it nicely up to date. This game just feels suited to the Nintendo, precise analogue control, 3D environments and four joypad ports. To start Gauntlet Legends you choose one of four character classes (there’s another five hidden), initially you can be an archer, valkyrie, warrior or wizard. Each class has different attributes such as the warrior having more strength or the archer being quick. With experimentation you’ll find a character suited to your playing style. Remember that you are one of the heroes who have been summoned forth by the benevolent wizard Sumner to rid the four worlds of gauntlet of the evil demon Skorne and his minions. Within each world you must find the special obelisks that you’ll use to free Sumner’s power.

Gauntlet Legends is a non-stop action adventure with role-playing elements. “Use keys to open chests!” “Wizard needs food badly.” There is a nice mix of nostalgia and freshness when playing this game. With a massive and challenging world, characters that evolve and a four player fun-fest option, Gauntlet Legends is a worthy update of a classic.
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