Gauntlet Legends Co-op
Atari Lynx · Beat 'em Up / Action
Gauntlet: The Third Encounter
Co-op
| System | Atari Lynx |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Epyx |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–4 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gauntlet |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Gauntlet: The Third Encounter is a beat 'em up released in 1990 for the Atari Lynx, developed by Epyx and published by Atari. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the Lynx's second year on the market. Other notable Lynx releases from 1990 include Ninja Gaiden and Todd's Adventures in Slime World. Among the 8 Lynx beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gauntlet series. The series also appears on other systems with Gauntlet Legends (N64) and Gauntlet Legends (PS1). Epyx also made Chip's Challenge, California Games and Blue Lightning for the Lynx.
Gauntlet: The Third Encounter supports up to 4 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Gauntlet: The Third Encounter is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Gauntlet: The Third Encounter walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Lynx games today
The Lynx library is small, so it is easy to find its best games, and it remains a cult favorite among handheld collectors.
Gauntlet: The Third Encounter FAQ
When did Gauntlet: The Third Encounter come out on the Lynx?
Gauntlet: The Third Encounter was released for the Atari Lynx in 1990.
Who made Gauntlet: The Third Encounter?
It was developed by Epyx and published by Atari.
Is Gauntlet: The Third Encounter multiplayer?
Yes. Gauntlet: The Third Encounter supports up to 4 players, including co-op play.
How long does Gauntlet: The Third Encounter take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Gauntlet: The Third Encounter typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gauntlet: The Third Encounter on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.