Gauntlet III: The Final Quest

Commodore 64 · Beat 'em Up

Gauntlet III: The Final Quest

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperTengen
PublisherU.S. Gold
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Commodore 64, Gauntlet III: The Final Quest is a beat 'em up developed by Tengen and published by U.S. Gold.

Tengen also made APB and Vindicators for the C64.

Gauntlet III: The Final Quest supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Gauntlet III: The Final Quest 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 III: The Final Quest walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Gauntlet III: The Final Quest FAQ

Who made Gauntlet III: The Final Quest?

It was developed by Tengen and published by U.S. Gold.

Is Gauntlet III: The Final Quest multiplayer?

Yes. Gauntlet III: The Final Quest supports up to 2 players.

How long does Gauntlet III: The Final Quest take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Gauntlet III: The Final Quest 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 III: The Final Quest 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.

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