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Nintendo DS · RPG
Gauntlet
Co-op
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Atari Games |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Gauntlet |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Atari Games and published by U.S. Gold, Gauntlet arrived on the Nintendo DS as a role-playing game. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985.
It is part of the Gauntlet series; on the DS you can also try Gauntlet. The series also appears on other systems with Gauntlet Legends (N64) and Gauntlet Legends (PS1).
Gauntlet supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Gauntlet is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Gauntlet walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gauntlet.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Gauntlet FAQ
Who made Gauntlet?
It was developed by Atari Games and published by U.S. Gold.
Is Gauntlet multiplayer?
Yes. Gauntlet supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Gauntlet take to play?
As a role-playing game, Gauntlet typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gauntlet 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.