Nintendo DS · Beat 'em Up
Gauntlet
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Backbone Entertainment |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gauntlet |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Eidos Interactive, Gauntlet arrived on the Nintendo DS as a beat 'em up.
Among the 10 DS beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
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). Backbone Entertainment also made Age of Empires: The Age of Kings, MechAssault: Phantom War and Death Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom for the DS.
Gauntlet 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 DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Gauntlet 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 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 Backbone Entertainment and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Gauntlet multiplayer?
Yes. Gauntlet supports up to 2 players.
How long does Gauntlet take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Gauntlet 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 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.