NES/Famicom

Gauntlet

Gauntlet, the original arcade smash hit, is a fighting game where you choose a character and let rip into the hordes of enemies that assault you on you way to the end of the level. One or two players must make their way through 100 levels of mayhem and magic. It featured a choice of four characters to play with, each with different weapons. Thor the Warrior, has a bludgeoning battle axe, Thyra the Valkyrie, has a close range sword, Questor the Elf has his long range bow, and Merlin the Wizard has magical bolts. Ghosts, goblins and even the life draining Death are your enemies. Enemies stream out of generators, so destroy these before tackling the rest. Keys are needed to open the many doors...

Genre: Action
Year: 1987
Developer: Atari Games Corporation
Publisher: Tengen Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

17 achievements · 300 total points

Mmmmm... Delicious Obtain the sixth HP bonus at 1600 points
50 pts
I Like Food Obtain the first HP bonus at 50 points
3 pts
...Has Gained a Level Obtain the second HP bonus at 100 points
5 pts
Gauntlet III: The Final Quest Obtain the third HP bonus at 200 points
10 pts
Hit Points Are a Currency... Obtain the fourth HP bonus at 400 points
25 pts
Multiple Hits Destroy Secret Walls Find the hidden warp in the first level
5 pts
You Are Now Entering... Complete the first level
2 pts
...And You Decide How You Spend Them Obtain the fifth HP bonus at 800 points
25 pts
The Unseen Complete the 78th level
25 pts
The Castle Complete the 19th level
10 pts
The Dark Forest Complete the 41st level
25 pts
The Lost Caverns Complete the 62nd level
25 pts
Thor Complete the 10th level as the Warrior
10 pts
Merlin Complete the 10th level as the Wizard
10 pts
Questor Complete the 10th level as the Elf
10 pts
Thyra Complete the 10th level as the Valkyrie
10 pts
Rendar Savior Reclaim the Sacred Orb on the 100th level
50 pts

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Gauntlet frequently asked questions

How do I play Gauntlet online with a friend?

Gauntlet (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Gauntlet on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Gauntlet in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Gauntlet netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Gauntlet have achievements?

Yes, Gauntlet has 17 achievements worth 300 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Gauntlet for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Gauntlet on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.