NES/Famicom

Gauntlet II

Based on the arcade game, Gauntlet II is very similar to the original. Up to four players (a wizard, a warrior, an elf, and a valkyrie) make their way through various mazes, collect treasures and magic potions, and fend off assorted creatures and ghosts.

Genre: Action
Year: 1990
Developer: Atari Games Corporation
Publisher: Mindscape, Inc.
Players: 4

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

23 achievements · 212 total points

Apprentice Adventurer Complete Level 20
10 pts
Skilled Seeker Complete Level 40
10 pts
Veteran Conqueror Complete Level 60
10 pts
Elite Explorer Complete Level 80
25 pts
Warrior's Wrath Complete Level 10 as the Warrior
5 pts
Valkyrie's Vow Complete Level 10 as the Valkyrie
5 pts
Spellcaster Complete Level 10 as the Wizard
5 pts
The Agile Complete Level 10 as the Elf
5 pts
Secret Exit Go through the hidden exit on level 1
2 pts
The Janitor Use 150 keys without dying
5 pts
Strategic Wait Transform the walls into exits
5 pts
Amulet of Power Obtain the Invulnerability Amulet
5 pts
Amulet of Rejection Obtain the Repulsiveness Amulet
5 pts
Amulet of Reflection Obtain the Reflective Shots Amulet
5 pts
Amulet of Might Obtain the Super Shots Amulet
5 pts
Amulet of Movement Obtain the Transportability Amulet
5 pts
Amulet of Invisibility Obtain the Invisibility Amulet
5 pts
Two for One Obtain at least two unique Power Ups without dying
10 pts
Treasure Hunter Collect 500 treasures without dying
10 pts
Loot Rush During a treasure room level, collect at least 30 treasures before exiting
5 pts
End of the Dragon Defeat the Dragon
10 pts
50K Milestone Earn 50,000 points
10 pts
Master of the Gauntlet Complete Level 102
50 pts

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Gauntlet II frequently asked questions

How do I play Gauntlet II online with a friend?

Gauntlet II (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 II on PC?

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

Does Gauntlet II 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 II have achievements?

Yes, Gauntlet II has 23 achievements worth 212 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Gauntlet II 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 II on Etera

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