Genesis/Mega Drive

Gauntlet IV

This port of the arcade original has some extra modes available. Choose again from Thor the Warrior, Thyra the Valkyrie, Merlin the Wizard and Questor the Elf (each with their own advantages/disadvantages) and 1 to 4 players(supports Sega's four-player adapter). Alongside the standard arcade mode, there are the Quest, Battle and Record modes. Quest Mode- Defeat the four towers and solve the mystery of the ancient castle; weapons can be bought with collected gold from merchants in the main hub area, where you can also choose which tower to take on next. Experience points are good for increasing your stats. Battle Mode- Fight your fellows to the death. Maps can include teleporters/monsters/ite...

Genre: Action|Adventure
Year: 1993
Developer: Atari Games Corporation
Publisher: Tengen Inc.
Players: 4

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Achievements

35 achievements · 190 total points

Patience is Key [Arcade] Obtain 2 Keys on level 1 without unlocking any doors.
3 pts
Elves End [Quest] Obtain any ending as Questor
5 pts
Elves of Fire [Quest] Obtain the coat of FIRE arms as Questor
5 pts
Valkyrie of Fire [Quest] Obtain the coat of FIRE arms as Thyra
5 pts
Elves of Wind [Quest] Obtain the coat of WIND arms as Questor
5 pts
Valkyrie of Wind [Quest] Obtain the coat of WIND arms as Thyra
5 pts
Valkyrie's End [Quest] Obtain any ending as Thyra
5 pts
Warrior of Fire [Quest] Obtain the coat of FIRE arms as Thor
5 pts
Warrior of Wind [Quest] Obtain the coat of WIND arms as Thor
5 pts
Warrior's End [Quest] Obtain any ending as Thor
5 pts
Wizard of Fire [Quest] Obtain the coat of FIRE arms as Merlin
5 pts
Wizard of Wind [Quest] Obtain the coat of WIND arms as Merlin
5 pts
Wizard's End [Quest] Obtain any ending as Merlin
5 pts
Immortal [Quest] Obtain the Bad ending
5 pts
I Am Iron Man Obtain Invincibility
2 pts
Mere Mortal [Quest] Obtain the Good ending
5 pts
Is That All, Stranger? [Quest] Find the secret merchant
10 pts
Loot Goblin Loot 100 chests
5 pts
Milk Man Loot 25 Jugs
5 pts
Now Let's Find A Key-Chain Have 12 Keys in your inventory
5 pts
Pockets Full Of Potions Have 12 Potions in your inventory
5 pts
Scrooge McDuck [Quest] Accumulate 40,000 gold or more
10 pts
We'll Grind That Axe For A Long Time Collect an armor upgrade
10 pts
Slayer Kill 1000 enemies
5 pts
Valkyrie of Water [Quest] Obtain the coat of WATER arms as Thyra
5 pts
Valkyrie of Earth [Quest] Obtain the coat of EARTH arms as Thyra
5 pts
Warrior of Earth [Quest] Obtain the coat of EARTH arms as Thor
5 pts
Warrior of Water [Quest] Obtain the coat of WATER arms as Thor
5 pts
Wizard of Earth [Quest] Obtain the coat of EARTH arms as Merlin
5 pts
Wizard of Water [Quest] Obtain the coat of WATER arms as Merlin
5 pts
Elves of Earth [Quest] Obtain the coat of EARTH arms as Questor
5 pts
Elves of Water [Quest] Obtain the coat of WATER arms as Questor
5 pts
The Beginner [Arcade] Escape 5 -> 6 with default settings on Moderate or above
5 pts
The Casual [Arcade] Escape 15 -> 16 with default settings on Moderate or above
5 pts
The Adventurer [Arcade] Escape 25 -> 26 with default settings on Moderate or above
10 pts

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Gauntlet IV frequently asked questions

How do I play Gauntlet IV online with a friend?

Gauntlet IV (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 IV on PC?

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

Does Gauntlet IV 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 IV have achievements?

Yes, Gauntlet IV has 35 achievements worth 190 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Gauntlet IV 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 IV on Etera

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