Customer Reviews

Gauntlet Legends

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This game is so cool. I have played the original gauntlet games before and loved them, but i always hated that your life gradually depleted,but in this game it doesn't.Also you have the ability to gain levels so you can get stronger,buy things with the gold you pick up,and find dozens of items and power ups to make you journey alot easier, you also have special attacks that destroy tons of enemys at once. If you like action/rpg games, this game is for you.

While the arcade game is completely awesome and addicting, the Play station version isn't half bad. Really, who ever thinks that a game made for the arcade will be as great at home as it was in the arcade has some serious problems. As far as i've noticed (with out beating the whole game, which should happen later today) there are only a few problems. One is that of course you only can have 2 players instead of 4, and another is that it seems to easy. Where in the arcade you'd be sweating and grabbing more quarters, in this game you may think "well i dunno" and then still end up winning. it lacks any serious competition for the player. but if you want a way to numb your mind for a few hours, and aren't to picky about perfect graphics or brain beating competition, this game isn't a bad way to go.

Gauntlet Legends on the PSX has gotten some poor reviews, but I think it was actually quite a good game. When will people understand that arcade games converted to consoles will ALWAYS lose something in the translation? It never fails. This has been true with just about every title that has ever been brought home from the arcade, from the old Street Fighter 2 all the way up to the Tekken series, so it should be no surprise here.

Also, I think that taking away the decreasing life was a GOOD thing, and that alone made the rating for the PSX version worth at least 3 stars. That was nothing but a cheap ploy to make you spend way more quarters than any reasonably skilled player should have to. There are far better and more realistic ways to create a challenge than to have characters lose life for no earthly reason. That's just lame, and it's something I've always hated about the Gauntlet series. With that feature finally removed, the game is now actually an adventure, not the "rat in a maze" type of thing it used to be.

The music on this game is also very good, particularly the main theme that plays during the menu screens and the music on Warrior's Mountain. The boss music is cool too, even with the modernized tracks slipped in there. Some music, though, was just annoying, such as the first of the Town stages with the Zombies.

There were a few disappointments, though. I don't think there was enough challenge, especially in the boss battles. I was also disappointed that the Spider Queen boss was missing completely. The only thing that made the stages more challenging is that they became increasingly more maze-like (not good in my opinion--makes things extremely repetitive and unnecessarily tedious) and that the enemies simply moved a little faster and took more hits to kill.

Also, the graphics were rather poor when compared to the arcade. It's impossible for any console to completely match an arcade version, especially not in the graphics or animation department, but I think the PSX could have done much better than this. The FMVs were fine, but outside of that, all of the heroes are very blocky and pixelated, especially on the character selection screen. Once you get into the game though, the graphics become less of annoyance because you're not really paying them too much attention.

The absence of the 4-player mode was a weakness as well, but two is also fun. I don't think the PSX version had enough challenge even for one player though, let alone four.

Overall, those expecting a perfect arcade-to-console port should look elsewhere, but this game was still fun, and good enough to stand on its own merits.

This game is an insult to the arcade. They changed way too many things like increasing your stats with gold and traps were missing throughout the levels. They were in too big of a hurry to get this on the market for the PSX. The graphics could have been better, and the limit of two players is a joke. If you really like Gaunlet Legends in the arcade, buy it for the N64. It was a lot better all around. Just stay away from the Playstations, because once you've tried it for the N64, you'll be disappointed in the Playstation version.

I am fairly new to the video game scene. Before a few months ago, I hadn't played a video game in well over ten years. So when I recently received a Playstation, I was thrilled to learn that one of my favorite Arcade games (Gauntlet Legends)from my youth was available in a new updated form. Before I purchased it I read reviews all over the net to get a feel for it. The majority of the reviews I read claimed it was only a so-so game, but I bought it anyway. Needlesstosay, I love it! Though there are obvious changes from the old arcade version, this new version has everything I was looking for in a game. There might be some aspects that can be improved, but I don't have any major complaints. Some say it's repetitive, but I like that. Besides, the enemies and scenery change, and there are many challenges to face. In case anyone forgot, the old (and new) arcade versions were highly repetitive too! I absolutley love this game and recommend it to anyone looking to simply shoot a bunch of stuff. A great game!

Like I said, if you've got a whole lot of time, then plug Gauntlet Legends into your consol and play till the cows come home - literally. This game is very long, but very worth it. The graphics are great, and the "addictiveness" rates highly on my scale. I usually don't fancy these adventure games at all, in fact, I didn't want to play this game when my friend first offered, but the second I started killing stuff that instinct deep withing me kicked in, and I could hardly stop playing. Once again, you need time, money, and the craving to kill stuff if you truly want to play GAUNTLET LEGENDS.

I recently found out that Gauntlet was out for the n64. I played it when it first hit the scene and had some great memories playing it 4 person mode at the arcade. We fed a lot of quarters into that machine back then. I got the game for my kids this summer and it rocks. The family has enjoyed it and the effects are fantastic and the secret characters are an excellent bonus. Its still the same game of hack and slash, just as before only with better tech and graphics. If you only play one game this summer get out more. Just kidding. Overall and excellent game. try it out you just might like it.

I really enjoy playin this on my PS1 in 2011. Im on summer in Highschool so I figured buy a PS1 and some of my classic favorites and I have really been enjoying the purchase. The game is just a great arcade port. Its a fun, simple RPG and go's back to when gaming was just put in a disc and play. No memberships or monthly fee's, just simple fun. Its a great game. Id buy it again.

I have been trying to remember this game for such a long time. I could never remember what it was called. I'm writing this review based on hazy memories of my childhood. I would play this for hours with my dad and It was so much fun! I plan on buying a PS1, and I will definitely be getting this game along with it! I recommend it for people who enjoy playing these type of games, particularly in co-op.

You WILL like this game if your ever were or are a fan of the original Guantlet for NES or the arcade version. This game still has that certain something that attracted me in the first place but only now its in a true 3D environment. If you liked Guantlet before, then this version is a must.