Gauntlet: Dark Legacy

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: May 1, 2001
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

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  • Summary: Team up again as medieval warriors galavanting through 20 worlds in this classic arcade hack 'n slash, button-masher which makes a stop on the PS2.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GamePro
    90
    Gauntlet attempts to exercise the PS2’s graphical muscles, but because of the locked overhead-camera angle, there’s only so much detail and special effects to see amidst the tiny characters scurrying about.
  2. Electric Playground
    85
    For what it is, a fast hack ’n’ slash, GDL is a great game. If you’re looking for an action RPG, this ain’t it.
  3. GameSpy
    85
    If you spent much time in the 80's pumping quarters into Gauntlet, you're going to enjoy this console version with almost as much zeal. If you've never played Gauntlet (blasphemy!), you owe it to yourself to pick this title up and give it a whirl.
  4. GamePower
    75
    In the end, though, the playing experience offers more than enough good, clean fun to offset its weak points.
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  5. GamerWeb Sony
    70
    If you're a fan of the series or just looking for a great multiplayer seek and destroy mission, Gauntlet will provide thrills in spades.
  6. All Game Guide
    70
    Perfectly suited to the multiplayer environment of a college dorm room.
  7. Game Revolution
    50
    Dark Legacy has more than enough items, upgradeability and weird creatures to keep your attention for more than a rental, but only if you have a few friends to play it with.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. jAbMaN
    Jan 27, 2011
    10
    One of the best multiplayer games ever made. Also, even if you play the game by yourself, you won't get bored from it either.
  2. MilesP.
    Jun 13, 2002
    10
    Crazy! I rented the 5 and I almost beat. I like to put the name 10000K in because it gives you forever lasting gold. It's a lot of fun Crazy! I rented the 5 and I almost beat. I like to put the name 10000K in because it gives you forever lasting gold. It's a lot of fun for players 13 and over. This T rated game will send you flying with fun. I like to have sleep overs in my house, make a tent, get four friends, eat junk, and have a very good time. I gave this game a 10 because it is very fun for everybody!… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    Oct 17, 2001
    10
    This game is awesome.. Gauntlet forever!!
  5. RyanM.
    Feb 9, 2003
    10
    I thought this game was great. It does get a little annoying having to get all of the many collectibles but I still recommend this game to I thought this game was great. It does get a little annoying having to get all of the many collectibles but I still recommend this game to anyone looking for a basic rpg.… Expand
  6. YuraSim
    Jun 18, 2003
    9
    This game make your freind's jaws drop down and the moment they see things you could in this game(Kill everything that moves, pojo the This game make your freind's jaws drop down and the moment they see things you could in this game(Kill everything that moves, pojo the ckicken,etc) you and your freinds will lose it. … Expand
  7. Serra
    Dec 4, 2001
    8
    I have not played "Legends," and I therefore will not compare this game to it. I find comparing a game to it's predecessor unfair I have not played "Legends," and I therefore will not compare this game to it. I find comparing a game to it's predecessor unfair because what if you've never played the prequel? It's all new to me. I love the look and the 3D and the areas I've seen so far (especially the Castle), but I see how it could get repetitive. Awesome with a friend or 3.… Expand
  8. jbakes25
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    One of the most addicting multiplayer games I have ever played. My friends would come over to my house back in the day just to play this gameOne of the most addicting multiplayer games I have ever played. My friends would come over to my house back in the day just to play this game and its addicting nature along with my brother. The memories of playing this were great, and we had so many humorous moments. I recently bought the game for nostalgia, and I had so much fun by myself as well. It may be old, but it still kicks butt in the fun factor… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

77
#77 Best PS2 Game of 2001
63
#63 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
39
#39 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001