Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Dec 12, 2005
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 38
  3. Negative: 8 out of 38
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  1. BonusStage
    82
    The minimalist twist to Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows may turn of those gamers looking for depth, but the game really does pull you in with some great visuals and slick combo moves.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    81
    It keeps the classic feel, but has enough new gameplay to make it solid. And it's the first real console-based Gauntlet game ever, which adds a new element to the 4 player co-op play that was a cornerstone of the series.
  3. Stuff
    80
    It'll make you all warm and nostalgic at first, but don't' be surprised if by your second hour of gameplay an unfortunate sense of "didn't I play this back in 1989?" sets in.
  5. Play Magazine
    80
    It's Gauntlet through and through, packed with switches to be thrown, puzzles to solve and medievil overtures that compel you to gnaw on large turkey legs...only polished to a glistening sheen. [Jan 2006, p.47]
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  6. Cheat Code Central
    78
    Seven Sorrows is best played with 4 players which helps retain some semblance of the intended Gauntlet experience.
  7. GamingTrend
    78
    The setting of the game and the interface were perfect, but the gameplay felt like something new was just around the corner, and never came.
  8. Play UK
    78
    While the single-player is still a waste of time, the multi-player makes up for its shortfalls offering inclusive, challenging gameplay. [Apr 2006, p.92]
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  9. Just RPG
    75
    An action-packed, enjoyable adventure that makes some major improvements on the classic Gauntlet gameplay.

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#82 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 9 out of 26
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Aug 24, 2023
    5
    Super monotonous game, it's even amazing to see Midway's game without graphic violence.. This game at least had to have blood and the bodiesSuper monotonous game, it's even amazing to see Midway's game without graphic violence.. This game at least had to have blood and the bodies didn't disappear there it improved a little, I still give it 5 because it has Co-op… Full Review »
  2. Xerach
    Mar 17, 2014
    0
    Short, simple, easy and NOT a Gauntlet game by any means. With lackluster combat and level design this game falls so short of any hopes ofShort, simple, easy and NOT a Gauntlet game by any means. With lackluster combat and level design this game falls so short of any hopes of being entertaining. Online play is a joke because well there is no one playing online. I found one person who was playing and we killed maybe 10 enemies before either he got disconnected or he just logged off and this was a week after the game came out. Just save yourself the money and wasted time and skip this one.… Full Review »
  3. aspentitan
    Jan 7, 2010
    7
    It is 2010 as i write this and only reviewed this game here because i finished it and thought it might be informative to someone who may want It is 2010 as i write this and only reviewed this game here because i finished it and thought it might be informative to someone who may want to pick this game up used. It is an extremely easy game to finish but even in 2010 I disagree this title deserves under a 6 rating. I usually only give poor scores if the game is unplayable due to glitches, terrible camera or poor controls. This game has none of those issues and is actually quite good looking on backwards compatible ps3 or with component cables on ps2. I found the game very simple but always entertaining. Game is very short, less than 7 hrs but each character (3) somehow plays different even though all you do is hit the x button repetitively to play the game. Combos are not really necessary to learn and the RPG element really isn't necessary. I conclude this game got bashed really hard because it isn't really a gauntlet game and may have misled all fans of gauntlet. It is basically an action game and kind of a tribute to gauntlet as a theme base. I find this title equal to the repetitive lord of the rings games on ps2 so if you like those this is good too. It is not a must own but it finds a unique place in my 100 game library. I own Wii, Xbox360 and PS3 and have sold other games ahead of this one. It really isn't too bad, a nice solid game that is an easy hack and slash but very entertaining throughout from start to finish and in my mind that was what gauntlet always was, so no hard feelings from me.… Full Review »
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