Gauntlet: Slayer Edition

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Brash Games
    Aug 30, 2015
    80
    It might not be the perfect reimagining of the series that fans have been hoping for, but Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is about as close as anyone has come to delivering the contemporary Gauntlet of our dreams.
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 21, 2015
    80
    It’s a streamlined dungeon-crawler with easy-to-learn combat and a great selection of time-tested characters. Things may start to feel repetitive after a while, but playing with your friends and taking breaks every couple of levels can help things feel fresh again.
  3. We Got This Covered
    Aug 19, 2015
    80
    Retooled and improved, Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is the perfect dungeon crawling adventure for you and three buddies to undertake.
  5. ZTGD
    Aug 18, 2015
    80
    Gauntlet Slayer Edition is a fantastic co-op game, and a decent solo experience.
  6. Push Square
    Aug 17, 2015
    80
    Simply put, Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is a great lark about with buddies, and Arrowhead almost hit the bullseye with this one, if only the visuals and music were a bit more interesting.
  7. Hobby Consolas
    Aug 23, 2015
    79
    Gauntlet: Slayer Edition allows us to relive a classic dungeon crawler genre. A fantastic co-op game for you and your friends.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 30, 2015
    78
    Gauntlet is good for coop fun. In you can’t play with friends you miss all the fun.
  9. Digital Chumps
    Aug 31, 2015
    76
    A welcomed release on the PS4 that is a blast with friends for satisfying, short player sessions.
  10. COGconnected
    Sep 1, 2015
    75
    While the Slayer Edition may not be a huge time sink, it’s still a lot of fun and a great co-op experience.
  11. 4P.de
    Aug 17, 2015
    75
    Of course it doesn’t change the fundamentals of the reboot that was established last year. But with additional modes and gameplay tweaks fighting with (or against) your friends for fame and gold it reaches a new level of fun.
  12. God is a Geek
    Aug 17, 2015
    75
    A worthy port of the PC reboot, Gauntlet: Slayer Edition adds loads of stuff to unlock, new abilities, enemies and characters (if you buy the DLC), but some will be put off by the unforgiving difficulty and sketchy servers.
  13. GamesVillage.it
    Aug 17, 2015
    75
    This is the Gauntlet we would have wanted to play last year: a lot of new features that increase the replayability, including two new game modes. There are still some issues with the camera, but overall this is a pretty good dungeon crawler.

Awards & Rankings

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#84 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#41 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 125
  3. Negative: 20 out of 125
  1. Mykael81
    Aug 14, 2015
    9
    This game is great for a $20 purchase! It has a classic arcade feel to it and all the characters play differently enough to accomdate replayThis game is great for a $20 purchase! It has a classic arcade feel to it and all the characters play differently enough to accomdate replay value. The local co-op is a great feature, it reminds me of tossing quarters at arcades with friends back when arcades were still popular in America… Full Review »
  2. VirtualMan007
    Aug 13, 2015
    9
    This game is so fun (PS4), controls are fluent, gfx and game-play rock solid, excellent coop (couch mode or online) madness. I do enjoy theThis game is so fun (PS4), controls are fluent, gfx and game-play rock solid, excellent coop (couch mode or online) madness. I do enjoy the humor this game has compared to Diablo III, they don`t take it too serious and not as complex to micro manage inventory , skills, stats etc... Well worth the pre-order! Lots of replay value and fun for everyone!… Full Review »
  3. True_Reclaimer
    Mar 17, 2016
    0
    This game is a mess. Right off the bat registering WB does not work so no bow unlock. Then the gameplay is broken and nothing like theThis game is a mess. Right off the bat registering WB does not work so no bow unlock. Then the gameplay is broken and nothing like the Gauntlet games I remember in arcades.… Full Review »
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