Gauntlet: Slayer Edition

 PlayStation 4
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 125 Ratings

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  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 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
  2. drlowdon
    Dec 5, 2015
    3
    There have been countless Gauntlet games (and even more clones) over the last 20 or so years and, for me personally, the formula is simply out of date. Even when played co-op with a few mates the overly simplistic gameplay, that involves little more than moving from screen to screen pressing square to kill waves of enemies, very quickly became tiresome and I gave up on the game after lessThere have been countless Gauntlet games (and even more clones) over the last 20 or so years and, for me personally, the formula is simply out of date. Even when played co-op with a few mates the overly simplistic gameplay, that involves little more than moving from screen to screen pressing square to kill waves of enemies, very quickly became tiresome and I gave up on the game after less than an hour.… Expand
  3. Zafeer
    Sep 29, 2015
    4
    This game misses the "Gauntlet" mark by a long way. Where is the maze that you and your friends are supposed to figure out? This game is plowing through one screen full of enemies after another in a straight line. Should we explore this way? No because there is only one way to go. Why are wizard and elf the only ones with ranged attacks all of a sudden? The new powers and abilitiesThis game misses the "Gauntlet" mark by a long way. Where is the maze that you and your friends are supposed to figure out? This game is plowing through one screen full of enemies after another in a straight line. Should we explore this way? No because there is only one way to go. Why are wizard and elf the only ones with ranged attacks all of a sudden? The new powers and abilities might be cool but the game just drops you in and doesn't explain anything about how the game works. Since I downloaded the game and there's no documentation that's unforgivable. The four hit health bar is stupid. Bring back the old health system. I'm super glad I got this on sale because it's really ugly. There is some skin customization but they're not very noticeable in game. All of the trophies seem to be for poor playing style or just grinding through for weeks and weeks. Destroy x number of food. Die this many times. Take this much damage. Basically what I'm trying to get across is this: If you're buying this game because you see Gauntlet in the title, turn around now because this isn't even a shadow of even the worst one that came before it.… Expand
  4. Psycho_bear
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    I found the game fast pace and fun. Especially fun when others join the game for co-op mode. Each character has his/her own abilities and working together as a team is sometimes the only way past a level. I highly recommend getting some friends together and killing some beast.
  5. night4
    Dec 19, 2016
    2
    Pros:
    -Uh... I can't think of any.

    Cons:
    -Literally EVERYTHING

    It disconnected a multiplayer game immediately. It looks like it was made in 1999. It doesn't tell you how to use any of your spells/abilities. It handles poorly. Sound/music is mediocre at best.

    Thank god for Steam refunds.
  6. 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 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!
  7. AnimeKing
    Aug 19, 2015
    6
    I played for a little but from what I played its not worth $20 more like $10-$15 would do.
    Graphics are that of something from warhammer dawn of war 2.
    Sound is ok no songs really pop but the in game sound is well heard. Gameplay, is that of a dungeon crawler without levels on your character so its based on your gear. to get gear you need to enter the dungeon get gold and buy gear to    I played for a little but from what I played its not worth $20 more like $10-$15 would do.
    Graphics are that of something from warhammer dawn of war 2.
    Sound is ok no songs really pop but the in game sound is well heard.
    Gameplay, is that of a dungeon crawler without levels on your character so its based on your gear. to get gear you need to enter the dungeon get gold and buy gear to better your character.
    I played online with 1 other person I just quick matched with. its ok but I highly suggest you dont quick match since you might run into someone like me where he had to game for a bit of time and died so many times, while I the noob wasnt.

    Overall, Its a fun game but it's not a solo game it is a party game so get some friends with the game and you'll be set. I rated it so low due to the fact that it pretty much is like a weak version of Diablo 3. it can hold its own with all the indie games comeing out but to the AAA games its like a B.    … Expand
  8. 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 the Gauntlet games I remember in arcades.
  9. realisticgamer
    Aug 14, 2015
    3
    trash. absolute trash. no true leveling up system. crippled players. OP everything. Dark Legacy was awesome. this is THE worst version ever. I hope they decide to port DL. this "gauntlet" looks exactly like several other gauntlet copies, but kills its own potential and makes the copies look and play better.
  10. ikchain
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    I remember when I'm a child, Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is a great to play with your friends... It´s hard for me, in some level we need to try 10 times, but finnaly I pass the game.
    Good time for spend in this game.
  11. Turbodowg
    Dec 11, 2015
    1
    December. The season of good will. I was really hoping that this month on ps+ we'd get something real special as a gift for nearly two years loyalty and putting up with a lot of rubbish free games. Maybe a AAA?

    Nope, we get this absolute insult to every PS+ subscriber on the planet. We got an awful remake of a game no one really cared about in the 80's anyway. Okay, I know people did    December. The season of good will. I was really hoping that this month on ps+ we'd get something real special as a gift for nearly two years loyalty and putting up with a lot of rubbish free games. Maybe a AAA?

    Nope, we get this absolute insult to every PS+ subscriber on the planet. We got an awful remake of a game no one really cared about in the 80's anyway. Okay, I know people did like it during the 80's but the concept now just isn't exciting anymore. It's a weak game. The graphics are poor, environments uninteresting, cookie cutter enemies and very average controls add up to make a game you will be bored of after 5-10 minutes.

    Again Sony have screwed us over. Maybe January we'll get something worthy of our hard earned cash!    … Expand
  12. Edison76
    Aug 18, 2015
    7
    Disponible pour moins de 20€, cette derniere version de Gauntlet est vraiment fun. Difficile mais jouissif, ce jeu est un bon retour aux sources meme s'il est dommage que le titre ne dispose pas d'un systeme de progression du personnage via l'experience
  13. medv4380
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    The game works 'out of the box'. It plays like the original gauntlet just with modern graphics. For those too young to remember Gauntlet Legacy isn't like the original in any way shape or form. The Local 4 player works just like you'd expect on a console which makes it the Superior version compared to the PC version which is painful to get to work local 4 player.

    This is a great game to    The game works 'out of the box'. It plays like the original gauntlet just with modern graphics. For those too young to remember Gauntlet Legacy isn't like the original in any way shape or form. The Local 4 player works just like you'd expect on a console which makes it the Superior version compared to the PC version which is painful to get to work local 4 player.

    This is a great game to get for the family. I'll be playing this with my daughters just as I did with my father, and brothers in the 80's. I'm sure extra controllers will be under the tree this year.

    The only thing that seems to be missing is the color coding. It hasn't said anything like "Red Warrior Shot the Food". It does make commentary about the warrior destroying the food, but I do miss classic phrase just a bit.

    Note: I did get this for free with a PS+ account, and may be why this seems even more acceptable to me then paid versions.    … Expand
  14. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 17, 2015
    8
    A solid single-player dungeon crawler that gets even better with friends. The hack n' slash can be rather simplistic on it's own, and there isn't a huge amount of abilities. However on higher difficulties it can pack a bit of a challenge and it's just a lot of gold collecting fun. With levels part procedurally generated there is a little something to keep you coming back to it's relativelyA solid single-player dungeon crawler that gets even better with friends. The hack n' slash can be rather simplistic on it's own, and there isn't a huge amount of abilities. However on higher difficulties it can pack a bit of a challenge and it's just a lot of gold collecting fun. With levels part procedurally generated there is a little something to keep you coming back to it's relatively short campaign.

    The game is all about getting gold. You'll use it to buy new abilities and outfits for whatever class you choose to play as. It's a little disappointing that there isn't a loot system, which adds to the more simplistic feeling the game has, but overall that doesn't really ruin the game for me.

    To also help extend the life of the package, there are two other modes in the game. "Endless" is about what you would expect given the name. You (and preferably some buddies) just try to get as far as you can while collecting gold and slaughtering your way through the dungeons. "Colosseum" offers more brutal challenges for co-op teams looking for a fight. A new challenge pops up daily. As you might expect from the game, the higher the difficulty the greater the reward.

    As far as the actual co-op aspect goes, it all works great. You get local and online co-op. All of the classes work together well. I personally enjoy the slight competitive nature of the teamwork. It's always a race to get to the gold first. Screwing over your teammate by destroying or eating that piece of food when they're low on health could give you the opportunity to help yourself to their gold should they get killed. Teamwork is the focus on the game, but giving players the option to screw each other over adds a little bit more fun to the experience. Fighting over those crowns (which give you extra gold when you complete a level) can be quite fun.

    It might not have the depth of it's peers in the genre, but when it comes down to it the game is still a lot of fun. If you're just looking for some simple, hack n' slash dungeon crawling fun then this is a game worth checking out. There might not be too much content, but what's here is worth playing if you are a looking for even more co-op fun for a relatively cheaper price.    … Expand
  15. tie57
    Jul 25, 2016
    8
    Most fun I had in years. Hack and Slashing has never been this exciting - there seems to be a lack of characters however, but what makes this a really fresh experience is that each player is totally different with a unique game-type, and depending who you choose will determine what type of experience you will have.
  16. DrGerm
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Plenty of hack & slash in both solo and a multiplayer format. Good price, kept me entertained for hours. 4 different classes that all feel entirely different to play. I'm not sure how interesting the Necromancer DLC is, but it's there to check out.
  17. Markos-
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    Despite of the moderate reviews, this is a very fun game to play in COUCH COOP if you have the opportunity to do it with 3 other friends or family members. The game uses well known and tested mechanics and elements, but does so with grace and fluidity. It results in a dynamic and challenging gameplay, some sense of progression as our characters improve their weapons and skills, and beatingDespite of the moderate reviews, this is a very fun game to play in COUCH COOP if you have the opportunity to do it with 3 other friends or family members. The game uses well known and tested mechanics and elements, but does so with grace and fluidity. It results in a dynamic and challenging gameplay, some sense of progression as our characters improve their weapons and skills, and beating the main campaign is rewarding. Can recommend it for coop play!… Expand
  18. Bertoflyingfox
    Aug 19, 2015
    8
    A solid entry in the Gauntlet series. Isometric RPG-wise, it'll feel like you've been here before. But the nature of Gauntlet lies in its arcade style and I think this release embodies that well. Local and online co-op has been a blast.

    I would've liked more levels and more enemy variety, but still a good purchase. Especially if you find it discounted below the $20 pricetag.
  19. bigboss1964
    Jan 26, 2016
    7
    Gauntlet: Slayer Edition

    Game-Play: The game-play is a dungeon crawler style and it is really fun to play with your friends. Some great classes and skills but most of the items are useless. I really recommend to play at hard difficulty because the game is really easy. Story: Not much of a story in the game it is mostly go to the next floor, go to the next floor and go to the next    Gauntlet: Slayer Edition

    Game-Play: The game-play is a dungeon crawler style and it is really fun to play with your friends. Some great classes and skills but most of the items are useless. I really recommend to play at hard difficulty because the game is really easy.

    Story: Not much of a story in the game it is mostly go to the next floor, go to the next floor and go to the next floor. It will take you to complete about 5 to 7 hours.

    Graphics: Outdated graphics but fit in very well with the mood of the game.

    Notes: You should give this game a try especially if you find it at a sale and you should play with friend but you should play the game because it is a good game at the end.    … Expand
  20. Kaprawiec
    Mar 2, 2016
    6
    Boring and repetitive. If You have friends to play in coop it may be nice time-waster but overall I cant really recommend it... Its just to bland and... generic. You have the feeling I already been there done that from the beginning till the end of the game...
  21. DanishDan
    Dec 22, 2015
    7
    A fun little time waster. I wouldn't play this on my own, but with my brother, on the sofa in the evenings, it is good fun. It would have been nice with some leveling, and more loot/things to spend it on, but it is a fine little game.
  22. SIMINTHEBOSS
    Jan 16, 2016
    8
    A super fun dungeon crawler and nothing else. Satisfying gameplay and fun co-op ARE the real draws of this package, and i will gladly play a stage or two next time I am bored.
  23. alexmanea
    Jan 8, 2016
    7
    Gauntlet is a pretty good game, but it lacks certain stuff that could have made it even better. You have 4 heroes from whom you can choose to play with and you collect gold in order to buy different items. It would have been better in my opinion if you could level up your character and if enemies dropped random items.
  24. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Dec 8, 2015
    8
    Hurrah! PS+ provides a good time filler.

    Whilst Fallout4 still has me at it's mercy and most of my gaming time going to Bethesda, again, I have got the missus into Gauntlet as a 2 player game we can enjoy together. Given its not twin stick (such as Dead Nation) she can handle the simplistic controls. We've played a few hours so far and made our way through the vibrant and well    Hurrah! PS+ provides a good time filler.

    Whilst Fallout4 still has me at it's mercy and most of my gaming time going to Bethesda, again, I have got the missus into Gauntlet as a 2 player game we can enjoy together. Given its not twin stick (such as Dead Nation) she can handle the simplistic controls.

    We've played a few hours so far and made our way through the vibrant and well designed levels. Alike the original series, this PS4 rebirth has kept to the swing and slash button bash fun that the original was made on. This true Coin-Op feel is something that's been missing I feel from modern games, and whilst I imagine the re playability may not be there particularly for Gauntlet, who cares. As a free game it's really fun, not Rocket League fun, but not that far off either!

    The graphics are pretty, the controls are very responsive and the local multiplayer mode is great fun - online seems pretty cool also.

    For what it is, this is a little gem of a game and i think it would become repetitive after some time - but right now it's pure fun to play    … Expand
  25. Digiomni
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    Short Review - Good Graphics, game play is like Diablo but it have a funny story and more arcade felling. Fun to play with friends. Need characters mixing their powers in the next.
  26. Nel
    Dec 21, 2016
    7
    Fun co op game. Incredible progression mode, it's fairly short, and it will take a few hours to play. The game takes you through a journey that is both fun and it has lots of puzzles. I recommend playing it with a friend.
  27. The_Garays
    Jan 26, 2016
    7
    It's not a triple A game, but it really entertains a lot. I had never played any Gauntlet before, had heard of them, but so far hadn't had a chance to try one.

    I'd say it's some sort of arcade style game, with a very similar gameplay to Diablo3, which I played on PC and it was fine, aside all the technical issues it had with Blizzard servers. It does look like a normal and flat rushing    It's not a triple A game, but it really entertains a lot. I had never played any Gauntlet before, had heard of them, but so far hadn't had a chance to try one.

    I'd say it's some sort of arcade style game, with a very similar gameplay to Diablo3, which I played on PC and it was fine, aside all the technical issues it had with Blizzard servers. It does look like a normal and flat rushing game, but I had a blast playing online with some teammates, real fun. I haven't been lucky enough to play local-coop, but I've read very positive reviews about it.

    The graphics are friendly, the music is fine, sometimes too epic, but that's not bad at all! The campaign mode difficulty isn't very high, I played hard from the beggining and I wasn't complicated. Which might require a little bit more effort to get done is the survival mode, but eventually you get used to it when you find a good mechanic and a coordinated team.

    The only thing I didn't like is how you achieve the Platinum trophy... you have to repeat everything over and over and over again, and eventually you get bored at some point. It's what killed Diablo3 for me, having to repeat the levels over and over again to get better equipment. I mean, it's not a hard Platinum, it's just a bit tiresome.

    But anyway, given the fact that I got it for free with the PSPlus, it's given me many hours of fun and I really estimate that.    … Expand
  28. GORGMOARGORG
    Oct 17, 2015
    7
    It's a good couple weekends with buddies. I do miss the leveling and loot(ish) systems of older titles. Still a very good time though it just doesn't hold me for as many hours as and sessions as an older one had.
  29. poops
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    Gauntlet is pretty good, I am surprised at all the low user scores. It really depends on your expectation of what the game is I guess. This is not a AAA game or an RPG, it's just arcade isometric combat, and for what it does, it does very well. It is also "free" now on PS+, which is how I got it.

    I was most pleased by the gameplay mechanics of combat, there is a lot of enjoyment to me    Gauntlet is pretty good, I am surprised at all the low user scores. It really depends on your expectation of what the game is I guess. This is not a AAA game or an RPG, it's just arcade isometric combat, and for what it does, it does very well. It is also "free" now on PS+, which is how I got it.

    I was most pleased by the gameplay mechanics of combat, there is a lot of enjoyment to me with the archer mechanics especially, the bombs and firing sticky bombs is very well done with a ton of depth.

    And to top it off there are great local co-op options, a rarity these days.

    My only real complaint is the font size is incredibly small, and not really designed with proper couch play in mind.    … Expand
  30. crstig
    May 31, 2016
    7
    Great fun game to play with mates in the same room. Reinventing a classic is never easy by they have got this spot on. Highly recommend it as a party game with friends round!
  31. destinyfan1
    Feb 12, 2017
    6
    booooooooooooooooooring and repetive truely a disapointment afcource fun in first 4-5 hours but after that it is always the same but for such a low price its still worth it for arpg lovers if your not then spit on this arpg
  32. Sai1
    Mar 12, 2018
    0
    I was extremely excited for this game and have been waiting for years, since dark legacy. However, it is utter @$$! Complete and pure poo patty! Here is my list in no particular order: can't see crap on 55" uhd 4k tv unless i sit up close which shows just how ugly the graphics are (nice try all tiny graphic games, nice try!), Wizard is a** to use as you stand there dying, archer is a** toI was extremely excited for this game and have been waiting for years, since dark legacy. However, it is utter @$$! Complete and pure poo patty! Here is my list in no particular order: can't see crap on 55" uhd 4k tv unless i sit up close which shows just how ugly the graphics are (nice try all tiny graphic games, nice try!), Wizard is a** to use as you stand there dying, archer is a** to use as you stand there dying, the only female character that you don't have to buy is just another warrior called "valkyrie" (wow so original!), Characters do not save you star over each play, no leveling for OP everything, Can't see what abilities I'm using too tiny, Multiplayer is a**, Multiplayer says 'revive' but you can't, you drop out and come back still dead, there are no puzzles, thought, creativity, makers pushed put shatty $5 game and sold it as "gauntlet" to make quick $$ AND you can tell.… Expand
  33. DevilsDen_EU
    Feb 21, 2019
    8
    It’s not so much fun when you play on your own, but when you play in a group- it’s great. In my opinion Gauntlet has been made to play as multiplayer, so I recommend a co-op with your friends or random people on the Internet. The first option will obviously be much more fun. If you have someone to play with and a controller you can just lay down on a sofa in front of TV, press start andIt’s not so much fun when you play on your own, but when you play in a group- it’s great. In my opinion Gauntlet has been made to play as multiplayer, so I recommend a co-op with your friends or random people on the Internet. The first option will obviously be much more fun. If you have someone to play with and a controller you can just lay down on a sofa in front of TV, press start and enter the dark dungeons of Gauntlet.

    Check out full review on devilsden.eu

    Cheers    … Expand
  34. JesterTRT
    Jan 6, 2020
    5
    This game had major potential. Being as the last games they had, back on the PS1 and then Seven Sorrows on Ps2 were both really good. I had high hopes going into this game.
    But like most games now. They ruined their potential. They took away the fun of venturing through a co-op campaign game. And instead gave us a map board.
    The game was fun for a little while. But no mazes, or real    This game had major potential. Being as the last games they had, back on the PS1 and then Seven Sorrows on Ps2 were both really good. I had high hopes going into this game.
    But like most games now. They ruined their potential. They took away the fun of venturing through a co-op campaign game. And instead gave us a map board.
    The game was fun for a little while. But no mazes, or real exploration. Just a linear path of enemies. Not as fun as the older games. It was definitely lacking.
    The combat was basic, the skills and equipment were lacking. It's not great when the old PS1 game had more to it than the newest one.    … Expand
  35. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    6
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user

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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. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 30, 2015
    78
    Gauntlet is good for coop fun. In you can’t play with friends you miss all the fun.
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  2. DarkStation
    Sep 17, 2015
    40
    Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is a passable action-RPG for those desperately looking for a dungeon crawler to play with friends but it doesn’t offer much in the way of replayability or unique concepts to really recommend past that.
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  3. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 10, 2015
    60
    There are moments in Gauntlet: Slayer Edition that shine. Whether it’s successfully taking out a room full of enemies with your three co-op partners or, even better, single-handedly, because your friends already died and now they owe you a debt. These are the moments that people will play for despite its repetitive nature, but that repetition is ultimately the deal-breaker and the other issues only serve to reinforce that there are other games in the genre that do it better.
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