Gear Gauntlet

 Xbox One
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Windows Central
    May 25, 2016
    80
    Gear Gauntlet starts as a slow burner, and plays as though it suddenly got doused in gasoline.
  2. Brash Games
    May 16, 2016
    80
    Gear Gauntlet is the perfect game to pick up and play in small intervals.
  3. ICXM
    Apr 14, 2016
    75
    Gear Gauntlet reminds me of a mixture between Super Meat Boy, Marble Madness and Tetris. The developers knew exactly what kind of game they wanted to deliver and knocked it out of the park.
  5. GameSpew
    May 8, 2016
    70
    Ultimately though [Gear Gauntlet is] really challenging and it’s up to you to decide whether you enjoy this type of punishing, repetitive, retro gameplay experience.
  6. XBLA Fans
    Jun 2, 2016
    40
    I would only recommend Gear Gauntlet to those hardcore gamers that love to be constantly challenged, and who are always looking to shave that extra tenth of a second of their best time.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. TheXboxHub
    May 3, 2016
    9
    With wonderfully designed worlds, a good soundtrack to keep the adrenaline pumping and an extremely addictive concept, Gear Gauntlet ticksWith wonderfully designed worlds, a good soundtrack to keep the adrenaline pumping and an extremely addictive concept, Gear Gauntlet ticks nearly every box. It’s not ideal for those with a real temper, but for those in control of their emotions, you’re going to love the fast paced deadly nature and feeling of finally beating a level.

    Buy it, but don’t be sending me the bill for a new controller… you’ve been warned.    … Full Review »
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