Description

"Gauntlet" for the Atari 7800 is a classic dungeon-crawling arcade game that was released in 1985. Players can choose to play as one of four characters - a warrior, valkyrie, wizard, or elf - each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The game features a top-down view as players traverse through mazes filled with monsters and treasure, with the ultimate goal being to reach the end of each level.

"Gauntlet" was notable for being one of the first multiplayer dungeon crawl arcade games, allowing up to four players to play together simultaneously. Players had to work together to defeat enemies and collect items while managing their health, highlighted by the game's iconic announcer continuously warning players with phrases like "warrior needs food badly" or "wizard is about to die." The game's challenging and addictive gameplay, along with its cooperative multiplayer feature, made it a hit in arcades and a popular choice for home consoles like the Atari 7800.