Eidos throws down DS Gauntlet

By Emma Boyes, GameSpot UKPosted Apr 7, 2008 5:28 am PT

Classic hack-and-slash '80s game series officially coming to Nintendo's handheld this year.

Back in February, Eidos registered a new Gauntlet game with the US Entertainment Software Rating Board, and although the listing was quickly removed from the database, it was too late--the cat was out of the bag.

Now, Eidos has come clean about Gauntlet for the DS and has officially announced the title. Simply called Gauntlet, the new game will be a remake of Midway’s 1985 arcade classic hack-and-slash title.

Gauntlet takes place in a fantasy world, with 40 maps set over three realms, and gamers can choose to play as an elf, warrior, wizard, or valkyrie--each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities.

As well as single-player mode, there will be a four-player Wi-Fi co-op mode that will use the DS microphone to allow allies to communicate. A range of competitive multiplayer games are also included, such as Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Treasure Horde.

Gauntlet for the DS is being developed by Backbone Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, and is set for release "later this year."

In the meantime, those desperate for a Gauntlet fix can download Gauntlet from Xbox Live Arcade and Gauntlet II from the PlayStation Network.

33 Comments

  • matwizard1

    Posted Nov 23, 2008 12:15 pm PT

    I liked the Gamecube Gauntlet I hope this won't be a only top view game

  • GamesH

    Posted Nov 3, 2008 7:37 am PT

    Check this out!
    http://ds.ign.com/articles/869/869001p1.html
    This game looks cool!

  • WiZoRZ

    Posted Jun 16, 2008 3:14 am PT

    Yeah! Hack N' Slash to DS! Seems a decent game. I can't wait to try it out and I really hope that it'll be good!

  • acidrain1976

    Posted Apr 21, 2008 12:12 am PT

    Neato.

  • Soylent_Hero

    Posted Apr 13, 2008 4:08 am PT

    zennioparty, that is completely untrue. Granted there are only like 2 attributes, Strength, and Speed. But i have wasted enough quarters to know that there are actually strategic differences when you are playing with others that require different party orders depending on what you face ahead. That said, they really better add some updated game modes because i wont dare spend more than 5 bucks on a plain gauntlet port.

  • zennioparty

    Posted Apr 10, 2008 9:01 am PT

    I also hope that there is something more indepth with the characters. While I have loved the games, the one thing that has bothered me is that.... THERE IS NO DIFFRENCE IN WHAT CHARACTER YOU CHOOSE. i think that this game could be taken to a whole DIFFRENT level if they created some real diffrenses with charaters. It would definitely add to the depth of the game.

  • lew_0911

    Posted Apr 8, 2008 8:58 am PT

    Four-player Coop? Goodie.

  • kavadias1981

    Posted Apr 8, 2008 1:25 am PT

    Cool

  • DiscGuru101

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 8:17 pm PT

    Another Gauntlet huh? -I hope this version REALLY stands out, cause I own several already.

  • nate1222

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 6:14 pm PT

    Man I used to love Gauntlet on the NES. I still play it once in a while on Midway's Arcade Treasures 2 for GC. A DS version would so rock!

  • nintendoboy16

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 5:17 pm PT

    Gauntlet? YAHOOO!!

  • lamprey263

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 4:34 pm PT

    I'd like to see a new Gauntlet for XBLA or PSN with online co-op; that'd be awesome.

  • VenomRitual

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 3:16 pm PT

    i liked gaunlet legends for the GC. i hope this game is similar but at least add new stuff.

  • Draconoxious

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 12:48 pm PT

    Gee, I wonder which Gamespot employee is gonna get fired for this?

  • shoeman12

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 12:44 pm PT

    I'm surprised no one has said Eidos eats kittens or something yet so I'll say it, Eidos is evil.

  • mcuth

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 12:37 pm PT

    Can't wait to hear Stephen King's opinion of this story in the next Entertainment Weekly.

  • JReefer1

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 12:22 pm PT

    A remake ,cool. I almost thought it was just going to to be a port. I want more classics.

  • HeartlessSavior posted Apr 7, 2008 11:51 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    HeartlessSavior

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 11:51 am PT (hide)

    What are we still living in the 80's? Get a grip and go play some Galo or something sheesh....

  • SpareJesus

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 11:48 am PT

    This actually sounds good. And the Gauntlet games haven't been good in years.

  • ctg867

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 11:46 am PT

    Contra 4 much? Hmm, could actually be pretty good. I'll wait and see.

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