Software:Gauntlet (2014 video game)

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Gauntlet
Developer(s)Arrowhead Game Studios
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Director(s)Axel Lindberg[1]
Designer(s)Emil Englund
Magnus Johansson
Nils Hansson Bjerke
Programmer(s)Peter Lindgren
Kalle Sjöström
Emil Ernerfeldt
Artist(s)Robert Tatnell
Carl Brännström
Pontus Karlsson
Composer(s)Andreas Kinger
Erasmus Talbot
Johan Nilsson
SeriesGauntlet
EngineBitsquid
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
ReleaseWindows
  • WW: September 23, 2014[2]
  • AU: September 24, 2014
Slayer Edition
  • WW: August 11, 2015
  • PAL: August 12, 2015 (PS4)
Genre(s)Dungeon crawl
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gauntlet is a hack and slash dungeon crawl video game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. A reboot of the Gauntlet series, it was released for Microsoft Windows in September 2014.[3][4][5] Gauntlet was re-released for both Windows and PlayStation 4 as Gauntlet: Slayer Edition in August 2015.[6]

Gameplay

The player takes the role of one of four heroes, Thor the Warrior, Thyra the Valkyrie, Merlin the Wizard, or Questor the Elf (one player per character) allowing up to four-player multiplayer co-op gameplay.[3][4][7] The dungeons to be explored are part defined maps and part procedurally generated.[3][4][7]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PCPS4
Destructoid8/10[10]N/A
Eurogamer6/10[11]N/A
Game Informer7/10[12]N/A
GameRevolution5/10[13]N/A
GameSpot6/10[14]N/A
GameTrailers7.9/10[15]N/A
Hardcore Gamer4.5/5[16]N/A
IGN6.8/10[17]7.1/10[18]
Push SquareN/A8/10[19]
RPGamer2.5/5[21]N/A
Shacknews8/10[22]N/A
The EscapistStarStarStarHalf star[23]N/A
Metro5/10[24]N/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic68/100[8]71/100[9]

Both the original Gauntlet and Slayer Edition received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[8][9] Gaming website Shacknews stated that "so far, it looks like Gauntlet properly captures much of the spirit that made the 1985 arcade game so much fun", while also stating that the game isn't very intuitive in terms of figuring out the unlocked mechanics as you progress through the game.[3] Chris Brown of New Zealand website Gameplanet said that the PC version "scratches an itch I didn't realise I had", finding it "simple, but not brainless" but also "fun as hell"; he also highlighted the user interface in their preview build as "awkward".[4] In comparison to the 30-year-old original, Destructoid opined "the game isn't a true recreation; it's more Arrowhead's ideal take on it", finding that "while the content may feel sort of new, nothing's ever really that fresh with Gauntlet. And that's probably just the way that fans would want it."[25] Dave Rudden of IGN praised the same PC version's four-player co-op while criticizing the repetitive gameplay and low replay value.[17] Daniel Tack of Game Informer found the boss battles enjoyable but insufficient, and the PC version's level design bland and repetitive, describing it as a "sleepy, automated button mash".[12] Michael P. Huber, of GameTrailers, praised the same PC version's four distinct classes while also criticizing the lack of varied environment and replay value.[15]

Joshua Vanderwall of The Escapist gave the PC version three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying, "Arrowhead made a very true-to-source Gauntlet game, no doubt, but the source is 30 years old, and could use some modern accouterments. Gauntlet is as much fun as it has ever been, but it'll get old fast for those who still remember slogging through the original."[23] Jed Pressgrove of Slant Magazine gave it an above-average review, saying that it was "nothing more than a modest cycle of action, never selling itself as a self-important well of features."[26] However, David Jenkins of Metro gave it five out of ten, saying, "It's certainly not the worst Gauntlet revamp there's ever been, but there's too little substance or variety to satisfy either new fans or old."[24]

References

  1. ↑ Petit, Carolyn (March 24, 2014). "Gauntlet: You Haven't Needed Food This Badly Since the '80s". Red Ventures. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gauntlet-you-haven-t-needed-food-this-badly-since-the-80s/1100-6418468. Retrieved September 17, 2014. 
  2. ↑ Johnson, Erik (August 28, 2014). "Gauntlet reboot delayed, still arrives next month". MCV (Biz Media). Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140831084848/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gauntlet-reboot-delayed-still-arrives-next-month/0137609. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Wong, Steven (September 15, 2014). "Gauntlet hands-on impressions: Wealth, power, and extra helpings of turkey". Gamerhub. https://www.shacknews.com/article/86307/gauntlet-hands-on-impressions-wealth-power-and-extra-helpings-of-turkey. Retrieved September 17, 2014. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Brown, Chris (September 16, 2014). "Gauntlet hands-on". Gameplanet Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on September 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140923101506/http://www.gameplanet.com.au/pc/previews/g5417ca5aecaf0/Gauntlet-hands-on/. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  5. ↑ Tan, Nicholas (September 15, 2014). "Gauntlet Preview 2". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/preview/65374-gauntlet-pc-preview-2. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  6. ↑ Matulef, Jeffery (July 8, 2015). "Gauntlet: Slayer Edition coming to PS4 in August [date mislabeled as "July 7, 2015""]. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150709020716/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-07-08-gauntlet-reboot-coming-to-ps4-in-august. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Good, Owen S. (March 17, 2014). "Gauntlet returns this summer to PC, see its brand-new look in this trailer". Vox Media. https://www.polygon.com/2014/3/17/5514850/gauntlet-returns-this-summer-to-pc-see-its-brand-new-look-in-this. Retrieved September 17, 2014. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Gauntlet for PC Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gauntlet-2014/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Gauntlet: Slayer Edition for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gauntlet-2014/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  10. ↑ Carter, Chris (September 26, 2014). "Review: Gauntlet (PC)". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-gauntlet/. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  11. ↑ Donlan, Christian (September 29, 2014). "Gauntlet review (PC)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/gauntlet-review-1. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Tack, Daniel (September 29, 2014). "Gauntlet: Darkness Calls [sic Review (PC)"]. Game Informer (GameStop). http://www.gameinformer.com/games/gauntlet/b/pc/archive/2014/09/29/fleeting-fun.aspx. Retrieved October 1, 2014. 
  13. ↑ Tamburro, Paul (October 7, 2014). "Gauntlet Review (PC)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/65615-gauntlet-pc-review#/slide/1. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  14. ↑ Clark, Justin (September 29, 2014). "Gauntlet Review (PC)". Red Ventures. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/gauntlet-review/1900-6415890/. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Huber, Michael (September 29, 2014). "Gauntlet (2014) - Review (PC)". Defy Media. Archived from the original on October 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141004065342/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/c5p59l/gauntlet--2014--review. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  16. ↑ Kozanitis, James (September 25, 2014). "Review: Gauntlet (PC)". https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-gauntlet/107122/. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Rudden, Dave (September 26, 2014). "Gauntlet Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/09/26/gauntlet-review. Retrieved October 1, 2014. 
  18. ↑ Rudden, Dave (August 20, 2015). "Gauntlet: Slayer Edition Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/08/20/gauntlet-slayer-edition-review. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  19. ↑ Brooke, Sam (August 17, 2015). "Gauntlet: Slayer Edition Review". Gamer Network. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/gauntlet_slayer_edition. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  20. ↑ Jones, Darran (November 6, 2014). "Gauntlet (PC)". Retro Gamer (Imagine Publishing) (135): 100–1. https://issuu.com/roylazarovich/docs/retro_gamer_135. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  21. ↑ Wilson, Glenn (October 6, 2014). "Gauntlet - Review (PC)". CraveOnline. https://archive.rpgamer.com/games/gauntlet/gauntlet/reviews/gauntletstrev1.html. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  22. ↑ Wong, Steven (September 24, 2014). "Gauntlet review: Quintessential dungeon crawling". Gamerhub. https://www.shacknews.com/article/86439/gauntlet-review-quintessential-dungeon-crawling. Retrieved September 24, 2014. 
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Vanderwall, Joshua (October 6, 2014). "Gauntlet Review - Battle Weary". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.escapistmagazine.com/gauntlet-review-battle-weary/. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Jenkins, David (September 30, 2014). "Gauntlet review – coin-op needs reboot... badly (PC)". Metro (DMG Media). https://metro.co.uk/2014/09/30/gauntlet-review-coin-op-needs-reboot-badly-4886896/. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  25. ↑ Makedonski, Brett (April 10, 2014). "Gauntlet is a lot like you remember, just upgraded". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.destructoid.com/gauntlet-is-a-lot-like-you-remember-just-upgraded/. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  26. ↑ Pressgrove, Jed (October 2, 2014). "Review: Gauntlet (PC)". https://www.slantmagazine.com/games/review-gauntlet/. Retrieved September 9, 2022. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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