Gauntlet II
Game by Mindscape
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Save: None
Released: 1990
Works with: N/A
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Opening Snide Remarks: I was a huge fan of the original arcade version of 
Gauntlet.  I always wanted a home version, but I never bought one.  I found 
this game used for $10, so I bought it. 

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Gameplay Description: Gauntlet II plays exactly like the original Gauntlet.
In case you never played Gauntlet, the game is basically an overhead Dungeons
& Dragons game.  You walk around collecting keys, destroying monsters, and
looking for the exit to the level.  There are treasures to be found, as well
as food that can be eaten to gain health.  Anyways, this version plays just
like the arcade version did.  It's a blast to play. 
Liked: Arcade perfect gameplay.
Hated: Nothing.

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Graphics Description: Gauntlet II's graphics are okay, but they're extremely
simple looking.  The game is played from an overhead perspective and this 
works well.  The graphics are pretty good for an NES game, but they 
definitely look dated compared to games made today.  
Liked: Good graphics.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: Gauntlet II has all of the voice samples from the
arcade games, but the quality isn't as good.  The music is good and fits this
game well.  The sound fx are good, as well. 
Liked: The voices are even in here.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: Gauntlet II controls perfectly.  They're very 
simple.  The game design is great, as this game plays exactly like the arcade
versions.
Liked: Great game design.
Hated: Nothing.

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Improve: Nothing.

RIYL: Gauntlet, the upcoming home versions of Gauntlet Legends.

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Final Words: Gauntlet II is an excellent game that shouldn't be forgotten. 
This game is still a blast to play and is exactly like the arcade versions.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ***
Sound/Music: ****
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: ****
Total: 21 out of 25
Final Score: 84 %

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Currently Known Codes: None.

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