Gauntlet: Dark Legacy

Gauntlet: Dark Legacy Description

The latest 1980's arcade classic to receive a next generation makeover is Gauntlet. Featuring the same play mechanic as the original, Dark Legacy is basically an updated version of the previously released PS2 game. Bearing slight similarities with the RPG genre, but without any of its real depth, Dark Legacy presents us with all the magic, spells and fantastical characters in a simple hack-and-slash experience. Featuring up to four players co-operatively, play begins with the selection of characters. Choosing from the usual array, such as wizard, dwarf, jester, knight, et cetera, players are then given the chance to customise their colour schemes, enabling easier identification during the game. Each character has various different skills and attributes on offer, so fairly balanced teams can be constructed in the multiplayer ventures. After that it's pretty much straight into the action, as players are faced with the relentless onslaught of re-spawning enemies, so typical of the Gauntlet brand. Throughout the game, there are a few puzzles thrown in to introduce an element of thought to the proceedings. Every so often it'll be time for a boss character, which, like in the old days, you've hopefully saved plenty of magic to use on. Repeat all that across various huge worlds, add the Xbox-exclusive power-ups, an all-new inventory system and plenty of hours of gameplay, and that's about it. I don't think Midway have pretended it's anything more than an elementary hack-and-slash. After all, Gauntlet is Gauntlet, and Dark Legacy is merely a graphically improved update of the classic.