Gauntlet IV
Choose again from Thor the Warrior, Thyra the Valkyrie, Merlin the Wizard and Questor the Elf (each with their own advantages/disadvantages) and 1 to 4 players(supports Sega's four-player adapter). Alongside…
Gauntlet IV is an adventure, released 16 October 1993 on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
What Gauntlet IV is
Gauntlet IV was released in 1993. It is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Choose again from Thor the Warrior, Thyra the Valkyrie, Merlin the Wizard and Questor the Elf (each with their own advantages/disadvantages) and 1 to 4 players(supports Sega's four-player adapter). Alongside the standard arcade mode, there are the Quest, Battle and Record modes. Quest Mode: Defeat the four towers and solve the mystery of the ancient castle; weapons can be bought with collected gold from merchants in the main hub area, where you can also choose which tower to take on next. Experience points are good for increasing your stats. Battle Mode: Fight your fellows to the death. Maps can include teleporters/monsters/items etc. Avoid exits(or you'll be out of the round). Record Mode…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Gauntlet IV launched on 16 October 1993, within three weeks of Sam & Max Hit the Road, Disney's Aladdin and Ridge Racer.
Released around the same time: Sam & Max Hit the Road, Disney's Aladdin, Ridge Racer.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Quick answers
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