Publisher Eidos Interactive confirmed today that a dual-screen iteration of Midway’s classic Gauntlet dungeon crawling series is slated to hit the Nintendo DS later this year.

In their effort to vanquish an onslaught of demonic foes, players can select from one of four timeless heroes, including an Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie. The game itself will feature 40 maps packed with hack ‘n slash action and four player co-op multiplayer over Nintendo WiFi Connection.

In addition to ranked multiplayer games like Treasure Hoard, Team Deathmatch, and Deathmatch, the online multiplayer aspect of Gauntlet DS will feature support for voice communication (VoIP) via the Nintendo DS microphone.

Eidos Revitalizes Timeless Coin-Op Classic GAUNTLETTM On The Nintendo DSTM

Eidos Interactive Ltd., creators of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, has today confirmed that Gauntlet™, a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game from Midway, will be released on Nintendo DS later this year.

Gauntlet is set in a fantasy-themed universe where evil cloaks the world from the high clouds of Ascendia to the depths of the lava-ridden Abyss. Players can choose from the four classic heroes, Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Throughout the journey, the heroes will slash their way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid them in their battle with evil.

“With Gauntlet we’ve revitalised all of the action and fun of the original 1980s arcade classic, whilst updating the visuals and gameplay for today’s DS gamer,” said Ray Livingston, Brand Manager at Eidos. “With four-player Wi-Fi cooperative mode, one of the most memorable multiplayer gaming experiences of all time is back with a bang.”

One of the few titles taking full advantage of the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo DS™, Gauntlet offers Voiceover IP (VoIP) which allows voice communication through the Nintendo DS microphone, giving players more options to interact with their friends online.

Featuring 40 maps across three realms, Gauntlet offers fast-paced, retro RPG crusade-style gameplay in addition to new and in-depth multiplayer features including cooperative play and competitive multiplayer. The arcade style competitive multiplayer feature strengthens the addictive Gauntlet experience by introducing ranked multiplayer games like – Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Treasure Hoard game modes, hosted with local Nintendo Wireless play or via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, Gauntlet is set for release on Nintendo DS later this year.

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