Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows Reviews
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Well ... unless you're playing multiplayer. Playing this game online with people you actually like is a whole different story and really proves that this was meant to be a social experience. If you're looking for a Gauntlet game in the tradition of the original, you can find Midway Arcade Treasures for cheap. If you want one more like the recent N64 releases or Dark Legacy, this is the only game in town. Most people, however, just don't need to buy this game. The fun runs out pretty quickly, and then you're just left mashing buttons. What a shame.
The second is at Extreme Gamer with an overall score of 6/10:
Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows is decent hack and slash adventure that can keep you occupied for a while, although giving its nature this is only for fans of the hack and slash games, or if you're in need of a good co-op game. Otherwise you could get your fill on a rental. Seven Sorrows isn't trying anything new, rather providing an update reflection on this arcade classic.
The third is at Xbox Advanced with an overall score of 7.1/10:
Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows is a decent hack 'n slash. Nothing less, nothing more. The story feels tacked on, the gameplay is fairly rudimentary, and the graphics and audio aren't particularly fantastic. That said, if you and your gaming buddies are looking for a change of pace from the weekly Halo 2 or Ghost Recon 2 sessions, then giving Gauntlet a rent is hardly a bad idea, as the social experience this game brings to the table is excellent. And that my friends, should be the cure to your final sorrow.
The fourth is at Game Over Online with an overall score of 56%:
Although it's a good idea to revisit the older Gauntlet franchise, this isn't exactly the way to do it. The plot is inconsequential, the characters are less than one dimensional and the game is radically overbalanced, amongst other issues. If you're really looking to get your Gauntlet game on, I'd really recommend the Xbox Live Arcade title or the included emulation in the Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play PSP disc instead.
The fifth is at Gamehelper with an overall score of 7.0/10:
Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows doesn't reinvent the genre, nor is it trying to. If you've played and enjoyed one Gauntlet, you'll enjoy this one, too. If you're not a fan of brains-free hacking and slashing, then best give this one a pass.
And the sixth is at Plain Games with no overall score:
Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows captures much of the nostalgic air that this saga had in previous releases and the gameplay has been greatly enhanced with some more modern features added, such as the level system and the special moves available for purchase. Seven Sorrows is a little on the short side and the plot is lacking with a king who can't take care of his old problems, but the game plays very well. The game's music is crisp, though the graphics leave something to be desired, but overall Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows is a solid title.
