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This Isn't Really Gauntlet -- Is It?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've been looking for a fun 2-player game ever since my girlfriend and I romped through Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance in June of '05. What better place to look than Gauntlet, the original dungeon crawler that spawned the entire genre?

So with that, I went out and purchased Gauntlet: Dark Legacy (hey, it got better reviews than Seven Sorrows so I started there). Although the graphics were a bit dated, I had a great time with Dark Legacy. All of the famous Gauntlet goodies were intact: keys, potions, food, barrels, levers, switches, power-ups, generators and treasure chests (some of which were booby-trapped or had Death waiting inside). Sure, it was repetitive at times, but overall Gauntlet: Dark Legacy was a fun and truly classic gaming experience.

When I turned to Seven Sorrows, I wanted that same classic gaming experience -- but with better graphics. And I got it; except for the gaming experience part. Simply put: Seven Sorrows isn't "Gauntlet." It has wonderful graphics and amazing artistic design, but the game just doesn't feel right. You no longer collect keys or potions. There are no power-ups ... no speed boost, no x-ray vision, no three-way shot ...

Probably what distinguishes Seven Sorrows the most (notice how I'm not calling it "Gauntlet"?) is that enemies can no longer be quickly dispatched with one or two ranged attacks. Nope, in Seven Sorrows, ranged attacks are significanly weaker than melee attacks and, even at that, each enemy requires a handfull of "hacks" before it will die. Generators require a dozen or so hacks too, which significantly bogs down the gameplay. If you're a fan of Golden Axe, you might enjoy this format. But if you're a fan of Gauntlet ...

It's a shame. Seven Sorrows has enough graphic and artistic pizzaz to make the Gauntlet formula really shine. Unfortunately, Midway decided that the formula -- as popular and classic as it is -- needed to change.

Bad move.

very poor sequel

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is a pathetic sequel to the original that was a lot of fun. There is nothing exciting about this and after the first couple levels there is nothing new to buy with all the gold you get. Zero replay; in fact you're are bored silly at the first go around. The graphics do not make up for the poor play-ability. The cost of this "old" technology is outrageous!

Major step backwords

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First of all, I would like to point out that I have played every Gauntlet game ever, and when the Gauntlet Legends series was released I was majorly impressed. This game, on the other hand, is a giant leap backwards from Legends and Dark Legacy. First of all, there are only 4 characters to choose from, no secret characters to unlock, nothing. Second the leveling system consists of upgrading 1 of 3 stats, Damage, Mana Regeneration and Health. The money is only used to buy new moves, which once you have them all; there is no point on collecting money anymore. The game is short, but let's face it, so were Dark Legacy and Legends. The monsters are very repetitive. I think there are maybe 16 unique non-boss mobs in all. The bosses are ridiculous. I almost never lost a life in the game on Normal difficulty, except when I was fight bosses, then I was getting out of the level maybe with 1 life to spare. The equipment is upgraded but "cool looking" gold chests. I went through 3 levels before I realized that these are not part of the background. The targeting system is a little flaky, and if you shoot an arrow, it will only do damage if the mob is on the screen. Very useful information if you're fighting a boss. Also, I have not found anything that would be considered "secret". There are no bonuses for finishing the game or hidden rooms. Where's all my goodies? What Gauntlet game doesn't have the room of gold which you try to grab as much as you can before the time runs out? This is mostly a hack and slash waste of time. It's only redeeming quality is online-play. But, when I was serving the game, my frame rate dropped to about 3 frames per second and the game was slowed down by at least 400% (meaning ran no faster than 1/4 normal speed). If that is what they call online-play, they can have it. All in all, this game is fun for avid fans of Gauntlet, like myself, and if you happen to have 4 people over for a gaming party. But solo, it's about as amusing as shaving with the lights out.

Could have been better.....A shame.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I'm a long time fan of the Gauntlet series. However, there are some disappointments in this game along with some improvements. Well, here is the break-down...the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The Good:

-The characters have the ability to combo...no more simple attacks.
-You can now purchase new skills with gold similiar to the last game released.
-Still holds the "-------' is dying" or "------- lifeforce is running out."
-It retains the "-------' has been born anew phrase"...these are must haves for a Gauntlet game.
-The characters have been improved for a more impressive style of fighting.
-Simple controls...perhaps too simple

The Bad:
-Missing the Gauntlet feel.... Seems like some sort of a mix of Golden Axe + Dynasty Warriors + Devil May Cry.
-The Bosses aren't that impressive.
-Story-line is pretty plain and boring.
-Most enemies can be killed by repeatably hitting 1 button over and over.

The Ugly:

-Well, I can't say I finished the game after the disappointment. However, I sure didn't see the "Red Wizard is IT." anywhere or "Red Wizard has shot the potion." Potions have been pretty much eliminated and replaced with some sort of musou potion attack instead. I'm not saying that is bad....but, the potions did disappear. ;(
-The generators are still rediculous.....never ending.
-Where are my treasure runs????? ;(

Overall, it isn't a bad game. On the other-hand, it sure doesn't seem much like Gauntlet though. Some sort of new action game trying to give a "Champion's of Norrath" setting.

Nice try Midway, however.....it could have been better.
Reference: Gauntlet II
Reference: Shining Tears
Combining a setting with graphics from Shining Tears and the old Gauntlet II game would make for more of an original style game with better graphics and effect. That's my opinion on the subject.

Signed:
Zen Minras.

Disappointing and Boring

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Even though I received this game for Christmas, I still feel as if I've been cheated. Talk about the dullest, unimaginable game in history. I'll admit the graphics are upgraded, but the puzzles are about as complicated as connect the dots, and the characters have slightly different play styles...and I mean SLIGHT. Their combos, seeing as hacking and slashing is all they improved on Gauntlet, are almost identical. Oh, and forget magic. Each character gets one radius spell, and a couple, silly moves. They completely eliminated elemental magic and collecting vials. Unlike any other Gauntlet game ever made, there are no secrets. NONE. There are no power ups. There's no evolution of the characters either, except minimal changes when you find golden chests. Problem is, once you find four for each armor and weapons, the changes stop. What confuses me, is how 'Legacy' could be so entertaining just holding down a button and 'Sorrows' can be so boring. Seeing as I don't have Online, I can't comment on how that is, but I doubt the game is somehow expanded. If you get this game, expect two areas per level and a boss fight, which are extremely short, instead of Legacy's five areas and a boss fight which involved finding magical relics. That gives Legacy a total of about fifty levels to Sorrows' twelve. Having waited so long for this release, I'm embarrassed to be a Gauntlet fan. Great job, guys. I'm gonna go chain myself to a tree and wait for the Apocalypse.

Superbly Made just a tad short.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game rocked and was a ton of fun. with all the expected gauntlet style gameplay done through a new Baldurs Gate hack & slash fighting engine. this game has beautiful locations and even the towns are very well made. very few item upgrades available (just pick-ups and power-ups no equipment) and not too much in the way of character customization like in seven sorrows but that said, this is 4 1/2 hours (yep took me that little time to beat it as of today started at 2pm ended at 6:31) of pure joy. I played alone and its a blast although it can become laborious after a while because all your special powers etc are done via a button combo system not unlike those in the atari Dragonball Z games.
It's a beautiful hack and slasher with a ton of fun, some puzzles, and a few drop dead rendered areas!

Graphics: 5 Star with ease!
Sound: good but not stellar and annoying at times. *character swing noises and death noises are grating.)
Fun: 5 stars! can be played via internet or directly 1 to 4 players and its a load of fun with a minor amount of replayability but its a gem.

Overall: 5 Stars! it was worth the 15 bucks I paid to play it and I will play it again with my friends its a great game. do not let its length ruin it for you.

Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows
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Gauntlet Seven Sorrows

Don't Bother

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Although the graphics were alot better than Dark Legacy, DL offered much more of a challenge and took more time to play....I, too, beat this game (with one other person) in 5 hours....Rent it, get it as a gift, find it, but by any means, DO NOT BUY IT!! Save your money and hope the next version is better!!

hint: difficulty setting

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

let me begin by saying that i loved the structure of gauntlet dark legacy, as well as it's size. certainly, seven sorrows is a disappointment in this category, since the gameworld feels quite limited. as a cooperative action game, however, it is much better in many ways. some reviewers have complained that it's too short, and too easy. the answer is simple - play it on a harder difficulty. it's only when the game is more challenging that acquiring (i.e., purchasing) and mastering the special moves actually matters. it is also not true that all characters control similarly - the wizard's standard attack is radial, rather than directional, for example, and playing with him is distinct as a result.

although it's true that this game is button-mashing mayhem from start to finish, it's still excellent, crashing, smashing chaos. seven sorrows succeeds mainly in letting you feel that your character can wander into and destroy a midsized city by the time your halfway through it.

if you want to require some skill for the ceaseless slaughter that is gauntlet, just choose the difficulty accordingly, and turn the volume all the way up. it changes the experience entirely. the save system is level based, so the tension builds as you near completion of the level, and you have to make each life count.

having played champions of norrath and the like, i appreciate gauntlet's dedication to smiting, burning, and blasting rather than...shopping. if you don't make THAT aspect of the game challenging enough for yourself, you're just not really playing it.

A good game to rent

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game a few days ago hoping for something fun like Dark Legacy but instead I got an extremely short (I finished it in two evenings), limited game. The camera angles were bad and there was no way to change them and the power-ups were nearly non-existant. You can buy all your skills in the first few levels and then you get left with a lot of gold you can do nothing with.

Like the other reviewers have said, the story line was nearly non-existant, just fix a king's mistakes to regain immortality. But the problem is there is no follow through, I killed all the bosses and my character never gained immortality except for me saving him on my memory card.

The game is entertaining, but it was far too short to be worth paying $50 for. You only get about 5 hours of gameplay before you finish, so you are paying around $10 an hour to play. What a waste! If you really, really need to play this game just rent it and save some money. Maybe they'll get a clue, and produce something worthwhile next time.

Terrible Sequel

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: January 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

To add to the reviews above, this game is a complete dissapointment after Gauntlet: Dark Legacy. My wife and I played G:DL for weeks and throughly enjoyed it. I found Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows for her for Christmas, and we've already lost interest. Years of waiting wasted.

It has a total length of about 4 hours....What?!? Where's the rest? The graphics are really good, as is the music, but that's all the positives. The controls are changed, and quite clunky. There are no more "figure it out" kinds of puzzles to unlock anything, in fact, there are NO unlockable anythings. Only four selectable characters, no potions (some mana magic meter in it's place), no keys, no gem collecting, no temporary power-ups...etc. And worst of all, we quit at 75% after only two hours of playing because we were too dissapointed.

I have been playing Gauntlet games since the original, and this is truly the worst of the bunch. If you haven't played Guantlet: Dark Legacy, find a copy, it's the best Gauntlet game out there. If you played it and liked it, avoid this game at all costs. It will ruin the series for you.

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