The Gauntlet (video game)

*The Gauntlet* is a classic arcade-style video game released in 1985. It features up to four players who choose from characters like a warrior, wizard, valkyrie, or elf, each with unique abilities. The players navigate through maze-like levels filled with enemies and traps, collecting power-ups and weapons to combat increasingly difficult foes. The goal is to survive waves of enemies, reach the end of each level, and progress through the game’s immersive, dungeon-like environment. It emphasizes cooperative gameplay, strategic use of special abilities, and resource management, making it a foundational cooperative dungeon crawler in arcade gaming.