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Gauntlet

This game has nothing to do with the Atari arcade game or any of the home-ported versions. You are the great explorer, Sir Robert Wittenbottom. You have discovered an ancient civilization deep within the…

31 December 1983

Gauntlet is a video game, released 31 December 1983 on Atari 2600.

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What Gauntlet is

Gauntlet was released in 1983. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

This game has nothing to do with the Atari arcade game or any of the home-ported versions. You are the great explorer, Sir Robert Wittenbottom. You have discovered an ancient civilization deep within the forest of a mysterious island. Since you're a likable old fellow, they have decided to induct you into their council of warriors. But first you must prove your worthiness by running the gauntlet. You are given three glasses of water. You must run through the gauntlet to the ceremonial fires and use your water to put them out. You current glass of water will then be refilled then it is off to the next fire. Of course, it is not that easy. You must jump over rocks and logs, duck under stones…
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What it launched against

Gauntlet launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, The Witness and Zoo Keeper.

Released around the same time: Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, The Witness, Zoo Keeper.

Quick answers

Gauntlet — frequently asked questions

When did Gauntlet come out?
Gauntlet was released on 31 December 1983 for Atari 2600.