Gauntlet Dark Legacy

"Outstanding Game"

I have just purchased this game two days ago and I am telling you that I am truely addicted. When I first started playing I wasn't used to the camera views because you could not center it behind you, but after a good 5 minutes of playing you easily get used to it. The levels are non-stop action with new enemies to conquer and new spells to gain. Every where you go there is something to do, something to destroy, or something to find. It is something that is great and always exciting.

Since the ps2 version Gamecube has enhanced the graphics and added many new things to Dark Legacy. Such as more characters, more levels, and every 10 levels your guy changes classes. The framerate is relatively fast, the only time it is sort of slow is when you are in the temple, but
even then its not a big change.

Graphics:7
The graphics for this game aren't the best but they are good enough to enjoy it. It is a birds-eye or overview game so things are not in to detail, but yet good enough for your enjoyment. In the beginning of each level their is a little clip of the level and the opposing forces you are about to encounter. These movies are pretty high in detail and are fun to watch.

Sound:10
I really like the music in each level. It gives the game a little more of an edge while playing. Each level has its own music with goes with the environment of the level also.

Replay Value:6
I didnt rate this too high because when you beat the game and get everything there isn't much to do, but yet on the otherhand you can start a new game with a new character and beat the game with every character, but that would take a good amount of time out of your life.

Controls:10
The controls are easy and fast. Everything is pretty simple and nothing to complicated. Your main use of your buttons is the A, B, Y, and X which are located just on the right of the controller. So the c-stick, the R and L buttons and the d-pad you dont really need or use which is good so it keeps things simple but yet still fun.

Overall:10
Overall the game is great, its fast paced, graphics are good, each level brings something new and fun to the game and the enemies are tough and challenging which makes you think. There is a good amount of secret characters, items, and etc. that you can always go back and search for in the game too. There are many hours of gameplay to it and it is a great game to play if you have friends over because multi-player is a lot of fun and is very enjoyable. Thanks

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 04/01/02, Updated 04/01/02