But it's similarly hard to argue that Gauntlet's premise isn't dated and limited. It's hard to argue that Dark Legacy's combat system isn't well thought-out-it definitely is, and it serves the game it's wrapped around quite well. Governed by a self-replenishing turbo meter, turbo attacks deliver strong, usually focused effects, with their damage potential increasing as your meter fills. The turbo attacks, finally, round out the offensive package.
Magic is more versatile in Dark Legacy-it can be used to perform a screen-clearing blast or power other effects, such as magical shields. All characters have access to both strong and quick attacks-which, when combined, make up the game's simple combos- as well as magic and turbo attacks. The jester, for example, dances clownishly as he attacks, while the sultry sorceress struts through battle. Aside from their stat-based differences, each character comes with unique combat animations. The essence of play, however, has remained largely unchanged.ĭark Legacy allows you to choose from a variety of characters-the archer (formerly the elf), the knight, the warrior, the jester, and the sorceress, among others-most of which are available at the outset. The modern iterations mix the formula up by making the levels slightly more linear and adding scripted elements. The Gauntlet Legends games-Dark Legacy included-don't stray too far from this formula they started their lives, after all, in the arcades. The games are built on a genius arcade mechanic-each quarter, historically, bought you health, and as the game had no real end, pumping in a small fortune was a disturbing possibility. Basically, you and up to three friends trek through maze after maze of monsters, gold, and food in an eternally unfolding quest to find the current maze's exit. The Gauntlet series hasn't changed much over the years-its games are half shooter, half beat-'em-up, and the first two games were classics.
Some find this type of gameplay focused and engaging, while others think it the epitome of mindless tedium. But however hearty the game's broad objectives are, it all ultimately comes down to classic Gauntlet-style gameplay. And due to the game's design, you're almost guaranteed to spend a bit of time trekking through each level more than once, hunting for items necessary to your advancement. The game itself is fairly large-it contains all the areas from the original Gauntlet Legends, in addition to several new to the expansion, adding up to 60 individual stages. More of an expansion than a true sequel, Dark Legacy serves as a decent, albeit moderate, refinement of the original Gauntlet Legends. The PlayStation 2 version of Gauntlet Legends: Dark Legacy is easily the most robust home port of a Gauntlet game ever released.
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