Play Gauntlet IV (USA, Europe) (En,Ja) (September 1993) Online

Gauntlet IV came out for the Sega Genesis in 1993, developed by Tengen and published by Sega. It was part of that wave of arcade-style games that really made the Genesis stand out, especially if you were into co-op dungeon crawlers. The game built on the earlier Gauntlet titles but brought its own structure and refinements to the console.

You control one of four fantasy characters, a warrior, valkyrie, wizard, or elf, each with distinct weapons and magic. Your goal is to clear screen after screen of monsters, collect keys, and find the exit, all while managing your health and ammo. The game uses a stage-based structure with branching paths, and you can upgrade your character between levels using points earned from treasure and kills. The pacing is fast and often frantic, especially with multiple players, since everyone shares resources and competes for power-ups. It feels like a race against your own hunger bar as much as the monsters on screen.