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Amstrad CPC

Amstrad CPC

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by U.S. Gold Ltd. in 1986.

Apple II

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Apple II

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by Mindscape Inc. in 1986.

Atari 8-bit

Atari 8-bit

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by U.S. Gold Ltd. in 1985.

Atari ST

Atari ST

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by Mindscape Inc. in 1987.

Commodore 64

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Commodore 64

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by U.S. Gold Ltd. in 1986.

MS-DOS (CGA)

MS-DOS (CGA)

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by Mindscape Inc. in 1988.

Mobile (J2ME)

Mobile (J2ME)

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by I-Play on September 8, 2004. Fairly faithful graphics but a small viewing area and no multiplayer.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and relesaed by U.S. Gold Ltd. in 1986. One to two players only.

MSX

MSX

Developed by Atari and released by U.S. Gold in 1986.

NES

NES

Like the later Sega Genesis version, the NES version takes the "more than a port" route. It replaces the original level set with an entirely new array of even less linear levels, complete with world maps like those of Super Mario Bros. 3, allowing the player to plot their course through the game. There is also new music, and many new items. It also adds an actual storyline, which even explains why only two can play simultaneously.

Among the sacrifices made in the conversion are significantly reduced graphics, support for only two players, and no narration (character voices heard when hurt or eating remain).

PlayChoice-10

PlayChoice-10

The NES version later returned to the arcade as a game for Nintendo's PlayChoice-10 hardware. The only real changes (other than the time limit imposed by the PlayChoice-10 hardware itself) were a slightly larger visible play area and additional help tips at the top.

Sega Master System

Sega Master System

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by U.S. Gold Ltd. in 1990. The graphics have been adjusted to look better with the Master Systems' limited palette. Interestingly, it shows the number of credits the player has remaining (other versions hide this information in the pause screen).

Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance

Developed by EC Interactive and released by Destination Software, Inc. on November 3, 2005 as part of the Gauntlet/Rampart two-pack. This version has very accurate graphics and sound but, oddly, is only single player (despite the Game Boy Advance's multiplayer capabilities).

Sega Genesis

Sega Genesis

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by Tengen in 1993 as part of Gauntlet IV. True to its name, Gauntlet IV was more than just a port; in addition to the original game recreated as faithfully as the technology allows it also includes Record Mode (where players can track more detailed high scores and save/restore their game), Battle Mode (where players can face off in a randomly-selected arena), and also Quest Mode, an all-new RPG that extends the Gauntlet mechanics to include money, EXP gain and more inventory items.

Xbox Live Arcade

Xbox Live Arcade

Developed by Atari Games Corporation and released by Midway Games Inc. on November 22, 2005. This is no mere port; like other Xbox Live Arcade titles, this version includes upscaled graphics (approximately 64×64, compared to the original's comparitively small 16×16).

It also includes online co-op as well as Achievements (which earn the player Gamer Points), both of which are usual features of Xbox Live Arcade titles. Other than the graphics update, the levels and screen perspective are true to the original, and there are no additional levels or modes.

PlayStation

Developed by Digital Eclipse Software, Inc. and published by Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. on February 1, 1998 as part of Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 2.

Windows 9x

Developed by Digital Eclipse Software, Inc. and published by Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. on January 1, 1999 as part of Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 2.

Sega Dreamcast

Developed by Digital Eclipse Software, Inc. and published by Midway Games, Inc. on November 15, 2001 as part of Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume 2.

PlayStation 2

Developed by Digital Eclipse Software, Inc. and published by Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. November 17, 2003 as part of Midway Arcade Treasures.

Xbox

Developed by Digital Eclipse Software, Inc. and published by Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. November 17, 2003 as part of Midway Arcade Treasures.

GameCube

Developed by Digital Eclipse Software, Inc. and published by Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. December 17, 2003 as part of Midway Arcade Treasures.

Windows NT

Developed by Digital Eclipse Software, Inc. and published by Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. September 19, 2003 as part of Midway Arcade Treasures.

PlayStation Portable

Developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Midway Games, Inc. on December 12, 2005 as part of Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play.

Noteworthy

Tandy (TRS-80)

Written by Dave Dies and published by by Diecom Products in 1986. Gantelet is a clone for the Tandy line of color computers. It features only 15 levels, but lets three players play simultaneously and retains all the gameplay of the original. If you have the Sound/Speech cartridge the game has voices, saying similiar things to the arcade original. It was followed by a sequel called Gantelet II, in turn a clone of Gauntlet II.

Atari ST

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Commodore Amiga

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Commodore 64

Developed by Rainbow Arts and published in year. Garrison is a clone rather than a licensed version. It adds an additional character, the Dwarf, and makes some cosmetic changes (such as rock guitar music during the intro), but is largely faithful to the original. Followed by a sequel called Garrison II: The Legend Continues, in turn a clone of Gauntlet II.

Atari 800

While on the surface Dandy Dungeon appears to be a Gauntlet clone with some odd omissions, the 1983 copyright says otherwise—it was originally released through the Atari Program Exchange (APX) and was written by then-MIT-student John Palevich. Ed Logg was inspired by it, and designed Gauntlet in its image. John wasn't all too pleased, but the matter was settled out of court.

Dandy Dungeon does not feature character differences, diminishing health, and various other improvements Ed made, but it did feature four-player support, a shared food inventory, and a level editor. A reprogrammed version called Dark Chambers was later released, this time licensed from John.