Gauntlet: Slayer Edition Releases on PS4 This Summer - News
by Chinh Tran , posted on 07 July 2015 / 2,748 ViewsOver at the PlayStation Blog, Arrow Game Studios has announced that Gauntlet: Slayer Edition will be coming to the PlayStation 4 later this summer.
"The classic Gauntlet four-player co-op action returns in a completely new experience. Play as one of four distinct heroes in an intense, monster-filled dungeon brawler, with a combination of both uniquely built and randomly generated levels to explore. Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer."
A launch trailer was also released, which can be viewed below:
Gauntlet: Slayer Edition will cost $19.99 and anyone who pre-orders the game will receive Mordok's Screaming Hammer and Reaper's Visage Helm for the Warrior.
Emil Englund, Game Director at Arrowhead Game Studios, also left a note outlining new features for the PlayStation 4 version:
- Improved game mechanics
- Bigger toolset for Hero Abilities
- A new Game Mode
- Reworked loadout mechanic
- More variation in visuals and monster encounters
The original Gauntlet was released 30 years ago in 1985 and has since gone on to spawn several sequels and remakes. Gauntlet: Slayer Edition was originally released last year on the PC.