# Run the Gauntlet

> Fantasy hack and slash dungeon crawler with multiplayer and weekly new mazes. (iPhone/iPad app by JOhn Lyons.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-gauntlet/id1448960748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JOhn Lyons](https://appshunter.io/developer/571586394)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.80/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-gauntlet/id1448960748/reviews.md

## What is Run the Gauntlet?

Run the Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash dungeon crawl game. And play with your friend to finish each level in new multiplayer mode.

Choose from Warrior, Valkyrie, Wizard or Elf.

The classic role playing adventure game comes to you in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of ghosts, make your way through mazes, and collect as much treasure as you can on the way. But don't get too close to the enemy, or you will end up dead.

With new mazes added every week, this game will not get boring.

## Key features

- Fantasy hack and slash gameplay
- Multiplayer mode
- Multiple character classes
- Maze exploration
- Treasure collection
- Weekly new mazes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-gauntlet/id1448960748/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Injouable

*2022-07-29*

Typiquement le genre d’appli qui hameçonne le nostalgique du jeu d’enfance sans offrir un minimum de jouabilité. 
Surfer sur la vague rétro ne demande pas trop d’effort graphiquement, pour un jeu payant la moindre des choses est de proposer un gameplay correct. 
1€ par la fenêtre…

### 1/5 — Scammed

*2022-07-14*

How can apple let someone put a game on which will not play?

### 1/5 — Run the gauntlet

*2022-01-14*

Dumb. Too hard to control and there is no map so you can’t see enough to decide where to go. Not the same as computer.

### 1/5 — Mr player

*2020-10-22*

Complete waste of money it’s nothing like to original game and controls are really bad avoid until it gets sorted.

### 1/5 — Sooooooo sloooooooooowww

*2020-09-04*

Take half an hour to do level 1 . Don’t buy

### 1/5 — Bugs

*2020-04-28*

Full of bugs, used to be a great game but it started going wrong. Orange blocks go across the screen making it unplayable

### 1/5 — Gameplay should be improved.

*2020-02-04*

I played Gauntlet for years when it came out in the arcade. The gameplay of this version feels like you are trying to move a rock around. Honestly, it is unplayable.
Tapping on the screen is both unreliable and it takes vision of the screen out.
My suggestion is to change the movement system to a pad like button on the bottom of the screen. Also, I tried the elf which should be the fastest pg in thr game and it is slower than what the warrior used to be.
I hope you improve it as I love this game.
Thanks !

### 2/5 — Long way to go

*2020-01-21*

I would love, to love this game. Remember playing it in the arcades when was I was a teenager. However, this version has a long way to go, to even come close to the arcade version. Thankfully it was only a $1

### 1/5 — Ruined

*2019-12-18*

Orange blocks kill you off and makes it unplayable. Congratulations you’ve ruined the game.

### 1/5 — Run the Gauntlet

*2019-10-07*

Very disappointing not like the original a waste of 1.39 can’t play the screen keeps getting overrun with big orange blotches don’t remember that being part of the original

## Frequently asked questions about Run the Gauntlet

### What is the gameplay like in Run the Gauntlet?

Run the Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash dungeon crawl game. Players battle endless hordes of ghosts through mazes, collect treasure, and must avoid getting too close to enemies to survive.

### Can I play Run the Gauntlet with friends?

Yes, Run the Gauntlet features a multiplayer mode that allows you to play with a friend to finish each level.

### What characters can I choose in Run the Gauntlet?

You can choose from four distinct character classes: Warrior, Valkyrie, Wizard, or Elf.

### How often is new content added to Run the Gauntlet?

New mazes are added every week, ensuring that the game remains engaging and does not become boring.

### What devices does Run the Gauntlet support?

Run the Gauntlet is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Run the Gauntlet?

Run the Gauntlet has an age rating of 4+.

### Does Run the Gauntlet have ads?

No, Run the Gauntlet does not contain advertisements.

### How much does Run the Gauntlet cost?

Run the Gauntlet is a paid application and costs $0.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2 — 2021-01-13

More levels

### 1.7 — 2019-02-26

Retry level for $1000
more maps.

### 1.6 — 2019-02-13

Added death.
Fixed a lava bug.

### 1.5 — 2019-02-10

Added tutorial mode.
Added grass.
Added kill stats.

### 1.4 — 2019-02-07

Added 100 premade maps and map generator for infinite maps.

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