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Gauntlet
圣铠传说
Gauntlet is an action dungeon-crawler developed by Tengen and released in 1988 for the NES. Players choose from four character classes—Warrior, Wizard, Elf, or Valkyrie—each with unique attributes and attack styles. The gameplay centers on navigating isometric-view dungeon levels filled with enemies, collecting treasure, and solving simple puzzles. Combat is real-time, with players wielding weapons and magical attacks to defeat waves of enemies. Two players can cooperate simultaneously through the same levels, making tactical positioning essential. Each character has health points that steadily drain unless healing potions are collected. The game features key-locked doors, treasure chests, and various enemy types that become progressively harder. Levels require exploration and strategic navigation to locate the exit and progress further. Death results in losing a life, with a limited number of continues available.
- Developer
- Tengen
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (964)
- Last updated
Gauntlet Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gauntlet on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Gauntlet Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gauntlet on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Gauntlet" NES longplay 1988
Gauntlet Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Gauntlet. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Get Over 9000 Life After Passing The Treasure Room
PAPKNE -
Infinite Health
SLVPOASP+SLNAEYSP00B2:55 -
Start With 9 Keys & 9 Bombs
EZVPLISP+PAVPGIVS+KPVPIISP+KPVPYISP -
Start With 99 Keys & 99 Bombs
EZVPLISP+LTVPGIVI+KPVPIISP+KPVPYISP -
Max Health
YAKGKAGU+YZKGSALA+SZSAENOU+GGSAONTL+SZSASNOU+IGSAVNYL -
Chests Worth 10
ZAKAAZPE -
Chests Worth 50
ZLKAAZPA -
Chests Worth 100
GTKAAZPA -
Keys Worth 2
VYEEYZEL+VZOAAZZE -
Keys Worth 50
PTEEYZEU+ZLOAAZZA+SPOAPZVY -
Don't Lose Keys When Opening Gates
SLSPKLVI -
Don't Lose Keys When Opening Locked Boxes
SUXAKGSP
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Don't Lose Bombs
SUKPELSP -
Infinite Time In Treasure Rooms
SXOONAVG -
Don't Take Damage From Monsters
OTXSSYSV -
Take Less Damage From Monsters
OTXSSYSV+ZAXSVYAA -
Weaker Poison
ZLVVVIGT -
Stronger Poison
EGVVVIGV -
5 Super Shots Picked Up
IAUTEUZA -
20 Super Shots Picked Up
GPUTEUZA -
Invincibility Lasts Longer
AYETVUGU -
Invincibility Doesn't Last As Long
LPETVUGU -
Repulsiveness Lasts Longer
ANNTUXGU -
Repulsiveness Doesn't Last As Long
LONTUXGU -
Invisibility Lasts Longer
AYOTKUGU -
Invisibility Doesn't Last As Long
LPOTKUGU -
Walk Through Walls
GGEEEEGGAEEEELSVGIEP+APUVTIEP -
Move Slowly
ZZOOOOZZPOOO -
Infinite Time In Puzzle And Treasure Rooms
XVOONAVK00C0:1E -
P2 Infinite Keys
00AF:09
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gauntlet released?
Gauntlet was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Gauntlet?
Gauntlet was developed by Tengen, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Gauntlet support?
Gauntlet supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Gauntlet?
Gauntlet is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gauntlet for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gauntlet runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gauntlet in the browser?
No. Gauntlet streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gauntlet?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Gauntlet work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Gauntlet this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gauntlet. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
