Gauntlet II

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The Gauntlet II title screen displays the blue pixelated logo at the top center. Below stand four player character sprites arranged horizontally: a wizard in blue robes, a warrior in orange armor, a female fighter in blue and orange, and an archer in green. To the right looms a large red demonic face with an open mouth. The background is solid black, typical of NES-era graphics with limited color palette and 8-bit sprite resolution.

Gauntlet II

圣铠传说2

4.2 (2.3K)
NES Action 0 plays

Gauntlet II is a 1990 action game developed by Eastridge Technology for the NES, continuing the arcade-style dungeon crawler series. The game features four-player simultaneous action, allowing up to four players to battle through monster-filled dungeons. Players control one of four characters—Warrior, Wizard, Archer, and Valkyrie—each with distinct attributes and abilities. The game is controlled with directional input for movement and button controls for attacking. Gauntlet II emphasizes horizontal progression through multiple levels, each containing enemy spawners, treasures, and keys needed to progress. Players must survive waves of enemies, collect food to maintain health, and work together to reach level exits. The arcade-style action focuses on fast-paced combat, power-ups, and cooperation between players, making it suitable for both solo and multiplayer sessions.

Developer
Released
Platform
NES
Genre
Action
Players
4P
Rating
4.2 / 5 (2.3K)
Last updated

Gauntlet II Controls — NES Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Gauntlet II 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 II Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Gauntlet II on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

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"Gauntlet II" NES longplay 1990

Gauntlet II Cheat Codes

30 community-curated cheats for Gauntlet II. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • Infinite Keys

    PAVTEUVIPAOVYAAA+SZVTEUVS
  • Infinite Time In Treasure Rooms

    XVOTGXSU060B:1F
  • No One Is Ever "It"

    SZKSVYSA0071:00
  • Level Select

    0046:00+0052:00
  • P1 Hold Power

    0702:7F
  • P2 Hold Power

    0703:7F
  • P3 Hold Power

    0704:7F
  • P4 Hold Power

    0705:7F
  • P1 Have Limited Invulnerability

    0707:FF
  • P2 Have Limited Invulnerability

    0708:FF
  • P3 Have Limited Invulnerability

    0709:FF
  • P4 Have Limited Invulnerability

    070A:FF
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  • P1 Have Temporary Repulsiveness

    0711:FF
  • P2 Have Temporary Repulsiveness

    0712:FF
  • P3 Have Temporary Repulsiveness

    0713:FF
  • P4 Have Temporary Repulsiveness

    0714:FF
  • P1 Reflective Shot

    0716:FF
  • P2 Reflective Shot

    0717:FF
  • P3 Reflective Shot

    0718:FF
  • P4 Reflective Shot

    0719:FF
  • P1 Have Super Shot

    071B:0A
  • P2 Have Super Shot

    071C:0A
  • P3 Have Super Shot

    071D:0A
  • P4 Have Super Shot

    071E:0A
  • P1 Have Temporary Transportability

    0720:FF
  • P2 Have Temporary Transportability

    0721:FF
  • P3 Have Temporary Transportability

    0722:FF
  • P4 Have Temporary Transportability

    0723:FF
  • P1 Infinite Potions

    0748:03
  • P2 Infinite Potions

    0749:03
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gauntlet II released?

Gauntlet II was released in 1990 for the NES.

Who developed Gauntlet II?

Gauntlet II was developed by Eastridge Technology, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Gauntlet II support?

Gauntlet II supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.

What type of game is Gauntlet II?

Gauntlet II is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Gauntlet II for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gauntlet II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Gauntlet II in the browser?

No. Gauntlet II streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Gauntlet II?

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 II 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 II this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gauntlet II. 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.

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