The GAUNTLET is a fast paced action game where you, a loyal robot, must pass a series of challenges to appease your computer overlord.

Run, Jump and avoid a plethora of deadly traps, including exploding robots, falling platforms, laser emitters and plasma cannons as you die over and over again trying to complete a series of 5 challenges.


Version 1.0

After managing to grab 1st place in not one but TWO categories  (Visuals and Theme) in the Insiders Jam #1 game jam, we have polished the game off, fixing bugs and adding new content for you to enjoy!

This definitive version of THE GAUNTLET includes:

  • 2 brand new levels
  • A new trap, the Buzz Boye!
  • A shiny main menu
  • Save data and level selection
  • Bug fixes
  • Performance optimisations


Controls:

Move with WSAD or the ARROW keys, and press SPACE to jump.

Press M to toggle mute.

Press ESC/BACKSPACE to go back to the main menu.


Making the game:

The original version of this game was made in just under 72 hours (with very little sleep) for the GameDev Insiders Jam #1. The theme was 'If you stop, you die'.

After the game jam, we worked on polishing the game off and adding some new content to bring you V1.0 of THE GAUNTLET!

Made by Michael Walsh & Marcin Piskorz


Download

Download
The_Gauntlet_Standalone.zip 47 MB

Development log

Comments

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Nice game concept! I could not finish the game, because it was too hard for me, but I liked it a lot :) 

I also commented on the Game Jam Post. This is a game thi think can go far so keep working on it now the jam is over!