Press releases and previews of the game characterized it as "retro",[REF][REF] with gameplay based on the first two titles in the Gauntlet series, with some additions such as the character leveling system introduced in Gauntlet Legends [REF].
The game features play spanning both screens,[REF] using an entirely new 3D graphical engine, with local wireless as well as online four-player mode, 40 maps, and voice chat capabilities [REF].