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Generations ago an enchanted Star Gem crashed to Earth at the base of an ancient castle. Loathsome creatures crept from the castle and carried the Gem into the depths of the fortress.
All attempts to retrieve the Star Gem failed. The adventurers destroyed.
The creatures in the castle gain magical strength from the Star Gem. Unless the Gem is taken from them, the evil ones will soon have the strength to venture forth and destroy mankind!
You and your friends must take up the quest to rescue the Star Gem...and your world.
1 to 4 players
This Japanese variant of Gauntlet: The Third Encounter came with a colour Japanese language manual and is the only variant to have a ridged style cart.
| Handycast |  Episode 05 - Gauntlet: The Third Encounter |
| Game Reviews | Gauntlet: The Third Encounter, Score: 6.5 By Jon Mc |
| Game Cheats | Gauntlet: The Third Encounter cheats and tips |
Game Information🕸
| Rarity | 48 (8) |
| Console | Atari Lynx |
| Release Date | April 08 1990 |
| Release Type | |
| Part # | PA2024 |
| Pack Type | |
| Developer | Epyx |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Players | 1 on console |
| ComLynx Support | Up to 4 players via ComLynx |
| Screen Rotation | Left |
| Stereo/Panning | Mono Sound |
| Lynx SD Save Support | No |
| Can be Paused | Yes |
Cartridge Information🕸
| Cartridge Type | |
| ROM Size | 128 KiB |
| ROM MD5 Hash (headerless) | 0B572C0DFB938849EEEC39B2C9583547 |
| EEPROM (for save data) | No EEPROM |
Variants🕸
All recorded variants are shown, the > symbol marks the currently displayed variant.
| Gauntlet: The Third Encounter | - - | 1990 | Rarity: 36 |
| Gauntlet: The Third Encounter | - - | 1990 | Rarity: 44 |
| > Gauntlet: The Third Encounter | - - | 1990 | Rarity: 48 |
External Rarity Information🕸
| AtariAge Rarity | 5 / 10 |
| RarityGuide Rarity | 77 / 100 |
Other Links🕸
Pricing Information🕸
| PriceCharting Prices | Loose: $17.97 (USD) Complete: $10.49 (USD) New: $39.99 (USD) See latest prices |
Game Media🕸
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