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Next Level Gaming - Reviewed by Michael Mullis, [81/100]. "And it's the first real console-based Gauntlet game ever, which adds a new element to the 4 player co-op play that was a cornerstone of the series."
Team Xbox - Reviewed by Dale Nardozzi, [8/10]. "Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows honors the origin coin-op in many instances- a nice touch."
Cheat Code Central - Reviewed by Vaughn Smith, [3.9/5]. "If your parents have run the Gauntlet back in the day, nothing would be better than firing this up and having at it with them by your side."
Xbox Advanced - Reviewed by Ken Nelson, [7.1/10]. "I whole-heartedly endorse the rental of the title, as it's multiplayer will be fun for a week or so before it starts to grow old."
GamePro - Reviewed by Ouroboros, [3.5/5]. "Watching these heroes pirouette amidst the violence is surprisingly entertaining, and while Seven Sorrows doesn't deliver fully on the promise and longevity of its progenitor, it does provide a fleeting good time."
IGN - Reviewed by Jonathan Miller, [7.0/10]. "While there is a certain satisfaction to be had at unleashing 50-hit combos in Seven Sorrows, many people will find the game just too shallow in this day and age."
GameZone - Reviewed by Natalie Romano, [7/10]. "With solid action, decent levels and loads of monsters, the game is still fun enough for new fans as well as those who fondly remember the original."
Maxim Online - Reviewed by Paul Semel, [3.5/5]. "Nothing beats running around cramped dungeons seeking treasure and revenge while hacking, arrow-ing, and spell-casting your way through hordes of Lord of the Rings rejects."
GameSpy - Reviewed by Justin Leeper, [3.5/5]. "It may not be revolutionary or technically stunning, but it is a lot of fun; and that's what games are all about."
1UP - Reviewed by Greg Ford, [6.5/10]. "Sorrows nails the controls, making the repetitive hack-n-slash action enjoyable in a Dynasty Warriors kinda way, and multiplayer is mostly successful."
Talk Xbox - Reviewed by Sallizar, [6.4/10]. "It’s just the same old Gauntlet with a shiny new exterior."
Electronic Gaming Monthly - Reviewed by Robert Ashley, [6.3/10]. "Seven Sorrows baits you with a role-playing-game-style character development system, but the game's short length (easily clocking in under six hours) makes leveling up unrewarding."
Extreme Gamer - Reviewed by Jimmy, [6/10]. "Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows is decent hack and slash adventure that can keep you occupied for a while, although giving its nature this is only for fans of the hack and slash games, or if you're in need of a good co-op game."
Gaming Horizon - Reviewed by Eric Dayday, [5.6/10]. "If it weren’t for the enjoyment you get from playing with the people you’ve gathered around you or hopping online to meet up with other Live users, this would be a game that I’d recommend you stay far away from considering its repetitive mindless gameplay and rather lackluster presentation."
Game Over Online Magazine - Reviewed by Jeff Haynes, [56%]. "The plot is inconsequential, the characters are less than one dimensional and the game is radically overbalanced, amongst other issues."
GameSpot - Reviewed by Greg Kasavin, [5.2/10]. "Whether you play it alone or with friends, this uninspired update to the '80s swords-and-sorcery arcade dungeon crawl misses the mark with its boring, mindless action and short, forgettable quest."
The A.V. Club - Reviewed by Keith Phipps, [C]. "It's a great way to kill an afternoon with friends, but nothing more."
Gaming Age - Reviewed by Brian Peterson, [C-]. "Seven Sorrows succeeded in bringing back the nostalgia of the arcade franchise, but the game just feels all too familiar for a present day purchase."
Game Revolution - Reviewed by Mike_Reilly, [D+]. "The winding dungeon crawl the franchise defined long ago has been replaced with a lifeless linear action game's dash, one which will hopefully get back on the track its forefathers fought so hard to gain."
NetJak - Reviewed by Steve Lubitz, [3/10]. "It does too good of a job in simplifying the game to the point where it’s barely worth playing."
Stuff - Rated [8/10]. "It'll make you all warm and nostalgic at first, but don't' be surprised if by your second hour of gameplay an unfortunate sense of 'didn't I play this back in 1989?' sets in."
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