Gauntlet: The Third Encounter Play Online 🪙 Atari Lynx

Summary

Gauntlet: The Third Encounter, sometimes just called The Third Encounter, arrived on the Atari Lynx as a fresh take on the Gauntlet brand rather than a straight port of the arcade originals. Originally titled *Time Quests and Treasure Chests*, the name was swapped when Atari Corporation secured the Gauntlet license from Atari Games, and the game kept the eye‑catching NES‑style box art despite the platform shift. Epyx handled the development, delivering a title that feels both familiar and distinctly new for handheld fans.

The game stands out with its roster of eight adventurers – the classic Valkyrie and Wizard join six newcomers like the Samurai, Punk Rocker, Android, Gunfighter, Nerd, and Pirate – each limited to one player in a four‑person co‑op. Its 40‑room castle is explored in Lynx’s rare vertical orientation, giving the dungeon crawl a unique visual flow that still feels true to the series’ arcade roots.

Storyline

Gauntlet: The Third Encounter puts you in the shoes of an adventurer tasked with exploring an ancient castle teeming with monsters. Your goal is to brave the creature‑filled halls and recover the legendary Star Gem.

The game’s premise centers on this single quest, driving the action as you navigate the perilous chambers in search of the precious gem.

Edited by Maya Carter