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1UP
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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."
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Cheat Code Central
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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."
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Detroit Free Press
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Reviewed by Heather Newman. "A terrific rental title, a vastly overpriced game to buy, an entertaining romp for an afternoon and a sure disappointment for longtime fans of the series."
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Electronic Gaming Monthly
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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."
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eToychest
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Reviewed by Jason Dobson, [55/100]. "While mind-numbingly boring in single-player, the game does inch closer to being fun when other players pick up a controller."
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Extreme Gamer
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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."
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FilePlanet
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Provides gameplay movies and trailers.
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Game Over Online Magazine
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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."
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Game Revolution
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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."
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GameFAQs
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Release data, and a message board.
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GamePro
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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."
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GamerFeed
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Reviewed by Robert Workman, [3.5/5]. "The action is fun enough to endure for a few hours, alone or with friends, and the presentation is actually pretty good."
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GameSpot
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News, previews, images, videos, and links.
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GameSpot
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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."
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GameSpy
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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."
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GameSpy: Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows
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Previews, screenshots, and movies.
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GameZone
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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."
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Gaming Age
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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."
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Gaming Horizon
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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."
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IGN
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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."
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IGN: Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows
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Previews, news, press releases, screenshots, and videos.
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Maxim Online
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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."
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NetJak
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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."
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Next Level Gaming
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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."
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Stuff
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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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Talk Xbox
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Reviewed by Sallizar, [6.4/10]. "It’s just the same old Gauntlet with a shiny new exterior."
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Team Xbox
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Offers previews, movies, news, and screenshots.
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Team Xbox
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Reviewed by Dale Nardozzi, [8/10]. "Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows honors the origin coin-op in many instances- a nice touch."
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The A.V. Club
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Reviewed by Keith Phipps, [C]. "It's a great way to kill an afternoon with friends, but nothing more."
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Xbox Advanced
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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."
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