Run the Gauntlet (1989)

Run the Gauntlet was released in 1989 for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K. Published by Ocean Software, the game was developed by Chris Kerry, Mark Rogers, and Steve Kerry and is based on the ITV television show.

This arcade race 'n' chase title supports up to two players and incorporates button masher mechanics. The game features AY sound and utilizes multi-loaders for both 48K and 128K modes. Players can control the action using Kempston, Interface 2, or Cursor joysticks, with additional support for Cheetah Special controllers.

The cassette version retailed at £8.99, while the disk version cost £14.99. The game was also ported to the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Amiga, and Atari ST.

Run the Gauntlet achieved an average review score of 78.19%. It earned the Crash Smash award from Crash magazine and the Star Player award from The Games Machine.