First game to allow simultaneous four player control

First game to allow simultaneous four player control
Who
Gauntlet (Atari, 1985)
What
First
When
1985
Launched in arcades in 1985, the first game to allow simultaneous fourplayer action was fantasy-themed Gauntlet. The game featured four sets of inputs, allowing cooperation through a number of unique play mechanics. It went on to have a huge influence on the arcades, with many of the big titles that followed also shipping in four-player cabinets. Featured in Guinness World Records Gamer''s Edition 2010