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Available Physical + digital

Released
Jul 16, 1982
Studio
Williams Electronics
Platforms
3

Joust

Jul 16, 1982 Williams Electronics 3 platforms

Arcade Fighting game Platformer Action

Joust is an arcade game developed by Williams Electronics and released in 1982. It is a platform game that features two-dimensional (2D) graphics. The player uses a button and joystick to control a knight riding a flying ostrich. The object is to progress through levels by defeating groups of enemy knights riding buzzards.

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Released
  • July 16, 1982North America
  • June 15, 2007Europe
Also known as
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Versions
  • Joust Original · 1982 · Arcade, PS3, X360
  • Joust Port · 1983 · 2600
  • Joust Port · 1983 · 5200, Atari 8-bit
  • Joust Port · 1984 · DOS
  • Joust Port · 1984 · Apple II
  • Joust Port · 1986 · 7800
  • Joust Port · 1986 · Atari ST
  • Joust Port · 1987 · NES
  • Joust Port · 1992 · Atari Lynx
  • Joust Port · 1994 · Mac
  • Joust Port · 1995 · GB
  • Joust Port · 1999 · GBC
  • Joust Port · 2014 · CV
  • Joust X Remake
Standalone expansions
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Languages
1 language
  • English interface

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