Joust

Joust (1982)

by Williams Electronics, Midway Games
Genres:Platform, Arcade, Fighting
Themes:Action
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story: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.Show more
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