Joust
"Joust is an arcade game developed by Williams Electronics and released in 1982."
80
Critic Score
2 reviews
75
User Score
36 ratings
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.
Released 16 July 1982 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Arcade by Williams Electronics, published by Midway Games. Rated 0 by USK, E by ESRB. About 1 hours to beat. 2-player local co-op.
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PlayStation 3
Standard
EU
Jun 15, 2007
PlayStation 3
Standard
NA
May 24, 2007
Xbox 360
Standard
NA
Oct 2, 2005
Arcade
Standard
NA
Jul 16, 1982
Critic Score
80
/100
Generally Favorable
Based on 2 professional
reviews
Aggregated from professional game critics and publications.
User Score
75
/100
Generally Favorable
Based on 36
ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
75–89
Generally Favorable
CriticsUsers
50–74
Mixed or Average
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike