Joust

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.

Developer

Williams Electronics

Publisher

Midway Games

Release Date

July 16, 1982

Genres

Fighting, Platform, Arcade