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{{Infobox|title=Joust
|completion=4
|boxart=[[Image:Joust_flyer.png|250px]]
|image=Joust flyer.png
|title=Joust
|developer=[[Williams]]
|developer=[[Williams]]
|publisher=[[Williams]]
|publisher=[[Williams]]
|year=1982
|systems={{syslist|cade|a8bit|a2600|a5200|a7800|atarist|lynx|a2|nes|dos|web|360|ps3}}
|ratings={{ESRB|E}}
|designer=John Newcomer
|designer=John Newcomer
|categories=[[:Category:Action|Action]]
|genre=[[Action]]
|systems=[[Arcade]], [[Atari 8-bit]], [[Atari 2600]], [[Atari 5200]], [[Atari 7800]], [[Atari ST]], [[Atari Lynx]], [[Apple II]], [[NES]], [[Game Boy]], [[Game Boy Color]], [[MS-DOS]], [[Xbox Live Arcade]]
|releasedates=[[1982]]
|players=1-2
|players=1-2
|ratings=N/A
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|followed by=[[Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest]]
|series=Joust
|pcgamingwiki=Joust
}}
}}
{{wikipedia|Joust (arcade game)}}
{{marquee|Joust marquee.png}}
[[Image:Joust marquee.png|300px]]
'''Joust''' arrived at the height of the golden age of arcade games, and swept players off their feet. It presented a novel game play in a novel setting that captured the imagination. The player, mounted on an ostrich sized bird and carrying a lance, must "joust" against enemy players in a battle for air supremacy.


'''Joust''' arrived at the height of the golden age of arcade games, and swept players off their feet. It presented a novel game play in a novel setting that captured the imagination. The player, mounted on an ostrich sized bird and carrying a lance, must "joust" against enemy players in a battle for air supremacy.
Set inside a cavern of sorts, complete with lava, the battle took place between floating segments of land. A pterodactyl would make its presence known if the player(s) stuck around for too long. Killing an enemy would make an egg appear. If left alone, the egg would hatch into a new enemy that would replace its fallen brethren. A lava troll waited for unsuspecting victims to fly too close to the lave before reaching a claw out to grab his next meal.


Set inside a cavern of sorts, complete with lava, the battle took place beetween floating segments of land.  A pterodactyl would make its presence known if the player(s) stuck around for too long.  Killing an enemy would make an egg appear.  If left alone, the egg would hatch into a new enemy that would replace its fallen brethren.  And a lava troll waited for unsuspecting victims to fly too close to the lave before reaching a claw out to grab his next meal.
[[Atari]] saw Joust as another title to snatch the rights up to and add to its library. It saw more official releases to Atari systems than any other title, including [[Ms. Pac-Man]]. While it made the rounds at Atarisoft, it was actually released for very few other platforms. Joust served as a source of inspiration twice for [[Nintendo]]; once for the simultaneous two player concept that appeared in [[Mario Bros.]], and then more directly for the gameplay found in [[Balloon Fight]]. Joust itself had an arcade sequel, [[Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest]]. Joust was released for download on the [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in [[2006]] with online multiplayer, enhanced graphics and new [[/Achievements/]].
 
[[Atari]] saw Joust as another title to snatch the rights up to and add to its library. It saw more official releases to Atari systems than any other title, including [[Ms. Pac-Man]]. While it made the rounds at Atarisoft, it was actually release for very few other platforms. Joust served as a source of inspiration twice for [[Nintendo]]; once for the simultaneous two player concept that appeared in [[Mario Bros.]], and then more directly for the gameplay found in [[Balloon Fight]]. Joust itself had an arcade sequel, [[Joust 2]]. Joust was released for download on the [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in [[2006]] with fairly enhanced graphics.


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Image:Joust title.png|Title screen.
File:Joust title.png|Title screen
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== Story ==
==Story==
The yellow knight and the blue knight are the last two champions of the Joust that takes place in a world where men ride atop giant birds, and height determines the victor. Help them take on wave after wave of would-be challengers who wish to take away their title.
The yellow knight and the blue knight are the last two champions of the Joust that takes place in a world where men ride atop giant birds, and height determines the victor. Help them take on wave after wave of would-be challengers who wish to take away their title.


== How to play ==
==Gameplay==
=== At a glance ===
* You control the player's bird. Push the button to flap the bird's wings and rise in the air.
* You control the player's bird. Push the button to flap the bird's wings and rise in the air.
* When the player and an enemy collide, the person who is highest wins.
* When the player and an enemy collide, the person who is highest wins.
* You must defeat every enemy in order to advance to the next stage.
* You must defeat every enemy in order to advance to the next stage.
* When an enemy is defeated, an egg appears. Collect the egg before it hatches in to an new enemy.
* When an enemy is defeated, an egg appears. Collect the egg before it hatches in to an new enemy.
* Beware the pterodactyl that arrives when you remain on a stage for too long. The only way to kill it is to position your lance directly in to its mouth.
* Beware the pterodactyl that arrives when you remain on a stage for too long. The only way to kill it is to position your lance directly at its mouth.
* Every fifth round in an egg wave. Collect them all before they hatch.
* Every fifth round in an egg wave. Collect them all before they hatch.
* Avoid flying too close to the lava and attracting the attention of the lava troll who likes to reach out and grab unsuspecting fliers.
* Avoid flying too close to the lava and attracting the attention of the lava troll who likes to reach out and grab unsuspecting fliers.


=== In depth ===
{{ToC}}
*[[Joust/Elements|Controls & Characters]]
{{Joust}}
*[[Joust/Strategy|Strategy]]
*[[Joust/Versions|Home Version Comparisons]]


== Box artwork ==
[[Category:Williams]]
 
Throughout its many releases, Joust has accumulated a large collection of different pieces of artwork for the game boxes. Some are shown below:
 
<gallery>
Image:Joust 2600 box.jpg|Atari 2600
Image:Joust 5200 box.jpg|Atari 5200
Image:Joust 7800 box.jpg|Atari 7800
Image:Joust A800 box.jpg|Atari 400/800/XL/XE
Image:Joust ST box.jpg|Atari ST
Image:Joust LYNX box.jpg|Atari Lynx
Image:Joust FC box.jpg|Famicom
Image:Joust NES box.jpg|NES
Image:Defender GB box.jpg|Game Boy Arcade Classics 4
Image:Joust Defender GBC box.jpg|Midway Arcade Hits
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[[Category:Arcade]]
[[Category:MAME]]
[[Category:Atari 8-bit]]
[[Category:Atari 2600]]
[[Category:Atari 5200]]
[[Category:Atari 7800]]
[[Category:Atari ST]]
[[Category:Atari Lynx]]
[[Category:Apple II]]
[[Category:NES]]
[[Category:Game Boy]]
[[Category:Game Boy Color]]
[[Category:MS-DOS]]
[[Category:Xbox Live Arcade]]
[[Category:Action]]
[[Category:Action]]
[[Category:Williams]]
[[Category:Single player]]
[[Category:Single player]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
[[Category:1982]]
[[Category:MAME]]
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