Product Overview
- Product Name: Joust
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What’s Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Take to the skies in Joust for the NES, a faithful adaptation of the arcade classic that blends medieval themes with aerial combat. Mount your trusty ostrich (or stork in two-player mode) and engage in gravity-defying duels against enemy knights riding buzzards. Master the art of flapping to control altitude and strategically position your lance above foes to unseat them. Collect the eggs they leave behind before they hatch into more formidable adversaries. Navigate through increasingly challenging waves, avoid the grasp of lava trolls, and beware of the menacing pterodactyl that appears if you linger too long.
Gameplay Features
- Unique flapping mechanics requiring rhythmic button presses to maintain flight.
- Single-player and cooperative two-player modes with the option for competitive play.
- Progressive difficulty with diverse enemy types: Bounder, Hunter, and Shadow Lord.
- Dynamic hazards including collapsing platforms, lava pits, and the elusive pterodactyl.
- Strategic egg collection to prevent enemy respawns and earn bonus points.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The NES version of Joust was one of the earliest console projects programmed by Satoru Iwata, who later became Nintendo's president. Interestingly, a 1983 prototype of this port, created during a potential partnership between Nintendo and Atari, surfaced decades later, offering a rare glimpse into early NES development.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: HAL Labs
- Developer: HAL Labs
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 040458200010
- SKU: 12283
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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