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Game entry

Joust

1982 · Arcade, Fighting, Platformer · PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Arcade · Williams Electronics

Joust is ranked no. 4,097 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,402 and 31% of duels won.

World rank

no. 4,097

ELO score

1,402

Wins

31%

Duels played

32

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About 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.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,402 ELO points over the last 123 days.

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Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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  4. 4,097 Joust 1,402
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