Joust

Joust by Shadowsoft and Williams
Players: 1-2
Levels: ?
YOR: 1992

You don a suit of armor, chose your weapon- a worn but sturdy lance. You climd onto a cyborg ostrich, grab the reins of your faithful mount and fly off to wage battle against the enemy.

In the distance you see an enemy vulture appear on a creator pad. You ready your lance and prepare to do battle. As you draw close to the enemy Bounder, you rise above him and prepare to defeat him with a quick swooping attack. You sweep down from the sky and dismount the enemy rider with a powerful blow. You have defeated the enemy...this time

Ahh, Joust. One of those games that brings back good memories. And it's on the Lynx as well, a very killer version I might add. This is one of several arcade games that are one the Lynx, and so far, it's one of the best I've played. I felt it was better than the arcade. Although it doesn't have as much detail due to the smaller screen, it still looks and plays really well.

For newbies, the opening description should give you the gist of the game. Dismount enemy riders and you win. A classic game. It's not that simple however. If you take to long, the pterodactly will come after you, and he's difficult to kill. The enemies get smarter and faster as the game goes along as well. Eventually(well, after three levels :) the bridge on the bottom burns up, and the Lava Troll can get you.

The Lynx version has everything the arcade has - great, colorful graphics, phenominal gameplay, easy control, etc. Although there are more animations on the Lynx version, and it sounds a little different. I think it's better overall ;)

RATINGS-

Graphics-A - These graphics are just like the arcades, just on a smaller screen. It's real colorful, and the animations are cool too.

Sound-C - Just flapping, screeching, and a couple others. No music. But they sound like the arcades sounds...

Control-A++ - So easy, you'll pick them up in no time

Difficulty- Adjustable - Nuff' said

Fun Factor-A++ - You can play this over and over again. I'm sure it's a lot funner with a buddy, but I've yet to try that :)

By Adam Pratt