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JOUST.

JOUST.

play JOUST arcade now

146 ratings
37 reviews
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🏰 Strategy
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 24, 2021
  • January 24, 2023

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Developer

Matthew Reiner
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About

Relive the classic 1980s arcade experience with this faithful recreation of the original Joust game. Enjoy the iconic gameplay and challenge yourself with this retro title.

✓Original Joust gameplay
✓1980s arcade experience
✓Retro gaming
✓Arcade classic
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of JOUST.. Based on 146 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 20 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 💖Nostalgic classic gameplay
  • 👍Faithful to original arcade
  • ✨Graphics faithful to game
  • 🆓No ads displayed
  • 💯Real deal classic Joust

Negative things

  • 💥Crashes on load screen
  • ❌Does not run on iPhone/iPad
  • 🎮Clunky/bad on-screen controls
  • 📉Controls are janky
  • 🚫Leaderboard and forum broken
  • 😵Random crashes
  • 💸Rip off, not eligible for refund
  • 🤔Controls are swapped from arcade
  • 🤷‍♂️Game does not work
  • ⚠️Character can't go as high as arcade
  • 🎛️Onscreen controls difficult to use
  • 🛑Game stops you, cannot escape lava
  • 🦤Teradactyl hangs around on next level
  • 🎮Lacks controller support
  • 🎛️Needs directional buttons
  • ⬆️Character can't go high enough
  • 🐌Speed slows down if button held
  • 👆Tap left/right hard to get accurate
  • 🚫External controls not supported
  • 📱Game only supports tiny screen
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What's New in JOUST.

2.2

January 24, 2023

- server fixes

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Please make this game work with Backbone controller

Awesome game!Loved Joust growing up and now!

Please make this work with Backbone controller
PRIMO468PRIMO468

Too much tapping

Unfortunately, the amount of tapping you have to do to even keep your steed airborne makes this game unplayable after about 20 seconds when your thumb goes completely numb. Why not just let us press down and hold on that side of the screen to make the game playable? We’ve paid good money for it!
Aron le BaronAron le Baron

Does not work

iPad Pro 18.5 will not run, crashes on load screen.
MagillaGuerillaMagillaGuerilla

Not working

Downloaded game multiple times and when opening the app it crashes
Grand PappyGrand Pappy

Disappointing

I’m pretty disappointed that this amazing game is clearly not being cared for, even though it costs money. The sound doesn’t work, the controls are janky, leaderboard and forum are broken, and it crashes randomly a lot. I still play it but that’s in spite of the bugginess
Disappointing doggoDisappointing doggo
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

24 issues

Crashes on load screen

Bug

App crashes on opening

Bug

Sound doesn't work

Bug

Leaderboard and forum are broken

Bug

Crashes randomly

Bug

App does not run on iPhone

Bug

App doesn't boot up past loading screen

Bug

Game won't open beyond loading screen

Bug

Game crashes on load

Bug

Cannot joust the teradactyl in the mouth to kill it

Bug

Cannot bounce off the cliff

Bug

Cannot escape lava by flapping hard

Bug

Teradactyl occasionally hangs around on the next level

Bug

Game crashes a bit more than desired

Bug

Tries to place name on leaderboard, crashes

Bug

Onscreen controls are very difficult to use

Bug

Controls are clunky

Bug

Mechanics are clunky

Bug

Controls don't work well

Bug

Demands initials entry EVERY game

Bug

Controls that have been implemented are bad

Bug

Difficult to control

Bug

Controls are swapped from arcade game

Bug

Game only supports a tiny screen

Bug
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Requested Features

13 requests

Add controller support

Feature

Add Bluetooth controller support

Feature

Add Magic Keyboard support

Feature

Add MacOS Version

Feature

Add directional buttons for facing left or right

Feature

Add virtual joystick

Feature

Add option to swap controls (direction left/right, flap)

Feature

Add two player mode

Feature

Add ability to adjust screen size

Feature

Add option for slightly visible buttons

Feature

Add Patreon or campaign for controller support

Feature

Add more controller options

Feature

Add swipe direction for controls

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This app is a faithful recreation of the original Joust arcade game from the 1980s. It allows you to experience the classic gameplay and challenges of this iconic retro title on your mobile device.

What are the key features?

The primary feature is the original Joust gameplay, offering the authentic 1980s arcade experience. It focuses on delivering the classic action and mechanics that made the original game so popular.

Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is completely free to play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted retro gaming experience.

What kind of games are similar to this?

This app falls into the classic arcade and retro gaming genres. Similar games would include other emulated arcade classics or modern interpretations of 1980s action titles.