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Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest

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Arcade aerial combat sequel from Williams Electronics Games

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The briefing

About this game

Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest is a 2D aerial combat platform game developed by Williams Electronics Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is the sequel to Joust.

Gameplay

Players control a knight riding a flying ostrich with a joystick and button. The goal is to progress through separate level screens by defeating groups of enemy knights riding buzzards and landing on platforms.

Features

  • Mutant buzzards can be created when eggs fall into lava.
  • The player can transform from an ostrich into a flying horse.
  • Levels feature different themes.
  • Waves are separated by screen transitions rather than flowing seamlessly together.
  • Improved audio-visual presentation compared with its predecessor.

Release Information

Released in 1986, Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest is listed for Arcade and All Killer No Filler.