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Jetboard Joust

2020
GenresIndie, Action, Platformer, Shooter, Old-School Style, Side View Perspective, RPG, Single Player
AvailableOct 23, 2020
PlatformPC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
DeveloperBitBull Ltd
Overview

Classic arcade-style SHMUP meets hardcore modern roguelike! Take flight on a lethal, pimped-up jetboard, darting through the skies and blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of extreme weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses as you protect innocent civilians from being abducted and turned into mutants. An arcade classic for the next generation! Jetboard Joust blends the spirit and intensity of 1980s arcade coin-op SMHUPs with the replayability and tactical elements of hardcore modern roguelikes. Don't expect a story. Do expect frantic, fluid, fast-paced 60fps action, big guns, and explosions! The Jetboard: Leap from your jetboard like a boss to gain temporary invincibility and smash your enemies to smithereens. Destroy pretty much everything in your path. You rock. The Enemies: Over fifty different enemies to outwit. Be prepared for them to come at you with all the game's weapons plus their own special attacks. Watch out for a few tributes to classic arcade games of the past too... The Weapons: From the conventional to the ridiculous! Jetboard Joust offers over thirty powerful weapons, each with its own distinct advantages and upgrade path, to aid you on your mission and leave a path of total destruction in your wake. Get up close and dish out massive damage with the shotgun, wreak havoc with the cluster bomb, fry enemies to a crisp with the flame tornado or shock them into submission with the lightning bolt. You'll get a different selection of weapons with each playthrough and you'll need to master them all! The Bosses: Defeat huge bosses in a series of grueling multi-stage battles and then steal their attacks for your own use. Rendered in exquisite pixel-art detail, these guys will test your weapon-handling and evasive maneuvering to their limits. The Planets: Choose your own path through a multitude of battlegrounds across the surface of five different planets. Discover hidden treasure, upgrades and awesome new weapons. Adapt your route based on your playstyle, the weapons you unlock and the treasure you discover. Plunder cash from fallen enemies and use it to pimp up your jetboard, jetsuit and max out your weapons for a formidable arsenal. Are you up to the challenge?

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7 reviews found

86

Nindie Spotlight

May 18, 2021

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80

Video Chums

May 26, 2021

Although it has another Williams arcade game in its title, Jetboard Joust brings the spirit of Defender back in a brilliant roguelike setup.Jetboard Joust gameplay video → Binarystar Infinity Review Switch ★★★★☆ If you're in the mood for a truly retro experience then the deceptively simple shoot 'em up Binarystar Infinity is here and it's a real treat. As a more traditional shoot 'em up, Binarystar Infinity presents a minimal aesthetic and simple gameplay to match where all you do is move your ship, shoot, and collect power-ups.


80

WayTooManyGames

May 17, 2021

Jetboard Joust masterfully blends retro aesthetics and the simplicity of arcade games from decades ago with an extra dose of challenge that makes it even more replayable. Being able to play this on the go is just the cherry on top of an already tasty cake.


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NintendoWorldReport

May 17, 2021

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65

KeenGamer

Oct 23, 2020

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60

Level Down Games

Nov 20, 2020

Summary and quote unavailable.


NA

Doublejump

May 22, 2021

Jetboard Joust is a very fun, retro-styled arcade shooter that, for some, drifts away from what made Defender such a classic.

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