Joust for the Atari 7800, released in July 1987, is a faithful port of Williams Electronics’ 1982 arcade classic, developed by Atari Corporation under license. Players ride an ostrich-mounted knight, flapping to joust enemy knights (Buzzard Riders) and collect eggs across single-screen arenas with lava pits and moving platforms. With ~3 million Atari 7800 consoles sold, this port shines for its unique gameplay, lauded on X in 2025 for its addictive charm and Atari 7800’s MARIA chip