8 Eyes vs Joust

Set in a distant future following a devastating nuclear war, the world is once again in peril after the Great King's eight rebellious Dukes seize the powerful 8 Eyes and banish him to the wastelands. Players take on the role of Orin the Falconer, the bravest of the King's Guardsmen, tasked with retrieving the stolen jewels to prevent global warfare. Teaming up with his fighting falcon, Cutrus, Orin must penetrate each of the eight Dukes' dangerous castles. Players will battle hostile soldiers and bizarre nuclear mutants, defeat monstrous bosses, and ultimately return the 8 Eyes to the Altar of Peace to restore order to humanity.

Joust is a 1982 arcade platformer where you control a knight mounted on a flying ostrich, using a joystick and button to battle enemy knights on buzzards. The game challenges you to navigate layered platforms, defeat foes by colliding at higher altitude, and survive increasingly tough waves. The title supports both solo play and competitive multiplayer, offering fast‑paced, high‑score‑driven action that has become a staple of retro gaming collections on modern consoles.

• Unique dual-character control mechanic featuring a man and a falcon
• Atmospheric post-apocalyptic fantasy storyline
• Challenging boss battles across eight distinct castles
• Co-operative multiplayer support for shared gameplay

• Simple yet deep gameplay
• Fast‑paced multiplayer competition
• Authentic retro graphics and sound
• High replay value through score chasing

• High difficulty curve can be frustrating for modern players
• Clunky movement controls typical of early retro platformers
• Repetitive enemy encounter patterns in later stages

• Limited content beyond core levels
• Controls can feel dated on modern controllers
• No modern save or checkpoint system