Underplayed Gems

JoustPong (1998)

JoustPong cover
Developer
Alien Bill
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Where to get it
My Abandonware
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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A quick, casual mash-up of classic arcade reflexes and paddle-bouncing simplicity that feels light and unpretentious.

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About

Released in 1998 for Windows by developer and publisher Alien Bill, JoustPong is an action title that blends arcade-style play with paddle mechanics reminiscent of classic Pong. The game combines elements from these distinct genres to create a unique experience within the Action category.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.