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Ostron

Ostron, originally released as Joust, is a ZX Spectrum video game developed and released by Softek in 1983. It is a clone of the 1982 arcade video game Joust.

Last revised
Jun 13, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
87 w
Citations
4
Source
Ostron
Original cover art
DeveloperAndrew Glaister
PublisherSoftek
PlatformZX Spectrum
Release
GenrePlatform

Ostron, originally released as Joust,1 is a ZX Spectrum video game developed and released by Softek in 1983. It is a clone of the 1982 arcade video game Joust.12

Reception

Crash deemed Ostron "a very enjoyable game, with good graphics and sound".1

In-game screenshot source ↗
References

References

  1. "Guide Spectrum - Ostron". Crash. No. 1. Newsfield. February 1984. p. 56. Retrieved 2024-04-12. Formerly named Joust, Softek for some reason, changed its name.
  2. "Cassette Inlay". Ostron. 1983.
External links
  • Ostron at SpectrumComputing.co.uk