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Joust and Defender are two of the most iconic and beloved games in the Nintendo Game Boy Color library.

Developed by Rare and released in 2000, both titles are unique takes on classic arcade titles from the early 80s.

While Joust is a remake of Williams' 1982 game of the same name, Defender is a reimagining of Williams' 1981 shooter.

Both games offer an intense challenge to players while also offering a unique twist on their classic predecessors.

In Joust, players take control of a knight riding atop his ostrich steed as he battles against enemy knights riding atop buzzards in a jousting match set in a medieval-esque fantasy world.

The objective of the game is to defeat all enemies before they reach the end of each level.

Players can use their lance to strike enemies while avoiding their attacks.

As players progress through each level, they will encounter more powerful enemies such as vultures, pterodactyls, and dragons.

To make things even more challenging, some levels contain hazards such as lava pits or wind gusts that must be avoided.

In addition to defeating enemies, players must also collect eggs scattered throughout each level which grant bonus points when collected.

Defender is an intense top-down shooter where players must defend humans being abducted by aliens while simultaneously destroying enemy ships and UFOs.

Players take control of a spaceship which can move left and right along the bottom of the screen while shooting at enemies from above with laser beams or missiles depending on power-ups collected throughout each level.

Enemies come in various shapes and sizes ranging from small flying saucers to large bosses that require multiple hits before they are defeated.

Like Joust, there are hazards present in some levels such as asteroids which can damage your ship if you fly too close to them or black holes which suck your ship inside if you get too close.

Additionally, there are bonus items to collect throughout each stage which grant extra points when collected.

Both Joust and Defender offer challenging gameplay that will keep gamers engaged for hours on end while still allowing them to enjoy its classic arcade roots with modern twists added for good measure.

The graphics for both games have been updated from their original versions but still retain their charm making it easy for gamers who remember playing these classics back in the day to recognize them right away upon loading up either title on their Game Boy Color console today.

With its addicting gameplay mechanics combined with its retro visuals, Joust and Defender remain two timeless classics that any fan of retro gaming should not miss out on playing today!