The player controls a cyborg version of a past President of the United States riding a cybernetically enhanced eagle to duel either against other human players or the game's AI. The player duels by firing projectiles at their opponents; a level is completed once there are no remaining opponents. Players can pick up power-ups in the form of mines and traps to use against opponents. Justice Duel supports multiplayer for up to four players through the NES Four Score.[2]
Development
Besides Joust, the game's developers cite TowerFall and Balloon Fight as having inspired elements of the game's design.[3]
Evercade release
Mega Cat Studios released Justice Duel in a compilation cartridge for the Evercade, along with several other titles from the studio, including Little Medusa, Log Jammers, and Coffee Crisis.[4]
Child's Play edition
In 2018, Mega Cat Studios released a special edition of Justice Duel to raise money for the charity Child's Play; it debuted at PAX East and was part of the Omegathon tournament.[5] This special edition of the game features two additional playable characters: Della and Rod, who ride a duck and a quail, respectively.
Reception
Justice Duel has received a generally positive reception from the press, being praised for its aesthetic and fast paced gameplay.[6]
