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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Puzzle

Joshua & the Battle of Jericho

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenreAction, Puzzle
DeveloperWisdom Tree
PublisherWisdom Tree
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Joshua & the Battle of Jericho is an action game developed by Wisdom Tree. It blends action and puzzle elements.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.

Wisdom Tree also made Bible Adventures and Exodus for the NES.

Joshua & the Battle of Jericho supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Joshua & the Battle of Jericho is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Joshua & the Battle of Jericho gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Joshua & the Battle of Jericho walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Joshua & the Battle of Jericho FAQ

When did Joshua & the Battle of Jericho come out on the NES?

Joshua & the Battle of Jericho was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made Joshua & the Battle of Jericho?

It was developed by Wisdom Tree.

Is Joshua & the Battle of Jericho multiplayer?

Yes. Joshua & the Battle of Jericho supports up to 2 players.

How long does Joshua & the Battle of Jericho take to play?

As an action game, Joshua & the Battle of Jericho typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Joshua & the Battle of Jericho on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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