Athena
Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, has grown tired of her life within the castle and ventures into the Fantasy World beyond the castle walls. Strange and fearsome creatures will attack you at every turn, but you will find weapons along the way- a ball and chain, a bow and arrow, and a mighty sword. You can also put on wings and take to the sky, or become a mermaid to explore the ocean depths.
- Genre
- Platform
- Year
- 1987
- Developer
- SNK Corporation
- Publisher
- SNK Corporation
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Athena frequently asked questions
How do I play Athena online with a friend?
Athena (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Athena on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Athena in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Athena netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Athena for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Athena on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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