Rise of the Robots
You are a cyborg handyman in the far away future sent to a huge megacorporation where an evil AI has taken control of the companies robots. You are charged with facing these robots in combat and eliminating them one by one to reach the core and deactivate the AI. Gameplay wise this is a standard beat-em-up with gorgeous graphics. It has some annoying limitations like not being able to jump over your enemy and only one fire button.
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1994
- Developer
- Instinct Design|Mirage Technologies (Multimedia) Ltd.
- Publisher
- Acclaim Entertainment Ltd.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Rise of the Robots frequently asked questions
How do I play Rise of the Robots online with a friend?
Rise of the Robots (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 Rise of the Robots on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Rise of the Robots in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Rise of the Robots 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 Rise of the Robots 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 Rise of the Robots 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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