Destination Earthstar
Two centuries ago, an alien species known as the Kojans kidnapped the people of Earth and made them their slaves. But the Earthlings never gave hope of returning to their homeland. So they sent you, a brave space ship pilot, to travel through the galaxy in search of the Earth. But beware, as the Kojans won't let you pass without a fight! The gameplay is divided into two parts. You begin in the simulation mode, controlling your ship from first-person perspective. You can change your altitude, speed, and weapons, at the same time paying attention to the fuel you have left. Once you have defeated enough enemies and landed on a planet, the game turns into a side-scrolling shooter in which you mu...
- Genre
- Flying
- Year
- 1990
- Developer
- Imagineering Inc.
- Publisher
- Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Destination Earthstar frequently asked questions
How do I play Destination Earthstar online with a friend?
Destination Earthstar (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 Destination Earthstar on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Destination Earthstar in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Destination Earthstar 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 Destination Earthstar 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 Destination Earthstar 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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