NES/Famicom

Mach Rider

Mach Rider is a motorcycle combat game set in a post-apocalyptic future. Players, represented by Mach Rider, must make their way across ten sectors to reach the city before it gets taken over by the enemy. Aggressive drivers try to force players off the road; obstacles, such as rocks, and the road's many turns also can cause players to veer off course. If destroyed, Mach Rider will reform himself so that he can continue. There are three different play modes in Mach Rider. On the Fighting Course, there are two paths to choose from. The goal must be reached while shooting down enemies or forcing them off the road; more points are rewarded by bumping off enemies. Unlimited lives are available f...

Genre: Driving
Year: 1985
Developer: HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Publisher: Nintendo of America Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

55 achievements · 485 total points

You've Been Blocked Ram 4 pink enemies into obstacles in a single sector
5 pts
Grinch Leak Ram 3 green enemies into obstacles in a single sector
5 pts
Dodgems World Champ Ram 2 red enemies into obstacles in a single sector
5 pts
Like a Blue Marble Ram a blue enemy into an obstacle
5 pts
He's Going over That Cliff! Ram a purple enemy into an obstacle
5 pts
Mach Rider vs. Black Tiger Ram a black enemy into an obstacle
10 pts
All the Gear, All the Time Start and finish Sector 5 of Fighting Course without exploding
5 pts
G-Force Gymkhana Start and finish Sector 5 of Endurance Course without exploding
5 pts
Transonic Score 200,000 points
5 pts
Supersonic Score 500,000 points
10 pts
Hypersonic Score 900,000 points
25 pts
Fluorite Octet Destroy 8 blue enemies with your guns in a single sector
10 pts
Quick Draw Destroy 2 purple enemies with your guns in a single sector
5 pts
Blaster Master Destroy 4 purple enemies with your guns in a single sector
10 pts
Darkness Falls Destroy a black enemy with your guns
5 pts
Darker than Dark Destroy 2 black enemies with your guns in a single sector
10 pts
Oil Slick Origins Destroy 15 oil drums on the road in a single sector
5 pts
Nice Hogs Destroy 15 pink enemies with your guns in a single sector
5 pts
Makin' Bacon Destroy 25 pink enemies with your guns in a single sector
10 pts
Hedge Trimmer Destroy 7 green enemies with your guns in a single sector
5 pts
Weedwhacker Destroy 12 green enemies with your guns in a single sector
10 pts
Rust Removal Destroy 5 red enemies with your guns in a single sector
5 pts
Bleeding Out Destroy 10 red enemies with your guns in a single sector
10 pts
Lapidary Saw Destroy 4 blue enemies with your guns in a single sector
5 pts
Two Wheels and a Dream Complete Sector 2 of Endurance Course
10 pts
Cold Blooded Complete Sector 3 of Endurance Course
10 pts
Ruins Raider Complete Sector 4 of Endurance Course
10 pts
Let It Freeze! Complete Sector 5 of Endurance Course
10 pts
Running Out of Gas? Complete Sector 6 of Endurance Course
10 pts
Around the World Complete Sector 7 of Endurance Course
10 pts
City Survivor Complete Sector 8 of Endurance Course
10 pts
See It Through Complete Sector 9 of Endurance Course
10 pts
Mach Maestro Complete Sector 10 of Endurance Course
10 pts
Mountain Ranger Complete Sector 1 of Fighting Course
10 pts
Two Wheeled Army Complete Sector 2 of Fighting Course
10 pts
Cold War Complete Sector 3 of Fighting Course
10 pts
Ruins Recon Complete Sector 4 of Fighting Course
10 pts
Snow in My Clutch Complete Sector 5 of Fighting Course
10 pts
I'm Too Much Complete Sector 6 of Fighting Course
10 pts
Wait, They're Aliens? Complete Sector 7 of Fighting Course
10 pts
City Savior Complete Sector 8 of Fighting Course
10 pts
Demon on Wheels Complete Sector 9 of Fighting Course
10 pts
Mach Messiah Complete Sector 10 of Fighting Course
10 pts
Mountain Biker Complete Sector 1 of Endurance Course
10 pts
Bomb Squaddie Destroy 15 bomber balls in a single sector
5 pts
Mountain Climber Complete Sector 1 of Solo Course
10 pts
Two Wheel Therapy Complete Sector 2 of Solo Course
10 pts
Cold Shoulder Complete Sector 3 of Solo Course
10 pts
Ruins Runner Complete Sector 4 of Solo Course
10 pts
Friends Call Me Snow Rider Complete Sector 5 of Solo Course
10 pts
Motor Marathon Complete Sector 6 of Solo Course
10 pts
Last One on Earth Complete Sector 7 of Solo Course
10 pts
City Slicker Complete Sector 8 of Solo Course
10 pts
Go, Mach Rider, Go! Complete Sector 9 of Solo Course
10 pts
Mach Maverick Complete Sector 10 of Solo Course
10 pts

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Mach Rider frequently asked questions

How do I play Mach Rider online with a friend?

Mach Rider (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 Mach Rider on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Mach Rider in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Mach Rider netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Mach Rider have achievements?

Yes, Mach Rider has 55 achievements worth 485 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Mach Rider 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 Mach Rider on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.