Overlord
Overlord is a real-time strategic warfare game where the player must manage large standing armies, economic capital, and political stability throughout a number of extra-dimensional star systems. As the dictatorial ruler of the Epsilon Galaxy, the player has obtained complete, indisputable authority. However, during a scientific experiment in hyperdrive technology, Epsilon scientists discovered four buffer dimensions, each containing a number of barren planets that exist between the Epsilon Galaxy and another alien dimension. Unfortunately, the most powerful empires from these alternate dimensions have also just discovered these zones through their own experiments. The player must battle the...
- Genre
- Strategy
- Year
- 1993
- Developer
- Probe Software Ltd.
- Publisher
- Virgin Games, Inc.
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Overlord frequently asked questions
How do I play Overlord online with a friend?
Overlord (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 Overlord on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Overlord in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Overlord 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 Overlord 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 Overlord 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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