NES/Famicom

Remote Control

Remote Control is based on the MTV quiz show of the same name. During the game three contestants (computer or human controlled) compete by answering questions about various TV shows, movies, characters, or actors/actresses. There are two rounds of gameplay followed by a third think real fast round. In the first two rounds of gameplay the gameboard consists of a giant TV with nine channels; one of the players chooses a channel (representing a particular category) revealing a question; the first player to buzz in and provide the correct answer earns points. The are a variety of categories available (some of these are video high, cop shows, saturday night live, soap operas, and many more) which...

Genre: Game Show
Year: 1990
Developer: Riedel Software Productions, Inc.
Publisher: Hi-Tech Expressions, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

15 achievements · 130 total points

I Wanna Answer Push the button at least twenty times while the question is being read
1 pts
I Know This Answer a question without the buzz-in or answer timers counting down
3 pts
Hit the Road, Jack Eliminate an opponent
4 pts
Hey Hey-ay, Goodbye Eliminate an opponent with 0 points
10 pts
Fifteen Minutes of Fame Win the game
5 pts
Comeback Kid Win after starting the second round in last place
10 pts
Feel the Thunder Score at least fifty points in the lightning round
5 pts
Ready for Prime Time Score at least 150 points
10 pts
Child of the '70s Score at least 300 points
25 pts
Paid Programming Find one of the special channels
2 pts
My Favorite Reruns Correctly answer all the questions in a category
5 pts
Off the Air Clear out all the questions in four channels in a single round
5 pts
Channel Surfer Correctly answer questions from all nine channels in a single round
10 pts
Multiple Choice is Easy Win with no wrong answers
25 pts
Snack Break Win a game without participating in the lightning round
10 pts

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Remote Control frequently asked questions

How do I play Remote Control online with a friend?

Remote Control (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 Remote Control on PC?

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

Does Remote Control netplay lag?

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

Does Remote Control have achievements?

Yes, Remote Control has 15 achievements worth 130 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Remote Control 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 Remote Control on Etera

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