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Rocket Ranger — NES/Famicom
NES/Famicom

Rocket Ranger

In the 1940s, the Nazis built a base on the moon and plan to use a mysterious substance called Lunarium to reduce people's intelligence. However, in the 21st Century time travel has been mastered, as have jet-propulsion backpacks, plus some cataclysmic weaponry and advanced code-breaking equipment. Thus, you are sent back in time to change the result of the war using this technology to find their five rocket factories and destroy the moon base. The game fits the Cinemaware template closely, with a string of action sequences linked by cinematic animation sequences to set the scene. There's also a strategic element, as you move your spies around to gain information and avoid detection, and dec...

Genre
Action
Year
1990
Developer
Cinemaware Corporation
Publisher
Kemco/Seika
Players
1
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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Rocket Ranger frequently asked questions

How do I play Rocket Ranger online with a friend?

Rocket Ranger (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:

  1. Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
  2. Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
  3. Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
  4. Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
  5. The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Rocket Ranger on PC?

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

Does Rocket Ranger 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 Rocket Ranger 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 Rocket Ranger 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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