NES/Famicom

Section-Z

Alien Invaders approach the solar system from their interstellar battle platform, named Fortress Balangool. Under the command of the Master Control, named L-Brain, the Invaders defeat Earth's space forces. Only one hero, Captain Commando remains to defeat the alien armada by entering Balangool and fighting through the various sections until reaching Section-Z. Section-Z is a side-scrolling shooter where the player must travel through the maze that is Balangool. Typically this consists of traveling through a scrolling corridor and reaching the end where a new direction must be chosen. Captain Commando's abilities are shooting directly left or directly right while moving around the screen. Pow...

Genre: Shoot-'Em-Up
Year: 1987
Developer: Capcom Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Capcom Co., Ltd.
Players: 1

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Achievements

44 achievements · 290 total points

The Depths of Area 1 Enter the space station Balangool and clear the way to Section 12.
4 pts
Flawless Destruction of Power Destroy any generator without getting hit by a bullet.
5 pts
Zamuza You Lose-a! Defeat Zamuza and clear Area 1
5 pts
Zamuza Dodger Defeat Zamuza without you or your shield getting hit by a bullet.
10 pts
Area 1 Efficient Sabateur Destroy both generators and clear Area 1 while entering the minimum amount of sections.
5 pts
Area 1 Highly Efficient Sabateur Clear Area 1 while entering the minimum amount of sections (Warp Necessary)
5 pts
Area 1 Explorer Explore every section in Area 1.
5 pts
Breached the Entrance Enter the space station Balangool and clear the way to Section 06.
2 pts
Balba Buster Defeat Balba and clear Area 2
10 pts
Area 2 Explorer Explore every section in Area 2.
10 pts
Squid Squisher Defeat Galga
10 pts
Squid Perfection Defeat Galga's first form without getting hit by a bullet.
10 pts
Balba Breaker Defeat Balba for the second time, in Area 3
10 pts
Insane in the L-Brain Defeat L-Brain and clear area 3
25 pts
Area 3 Efficient Sabateur Clear Area 3 while entering the minimum amount of sections.
10 pts
Area 2 Efficient Sabateur Clear Area 2 while entering the minimum amount of sections.
10 pts
Paragon of Health Fill up your maximum energy to 99!
10 pts
Degeneration 1-1 Destroy the first generator of Area 1
5 pts
Degeneration 1-2 Destroy the second generator of Area 1
5 pts
Degeneration 2-1 Destroy the first generator of Area 2
5 pts
Degeneration 2-2 Destroy the second generator of Area 2
5 pts
Degeneration 3-1 Destroy the first generator of Area 1
10 pts
Degeneration 3-2 Destroy the second generator of Area 3
10 pts
Need for Speed Collect your first speed powerup.
1 pts
Greased Lightning Max out your speed.
5 pts
Flasher Collect the Flash Bomb STS
5 pts
Wheel of Doom Collect the Crash Ball STS
5 pts
Bust a Move Arm yourself with the Flash Buster
3 pts
Smash It! Arm yourself with the Megasmasher
3 pts
All Power to the Forward Shields Arm yourself with the Barrier Shield
3 pts
Ready for Anything Become armed with the Megabuster and Barrier Shield while having a full stock of powerups.
10 pts
Ten-Pack Streak Kill 10 Enemies without falling.
1 pts
Century Slayer Kill 100 Enemies without falling.
3 pts
Space Marine Kill 300 Enemies without falling.
5 pts
Mass Murderer Kill 750 Enemies without falling.
10 pts
Area 3 Explorer Explore every section in Area 3.
10 pts
Flasher Smasher Arm yourself with the Megabuster
5 pts
Deja Vu Loop through Sections 05-07-08 a few times, then exit to section 11.
5 pts
Refuel Looper Loop through Sections 35-37-36 a few times.
5 pts
Preparation is Key Loop through Sections 41-43-42 a few times.
5 pts
Took Off That Red Shirt Score 50,000 or more points.
5 pts
Been Around the Loop a Few Times Score 100,000 or more points.
5 pts
Unstoppable Score 200,000 or more points.
5 pts
Button Masher Supreme Score 500,000 or more points.
5 pts

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Section-Z frequently asked questions

How do I play Section-Z online with a friend?

Section-Z (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 Section-Z on PC?

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

Does Section-Z netplay lag?

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

Does Section-Z have achievements?

Yes, Section-Z has 44 achievements worth 290 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Section-Z 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 Section-Z on Etera

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