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Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000

This 32X-exclusive sci-fi shooter has gameplay is somewhat like Sega arcade classic Zaxxon. The graphics consist of a diagonally scrolling playfield which creates a pseudo 3D environment. The backgrounds are drawn using 2D scrolling planes, but the enemy and ship objects are drawn using 3D flat-shaded polygons. Although the basic goal of each of the 9 levels is to shoot everything without getting shot, the game has a strategic element. Your basic spacecraft has very little firepower, and can only sustain one hit. To make matters worse, there are very few power-ups. In order to survive, you have to jump on top of enemies and take control of their weapons systems. This system allows for a larg...

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1995
Developer: CSK Research Institute Corp.
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 2

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Achievements

29 achievements · 424 total points

Manoeuvring Towards the Motherbase Stir the spirits of those brave enough to stand against the Ginglii by clearing Stage 1
5 pts
Rousing the Rebellion Clear Stage 1 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Harboring the Hopes of the Hive Continue to resist the might of the opposition by showing off your abilities as a pilot by clearing Stage 2
5 pts
Emerging Aerialist Clear Stage 2 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Space Scout Blast through enemies and asteroids, and outsmart a deceptive enemy to assert your prowess against the invading forces by clearing Stage 3
10 pts
Magnificent Marksman Clear Stage 3 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
The Planet Is Crying Out in Pain Descend into blue skies, hear the call of the planet and continue pushing back against the Ginglii by clearing Stage 4
10 pts
Professional Planetary Protector Clear Stage 4 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
Subterranean Seeker Continue the foray deep into the planet and expertly handle everything that is thrown at you by clearing Stage 5
5 pts
Arthropod Annihilator Clear Stage 5 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Bush Pilot Climb back up to the surface and navigate the rough and rugged terrain to continue the mission by clearing Stage 6
10 pts
Artful Dodger Clear Stage 6 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
Skirmish in the Stars Ascend into the heavens and begin to take the fight to the Ginglii by clearing Stage 7
5 pts
Void Vessel Virtuoso Clear Stage 7 without losing a life on Normal difficuly or higher
10 pts
Blinding Lights Draw closer to the heart of the problem and commence the final stages of the operation by clearing Stage 8
10 pts
Backdoor Bandit Clear Stage 8 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
Disconnected Accomplish the mission you were assigned and return peace to the galaxy by clearing Stage 9
10 pts
Celestial Champion Clear Stage 9 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
Top Gun Show off your skill with style and show other rebel pilots how it's done by completing the game on Hard difficulty
25 pts
Smooth Operator Clear the game without using a continue on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
Turning the Tide Utilise the Hive's intel and hack into a Ginglii ship to learn its special move
1 pts
Gap in the Ginglii Guard Hack into 15 ships in a single level on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Analog Attacker Earn a special bonus for completing a level without hacking or dying on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Straight and Steady Shooter Earn a special bonus for completing a level without jumping or dying on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
Preference for the Physical Plane Earn a special bonus for completing a level without shooting or dying on Normal difficulty or higher
50 pts
Small Time Swatter Score 50,000 points
3 pts
Heavy Hitter Score 100,000 points
5 pts
Major League Blaster Score 200,000 points
10 pts
Iceman Score 500,000 points
25 pts

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Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 frequently asked questions

How do I play Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 online with a friend?

Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 (32X) 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 Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 in the 32X library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 netplay lag?

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

Does Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 have achievements?

Yes, Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 has 29 achievements worth 424 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 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 Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 on Etera

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