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Thunder Force II — Genesis/Mega Drive
Genesis/Mega Drive

Thunder Force II

Thunder Force II is both a side scrolling and top down shooter. In the game you control a ship. In some stages the action is side scrolling and in others it is top down (overhead). The weapons systems is fairly basic. You can switch from shooting a more powerful weapon straight ahead or two less powerful guns shooting forward and backward simultaneously. There are various power-ups that improve your fire power. In the top down levels you can only travel in cardinal directions and cannot maneuver around obstacles easily or slow down. The control in the side scrolling levels is reminiscent of R-Type or Gradius, but with more basic weapons systems. In future incarnations of the series the top d...

Genre
Action
Year
1989
Developer
Technosoft Co., Ltd.
Publisher
SEGA of America, Inc.
Players
1
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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

50 achievements · 326 total points

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Thunder Force II frequently asked questions

How do I play Thunder Force II online with a friend?

Thunder Force II (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 Thunder Force II on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Thunder Force II in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Thunder Force II netplay lag?

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

Does Thunder Force II have achievements?

Yes, Thunder Force II has 50 achievements worth 326 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Thunder Force II 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 Thunder Force II 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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