Speedball 2
Brutal Deluxe doesn't live up to their name - in fact they're the worst team Speedball has ever seen. As their manager, it is your job to transform their fortunes. As well as the league system, which consists of 2 8-team divisions and challenges you to advance to the top, there are also 2 cup tournaments, one of which is played out over 2 'legs' with the aggregate score deciding who progresses. You can play the matches as well, which is the real meat of the game. They consist of 2 90-second periods, and the gameplay is futuristic, fast and frantic, with heavy tackling encouraged to retrieve the ball. Power-ups and tokens appear on the pitch, including ones to make your players extra-tough or...
- Genre
- Sports
- Year
- 1992
- Developer
- Bitmap Brothers, The
- Publisher
- Virgin Games, Ltd.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Speedball 2 frequently asked questions
How do I play Speedball 2 online with a friend?
Speedball 2 (Master System) 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 Speedball 2 on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Speedball 2 in the Master System library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Speedball 2 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 Speedball 2 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 Speedball 2 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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