Master System

Zillion II: The Tri Formation

A faint distress transmission, which was barely understandable, was received at the headquarters of the White Knights. Sent from a distant outpost at the extreme edge of the Planetary System, the garbled message told of a new, gigantic Norsa Battle Fortress at the edge of the Norsa Galaxy.Apple and Champ, two members of the elite White Knight special peacekeeping force, immediately set out on a reconnaissance mission to investigate the Norsa Fortress.The last words which anybody heard from Apple and Champ were- Help us J.J.! Baron Ricks has...There are eight rounds in the game, and the gameplay is split into two parts. In the odd-numbered rounds, you ride a bike known as the Tri Formation wh...

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1988
Developer: SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
Publisher: SEGA of America, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

29 achievements · 275 total points

Mission Commenced Complete Stage 1 and begin your mission against the Nohza threat
3 pts
Out of Phase Defeat the Olivion Platoon Captain, completing Stage 2
3 pts
Enemy Stronghold Complete Stage 3 and press deeper into the fortress
4 pts
Grounded Defeat the Radajian Defense Leader, completing Stage 4
4 pts
Counterattack Complete Stage 5 as the battle for Maris intensifies
5 pts
Missile Command Defeat the Alleevian Supreme Commander, completing Stage 6
5 pts
Final Approach Complete Stage 7 and access the inner garrison
10 pts
For Maris! Defeat Baron Ricks, thwarting the latest Nohza invasion
25 pts
Apple's Knight Rescue Apple from captivity during Stage 2
3 pts
Champ's Buddy Rescue Champ from captivity during Stage 4
3 pts
Certified by Dave Complete any on-rails stage without dying or restoring HP (life)
5 pts
Duck and Weave Complete any on-foot stage without dying and while taking no more than 3 hits
5 pts
Tri Formation! Complete any on-rails stage using only the Armorator, without dying. Transform the Tricycle into the Armorator near the start of the Stage
5 pts
Life Insurance Acquire a total of 5 player lives (PL)
10 pts
Combat Ready Collect at least 9 A or Z Power-Ups in Stage 1 without dying
10 pts
Powered Up Collect at least 7 A or Z Power-Ups in Stage 3 without dying
10 pts
Maximum Firepower Collect at least 6 Z Power-Ups in Stage 5 without dying
10 pts
Overcharged Collect at least 7 Z Power-Ups in Stage 7 without dying
10 pts
A-Okay Complete Stage 1 without dying
10 pts
Distinguished Cadet Complete Stage 2 without dying
10 pts
Apple of My Eye Complete Stage 3 as Apple without dying. Summon Apple near the beginning of Stage
10 pts
Soaring Ace Complete Stage 4 without dying
10 pts
Let's Get This Done Complete Stage 5 as Champ without dying. Summon Champ near the beginning of Stage
10 pts
Through Fire Complete Stage 6 without dying
10 pts
Against All Odds Complete Stage 7 without dying
10 pts
The White Aces Complete Stage 8 without dying
10 pts
Stay Back I Got This! Complete the mission without summoning Champ or Apple
5 pts
Mr. Gordo Would Be Proud Complete the mission without using a continue
50 pts
Not a Toy Gun Complete the mission with at least 150k score
10 pts

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Zillion II: The Tri Formation frequently asked questions

How do I play Zillion II: The Tri Formation online with a friend?

Zillion II: The Tri Formation (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 Zillion II: The Tri Formation on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Zillion II: The Tri Formation in the Master System library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Zillion II: The Tri Formation netplay lag?

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

Does Zillion II: The Tri Formation have achievements?

Yes, Zillion II: The Tri Formation has 29 achievements worth 275 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Zillion II: The Tri Formation 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 Zillion II: The Tri Formation on Etera

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