Viewpoint
Viewpoint is a top-down orthographic perspective game in the tradition of Zaxxon. The PlayStation and Saturn versions feature 3D rendered graphics with texture maps, unlike the other versions which primarily feature shaded polygons. One or two players (in hot-seat or cooperative mode) control a spaceship equipped with a laser cannon which can be charged (by holding the shooting button down) for a stronger blast. Besides the main weapon, three special weapons are available- a wall of fire which wipes the screen up in a wave, a nova-like blast and a circle of spherical-green homing missiles.
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1994
- Developer
- Sammy Corporation
- Publisher
- American Sammy Corporation
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Viewpoint frequently asked questions
How do I play Viewpoint online with a friend?
Viewpoint (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:
- 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 Viewpoint on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Viewpoint in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Viewpoint 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 Viewpoint 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 Viewpoint 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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