Whip Rush
Whip Rush is a side-scrolling (with certain vertically scrolling descents and ascents) shooter similar to Gaiares and R-Type. You start with 3, 4 or 6 ships depending on the difficulty level you select. In addition to moving and shooting, your ship has Power Claws that you can rotate and extend for offensive and defensive purposes. Power Claws can be equipped up to two units and can shoot bullets. The upgradeable weapons are Laser, Missile, Fireball and Power Claw. Laser is forward firing only but is rapid and strong, missiles can shoot back and forth and when shot from the Power Claw they will home in on enemies. Fireballs shoot in the opposite direction of your ships travel. Unlike most ot...
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1990
- Developer
- Vic Tokai Corporation
- Publisher
- Renovation Products, Inc.
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Whip Rush frequently asked questions
How do I play Whip Rush online with a friend?
Whip Rush (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 Whip Rush on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Whip Rush in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Whip Rush 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 Whip Rush 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 Whip Rush 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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