Qix Neo
QIX Neo is a remake of Volfied, Taito's arcade game from 1989. The graphics and sounds were upgraded, but the basic gameplay remains the same, with the player controlling a tiny ship moving over a green contour line. The thin line is drawn over the edges of the screen, framing the game field. The ship acts as a cursor and has to be used to draw a square or rectangular extension into the field, thus removing it and slowly decreasing the size of the available space. Enemies roam each level, moving in random patterns around the screen but always following the movements of the cursor. The ship has a force-field shield around it, and only becomes vulnerable when drawing new lines. The player has...
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Year
- 2003
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
- Publisher
- Mud Duck Productions
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Qix Neo frequently asked questions
How do I play Qix Neo online with a friend?
Qix Neo (PlayStation) 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 Qix Neo on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Qix Neo in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Qix Neo 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 Qix Neo 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 Qix Neo 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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