Wargames: Defcon 1
Inspired by the 1980s movie about a computer trying to take over the world, this action/strategy game allows you to field either the tanks of human NORAD or the walkers of AI-controlled WOPR, in warzones across the world. You control one vehicle and can cycle through all the units in your current army at any time, and there are limited commands you can issue to the rest of your army. For example, you can tell all the units in your army to follow your vehicle. However this can be unreliable due to poor pathfinding. There is a huge range of vehicles available for each army, from reconnaissance jeeps and bikes through heavy tanks and walkers all the way to the really special toys, laser and ste...
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1998
- Developer
- Interactive Studios Ltd
- Publisher
- MGM Interactive
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Wargames: Defcon 1 frequently asked questions
How do I play Wargames: Defcon 1 online with a friend?
Wargames: Defcon 1 (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 Wargames: Defcon 1 on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Wargames: Defcon 1 in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Wargames: Defcon 1 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 Wargames: Defcon 1 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 Wargames: Defcon 1 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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