Death Trap
You have been sent to deliver a message. Suddenly, you run into the giant ship IT. IT doesn't want that message to get to the Galactic Emperor. You must destroy all three power generators to escape. One generator is hidden until the other two are destroyed.IT is protected by three shields above you; which are A, B, and C, from top to bottom. There is a forth shield, D, below you. Touching any shield is instant game over. IT also has guided fireballs that chase your ship for a short distance. Getting hit by these too many times will kill you. If you can avoid getting hit long enough, your repair crew might can undo some of the damage (see Game variations below)You use the joystick to move the...
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1983
- Developer
- Avalon Hill
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Death Trap frequently asked questions
How do I play Death Trap online with a friend?
Death Trap (Atari 2600) 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 Death Trap on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Death Trap in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Death Trap 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 Death Trap 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 Death Trap 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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