Gorf
Gorf is a game similar to Space Invaders, alien vessels approach closer and closer in their threatening row formation.The game itself consists of four levels-1. The first level has you behind a defensive shield, defending against an alien attack. The level is a top-down view, with your ship & shield on one side and the aliens on the other side;The second level is similar to the first, only your defensive shield is gone, and the enemies tend to swoop down over the level as opposed to those row formations. Bonus ships also tend to appear in this level;The third level is a change, and has you entering hyperspace. Your only goal is to survive to the end of your journey. The viewpoint switches fr...
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1982
- Developer
- Dave Nutting Associates, Inc.
- Publisher
- CBS Electronics
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Gorf frequently asked questions
How do I play Gorf online with a friend?
Gorf (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 Gorf on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Gorf in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Gorf 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 Gorf 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 Gorf 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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