Lock 'n' Chase
Lock 'n' Chase is an arcade action game similar to Pac-Man. You play a thief who is trapped in a maze like vault. To get out, you need to collect all of the gold dots located in the maze. Your task won't be easy, since there are four police officers in the vault who are constantly trying to catch you! Located throughout the maze are numerous doors. As you run through the maze, you have the ability to temporarily close a door in an attempt to block the police. You can only close two doors at a time, and any closed doors automatically open again after a short amount of time. When all of the gold in the maze has been collected, the exit to the vault will open and you can escape and move on to t...
- Genre
- Maze
- Year
- 1982
- Developer
- Data East Corporation
- Publisher
- Mattel Electronics
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Lock 'n' Chase frequently asked questions
How do I play Lock 'n' Chase online with a friend?
Lock 'n' Chase (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 Lock 'n' Chase on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Lock 'n' Chase in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Lock 'n' Chase 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 Lock 'n' Chase 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 Lock 'n' Chase 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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