Star Wars: The Arcade Game
Conversion of Atari Games' first-person shoot 'em up based around the original Star Wars film. You take on the role of Luke Skywalker, aiming to destroy the Death Star - which, as any fan knows, involves attacking the 'weak spot' near the exhaust. To even get to this you have to pass swarms of TIE Fighters. Complete the game and it loops back around at ever-increasing difficulty. The game uses vector graphics, which allow lots of action at high speed on comparatively slow systems.
- Genre
- Shooter
- Year
- 1984
- Developer
- Atari, Inc.
- Publisher
- Parker Brothers
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Star Wars: The Arcade Game frequently asked questions
How do I play Star Wars: The Arcade Game online with a friend?
Star Wars: The Arcade Game (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 Star Wars: The Arcade Game on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Star Wars: The Arcade Game in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Star Wars: The Arcade Game 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 Star Wars: The Arcade Game 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 Star Wars: The Arcade Game 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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