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Zaxxon — Atari 2600
Atari 2600

Zaxxon

The Zaxxon defence system must be destroyed in this isometric-viewed shoot 'em up which was originally hugely successful in the arcades. The game has 3 stages, first taking you through Asteroid City, which is heavily protected by aircraft, guns and missiles. Many barriers are alarmed, leaving you with limited space to progress through, and fire must constantly be dodged.Stage two is a space shoot out against hordes of enemy aircraft - those you failed to destroy in the first part of the task. Complete this and you reach the final battle with Zaxxon, with the game looping with increased difficulty if you can survive the first time. There are 3 distinct skill levels, while controls involve usi...

Genre
Shoot-'Em-Up
Year
1982
Developer
SEGA Enterprises, Inc.
Publisher
Coleco Industries, Inc.
Players
2
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Zaxxon frequently asked questions

How do I play Zaxxon online with a friend?

Zaxxon (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:

  1. Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
  2. Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
  3. Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
  4. Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
  5. The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Zaxxon on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Zaxxon in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Zaxxon 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 Zaxxon 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 Zaxxon 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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