Air Duel
The player selects from a jet fighter or helicopter, shoot enemies in the air and ground, collect power-ups, and defeat bosses to advance levels.The game differs from most others in the genre in that you can change the aircraft you use at the start of each level. The jet fighter always shoots straight forward; power-ups increase the width and strength of its shots. The helicopter fires thinner and weaker shots, but turns in the direction it moves (similar to the later Zero Gunner), giving it great range; powerups increase the strength of shots, as well as the number of bullets per shot (adding a small spread effect to the shot while moving around).Both the fighter and the helicopter also sta...
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1990
- Developer
- Irem
- Publisher
- Irem
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Air Duel frequently asked questions
How do I play Air Duel online with a friend?
Air Duel (Arcade) 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 Air Duel on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Air Duel in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Air Duel 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 Air Duel 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 Air Duel 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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