Arbalester
Arbalester is a scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game released by SETA in 1989, licensed to Taito and Romstar. The player controls a fighter jet and shoots enemies in the air and on the ground, collects power-ups, and defeats bosses to advance levels.
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1989
- Developer
- Seta
- Publisher
- Seta
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Arbalester frequently asked questions
How do I play Arbalester online with a friend?
Arbalester (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 Arbalester on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Arbalester in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Arbalester 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 Arbalester 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 Arbalester 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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