Argus
While it borrows heavily from the game which established the vertically scrolling shooter, Xevious, Argus adds its own unique twists. The player's ship is always presented in the center of the screen, and as the player moves left and right, the ground actually scrolls in the opposite direction. The player can continue scrolling all the way in one direction and end up back where he or she started.[-LF-]Other new concepts include walls of mazes that float in the air which may be optionally traveled through. Certain ground targets provide power-ups or special weapons, but they must be bombed 3 times in order to earn them. A boss sequence occurs at the end of each stage. The boss has one infrequ...
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1986
- Developer
- Jaleco
- Publisher
- NMK
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Argus frequently asked questions
How do I play Argus online with a friend?
Argus (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 Argus on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Argus in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Argus 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 Argus 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 Argus 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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