Bosconian
The object of Bosconian is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemy bases and ships. The player controls a small fighter ship that can move in eight directions and can fire both forward and backward. Each level consists of a number of green space stations that must all be destroyed to advance to the next level (a semi-transparent mini-map helps identify their location). Each station consists of six cannons arranged in a hexagon, surrounding a central core. The player must either destroy all six cannons or shoot the core to destroy a station, and in later levels the core is capable of defending itself.Additionally, the player must avoid or destroy asteroids, mines, and a variet...
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1981
- Developer
- Namco
- Publisher
- Namco
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Bosconian frequently asked questions
How do I play Bosconian online with a friend?
Bosconian (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 Bosconian on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Bosconian in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Bosconian 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 Bosconian 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 Bosconian 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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