Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters
The evil Reptilons are holding humans hostage on Planet X; one or two players must warp onto the planet and rescue them, destroying the swathes of enemy robot monsters that bar their way. players are armed with laser guns and a fiite number of bombs. Hostages are rescues by simply touching them, but players must be careful not to accidently shoot the hostages. Food can be found in storage lockers and will increase the players' energy levels. Some robots leave gems behind when they are destroyed, and these can be picked-up to give the players a weapon boost.[-LF-]Robot Monsters is a colourful, comic book-esque and humorous pastiche of the classic sci-fi B-movie genre. The game has a similar f...
- Genre
- Maze
- Year
- 1989
- Developer
- Atari Games
- Publisher
- Atari Games
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters frequently asked questions
How do I play Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters online with a friend?
Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters (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 Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters 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 Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters 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 Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters 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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