Exerion
xerion (エクセリオン Ekuserion?) is a vertical shoot 'em up released by Jaleco in 1983 and licensed to Taito for distribution in the United States.Screenshot from arcade versionExerion is a shoot 'em up game featuring parallax effects and inertia simulation, something notable for 1983. The player travels around strange scenarios shooting aliens. The player has two types of guns- fast single shot (limited) or slow double shot (unlimited).In 1984, along with the MSX1 port of the original, a sequel was released titled Exerion II- Zorni for the MSX1, with similar gameplay to the original. There were plans for an NES release of this game. In 1987, the game was followed by the semi-sequel titled E...
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1983
- Developer
- Jaleco
- Publisher
- Jaleco
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Exerion frequently asked questions
How do I play Exerion online with a friend?
Exerion (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 Exerion on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Exerion in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Exerion 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 Exerion 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 Exerion 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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