Insector X
The player controls an insect-sized warrior named Kai, who takes on a vast army of cyborg insects to free the insect world from the dark ruler queen. The game uses two buttons- an upgrade-able main shot and a seemingly random selection of secondary weapons.
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1989
- Developer
- Taito Corporation Japan
- Publisher
- Taito Corporation Japan
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Insector X frequently asked questions
How do I play Insector X online with a friend?
Insector X (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 Insector X on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Insector X in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Insector X 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 Insector X 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 Insector X 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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