Missile Command
Missile Command is a 1980 arcade game by Atari, Inc. that was also licensed to Sega for European release. It is considered one of the most notable games from the Golden Age of Video Arcade Games. The plot of Missile Command is simple- the player's six cities are being attacked by an endless hail of ballistic missiles, some of them even splitting like multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), and in later levels smart bombs which can evade a less than perfectly targeted missile. As a regional commander of three anti-missile batteries, the player must defend six cities in their zone from being destroyed.
- Genre
- Shooter
- Year
- 1980
- Developer
- Atari
- Publisher
- Atari
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Missile Command frequently asked questions
How do I play Missile Command online with a friend?
Missile Command (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 Missile Command on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Missile Command in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Missile Command 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 Missile Command 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 Missile Command 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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