R-Shark
A space-themed vertically scrolling shoot'em up that is very similar to, and no better than, the myriad of similar shoot' em ups that were around at the time. Despite its name, R-Shark has nothing whatsoever in common with Irem's superb R-type series.
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1995
- Developer
- Dooyong
- Publisher
- Dooyong
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
R-Shark frequently asked questions
How do I play R-Shark online with a friend?
R-Shark (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 R-Shark on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find R-Shark in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does R-Shark 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 R-Shark 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 R-Shark 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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