Shadow Dancer
The master of stealth and the death-dealing art of Shuriken returns to avenge the murder of his friend Kato. The ultimate evil is Sauros, a crazed reptilian monster with the power to invoke cataclysmic catastrophes. His army of vicious ninja controls the city as he summons sudden firestorms, earthquakes and avalanches! Lizard henchmen guard terrified hostages that you must rescue. Dodge through the inferno! Hurl yourself across crumbling buildings. Conjure up total devastation with powerful ninja magic. Heave an onslaught of Death Stars - the last things the evil ones see! Shinobi's fearless attack dog Yamato joins your race through danger. He combines the strength of three men, razor jaws,...
- Genre
- Platform
- Year
- 1989
- Developer
- Sega
- Publisher
- Sega
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Shadow Dancer frequently asked questions
How do I play Shadow Dancer online with a friend?
Shadow Dancer (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 Shadow Dancer on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Shadow Dancer in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Shadow Dancer 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 Shadow Dancer 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 Shadow Dancer 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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