Arcade

Vanguard

The game is one of the first scrolling shooters with scrolling in multiple directions. It is also the first color game released by SNK and an early example of a dual-control game, similar to the later Robotron- 2084, but using four directional buttons rather than a second joystick.

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1981
Developer: SNK
Publisher: SNK
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

15 achievements · 120 total points

Spelunking Complete the Cave Zones
3 pts
Taste the Rainbow I Complete the first Rainbow Zone
3 pts
Sticks and Stones Complete the Sticks Zone
5 pts
Taste the Rainbow II Complete the second Rainbow Zone
5 pts
The Undefended City Complete the Stripe Zone
5 pts
Taste the Rainbow III Complete the third Rainbow Zone
5 pts
Back to the Beginning Complete Round 1
10 pts
Back to the Beginning...Again Complete Round 2
25 pts
Flash Gordon Approaching Become energized
1 pts
Ramming Speed Complete cave zones in Round 1 without firing a shot
5 pts
Hitch a Ride Collect Kemlus bonus 3 times in one round
3 pts
Mission Accomplished Destroy Gond in the Docking Zone
10 pts
Join the Club Score 10,000 points
5 pts
50K Club Score 50,000 points
25 pts
I'm on a Budget Finish Round 1 without using any continues
10 pts

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Vanguard frequently asked questions

How do I play Vanguard online with a friend?

Vanguard (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 Vanguard on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Vanguard in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Vanguard netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Vanguard have achievements?

Yes, Vanguard has 15 achievements worth 120 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Vanguard 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 Vanguard on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.