Zaxxon
Zaxxon is a 1982 arcade game developed and released by Sega. Some sources claim that Japanese electronics company Ikegami Tsushinki also worked on the development of Zaxxon. The game gives the player the experience of flying a fighter craft through a fortress while shooting at enemy entities (missiles, enemy gunfire, etc.) The object of the game is to hit as many targets as possible without being shot down or running out of fuel—which can be replenished, paradoxically, by blowing up fuel drums.
- Genre
- Shoot-'Em-Up
- Year
- 1982
- Developer
- Sega
- Publisher
- Sega
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Zaxxon frequently asked questions
How do I play Zaxxon online with a friend?
Zaxxon (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 Zaxxon on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Zaxxon in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Zaxxon 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 Zaxxon 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 Zaxxon 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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