Battle Squadron
Battle Squadron is a classic arcade style shooter for 1 or 2 players.You take a space ship and fly it over a high tech hostile surface, and then into an organic setting. You can control the number of 'credits' you have from 1 to 3. You choose how many lives you get. You also get to choose the max number of enemy bullets and their speed. You get powerups along the way that modify your weapons, and also the Nova Smart Bomb.
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1990
- Developer
- Innerprise Software, Inc.
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Battle Squadron frequently asked questions
How do I play Battle Squadron online with a friend?
Battle Squadron (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 Battle Squadron on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Battle Squadron in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Battle Squadron 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 Battle Squadron 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 Battle Squadron 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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