Genesis/Mega Drive

Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday

It is the year 2456. Humanity has spread across the terraformed planets and satellites of the solar system. Colonies drift though the upper regions of the Jupiter gas clouds and cities have been carved out of asteroids. Mars, the seat of power among the inner worlds, is home to a powerful, despotic Russo-American Mercantile (RAM). Its goal- The enslavement of the solar system. But what of Earth? The ancesteral home of mankind now struggles to overcome the devistation of war and pollution. All hope for a return to its former glory lies in a daring band of rebels, the New Earth Organization (NEO) led by Buck Rogers. Now you and the members of your team can join Buck and his allies to rid the s...

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Year: 1991
Developer: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
Publisher: Electronic Arts, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

44 achievements · 297 total points

RAM Robbed of Air Superiority Finsih the Chicagorg mission
5 pts
Parasite Extraction Reprogram the medical computer aboard the RAM spyship
5 pts
The Maelstrom Rider Defeat the final stage 3 ecg to save the RAM spyship
5 pts
You've Got the Right Stuff! Save the children, rabbits, and grandpa in the asteroid base mission
5 pts
It's Neat Watching Spies Reprogram the computer in the asteroid base mission
5 pts
Talon Summons You Smash all of the consoles to disable the power plant on the pirate ship mission
10 pts
You Have Managed to Deal with Talon Defeat Talon on the pirate ship mission
5 pts
To the Battle Again! Collect the homing device and explosives in the desert runner village
5 pts
Free the Apes Open the desert ape cages in Gradivus Mons
4 pts
Take the War Back to the Stars Destroy the laser controls in Gradivus Mons
10 pts
Thiss Will Hhelp Bring the supply kit to the villagers in the Lowlander Village
5 pts
Thhank You for Your Hhelp Rescue the prisons to complete the Venus RAM base msision
10 pts
Vive Le Roi! Have the Sun King disable the core lasers
5 pts
You Saved Earth From the Evil Scourge of RAM Escape the Mariposa III and finish the game
25 pts
Talon Betrayed Us Defeat all enemies in the asteroid side mission
5 pts
A Tattered Bit of Spacesuit Set the explosives to complete the asteroid side mission
5 pts
Warn Neo Save both prisoners from the Thule Prison
5 pts
Vital Information Find the RAM Prototype and bring Justin Robeno to Salvation
5 pts
Just an Inactive Weapons Console Use all of the consoles in the Talon's Base side mission
5 pts
Little Treasure Remains, but You May Have It All Fight all enemies in the Talon's Base side mission
5 pts
Their Trainers Directed Them Towards the Team Finish all optional fights in the comm center side mission
5 pts
Comm-pletely Finished Kill the commander in the comm center side mission
5 pts
A Distraction at Chez Luna Complete the Wilma Deering side quest
5 pts
You Are as Formidable as Your Report Indicates Complete all non-story battles in the Rendezvous side mission
10 pts
Have One Last Battle. Then You Die! Complete the Renezvous quest chain
25 pts
The Only Reason to Take This Skill read all of the books in the Hielo library
3 pts
Battles Are Won by Men and Women Achieve level 8 with any of your warrior characters
10 pts
Only Truly at Home When They're Clutching the Controls Achieve level 8 with any of your rocket jock characters
10 pts
How Do You Heal a Laser Hole? Achieve level 8 with any of your medic characters
10 pts
They Live by Wit, Cunning, and Misfortune Achieve level 8 with any of your rogue characters
10 pts
Zero-Gravity Maneuvering Master Level your zero-gravity maneuvering skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Perception Master Level your perception skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Demolition Master Level your demolition skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Stealth Master Level your stealth skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Climbing Master Level your climbing skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Fast Talk Master Level your fast talk skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
First Aid Master Level your first aid skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Repair Rocket Master Level your repair rocket skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Library Search Master Level your library search skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Programming Master Level your programming skill up to 12 with any character
5 pts
Jury Rig Master Level your jury rig skill up to 12 with any rocket jockey character
5 pts
Combat Training Master Level your combat training skill up to 12 with any warrior character
5 pts
Bypass Security Master Level your bypass security skill up to 12 with any rogue character
5 pts
Treat Wounds Master Level your treat wounds skill up to 12 with any medic character
5 pts

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Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday frequently asked questions

How do I play Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday online with a friend?

Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday (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 Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday netplay lag?

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

Does Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday have achievements?

Yes, Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday has 44 achievements worth 297 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday 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 Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday on Etera

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