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Cannon Fodder — Genesis/Mega Drive
Genesis/Mega Drive

Cannon Fodder

Guide a team of up to four soldiers through 72 levels of combat in this innovative top-down action/strategy hybrid, best thought of as Lemmings crossed with Commando crossed with Dune 2. The characters are controlled indirectly using the mouse, as you activate each soldier or group of them by highlighting them, click the left button to move them to a particular spot, and the right button for them to fire guns at an enemy. You can also pick up grenades, which can be used to destroy groups of enemies or buildings (by pressing both buttons at once). Each mission has a specific objective, and some feature vehicles such as tanks to make things easier. Your troops can cross water but can't shoot w...

Genre
Action|Strategy
Year
1994
Developer
Sensible Software
Publisher
Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.
Players
1
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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

61 achievements · 842 total points

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Cannon Fodder frequently asked questions

How do I play Cannon Fodder online with a friend?

Cannon Fodder (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:

  1. Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
  2. Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
  3. Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
  4. Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
  5. The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Cannon Fodder on PC?

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

Does Cannon Fodder netplay lag?

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

Does Cannon Fodder have achievements?

Yes, Cannon Fodder has 61 achievements worth 842 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Cannon Fodder 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 Cannon Fodder 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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