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Gain Ground — Genesis/Mega Drive
Genesis/Mega Drive

Gain Ground

Gain Ground is an arcade style action game with a bit of strategy thrown in. The goal is get all of the soldiers to the opposite side of the screen or to kill all of the enemies. Each soldier in the army has a unique specialization, from among 20 types. Each soldier can attack in two different ways, using either a normal weapon or a special weapon. The strategy comes from deciding which soldier would do best in which situation. Some weapons are better at dealing with certain enemies and obstacles than other weapons. Players start with only three soldiers but can encounter other soldiers that can be rescued, by touching them. If the new solider survives long enough to reach the exit, they can...

Genre
Action|Strategy
Year
1991
Developer
SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
Publisher
Renovation Products, Inc.
Players
2
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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

101 achievements · 413 total points

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Gain Ground frequently asked questions

How do I play Gain Ground online with a friend?

Gain Ground (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 Gain Ground on PC?

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

Does Gain Ground netplay lag?

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

Does Gain Ground have achievements?

Yes, Gain Ground has 101 achievements worth 413 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Gain Ground 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.

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

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