Lotus II
Licensed by the classic British car company, this game featured 2 modes of play - one has you racing against 19 computer rivals (with witty names such as Alain Phosphate and Crash-Hard Banger), and the other pits you against the clock. There are 13 different types of races, ranging from Motorways to night-time to sections punctuated by roadworks, and some are lap-based with others being simple A-B. 2 players could play on a split screen mode. The game's crowning glory, however, was the RECS editor, which allowed you to create courses of your own, with theoretically millions possible.
- Genre
- Racing / Driving
- Year
- 1993
- Developer
- Magnetic Fields (Software Design) Ltd.
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Lotus II frequently asked questions
How do I play Lotus II online with a friend?
Lotus II (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 Lotus II on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Lotus II in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Lotus II 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 Lotus II 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 Lotus II 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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