Genesis/Mega Drive

Marble Madness

A port of the arcade game. The idea is deceptively simple- Guide a marble down a path without hitting any obstacles or straying off the course. The game is viewed from an isometric perspective, which makes it harder to stay focused on the direction the ball is to follow. There are tight corridors to follow and enemies to avoid. There is a 2-player mode in which players must race to the finish; otherwise you're racing against the clock.

Genre: Action
Year: 1993
Developer: Atari Games Corporation
Publisher: Electronic Arts, Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

19 achievements · 216 total points

Practice Race Complete the first race (normal or hard)
5 pts
Beginner Race Complete the second race (normal or hard)
5 pts
Intermediate Race Complete the third race (normal or hard)
5 pts
Aerial Race Complete the fourth race (normal or hard)
10 pts
Silly Race Complete the fifth race (normal or hard)
10 pts
Ultimate Race Complete the last race (normal or hard)
25 pts
Plenty of Time Get 99 seconds to complete a stage (normal or hard).
10 pts
Leader of the Leaderboard Score more than 14.500 points and get the High Score (normal or hard).
5 pts
40k Score more than 40.000 points (normal or hard).
10 pts
Die and Retry Complete the game with less than 20 deaths (normal or hard).
10 pts
I Don't Like to Waste My Balls Complete the game with less than 10 deaths (normal or hard).
25 pts
Balls of Steel Complete the game with less than 3 deaths (normal or hard).
25 pts
Retribution Grab some extra time on track 5, Silly Race (normal or hard).
5 pts
No Time To Lose Complete Practice Race with at least 52 seconds remaining.
5 pts
Leave Me Alone! Get rid of the first black ball in stage 2 - Beginner Race (normal or hard).
5 pts
Back to Black Get rid of the black ball in stage 4 - Aerial Race (normal or hard).
5 pts
What Are You Waiting For? Don't be shy, go for it!
1 pts
Hard Marble Complete the game on hard.
25 pts
100K Score more than 100.000 points (normal or hard).
25 pts

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Marble Madness frequently asked questions

How do I play Marble Madness online with a friend?

Marble Madness (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 Marble Madness on PC?

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

Does Marble Madness netplay lag?

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

Does Marble Madness have achievements?

Yes, Marble Madness has 19 achievements worth 216 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Marble Madness 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 Marble Madness on Etera

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