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Round 42

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About Round 42

Platform: MS-DOS
Category: Shooter

Round 42 is the predecessor to Invasion of the Mutant Space Bats of Doom. The game is basically an advanced version of Space Invaders, with waves of aliens descending from the top of the screen, increasing in speed as their numbers decrease, and destroying you when they reach the bottom. There are no shields, and you have a limited number of “phazor” shots (you start with one and earn another every 7500 points) that never miss to help you hit those last few aliens of the round. Far from being repetitive, each of the 42 waves of aliens has a different appearance and behavior. The first wave is clearly made up of space bats, so it’s interesting to see how this concept evolved into one of the most popular and bizarre shooters of all time.

How to play

Use the arrow keys to move, Press F1 to shoot, F2 to Laser shoot.

Round 42 – questions & answers

How can I play Round 42 online?

Round 42, the classic MS-DOS game, runs right in your web browser on MiniGames.Pro – free, with no download, installation or emulator setup. Press Play and the game starts on your computer, phone or tablet. On a computer you can choose the emulator: EmulatorJS (DOSBox Pure) with save states, or the lighter JsDOS.

What are the controls of Round 42?

On a computer: Arrow keys – move; F1 – Shoot; F2 – Laser Shoot. On phones and tablets an on-screen gamepad appears.

Can I save my progress in Round 42?

Yes. Use the save button in the game menu (save state) – your progress is kept in this browser and you can continue from the same point next time.

Which games are similar to Round 42?

If you like Round 42, try Metal Slug 1, Sopwith, סופווית’. More Shooter games