Publisher: Atari Corporation
Released: 1986
Centipede is an action game that was first released in the Arcade in 1981.
+ Fun multitasking element, as the mushrooms make it seem like you're fighting against the environment, as well as foes.
+ Giant spider makes the bottom of the screen feel claustrophobic, and the scorpions at the top add a risk-reward element.
+ While the Atari 5200 version (1983) maintained the Arcade's high challenge, this port has difficulty options to ease you in.
+ Despite the lack of any trackball support, the controls do an admirable job of allowing you to move / dodge with precision.
+ While you can shoot individual sparks, a rapid fire option is available to make longer play sessions more comfortable.
- SFX are perfectly serviceable, but they don't mimic the original game's sounds as closely as the Atari 5200 port.
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