Centipede (USA)

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Centipede USA

Centipede is a video game developed by Atari Inc., released in 1981 on an arcade machine. It is the only game by Dona Bailey, who programmed it jointly with Ed Logg. It is considered one of the first games to attract women to arcades, after Pac-Man. This is a stationary shoot 'em up. The player plays a dwarf who must protect his garden from insects (centipedes or literally chilopods). The principle is to accumulate as many points as possible by destroying opponents.

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About this version

Flap Code DMG-CZ-USA
Booklet Code DMG-CZ-USA
Cartridge Code DMG-CZ-USA
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Flap Shape
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Inner inlay
Transparent plastic inlay
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About the game

Developed by
Others supports Arcade, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, BBC Micro, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, PC, Intellivision, GBC
Saving No save available
Gaming type Shoot'em Up
Number of players
Super Game Boy Functions
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Screenshots

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In-game Comparison

  • The game was late re-released by Majesco for the American market
  • The versions of the European and American roms of Centipede published by Accolades are the same.
  • Other systems

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    Seen in the press

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    timeline

    14/10/1992 : Centipede - FRG


    15/10/1992 : Centipede - UKV


    26/10/1992 : Centipede - NOE


    18/01/1999 : Centipede - USA