Game Overview
What is Atari Centipede?
Atari Centipede is a fixed shooter arcade game where players must fend off waves of centipedes, spiders, scorpions, and fleas using a bugblaster. The game is designed to test survival skills, as players aim to last as long as possible. The centipede is composed of 10 to 12 body segments, including the head. When a segment is shot, it transforms into a mushroom, and the remaining segments continue their descent. The only way to fully destroy a centipede is to shoot its head.
Game Features
• Classic arcade experience with modernized graphics
• Enhanced gameplay optimized for mobile devices
• Increasing difficulty with waves of enemies
• Unique mechanics where shooting a centipede segment creates mushrooms
• Bugblaster weapon that fires darts at enemies
How to Play Atari Centipede?
- Use the keyboard or mouse to move the bugblaster and aim at enemies.
- Shoot the centipede segments to break them apart.
- Prioritize shooting the centipede's head to fully destroy it.
- Avoid getting hit by spiders, scorpions, and fleas.
- Survive for as long as possible to achieve the highest score.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective of the game?
The main objective is to survive for as long as possible by shooting and destroying waves of centipedes and other enemies.
How do I kill the centipede?
To fully destroy a centipede, you must shoot its head. Shooting other segments will only break the centipede into smaller pieces that continue moving.
What other enemies appear in the game?
In addition to centipedes, you will encounter spiders, scorpions, and fleas, which add to the challenge and difficulty as the game progresses.