Genre: Fixed Shooter
Publisher: Atarisoft
Year: 1983
System: Apple II
Centipede is a classic fixed shooter originally created by Atari in 1981 and expertly ported to the Apple II by Atarisoft in 1983. The game retains its iconic setup: players control a bug blaster at the screen’s bottom and must shoot segmented centipedes winding down through a field of mushrooms. Additional enemies—including poisonous scorpions, spiders, and fleas—add variety and challenge. A radar display offers vital situational awareness as the action speeds up.
