Genre: Maze / Puzzle
Developer: Universal
Publisher: Coleco
Year: 1982
Platform: ColecoVision
Lady Bug is a maze puzzle game developed by Universal and published by Coleco for the ColecoVision console in 1982. The game shares similarities with Pac-Man but introduces additional gameplay mechanics and maze designs that add strategic depth. Players control Lady Bug as she navigates complex mazes, collecting hearts, letters, and other items while avoiding pursuing enemies.
The maze layout features rotating gates that the player can manipulate to block or trap enemies, adding a tactical element to the gameplay. Collecting letters to complete the word “EXTRA” grants bonus points and extra lives. Players must balance item collection with evasion, using the maze’s dynamic gates to their advantage.
Visually, Lady Bug offers colorful and detailed maze designs with smooth character animations. The ColecoVision version preserves the arcade feel with faithful reproduction of the game’s mechanics and aesthetics, though with some simplification due to hardware limitations.
