Centipede Classic
Atari 2600 · Shooter / Action
Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man
Certified classic
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Mattel Electronics |
| Publisher | M Network |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Masters of the Universe |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Mattel Electronics and published by M Network, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man arrived on the Atari 2600 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.
Among the 26 2600 shooters in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Masters of the Universe series. The series also appears on other systems with Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man (Intellivision). Mattel Electronics also made Astrosmash, Tron: Deadly Discs and Star Strike for the 2600.
Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the 2600's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man FAQ
Who made Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man?
It was developed by Mattel Electronics and published by M Network.
Is Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man multiplayer?
No. Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man is a single-player game.
How long does Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man take to play?
As a shooter, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.