Gradius Classic
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Silk Worm
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Silk Worm is a shoot 'em up developed by Tecmo.
Tecmo also made Gemini Wing, Bomb Jack and Ninja Gaiden for the C64.
Silk Worm supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 a game to beat together with a friend
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Silk Worm is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Silk Worm walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Silk Worm.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Silk Worm FAQ
Who made Silk Worm?
It was developed by Tecmo.
Is Silk Worm multiplayer?
Yes. Silk Worm supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Silk Worm take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Silk Worm 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 Silk Worm 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.