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Sega Dreamcast · Shoot 'em Up
Centipede
Deep cut
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Hasbro Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Centipede is a shoot 'em up developed by Atari and published by Hasbro Interactive.
Among the 28 Dreamcast shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
Atari also made Q*bert and Test Drive Le Mans for the Dreamcast.
Centipede supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Centipede 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.
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Centipede FAQ
Who made Centipede?
It was developed by Atari and published by Hasbro Interactive.
Is Centipede multiplayer?
Yes. Centipede supports up to 2 players.
How long does Centipede take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Centipede 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 Centipede 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.