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Game Boy Color · Shooter
Centipede
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 (originally 1981) |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Morning Star Multimedia |
| Publisher | Majesco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Centipede |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Morning Star Multimedia and published by Majesco, Centipede arrived on the Game Boy Color in 1998 as a shooter. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1981.
It belongs to the GBC's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBC releases from 1998 include Wario Land II, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Bomberman Quest. Among the 8 GBC shooters in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Centipede series. The series also appears on other systems with Centipede (2600) and Centipede (5200). Morning Star Multimedia also made 10 Pin Bowling, NASCAR Challenge and Ultimate Paintball for the GBC.
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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Centipede 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.
Centipede cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 99 Lives | 635-45B-E66 |
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Centipede walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Centipede.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Centipede FAQ
When did Centipede come out on the GBC?
Centipede was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998; the original game dates back to 1981.
Who made Centipede?
It was developed by Morning Star Multimedia and published by Majesco.
Is Centipede multiplayer?
Yes. Centipede supports up to 2 players.
How long does Centipede take to play?
As a shooter, Centipede typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. 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.