Game Boy · Shooter / Action
Centipede
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1981) |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Leaping Lizard Software, Inc. |
| Publisher | Hasbro Interactive |
| 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 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1992, Centipede is a shooter developed by Leaping Lizard Software, Inc. and published by Hasbro Interactive. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1981. It blends shooter and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III. Among the 13 Game Boy 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).
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
24 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 Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Centipede FAQ
When did Centipede come out on the Game Boy?
Centipede was released for the Game Boy in 1992; the original game dates back to 1981.
Who made Centipede?
It was developed by Leaping Lizard Software, Inc. and published by Hasbro Interactive.
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.