Lady Bug Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Lady Bug

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SystemIntellivision
Released1983 (originally 1981)
GenreAction
DeveloperUniversal
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Intellivision in 1983, Lady Bug is an action game developed by Universal and published by Coleco Industries, Inc.. This Intellivision release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1981.

It landed about 4 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1983 include Defender, Beamrider and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin. Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

Lady Bug 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 Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Lady Bug is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Lady Bug gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Lady Bug walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Lady Bug FAQ

When did Lady Bug come out on the Intellivision?

Lady Bug was released for the Intellivision in 1983; the original game dates back to 1981.

Who made Lady Bug?

It was developed by Universal and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Is Lady Bug multiplayer?

Yes. Lady Bug supports up to 2 players.

How long does Lady Bug take to play?

As an action game, Lady Bug 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 Lady Bug 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.

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