Play Centipede Online

I first played Centipede on the Game Boy in 1992, a version published by Atari Corporation. It was one of those straightforward arcade ports that felt right at home on the handheld, a familiar challenge to pick up between bus rides or during a quiet afternoon. The screen was small, the action was tight, and it fit perfectly into that era of portable gaming where simplicity ruled.

You control a small shooter at the bottom of the screen, moving left and right to blast apart an ever-descending centipede. Your main goal is to destroy each segment of the centipede before it reaches the bottom, turning each destroyed piece into a mushroom that acts as both an obstacle and a strategic tool. Scorpions poison mushrooms, making them deadly to touch, while spiders weave erratically across the screen and fleas drop from above, adding layers of pressure. The pace is relentless, demanding quick reflexes and careful positioning to survive the onslaught. It feels tense and immediate, a constant battle against the screen filling up with threats.