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1981 Classic

A classic arcade shooter where you blast a winding centipede and other bugs before they reach you. Simple controls, frantic pacing and high-score chasing define the experience.

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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Challenging difficulty
Action-packed real-time combat

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Millipede

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1982 PC

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Challenging difficulty
Gameplay comes before story

A 1982 arcade classic and the sequel to Centipede: using a trackball and a fire button, you blast a descending millipede and other bugs. It is all about high scores, reflexes and frantic, fast rounds.

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