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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] is an update to the original 1980 arcade game ''Centipede'' by [[Atari, Inc. (1972–1984)|Atari]]. The Dreamcast version was released exclusively in North America.
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==Gameplay==
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The game is presented entirely in 3D, and has the player complete various missions involving the destruction of giant centipedes (and other insects). Unlike the original arcade game, the player has full control over his/her ship, and can therefore fire in any direction (and manipulate the camera while doing so) with powerups allowing the ship to be upgraded. There is also a classic mode which plays more similarly to the arcade game.
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==History==
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The game was not well received by critics, and unlike the PC and [[PlayStation]] versions of the game, the Dreamcast port does not feature in-game music.
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==Magazine articles==
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'''''Centipede''''' for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] is an update to the original 1980 arcade game ''Centipede'' by [[Atari]]. The Dreamcast version was released exclusively in North America.
 
  
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The game is presented entirely in 3D, and has the user complete various missions involving the destruction of giant centipedes (and other insects). Unlike the original arcade game, the player has full control over his/her ship, and can therefore fire in any direction (and manipulate the camera while doing so) with powerups allowing the ship to be upgraded. There is also a classic mode which plays more similarly to the arcade game.
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The game was not widely received, and does not feature in-game music.
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* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/20001205014600/http://www.sega.com:80/sega/catalog/SegaProduct.jhtml?PRODID=224 Dreamcast]
  
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Latest revision as of 12:51, 29 August 2024

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Centipede title.png

Centipede
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Hasbro Interactive (Under Atari Interactive banner)
Developer:
Peripherals supported: Visual Memory Unit, Dreamcast VGA Box
Genre: Shooting

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Dreamcast
US 		$49.9949.99[2] T-40602N
ESRB: Everyone
Non-Sega versions

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Centipede for the Sega Dreamcast is an update to the original 1980 arcade game Centipede by Atari. The Dreamcast version was released exclusively in North America.

Gameplay

The game is presented entirely in 3D, and has the player complete various missions involving the destruction of giant centipedes (and other insects). Unlike the original arcade game, the player has full control over his/her ship, and can therefore fire in any direction (and manipulate the camera while doing so) with powerups allowing the ship to be upgraded. There is also a classic mode which plays more similarly to the arcade game.

History

The game was not well received by critics, and unlike the PC and PlayStation versions of the game, the Dreamcast port does not feature in-game music.

Magazine articles

Main article: Centipede/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

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Publication Score Source
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0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) NTSC-U
38
[3]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
46
[4]
Incite Video Gaming (US) NTSC-U
40
[5]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
50
[6]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) NTSC-U
40
[2]
Sega Dreamcast
 43
Based on
5 reviews

Centipede

Dreamcast, US
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Cover
Centipede DC US Disc.jpg
Disc
Centipede dc us manual.pdf
Manual
Centipede dc us inlay.jpg
Inlay

Technical information

Main article: Centipede/Technical information.

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sega.com:80/sega/catalog/SegaProduct.jhtml?PRODID=224 (Wayback Machine: 2000-12-05 01:46)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official Dreamcast Magazine, "January 2000" (US; 1999-12-05), page 113
  3. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 6" (UK; 2000-02-24), page 76
  4. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 2000" (US; 1999-12-07), page 221
  5. ↑ Incite Video Gaming, "February 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 87
  6. ↑ Next Generation, "February 2000" (US; 2000-01-18), page 94


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