Centipede: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Centipede, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Arcade | Atari 5200 | Game Boy (1992) | Game Boy (1995) | Apple II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentArcade
The arcade test mode's graphics viewer holds an unused Grasshopper enemy; the developers said it was meant to play the role the Spider has in the final game.1
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GameplayAtari 5200
A 1982 review called the Atari 5200 port faithful but noted that it has fewer mushrooms and no trackball support.2
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AudioGame Boy (1992)Game Boy (1995)
Nintendo's 1995 Game Boy re-release adds title-screen music and uses different sound effects than Accolade's 1992 cartridge.2
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GraphicsApple II
A 1984 review of the Apple II version said its graphics limits "crimp the style" and criticized sluggish trackball response.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13