Bug Blaster
- Bug Blaster (1982 on VIC-20)
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Inspired by the arcade game Centipede, Bug Blaster is a single screen shooter where you must destroy a Centipede that moves from the top of the screen. The Centipede moves across the screen and when it reaches the other side it moves down one place and moves back across the screen. You control a spacecraft at the bottom of the screen shooting the Centipede whilst moving left or right, as well as being able to move forwards and backwards a short distance. Shooting the Centipede a number of times splits it into two and the other parts split into two when shot a number of times.
Scattered around the screen are mushrooms and when the Centipede hits them then it changes directions but the mushrooms can be shot to make them disappear and receive points. Other creatures make an appearance and need shooting or avoiding: an insect that places more mushrooms, spiders, scorpions and snails. If you are touched by any creature then you lose one of three lives. Destroying all parts of the Centipede moves you to the next level.
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Game added by FatherJack.
BBC Micro, Electron added by Kabushi.
Game added November 6, 2014. Last modified January 24, 2024.