Millipede

Millipede

released on Dec 31, 2018

Millipede

released on Dec 31, 2018

A remake of Millipede

Millipede 5200 was an unreleased version of Millipede which happens to be the most accurate version to that of the original arcade. Sadly was never released due to it's arcade version's poor performance. Originally slated to be releasing in March of 1984, however it can be assumed that not only did the poor performance in it's arcade versions caused it to never be released, but also due to the fact that the 5200 was a commercial flop due to it's lack of innovation in the technology it had built within it, along with it's awful controller, and lack of exclusives worth playing. Another factor most likely was due to Atari's reputation after the Video Game Crash of 1983. Millipede 5200 is tragic victim of Atari, being the most accurate emulation of the Arcade experience except with a more of the Home Console touch of quality worth experiencing. The game was later released as part of Atari compilations.


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Played as part of Atari 50.

Thoughts are mostly exactly the same as the 2600 port, but the visuals are a bit better. Why didn't they enable trackball controls?

5200 Version:

Millipede 5200 is an amazing port of Millipede being what I refer to as the definitive home experience of both Centipede and Millipede. While arcade versions and 2600 versions are fun, they leave a lot to be desired in terms of 2600's lack of visuals and speed, while Arcade lacks that home feel when playing. This is the best of both worlds and is the best way to play Millipede and Centipede.
I'm so happy this game was saved and inserted into the Atari 50 Collection.

Played on Atari 50!