sandmountainslim Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) The "What games have you played?" thread brought this question to mind, Which is your favourite VCS arcade translation between Centipede and Millipede? I personally prefer Millipede as it is more difficult and to me the graphics are better. Whats yer poison? Edited January 4, 2006 by sandmountainslim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Millipede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feralstorm Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I like Millipede better on the 2600, which is interesting since I like Centipede better than Millipede for arcade versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hi there! Millipede. I hope we have that in the HSC some day Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I prefer Millipede on the 2600. Now, the 5200 is another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Between the two on the Atari 2600, I like Centipede better. Millipede looks like it has worse graphics to me when you compare them. I don't like either one that much because I imagined back then that the mushrooms would be like the shields in Space Invaders where little pieces would be knocked out (even if the damage wasn't in the exact spot where you hit it). I guess that was asking too much of the Atari. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I like Millipede better on the 2600, which is interesting since I like Centipede better than Millipede for arcade versions. 993697[/snapback] Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Millipede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think the general consensus is Millipede is better. Unfortunately looking over my collection I don't even own one. I'll going to have to say Centipede for myself then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent X Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Judging them as translations of the arcade games, they're both about equal. If I had to give the edge to one of them, I'd go with Millipede, as it's just amazing that they were able to shoehorn just nearly all of the arcade game's elements into that cartridge, with all the distinctive sounds, while retaining the speed and general "feel" of the arcade game. Although not quite as frantic, Centipede was also a highly competent translation, and like Millipede, it deserves a place in your 2600 game collection. Enjoy both of them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Judging them as translations of the arcade games, they're both about equal. If I had to give the edge to one of them, I'd go with Millipede, as it's just amazing that they were able to shoehorn just nearly all of the arcade game's elements into that cartridge, with all the distinctive sounds, while retaining the speed and general "feel" of the arcade game. Although not quite as frantic, Centipede was also a highly competent translation, and like Millipede, it deserves a place in your 2600 game collection. Enjoy both of them! 994204[/snapback] Yep, I like 'em both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I liked arcade Centipede the most because my quarters lasted a long time. If you knew how to stack the mushrooms you could go forever. It was as good as hunting saucers in Asteroids. Millipede eliminated this trick much like Asteroids Deluxe eliminated hunting. As a result, both games were less successful than the originals. At home, quarters aren't an issue. Millipede is a deeper game and more fun to play in quick rounds. I don't even get interested in a game of Centipede until a good hundred fleas have fallen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I actually like both versions on Millipede better than 2600 centepede. I really wish there was a way to get the GCC version working on a cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Millipede, not only for being a better game, but also being a better translation. This is not to take away from Centipede's laurels, but Millipede proved that Centipede could have been even more faithful to its arcade counterpart, particularly in the sound department; the sound of the flea/bee and the extra-life chime were skimped a bit in Centipede, but captured perfectly in Millipede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ite Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Millipede by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Centipede. I can just boot the sucker up, sit back, and mindlessly blow things away. Millipede smokes my rear way too fast. Besides, all those mode switches interrupt my mindless shooting trance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpoodleman Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 (edited) Centipede. I like them both but when I'm in the mood for that type of game, I ususally spend more time playing centipede. Edited January 6, 2006 by silverpoodleman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP Atari King of Michigan Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I like both of them, but at least Millipede has some sort of challenge to it (i.e. more bugs, flies, 2 spiders instead of 1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I like both of them, but at least Millipede has some sort of challenge to it (i.e. more bugs, flies, 2 spiders instead of 1). 995399[/snapback] 2 spiders? Foolish mortal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP Atari King of Michigan Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I like both of them, but at least Millipede has some sort of challenge to it (i.e. more bugs, flies, 2 spiders instead of 1). 995399[/snapback] 2 spiders? Foolish mortal. 995541[/snapback] NO LIE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I never played Millipede in the arcades but out of the two versions on the 2600 it has to be Millipede every time. It just took the hit play of Centipede and took it a step further especially with the invasion waves. Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 2 spiders? Foolish mortal. 995541[/snapback] NO LIE!! 995808[/snapback] Psst.. there can be four (maybe five, it's been a while since I've bothered counting). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famicoman Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 No preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgler Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Millipede is the overall better title, but on 2600 I strangely prefer Centipede 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Albanese Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 While I personally perfer Milli for the graphics, speed, etc. I think that Centi has the better replay-ability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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