Centipede: Recharged

Released Sep 2021

Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

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Evaluation

Centipede: Recharged launched on September 29, 2021 as a complete, self-contained arcade revival. The store description outlines a fixed set of content: 30 challenges, an endless arcade mode, a dozen power-ups, and local co-op — with no indication of planned post-launch additions. The two developer news posts after launch (March 2023 and August 2023) were announcements for entirely separate games in the "Recharged" series (Caverns of Mars: Recharged and Quantum: Recharged), not updates to Centipede: Recharged itself. The only patch note for Centipede: Recharged was a November 2021 mouse control improvement shortly after launch. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap, and no developer statements indicating future content for this game. It launched as a finished product and has received no meaningful post-launch content updates.

Evidence

Store description outlines a fixed content set: 30 challenges, arcade mode, 12 power-ups, and local co-op. No mention of planned DLC or future updates.

store metadata · Sep 29, 2021 source content shipped

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Announcement for Quantum: Recharged — another separate game in the series, not an update to Centipede: Recharged.

news post · Aug 18, 2023 source ambiguous

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Details

Developer

Adamvision Studios

Publisher

Atari

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

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About this game

The original bug-blasting arcade game is back! Centipede: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals designed for modern screens, a 16:9 field of play, and an original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.

Aim for a high score in the old school arcade mode and earn bragging rights with your name at the top of the leaderboard. Or test your skills and rank on the boards in one of 30 intensely creative challenges, which twist the gameplay in new and exciting ways.

A dozen new power-ups can give you an edge by introducing abilities like screen-clearing explosions, rail guns, and even slowing down time. Every mode and level is playable in local co-op mode with a friend.

Key Features:

Old Meets New: Classic Centipede gameplay updated for smooth control, and visuals for modern PCs and consoles
Powered Up: A dozen power-ups are yours for the taking - scare enemies away, catch them off guard with a side-shot, drop a row of bombs, and more
Challenge: Compete in a series of 30 challenges designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test
Compete: Reach the top of country global leaderboards for arcade and individual challenge modes
Bring a Friend: Play local co-op with a friend in every mode .. blast bugs and chase scores together
Get in the Groove: Get into the rhythm of a good run to the original score by Megan McDuffee