Product Overview
- Product Name: Millipede
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What’s Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Step into the enchanted forest as a valiant archer in Millipede for the NES, a fast-paced fixed shooter where your reflexes are your greatest ally. Armed with magical arrows, your mission is to fend off relentless waves of giant insects—including the titular millipede—that descend upon you through a maze of mushrooms. With each shot, transform segments of the millipede into harmless mushrooms, strategically altering the battlefield to your advantage. As the onslaught intensifies, only your precision and agility can prevent the forest from being overrun.
Gameplay Features
- Classic arcade-style fixed shooter action with escalating difficulty.
- Diverse enemy insects like earwigs, bees, and dragonflies, each with unique behaviors.
- Strategic use of DDT bombs to clear multiple enemies and obstacles simultaneously.
- Dynamic mushroom field that changes with each level, affecting movement and strategy.
- Multiple game modes including standard and advanced difficulty levels for added challenge.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The NES version of Millipede, developed by HAL Laboratory, is a faithful adaptation of Atari's 1982 arcade sequel to Centipede. Interestingly, the game was initially intended to be titled "Centipede Deluxe" but was renamed due to its expanded content and new features. HAL Laboratory, known for creating the Kirby series and co-developing Super Smash Bros., brought this arcade classic to the home console, ensuring its legacy continued beyond the arcade halls.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Arcade
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: HAL Laboratory
- Developer: HAL Laboratory
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 710352910352
- SKU: 12336
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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