Buzz Bombers vs Centipede (1981)

Buzz Bombers is a classic 1982 arcade action shooter where you control a can of bug spray at the bottom of the screen, fending off waves of bees that descend from the top. When you hit a bee it turns into a honeycomb, and a hummingbird will collect the honey for extra points while the honeycombs slow the bees and affect their path. The game ends when the growing flowers reach the ground and destroy your spray cans, making every session a race against time and strategy.

Centipede is a vertically-oriented shoot 'em up arcade game produced by Atari, Inc. in 1980, designed by Ed Logg and Dona Bailey. Players take on the role of an elf using a magic wand to defend a prized mushroom garden from a giant centipede, scorpions, spiders, and fleas. Known for its historical significance as one of the first arcade coin-operated games to attract a significant female player base, the game challenges players to clear the playing field while navigating around obstacles and increasingly aggressive insect swarms.

• Simple, intuitive controls
• Addictive, fast‑paced gameplay
• Nostalgic retro graphics and sound
• Clear, score‑driven objectives

• Iconic retro arcade gameplay
• Historical significance in gaming
• Engaging and challenging difficulty
• Accessible yet deep scoring system

• Limited content and levels
• No multiplayer or co‑op mode
• Graphics are dated by modern standards

• Limited modern gameplay variety compared to modern titles
• Repetitive loop over extended play sessions
• Difficulty spikes significantly in later rounds