Gameplay consists of a series of rounds that are completed once the player eliminates the centipede(s) that wind down the playing field.

Each century, an army of large insects invades Weedom at the hands of their leader, the Queen Pede.

The player assumes the role of Wally Gudmunzsun, who is tasked with the destruction of the invading insect army, while piloting a craft known simply as "The Shooter".

Old schoolers will feel the pull of sentimentality, and may find themselves caught up in the newer, fiercer version of Centipede contained within.

Twitch[y] gamers will also enjoy Centipede, but anyone not in those two classes may find the game tiresome and repetitive.