- Publication date
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1992
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Action games
- Item Size
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5.0M
The object of Megapede, as with any GOOD game, is to shoot as many ‘baddies’ as possible, and in doing so amount the high score. You control a base at the bottom of the screen which fires missiles upwards towards the ever advancing MEGAPEDES who ‘worm’ their way down the screen. Each megapede is made up of many segments and hitting one of these segments causes the megapede to split into two smaller megapedes. Touching any of these megapedes means instant death, as you only have one life (how realistic!).
Other hazards include the various ‘grow pills’ (cleverly disguised as hearts) which appear around the screen. Though not fatal to touch, these pills cause the megapedes to rapidly grow by several segments, multiplying the enemy! You can destroy these pills but you must hit them with 10 missiles before they disappear.
Bricks also appear around the screen and perform no useful function except getting in the way of your missiles and causing the megapedes to descend more rapidly. Again they can be destroyed but require 10 hits before disappearing.
Finally there is the DEADLY SPIDER which scampers across the screen from time to time. This enemy lays lots of grow pills across the screen for the megapedes to gorge themselves on. He is also fatal to touch.
- Addeddate
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2013-04-26 20:21:30
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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megapede.com
- Identifier
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MegapedeV1.1SW1992DomEarlyAction
- License
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shareware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.3
- Year
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1992
Another thing that really makes Megapede enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Megapede. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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