# Centipede: Recharged

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q111973644](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111973644)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/centipede-recharged

## Summary
Centipede: Recharged is a 2021 arcade video game released on September 29, 2021. It is a modern installment in the classic Centipede franchise, featuring single-player and cooperative gameplay modes. The game is available across multiple platforms, including Linux, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date:** September 29, 2021.
- **Genre:** Arcade.
- **Game Modes:** Single-player and cooperative (multiplayer).
- **Platforms:** Linux, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
- **Digital Distribution:** Available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
- **Steam App ID:** 1630960.
- **Content Rating:** Rated for "Mild Fantasy Violence."
- **Critical Reception:** Holds an OpenCritic "Top Critic Average" score of 71/100 based on 13 reviews.
- **Official Website:** http://recharged.atari.com/.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Centipede: Recharged released?
A: Centipede: Recharged was released on September 29, 2021.

### Q: What platforms can I play Centipede: Recharged on?
A: The game is available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

### Q: Does Centipede: Recharged have multiplayer?
A: Yes, the game supports both single-player and cooperative video game modes.

### Q: What is the critical reception of Centipede: Recharged?
A: As of February 2022, the game has an aggregate score of 71/100 on OpenCritic based on reviews from 13 critics.

## Why It Matters
Centipede: Recharged represents a significant modernization of a foundational arcade title, adapting the classic 1980s shooter mechanics for contemporary hardware. Its relevance lies in its broad accessibility; unlike many retro remakes that restrict themselves to major consoles, this title ensured day-one compatibility for the Linux operating system, appealing to the enthusiast and open-source gaming community.

The game bridges the gap between generations by offering high-definition visuals while retaining the core "arcade" genre designation. By integrating a cooperative mode, it expands the social utility of the title beyond the original's solitary experience. The release is part of the broader "Recharged" series initiative (implied by the title and URL), which serves to preserve arcade history within the modern digital storefront ecosystem (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store). Its "Mild Fantasy Violence" rating and moderate critical scores (71/100) position it as an accessible, if not revolutionary, entry in the casual arcade shooter market.

## Notable For
- **Linux Support:** Distinctly supports the Linux operating system family natively, a feature explicitly noted in technical requirements.
- **Cross-Generation Availability:** Launched on both eighth-generation (PS4, Xbox One) and ninth-generation (Xbox Series X/S) consoles simultaneously.
- "Recharged" Branding: Acts as a modern revival of the Centipede intellectual property under the Atari brand (indicated by the recharged.atari.com URL).
- **Cooperative Play:** Introduces cooperative gameplay elements to the traditionally single-player arcade format.

## Body
### Development and Release
Centipede: Recharged is a video game instance classified under the arcade genre. It was published and made available on September 29, 2021. The game is distributed digitally through major PC storefronts, including Steam (App ID: 1630960), the Epic Games Store (slug: centipede-recharged), and the Microsoft Store (ID: 9p9q1gttmqch).

### Gameplay and Features
The title returns to the roots of the shooter genre but updates the experience with modern features. It supports two primary modes of play: a traditional single-player video game mode and a cooperative video game mode (identified in records as Q1758804). The game's content is rated for "Mild Fantasy Violence."

### Platform Availability
The game was developed to run on a wide range of hardware:
*   **PC:** Runs on Microsoft Windows and Linux (family of Unix-like operating systems).
*   **PlayStation:** PlayStation 4.
*   **Xbox:** Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
*   **Nintendo:** Nintendo Switch.

### Technical Identifiers
Various database IDs have been assigned to track the game across platforms:
*   **IGDB ID:** 12032
*   **Steam DB ID:** 1630960
*   **OpenCritic ID:** 12032
*   **MobyGames ID:** 172965
*   **IMDb ID:** tt33247644

The game supports extensive localization, with the website and interface available in multiple languages including English, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, French, and Spanish.

## References

1. PCGamingWiki
2. Steam
3. Nintendo eShop
4. OpenCritic
5. [PCGamingWiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Centipede:_Recharged)
6. GameSpot
7. Q110996436
8. Q124398839
9. GamesMeter.nl
10. PlayStation Store
11. Q117507113
12. Q117506892