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Bugs

You have been sent to investigate a life form that has been detected on a long-dead planet. Passing through the deadly Cosmic Tunnel, you land on the barren planet's surface to find an underground world ruled…

31 December 1982

Bugs is an arcade developed by Data Age, released 31 December 1982 on Atari 2600.

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What Bugs is

Bugs is an arcade game developed by Data Age and released in 1982. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You have been sent to investigate a life form that has been detected on a long-dead planet. Passing through the deadly Cosmic Tunnel, you land on the barren planet's surface to find an underground world ruled by a race of intelligent Super-Bugs! Countless numbers of these space age creepy-crawlies begin to emerge from massive subterranean colonies--along with the Phylax, genetically engineered Super-Drones that can penetrate any surface....
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Bugs launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Bugs — frequently asked questions

When did Bugs come out?
Bugs was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 2600.
Does Bugs have multiplayer?
Yes. Bugs supports multiplayer.

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