Caterpilla is an arcade developed by Ocean Software, released 31 December 1983 on Commodore VIC-20, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
What Caterpilla is
Caterpilla is an arcade game developed by Ocean Software and released in 1983. It is available on Commodore VIC-20, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The deadly Caterpilla makes its way down the screen, weaving back and forth. Shoot it before it reaches the bottom of the screen. You will also need to contend with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider that will lunge at you!
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Caterpilla launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.
Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 2 videos →
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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