Super Bug
Super Bug is an arcade driving game developed and published by Atari in 1977. The player controls a yellow Volkswagen Beetle (or “Bug”) along a multidirectionally scrolling track, avoiding the boundaries and occasional obstacle. The game ends when fuel runs out. Super Bug is in black and white, and the colored car comes from a yellow overlay in the center of the monitor.
Super Bug was programmed by Howard Delman, who would later go on to create other classic arcade games like Fire Truck and Klax. The game was a commercial success, and it helped to popularize the driving game genre.
Here are some additional details about Super Bug:
- The game was originally titled City Driver.
- It was one of the first arcade games to use a scrolling track.
- It was one of the first arcade games to use a yellow overlay to color the car.
- It was one of the first arcade games to feature a fuel meter.
- It was followed by a number of sequels and imitators, including Bug Deluxe and Turbo Bug.
- It is considered to be a classic arcade game.
Super Bug is a fun and challenging game that is still enjoyed by people today. It is a great way to test your reflexes and driving skills, and it is a lot of fun to see how far you can get without running out of fuel. If you’re looking for a classic arcade driving game to play, highly recommend Super Bug.