Inspired by the arcade game Centipede, _Bug Blaster_ is a single screen
shooter where you must destroy a Centipede that moves from the top of the
screen. The Centipede moves across the screen and when it reaches the other
side it moves down one place and moves back across the screen. You control a
spacecraft at the bottom of the screen shooting the Centipede whilst moving
left or right, as well being able to move forwards and backwards a short
distance. Shooting the Centipede a number of times splits it into two and the
other parts split into two when shot a number of times.

Scattered around the screen are mushrooms and when the Centipede hits them
then it changes directions but the mushrooms can be shot to make them
disappear and receive points. Other creatures make an appearance and need
shooting or avoiding and they are a insect that places more mushrooms,
spiders, scorpions and snails and if you are touched by any creatures then you
lose one of three lives. Destroying all parts of the Centipede moves you to
the next level.

Bug Blaster