Super Bug

Take the wheel in Atari’s Super Bug, a top-down racing game released in 1977 that puts you behind the controls of a bright yellow vehicle navigating rapidly scrolling city streets. Your goal is to cover as much distance as possible against the clock, striving for the highest score while avoiding obstacles along the way. Directional arrows appear on the road ahead, offering brief warnings about approaching turns, but quick reflexes are essential to dodge parked cars, oil slicks, and sand traps that line your path. Players can choose between "Novice" and "Expert" tracks before beginning their rally race. Controls include a steering wheel, pedal, and four-speed shifter for precise maneuvering as you accelerate through the environment. The game features distinct sound effects to accompany crashes, skids, and engine roar, providing feedback on your driving performance. On-screen displays keep track of your score, remaining fuel (time), and driver rating, while a "Crunch" sound signals collisions with obstacles. Designed and programmed by Howard Delman, Super Bug was originally known as 'City Driver' and is notable for its use of a scrolling playfield.