Frog & Spiders

About

Frog & Spiders is a 1981 arcade shooter from Taito that tasks players with guiding a frog through waves of spider enemies. Using simple controls, you fire upward to take out the crawling threats while avoiding their attacks. The game supports single or split-screen multiplayer, adding a competitive edge as both players race to clear levels. Its stripped-down mechanics prioritize quick reflexes over complexity, with pixelated visuals and chiptune sounds typical of early '80s arcade titles. While not a household name, Frog & Spiders holds a curious spot as one of the earliest attempts to blend shooter gameplay with a non-spacefaring theme. It predates many genre staples but lacks the lasting polish of contemporaries like Space Invaders. Still, retro gaming circles occasionally revisit it for its historical context and the novelty of shooting spiders in an era dominated by aliens and robots.