Silkworm (Virgin) is a fast-paced, critically acclaimed side-scrolling shoot 'em up that is widely considered one of the best arcade conversions on the Amiga.
Key Features
Unique Co-op Gameplay: The game’s defining feature is its asymmetric multiplayer. Player 1 controls a nimble, front-firing Jeep, while Player 2 controls a heavily armed Helicopter with a 360-degree aiming radius.
Tactical Synergy: Success relies on teamwork; the helicopter protects the jeep from airborne threats, while the jeep clears ground hazards and targets enemies from below.
Pure Arcade Action: Features intense, twin-seat destruction, a memorable rock/synth soundtrack, and a rapidly escalating difficulty curve across diverse, enemy-packed battlefields.
Bottom Line: A masterclass in cooperative gameplay, Silkworm delivers chaotic, explosive action that remains a definitive highlight of the Amiga's library.
Silkworm (Amiga Game)
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COMPATIBILITY
We've tested this on a standard Amiga 600.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Limited stock. We have only a few copies of this title available. This game is from our SHAG range (Second Hand Amiga Games). As with all our games, the disk and label are in good condition and each disk has been tested.
WHAT PLAYERS SAY
Players look back on Silkworm on the Amiga with a ton of nostalgia, generally considering it an absolute classic.
Here is what the community and retro gamers usually highlight:
What They Love
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The Legendary 2-Player Dynamic: This is universally praised as the game's biggest triumph. While single-player is decent, playing cooperatively with a friend—one handling the nimble, jumping jeep on the ground and the other providing air support in the helicopter—is remembered as some of the best couch co-op of the era.
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Incredible Visual Performance: For a 1989 home port, players were blown away by how closely it matched the arcade original. The parallax scrolling (background layers moving at different speeds) was incredibly smooth, and the game rarely slowed down, even when the screen was absolutely packed with sprites and explosions.
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Beefy Sound Effects: Players frequently mention that the explosion sounds are top-tier. A common piece of advice among Amiga enthusiasts is to "crank up the volume through a good hi-fi system" because the audio design makes the destruction feel incredibly satisfying.
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The Perfect Stress Reliever: Many players note that because the controls are so tight, responsive, and completely devoid of heavy physics or inertia, it's the ultimate "turn your brain off and blast everything" game after a long day.
The Consensus: If you have a friend and a couple of joysticks, it's an elite, explosive masterpiece that directly paved the way for its famous spiritual successor, SWIV. If you're playing alone, it's a solid but repetitive blast from the past.
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