Total Carnage

Total Carnage

Total Carnage is a run-and-gun action game published by Malibu Games for the SNES, released in 1992, and it is a port of the 1992 arcade game of the same name. You play as a soldier, fighting through levels to defeat enemies and complete missions, with a focus on shooting, action, and cooperative gameplay.

The gameplay involves navigating through levels, using a variety of weapons, including machine guns, shotguns, and grenades, to defeat enemies, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. A unique feature is the "co-op" mode – the game supports two-player cooperative play, where you and a friend can play through the levels together, which adds to the fun and strategy of the game. The levels include various war-torn and sci-fi environments, each with unique enemies, obstacles, and challenging boss encounters.

The game features a health bar and a continue system, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. The graphics are colorful and detailed, with a military and sci-fi theme and well-rendered sprites, and the backgrounds are varied and detailed. The music is fast-paced and energetic, with a driving electronic soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline high. Critics praised the co-op mode and the action, making it a solid run-and-gun game for the SNES. It supports two players. Total Carnage is a fun and engaging game that offers a great cooperative action experience.