Product Overview
- Product Name: Total Carnage
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Box shows moderate shelf wear exhibiting some corner wear. Artwork remains bright and vibrant with no visible sun fading. Inner cardboard tray is present and in great condition. Instruction manual is in good condition showing some handling but pages are intact with no writing. Staples are firm. Cartridge is very good with labels bright and intact showing only faint scuffs visible in angled light. Included poster looks perfect an unopened. Add this great title to your CIB SNES game collection!
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras: Total Carnage poster included!
Game Description
Total Carnage explodes onto the Super Nintendo Entertainment System with nonstop chaos, wild humor, and pure arcade mayhem. Developed by Black Pearl Software and published by Malibu Games in 1993, this over-the-top run ’n gun shooter puts you in the boots of commandos Captain Carnage and Major Mayhem as they blast their way through an outrageous war zone filled with explosions, mutants, and maniacal enemies. Inspired by the hit arcade game from the creators of Smash T.V., Total Carnage delivers adrenaline-fueled action that never lets up.
Armed with heavy firepower, you’ll mow down waves of enemies, rescue hostages, and collect power-ups as the screen fills with bullets, explosions, and one-liners that define early ’90s arcade insanity. The game’s comic-book visuals, high-energy soundtrack, and tongue-in-cheek military satire create a unique tone that’s both intense and hilarious. Total Carnage doesn’t take itself too seriously—it’s a gleeful overload of explosions, chaos, and colorful carnage that perfectly channels the era’s arcade spirit.
For collectors and fans of old-school shooters, Total Carnage is a cult favorite that captures the heart of 1990s action gaming. Its outrageous humor, relentless pace, and connection to the Smash T.V. legacy make it one of the most entertaining—and unapologetically wild—titles on the Super Nintendo. Strap in, start shooting, and embrace the mayhem—because in Total Carnage, more explosions always mean more fun.
Gameplay Features
- Play as Captain Carnage or Major Mayhem in nonstop run ’n gun action
- Blast through waves of enemies, mutants, and bosses across war-torn stages
- Collect power-ups, explosives, and keys to unleash even greater destruction
- Fast-paced gameplay inspired by the arcade classic Smash T.V.
- Explosive sound effects, vibrant graphics, and tongue-in-cheek military humor
- A cult-classic Super Nintendo arcade shooter that defines 1990s over-the-top fun
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Total Carnage was the spiritual successor to Smash T.V., created by the same legendary design duo, Eugene Jarvis and Mark Turmell. Their trademark brand of explosive chaos and dark humor carried over perfectly, giving fans another dose of arcade insanity with even bigger explosions and crazier enemies.
Though less mainstream than its predecessor, Total Carnage gained a cult following for its humor, fast pacing, and unapologetic excess. Today, it’s remembered as one of the wildest Super Nintendo shooters ever made—a must-own for fans of chaotic, over-the-top retro action.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Arcade
- Year Released: 1993
- Publisher: Malibu Games.
- Developer: Black Pearl Software
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 758739230044
- SKU: 7479
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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