Descpription:
The play mechanic is very similar to that of
Eugene Jarvis' earlier Robotron: 2084, with dual-joystick
controls and series of single screen areas.
The theme of the game involves players competing in a
violent gameshow, set in the then-future of 1999.
Moving from one room to the next within the studio/arena, players have to
shoot down hordes of enemies as they advance from all sides, while at the
same time collecting weapons, power-up items, and assorted bonus prizes.
The game features verbal interjections from the gameshow host
such as "Total Carnage! I love it!" This quote gives itself
to the title of the 1991 follow-up, Total Carnage, which,
while not a direct sequel, features similar gameplay.
