Play Revolution X on Snes Online

Revolution X came out for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, published by Midway. It was a time when arcade shooters were making the jump to home consoles, and this one stood out with its loud, over the top style. The game was a port of an arcade cabinet, so it had that immediate, quarter munching feel even on a cartridge.

You control a rebel fighter trying to rescue teenagers kidnapped by a tyrannical New Order. The main objective is to shoot everything that moves, using a targeting cursor to blast enemies and free hostages. Two signature mechanics include collecting CDs to use as ammo and destroying speakers to lower the enemy's mind control volume. The pacing is relentless, with enemies swarming from all sides, and the difficulty can be punishing if your aim slips. It feels like a chaotic, noisy arcade session condensed onto your TV screen.