Play Smash T.V. (Japan) Online

Smash T.V. came out for the Super Nintendo in 1991, published by Williams Entertainment. It was part of that early wave of arcade ports on the system, known for translating fast, chaotic action into a home experience. The game fit right in with other intense, single-screen challenges that demanded quick reflexes and a steady hand.

You control a contestant fighting through room after room of armed enemies, using a joystick or d-pad to move and buttons to fire in eight directions. The goal is simple: survive each arena, collect keys to progress, and grab prizes like toasters and VCRs for extra points. The signature mechanics are its dual-stick style shooting (often using the shoulder buttons for diagonal shots) and the constant, overwhelming enemy spawns that flood the screen. The pacing is relentless; you are almost always surrounded, and the difficulty spikes quickly. It feels like being caught in a hectic, violent game show where every second counts.