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Smash T.V. came out on the NES in 1990, a port of the arcade game by Williams Electronics. It was a time when the console was packed with side-scrollers and platformers, so this top-down shooter stood out immediately for its different perspective and relentless pace.

You control a contestant, moving through a series of single-screen arenas, shooting in four directions with a separate button for each. The goal is simple: survive, collect keys to open the exit, and grab every dollar and prize you can, from VCRs to new cars. The signature mechanics are the constant, multidirectional shooting and the overwhelming number of enemies that flood the screen from all sides. The pacing is frantic, and the difficulty is punishing, demanding quick reflexes and smart movement to avoid getting cornered. It feels like being swarmed, a desperate fight for every inch of space where a single mistake ends your run.