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Smash T.V
One of the greatest flaws of humans is an inexplicable greed that can manifest itself into a simple ferocity that is almost beyond the concept of “humanity.” Indeed, greed can turn even the most sane human into savage monsters should the degree be great enough. Sometimes, greed will spread in a manner others will lose sight of humanity should an opportunity that can benefit themselves arise among the cacophony. A good example of this is the show “Survivor,” because the show essentially resolves a group of people who will go to the extremes for a cash prize, and the hosts can prosper immensely by showing these extremes. Regardless of entertainment value in watching these extremities of greed, it is still exactly that: greed, for both the players, and the hosts.
It is very likely that this desire for more has fascinated the directors of “The Running Man” which may later proved to be the primary influence for Eugene Jarvis. Eugene Jarvis is the brains that were behind the arcade game “Robotron 2084” where The Terminator is reality: Judgement day comes, and machines wishes to replace humans with robots. It was an interesting game, released on numerous consoles over the years, but how could Mr. Jarvis keep the concept fresh? He repackaged the controls, and put the game play style in a blender with “The Running Man” which gives birth to “Smash T.V.
Smash TV would be a friendly reminder to anyone who has played Robotron 2084. However, for players who have yet to experience that game, the basic premise is to eliminate all the enemies to advance to the boss, and win grand prizes like big cash and well made toasters. This particular documentation will focus primarily on the SNES port, but will also refer to its Sega 16 bit counterpart as both versions were technically rivals.
Firstly the story...to begin with, as this is an arcade port, there is virtually no need for a story. The lack of explanation but high focus on accomplishing the vague goals in arcade games is a huge part of their raw charm. Nonetheless, this game do have a story as is given to the player every time they loads the game. It is fair from remarkable...if it was released today as a complicated story for video gaming. However, as it is an arcade title, the story is perfect, if largely irrelevant.
Visually, the game is outstanding. There are virtually no issues with trying to see what is going on due to the contrast levels being sufficient, but not painful to watch for a while. It is an excellent arcade conversion for both the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo, and even the two 8 bit console ports don't look bad. The SNES version do stand out a bit more because it is slightly more colorful and appealing to the eye, but that factor is larger subjective and for the player to decide. Regardless, both games got solid graphics for this arcade port. The audio is similar to the graphics in that they made an excellent conversion to the console ports. The guns, explosions and occasional screams are all perfect for their intent of atmosphere. The SNES port do have an advantage over the Genesis version in the audio department because it uses voice acting with acceptable clarity (at the very least significantly better than the Intellivision voice add on from about a decade prior). However, both ports got a solid soundtrack that does not bring the contestant to their knees.
If the visuals and sound do not cripple the rather daring "gladiator," then perhaps how they are controller will. The game utilizes dual thumb-stick style controls, where one controls the protagonist's movement with one and the other controls where they aims and fires. This game was originally meant to be on an arcade machine, so the transition to a controller without analog sticks is awkward, to say the least (let alone on a keyboard). It works better with this version over the genesis as there are more buttons to work with, but that is also subjective as far as preference goes, and both versions still got similar issues with strafing. This is definitely a game some sort of duel arcade sticks or outside controller with analog controls is doubtlessly recommended. However, if the controls are not an issue then it is a fairly fluid, solid game. Since a large number of mindless drones (for all purposes intended) charge at the player, it brings up a significant amount of difficulty that is common for well made arcade games.
Indeed, normally games like this starts off easy then progresses to being unforgiving challenging, but since Smash T.V might lose ratings, they opted to make it hard as possible. The first difficulty, as mentioned, is mastering the controls but even then it is still a challenging game to those unaccustomed to arcade titles. Unlike Robotron 2084, the weapons are pathetically weak on the whole against the hordes of hostiles, and upgrades only last for a limited time. The game could theoretically never end, unlike in the arcade, due to a continue system being added which is absolutely necessary for beginners even on easy. It is, however, a very legitimate difficulty that is common for games of the time period, so the difficulty is actually perfect in that respect.
The SNES port do have on problem though: items are a lot harder to pick up than in the Genesis port. It is not because of a complicated item grabbing system (it's just simple run over and grab by touching it) but because sometimes the game will not let the player go to where the items falls, plus the items vanishes very quickly. The Genesis version, while having a quick item vanishment, isn't as bad as the SNES port and the player can grab all of the items lying around (mainly prize money and the occasional weapon).
In conclusion, is this game worth looking at? If the player enjoys any arcade games, and is looking for a challenge that will last, then Smash T.V is strongly recommended. At the end of the day, Smash T.V is a 90's version of Robotron 2084 and various other games of that styling from the 80's. It made several good console ports then and is available through Xbox Live in the modern day of age (as of this documentation). If the player wishes to proceed they better, in the words of AC/DC, "pick up their balls, load up their cannons for a 21 gun salute" for Eugene Jarvis deserves said for making this excellent title.
Graphics 8 Sound 8 Addictive 10 Depth 8 Story 10 Difficulty 10
Super Smash TV Description: The year is 1999. The world's most popular television show is Smash T.V., an ultra-violent contest between two armed-to-the-teeth combatants, set loose in a series of deadly arenas that are filled to bursting with hordes of mindless beasts and killer robots. The aim of the game is to blast everything in sight and try to grab more cash and prizes than the other guy. Toaster ovens, VCRs, fancy cars and luxury holidays are there for the taking... for anyone who can survive long enough to enjoy them.Smash T.V. is an insane shoot-em-up from the brain of Eugene Jarvis, creator of Robotron: 2084. It retains that game's frantic style of play and two-joystick control method, but adds plenty of gore, violence, a hint of satire and that all-important two player mode.
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Super Smash TV User Submitted videos
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Super Smash TV Highscores Table
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jerryaberry
1. 61,736,130
TimeTrial: 02:44:30
01-31-12 10:41 PM
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No Pleasure Dome:( rcarter2
2. 60,265,325
TimeTrial: 02:55:37
01-31-12 09:14 PM
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With 0 lives leftsonikku
3. 40,493,105
TimeTrial: 01:57:54
01-07-12 05:32 AM
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Phew...AnthrozilWarroi.
4. 20,151,960
TimeTrial: 01:08:08
01-27-12 07:29 PM
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with codejojo3585
5. 15,782,930
TimeTrial: 00:50:55
01-06-12 02:30 AM
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YEAH!!!! The Bestsharkshadow
6. 14,649,325
TimeTrial: 01:12:04
01-04-12 05:04 AM
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Nr1TheLunarEclipze
7. 11,548,050
TimeTrial: 00:42:59
01-04-12 02:23 AM
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Someone70
8. 9,045,840
TimeTrial: 00:41:48
01-03-12 01:18 AM
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NIIdoonoo1000
9. 7,446,170
TimeTrial: 01:19:36
01-04-12 05:27 PM
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DOOfirechild85
10. 3,282,290
TimeTrial: 00:20:14
09-18-12 02:50 PM
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Clayton 2
11. 2,663,660
TimeTrial: 00:18:11
01-03-12 03:23 PM
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CLY for CLaYtonRedjoker234
12. 1,760,990
TimeTrial: 00:21:22
08-19-12 01:09 AM
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im redLoneliestGamer
13. 1,640,740
TimeTrial: 00:22:17
08-11-12 06:45 PM
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I'm JALomgcookies22
14. 1,571,280
TimeTrial: 00:14:17
01-10-12 07:45 PM
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woo i stunkgamedrag456
15. 1,452,530
TimeTrial: 00:14:17
01-17-12 03:12 PM
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yesgabriel1073
16. 1,373,370
TimeTrial: 00:16:53
01-27-12 01:38 PM
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Close beating bossIsaedvrik
17. 1,122,230
TimeTrial: 00:12:14
01-02-12 04:18 AM
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tristankris
18. 1,036,430
TimeTrial: 00:12:36
01-27-12 05:56 AM
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LOLfedevizzed96
19. 879,240
TimeTrial: 00:11:05
01-23-12 10:43 PM
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Super Smash TV Top Speed Runs
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Super Smash TV Cheats and Codes
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Super Smash TV Cheats, Codes and Tips:
On the Player Select / Skill Select screen, enter this code: Down, L, R, Up Extra Lives and Continues
Enter the stage select code first. Begin playing. Press and hold Select Kill all Enemies
On the Player Select / Skill Select screen, enter this code: L, R, L, L, R Sound Test Mode
At the player/skill selection screen, press left, right, left, up, R, R Speed-Up Code
Press Right, Right, Up, Down, R, L, and Start on the Player Select Screen. Stage Select
When the Beam Software logo appears, press and hold buttons L, R and B. View the Programmer Screen
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Super Smash TV User Reviews
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8.5 Graphics 8.7 Sound 9.3 Addictive 9.3 Story 7.7 Depth 8 Difficulty 9.3
8.9 - Smash T.V. SNES - jojo3585
A great game that has been known for it's addictiveness. When I first played this game as a kid I was addicted and determined to...
Graphics 8 Sound 10 Addictive 10 Story 6 Depth 10 Difficulty 10
Review Rating: 4/5
Submitted: 01-12-12
Review Replies: 2
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8.9 - Money prizes? How can it get any better - SuperCrash64
Ah the shooters we love them,and play the heck out of them.Of course there was many great shooters,The main selling point of sho...
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Story 7 Depth 6 Difficulty 8
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 05-21-13
Updated: 05-21-13
Review Replies: 1
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8.5 - Smash T.V - Redrunelord
An Official Staff Review...
Graphics 8 Sound 8 Addictive 10 Story 10 Depth 8 Difficulty 10
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 09-10-11
Review Replies: 1
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8.9 - Jordanv78
If you like Smash TV on the arcade, this is the port to play. Endless waves of enemies try to shoot, stab, and maim you. If you want to win this gameshow, you are going to have to channel your inner Stallone and KILL EM ALL!!! Great game
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 12-10-10
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ruanito 05-20-13 - 05:50 PM cheesepatrol: Game Over? and the background is from the 1st stage.
theironhide 05-19-13 - 06:36 AM
what the hell is smash tv?
Boozeboy 09-05-12 - 10:18 AM
This game is really good but hard on your own
rcarter2 08-19-12 - 07:24 AM
David: Yeah it would. It would be freaking crazy.
Davideo7 08-19-12 - 07:11 AM
Now that we have netplay, this would be a great game to play online with someone.
bjman9 03-13-12 - 04:18 AM
real talk
bjman9 03-13-12 - 04:18 AM
dis game is da bomb yall
rachelarcie 02-20-12 - 10:59 PM
wow this is a cool game! I love games like this :)
jerryaberry 02-01-12 - 08:58 AM
Thanks sonikku. Your 40 million score definitely inspired me to dig deep. I probably wrote down more strategy on paper than I ever did for any game.
sonikku 02-01-12 - 01:28 AM
A great battle down to the wire between you two. For once, my raising the bar early actually did something. *shot* Congrats to the both of you for taking the top two spots.
jerryaberry 01-31-12 - 10:50 PM
Thanks rcarter2. Quite an epic battle but we'll see if there are any surprises. Even though people may not be playing now they could have done so earlier.
rcarter2 01-31-12 - 10:42 PM
Yup. Congrats jerry.
rcarter2 01-31-12 - 10:41 PM
I am about 95% sure he is going to knock me out before 12. Oh well.
rcarter2 01-31-12 - 10:40 PM
Thanks sonikku. I am uploading this often though because I see jerry is playing. Since there is only 1.5 hours left, I assume he started a game earlier, paused it when he had to leave, and is continuing it.
sonikku 01-31-12 - 10:22 PM
Nice going, rcarter. Gotta give you props for that one. :3
rcarter2 01-31-12 - 09:15 PM
Looks like I got my lucky game. I'm keeping my eye on jerry's profile to see if he logs on tonight. These last 3 hours are going to be nerve wrecking.
rcarter2 01-31-12 - 01:56 PM
sonikku, good point.
sonikku 01-31-12 - 11:19 AM
rcarter, I didn't say WHERE the rooms are, nor did I say how they work.
jerryaberry 01-31-12 - 11:17 AM
I'm going for 60 million tonight but, like rcarter2, I only have one chance to do it. This is just to give you guys heads up at my intentions but I doubt I'm going to do it.
jerryaberry 01-31-12 - 11:10 AM
Waste time like this to ensure another shield or weapon has popped up. You'll be much more mobile this way able to plow though herds and pick up much more items.
jerryaberry 01-31-12 - 11:06 AM
The game does give you shields and weapons at pretty regular intervals. You need to maximize the efficiency of each. Not always best to shoot while carrying a shield. Use the shield and then the weapon.
rcarter2 01-31-12 - 10:20 AM
And given I haven't been able to reach that score in the 20 tries since jerry got that score, I can't see the next one being the lucky game.
rcarter2 01-31-12 - 10:19 AM
Anyway, I don't expect to get above my second place spot. It takes about 3 hours to get that high a score. I get home at 9:30, leaving me time for one game. If I don't get it in that one game, I'm out for first.
rcarter2 01-31-12 - 10:16 AM
sonikku, I thought you were just going to give hints on how we did it :P
sonikku 01-31-12 - 03:55 AM
So, for those of you trying to figure out how those scores exist, there's a few hidden rooms strewn about the game, one per map. Find them, get the keys, and beat the game. You'll be on your way. :3
sonikku 01-30-12 - 08:52 PM
Well, we're down to about the last 27 hours of the contest. Personally, I'm hoping my third place score holds. Knowing my luck, it won't. X_X
Zekio 01-26-12 - 05:03 PM
Ok, thanks
sonikku 01-26-12 - 04:59 PM
Go into fullscreen through the video options. When you're done switching them around, alt+enter to get back to windowed mode.
Zekio 01-26-12 - 04:47 PM
Grr.
Zekio 01-26-12 - 04:45 PM
I cant figure out how to change the controls, once i got to input i cant change anything??:(
MarioPikachu24 01-26-12 - 09:31 AM
Hello!I'm new!But I still know things about games!XD
sonikku 01-25-12 - 08:03 PM
I didn't. ._.
jerryaberry 01-25-12 - 07:33 PM
You guys probably knew this already but I just figured out that Scarface (at least in his secondary form) cannot touch you while you are against the bottom wall. Like Mutoid Man, there are safe spots. His projectiles still kill you though.
sonikku 01-25-12 - 04:21 PM
jerryaberry: Damn... when I beat regular mode for the first time, I had exactly 6 lives left on my final credit. And that was after shortcutting the second and third maps.
sonikku 01-25-12 - 04:19 PM
Agreed. If you have the high score, at least post it now and give the rest of us a fighting chance.
jerryaberry 01-25-12 - 04:13 PM
I have not beaten turbo mode yet but I discovered if you end regular mode with lots of extra credits (I did with 4 once) you should take longer routes to get more points especially in arena 3 as you have the extra lives to do so.
rcarter2 01-25-12 - 12:15 PM
ElectroGirl: What is so funny? Your laughing is making me paranoid :)
ElectroGirl 01-25-12 - 01:38 AM
hehhehehe!
rcarter2 01-24-12 - 10:14 PM
Crap. Jerryaberry is closer than I feel comfortable. Thing is, I don't really think I can get any higher. I beat turbo mode while unlocking the pleasure dome in it, so there isn't much more I can do.
rcarter2 01-23-12 - 11:31 PM
I was actually referring to a user hasn't even submitted a score yet. He has just been playing this game a lot, and I know this particular user can be pretty competitive with these contests when he wants to.
sonikku 01-23-12 - 08:08 PM
Can't be me. I haven't even started a high score run since the 40 mil score I posted over two weeks ago. I know when I'm beat.
rcarter2 01-23-12 - 12:25 PM
I kind of have the feeling someone has beaten my score and is waiting until like 11pm next Tuesday to submit it. There is one user that hasn't even submitted a score yet, but has been playing this game a lot this month. I'm so paranoid now 8(
jerryaberry 01-16-12 - 05:18 PM
I beat the game and was never prompted to enter my initials with my final score. Good thing I took a screenshot at the final boss but with 6 million less points though.
sonikku 01-14-12 - 05:51 PM
I see. X3
rcarter2 01-14-12 - 05:39 PM
sonikku: You did not. I actually have the 2nd highest score. I just haven't submitted it yet. If I am unable to beat your score, then I'll submit it. Right now, I just don't want to make the 2nd place seem more out of reach :)
sonikku 01-13-12 - 10:26 AM
Oh come now, please don't tell me I just discouraged everyone from posting scores again. If you don't think you can win, at least aim for second. 2,500 viz is better than no viz, right? X3
sonikku 01-11-12 - 05:40 PM
Fullscreen the emulator, then. You can navigate to the video section of the menu using the arrow keys and enter. If you have trouble getting out of fullscreen when you're done, use alt+enter.
Asgar16926 01-11-12 - 02:46 PM
still cant seem to do it, and my mouse does nothing at all
sonikku 01-11-12 - 11:35 AM
With ZSNES active, hit escape, then click on Config -> Input, then click on the button you want to change and input the new key.
Asgar16926 01-11-12 - 09:27 AM
how do i change the controls? -_-
sonikku 01-09-12 - 02:22 AM
No. B shoots down, A shoots right, X shoots up, Y shoots left. If my knowledge of the SNES controller is right.
Ninjamario554 01-08-12 - 05:38 PM
Ama i supposed to only be able to shoot down?
AnthrozilWarroi. 01-07-12 - 08:52 PM
Whew, oh wow, I finally beat Scarface! ^_^
jojo3585 01-07-12 - 07:53 PM
Very true Scar Face is real tough he can eat up your credits if you don't know what you're doing here's a little hint there are 2 weapons that give you a shield each time while fighting Scar Face the keys get you into the Pleasure Dome
sonikku 01-07-12 - 07:43 PM
*It is worth your time to get these keys. (Darn space limitations.)
sonikku 01-07-12 - 07:42 PM
There's a room at the end of the third map that requires 10 keys to get into. Nine of them, you can find anywhere on the map. The tenth MUST be obtained in the room "Almost Enough Keys" or the game will say you don't have enough keys in the next room. It i
AnthrozilWarroi. 01-07-12 - 06:52 PM
Er, what do the keys do, btw? Do they give you another continue if you get enough of them?
sonikku 01-07-12 - 05:21 PM
I probably burned the most lives fighting through Scarface and You (Don't) Have Enough Keys. Both rooms ate up at least a full credit's worth of lives.
sharkshadow 01-07-12 - 05:15 PM
i agree with ur rcarter the scar face boss is so annoying i die way to much there.
rcarter2 01-07-12 - 05:02 PM
I'm very close to beating it. The whole game is easy to me. That is except for Scar Face. That one boss is what takes away 3-4 continues from me. Even the final M.C boss isn't that hard. Scarface is relentlessly hard.
sharkshadow 01-07-12 - 03:29 PM
was easy to understand that the winners for this would be the ones who beats the game.
sonikku 01-07-12 - 06:30 AM
Luck was a factor. I'll say this much: If you cannot beat the game, you will not beat my score.
jojo3585 01-07-12 - 06:21 AM
That's a great score how did you pull that off and sorry that didn't help you
sonikku 01-07-12 - 05:35 AM
Well, I gave it my best. Hope it's good enough. (One attempt.)
sonikku 01-06-12 - 05:33 PM
rcarter: That did work. Never thought to try that until a friend of mine on MSN told me.
jojo3585: Wouldn't work. I couldn't get back onto ZSNES to hit the spacebar within 10 seconds due to load times.
jojo3585 01-06-12 - 03:05 PM
All u got to do is push esc and select video and select one of the resolution that have w on it and you'll be out of full screen
sharkshadow 01-06-12 - 12:12 PM
u can go into option and change the resulotion and fullscreen and not windowed.
rcarter2 01-06-12 - 11:22 AM
Pushing alt+enter doesn't get it out of full screen for you?
sonikku 01-06-12 - 03:47 AM
...if I can get the darn emulator out of fullscreen...
sonikku 01-06-12 - 03:29 AM
I sense a fight on our hands. I might even join in on this one.
jojo3585 01-06-12 - 02:35 AM
Sorry sharkshadow I had to do it this is one of my favorite games and I can't just let someone have the #1 spot unless its me
sharkshadow 01-02-12 - 01:29 PM
nevermid what i said before was just me being blind lol.
sharkshadow 01-02-12 - 11:10 AM
someone70 have troll score not his real score.
doctorKV 05-17-11 - 12:22 AM
now this is something i have seen in almost 20 years!!!!!!GOTTA KILL EM ALL!!!!GO CRAZY!GO CRAZY! IT S YOUR BIRTHDAY! NOT YOUR DEATH DAY!
b****puddin 03-07-11 - 09:47 PM
how to adjust input keys?
cop7000 03-01-11 - 07:41 PM
davideo
lol111 02-04-11 - 03:17 PM
this port sucks the music no blood
thedude629 11-22-10 - 02:34 PM
how do i play this
pacmankid 10-11-10 - 09:53 AM
Mmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnn, this brings back memories.
vParadise 08-04-10 - 06:23 AM
good game
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