Smash TV was one of those quintessential '90s arcade titles that got ported to every console known to man and was generally hailed as a ruddy good time by all who experienced it. Despite getting an unconnected sequel in the form of 1992's Total Carnage, Smash TV was never really iterated upon in the decades that followed – but that looks set to change thanks to aQuadiun Games.
The developer is bringing Galaxy Champions TV to the Switch eShop on October 3rd, and from the trailer and screenshots, it looks set to scratch that dual-stick blasting itch in the same way that Eugene Jarvis' titles were famous for doing back in the day.
Galaxy Champions TV has over 15 unlockable upgrades, more than 15 powerful weapons (5 of which can be upgraded) and 4 different planets to conquer, each populated by multiple enemies and boss characters. There's also a 'Champions' survival mode with a global leaderboard, and you can play with a pal in the 2-player local co-op mode.
If you're a Smash TV, Robotron 2084 or Total Carnage fan, then this might be worth keeping an eye on.
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I loved me some Smash TV both in the arcade and snes. I will have to check this out. Big money, big prizes, I love it!
This game looks too fast to the genre. This speed is not enjoyable. Unfair level. If dont was it, could be a great game.
I owned Super Smash TV.
Can't say I've been waiting for another one.
@Spoony_Tech I'd buy that for a dollar!
yeah but since Smash TV came out, the twin stick shooter genre has exploded. This looks like Neurovoider. Probably not bad but everyone has two or eight games like this already
It looks really really bland though, uninteresting arenas, enemies and player character. maybe play Nex Machina seeing as that was made by the actual Smash TV creator.
I'm not a fan of the art style used, I'll wait and see how it reviews before dismissing it though. Xeno Crisis is looking really good though, hopefully that'll be out soon.
I am a sucker for a good Twin Stick Shooter.... for $7 I will certainly give this a look when it drops.
Looks good but would still rather have Smash TV or even better my favorite twin stick shooter, Robotron 2084!!! That would be awesome! Cmon Warner Bros! Make it happen!!
This looks fun. And I second the idea of getting some Midway Classics on the Switch. Though I've never been great at it, I've always loved Robotron. The colors, the sounds, the adrenaline. Eugene Jarvis nailed it.
@Spoony_Tech haha loved smash TV was so bloody hard though 😂
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