Smash TV

Developer: Williams Electronics

Smash TV is a relentless, twin-stick arena shooter that drops players into televised gladiatorial rooms filled with waves of enemies, explosive power-ups, and oversized bosses. The Genesis version captures the arcade’s breakneck tempo and reward-driven scoring: dart between pits of foes, grab weapon upgrades and cash, and survive frenetic, room-by-room gauntlets. Its cooperative two-player mode and short, intense stages make for instant pick-up-and-play fun, while the escalating difficulty and boss encounters keep players coming back for perfect runs and high scores — a visceral, sweaty-feet slice of early ’90s arcade nostalgia.