Total Carnage Jaguar box art

Atari Jaguar · Shooter

Total Carnage

SystemAtari Jaguar
Released2005
GenreShooter
DeveloperMidway
PublisherSongbird Productions
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Total Carnage is a shooter released in 2005 for the Atari Jaguar, developed by Midway and published by Songbird Productions.

It landed about 12 years into the Jaguar's life.

Total Carnage is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Jaguar hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Total Carnage is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Total Carnage gameplay screenshot on Jaguar
In-game screenshot (Jaguar)

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Playing Jaguar games today

Original Jaguar games are scarce and expensive, and the controller's phone-style keypad takes getting used to. Several titles have resurfaced in modern compilations and re-releases.

Total Carnage FAQ

When did Total Carnage come out on the Jaguar?

Total Carnage was released for the Atari Jaguar in 2005.

Who made Total Carnage?

It was developed by Midway and published by Songbird Productions.

Is Total Carnage multiplayer?

No. Total Carnage is a single-player game.

How long does Total Carnage take to play?

As a shooter, Total Carnage typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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