Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up
Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Software Creations |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Spider-Man |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage is a beat 'em up released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Software Creations and published by LJN.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.
It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the SNES you can also try Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety, Spider-Man Animated Series and The Amazing Spider-Man: Lethal Foes. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Software Creations also made Equinox, Plok and Foreman For Real for the SNES.
Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage cheats & codes
95 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 2X Energy | 1DCC-C460 |
|---|---|
| Start With 3X Energy | BDCC-C460 |
| Infinite Lives | C2BB-1D61 |
| Start With 1 Life | DFC8-CDD0 |
| Start With 6 Lives | D1C8-CDD0 |
| Start With 9 Lives | DBC8-CDD0 |
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage FAQ
When did Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage come out on the SNES?
Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage?
It was developed by Software Creations and published by LJN.
Is Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage multiplayer?
No. Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage is a single-player game.
How long does Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Spider-Man: Venom: Maximum Carnage typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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