Carnage

Carnage is a 1998 first-person shooter developed by Rage Software and published by Interplay Entertainment for Microsoft Windows. The game is set in a dystopian future where players assume the role of a genetically enhanced soldier tasked with eliminating hostile forces across various industrial and military installations. The single-player campaign consists of 15 levels, each requiring the player to complete objectives such as destroying specific targets, rescuing hostages, or reaching extraction points. The game features a dark, metallic visual aesthetic and a heavy metal soundtrack. Multiplayer modes include deathmatch and team deathmatch for up to 16 players over local area network or modem.

Gameplay in Carnage is centered on fast-paced combat against enemy soldiers, turrets, and robotic drones. The player navigates three-dimensional environments using a mouse and keyboard. Movement is controlled with the W, A, S, and D keys for forward, left, backward, and right strafing. The mouse controls aiming and looking; left-click fires the current weapon, right-click activates an alternate fire mode where available. The number keys 1 through 0 select weapons, including a pistol, shotgun, machine gun, rocket launcher, and plasma rifle. The spacebar jumps, and the Shift key activates a temporary sprint. The E key interacts with doors, switches, and items. The Q key cycles through inventory items such as health packs and armor. Tactical techniques include using strafing to dodge enemy fire, conserving rocket launcher ammunition for armored foes, and exploiting level geometry for cover. Players should prioritize eliminating turrets from long range and listen for audio cues indicating enemy proximity.