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Operation Carnage is a top-down arcade shooter released in 1996 for MS-DOS. Developed by Midnight Synergy and published by Beaucomm Interactive, the game presents a scenario where Earth has been conquered by aliens through subtle means, leading to humanity's subjugation. Players take on the role of a human operative fighting against this extraterrestrial occupation.

The game is structured across eight distinct sectors, with each sector subdivided into a series of enclosed rooms. The player controls a character who must clear every enemy from a room to unlock the door to the next area. Progression involves navigating through these arena-like spaces, defeating waves of foes. Players can collect various power-ups and weapons to aid in combat, including machine guns, flame throwers, plasma weapons, scatter bombs, and items that grant extra energy or bonus points.

Each sector culminates in a confrontation with a boss enemy, typically a large alien entity or spacecraft. The core gameplay loop focuses on fast-paced shooting, room-by-room clearance, and strategic use of the available arsenal to survive the escalating alien threats. The objective remains consistent throughout: to fight through the sectors and overcome the final challenge to complete the mission.