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Compressed Helvetica variant on Total Carnage video game control panel

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I'm trying to identify what I think is a Helvetica variant found on the control panel of the 90s arcade game Total Carnage. It is similar to Helvetica Compressed/Extra Compressed or Inserat but it has more squarish curves and a straight-legged R, and the bowl of the P and bar of the A extend lower than the commonly-available versions of those fonts. The vertical strokes of the A are also equal weights. The image attached is a bit blurry unfortunately. This font seems familiar, but I can't find a close version. It may also be that it was commonly available decades ago but just isn't around now. Thanks for any tips!

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Thoggo I think it's closer to Compacta from Monotype, or you could try British Inserat from Mecanorma. Both have squarer curves than Helvetica Inserat.

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