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Name | Terminator, The |
System | Game Gear |
Year | 1992 |
Developer | Probe |
Genre | Action |
Terminator, The is a side-scrolling action game developed and published by Sega for the Game Gear portable console in 1993. It is based on the popular 1984 film of the same name directed by James Cameron, and follows its plot closely. The player takes control of Kyle Reese as he attempts to save Sarah Connor from the Terminator cyborg sent back from the future.
The game plays as a traditional side-scrolling platformer, with Kyle running and jumping across levels while shooting enemies and collecting items along the way. There are four stages in total, each set in a different location from the movie such as an underground laboratory, a factory, and a desert highway. The levels are populated with various enemies such as robotic spiders, mutant dogs, and Terminators itself. Players must defeat these enemies using Kyle's gun or his fists before moving on to the next level. As players progress through the game they will also find power ups that can increase their health or ammunition capacity.
The graphics of Terminator, The are fairly basic but still manage to capture some of the atmosphere of the original movie with its detailed backgrounds and characters sprites. The sound effects are also quite good for a portable game of this era, with several tunes taken directly from the film soundtrack playing throughout each stage.
Overall, Terminator, The is an enjoyable experience despite its rather short length and lack of difficulty. Its simple yet effective gameplay makes it an ideal choice for gamers looking for something quick and easy to play on their Game Gear systems. Although it may not be remembered as one of Sega's greatest hits it is still worth checking out for fans of both classic gaming and science fiction movies alike.