The Terminator

The Terminator is a 1993 platform shoot 'em up game developed and published by Virgin Games for the Sega CD. It is based on the 1984 film of the same name, and includes full motion video from the film. The game was praised for its graphics and its soundtrack performed by Tommy Tallarico, although the film footage was considered low quality. The gameplay also received some criticism. Gameplay The Terminator is a platform shoot 'em up game. It includes 10 levels. Playing as soldier Kyle Reese, the player travels through a Skynet facility during the first four levels, set in 2029. After battling Skynet's Terminator machines, Kyle finds a time machine and travels to Los Angeles 1984, where the remainder of the game takes place. Kyle locates Sarah Connor and protects her from the Terminator, a machine sent from the future by Skynet. The Terminator is tasked with killing Sarah, preventing her future son John Connor from leading the human resistance against Skynet. The player can use various weapons and has unlimited ammunition. The player can crouch, jump, and shoot in multiple directions. Development and release Although the game is based on the film, creative license was taken to give more variation in the gameplay. The graphics and music took advantage of the Sega CD's capabilities, and the game includes the use of digitized full motion video (FMV) from the film. The FMV scenes appear in between levels to advance the story.