The Terminator (Mega-CD)
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System(s): Sega Mega-CD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Virgin Games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Virgin Games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Terminator is a Sega Mega-CD action platform game developed and published by Virgin Games. Based on the 1984 film The Terminator, the game was released in June 1993 to positive reception, particularly in regards to composer Tommy Tallarico’s soundtrack.
The game was a standout title for both Virgin Games and the Sega Mega-CD platform, and was praised for its detailed graphics and animation, a memorable soundtrack, and the inclusion of digitized scenes from the original film.
It is largely unrelated to the earlier The Terminator (Mega Drive).
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Gameplay
Guns and Grenades are assigned to and buttons respectively. is used for jumping. It's possible to run and shoot at the same time, or stand in a fixed position, depending on which button is pressed first. The main weapon can be upgraded by collection power ups. A life system is in place, with hidden extra lives scattered throughout the game. Small nodes are used as checkpoints. Continues and a password system are absent. The overall length is around 45 to 60 minutes of gameplay, compared to the Sega Mega Drive version that is around 15 minutes of gameplay long.
The game also features a number of bosses, although they don't provide a significant higher challenge than standard enemies.
Stages
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L.A. Night 1 | |
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Production credits
Note: this game divides its credits into two - the "main" developers are listed in the introduction, while assistant staff are listed in the end credits.
- Developed by: Virgin Games
- Programmed by: Salias Warner
- Script: Erik Yeo, Justin Norr
- Set Design: Nick Bruty, Kevin Toft
- Character Design: Doug Cope, Roger Hardy, Clark Sorensen
- Original Music: Tommy Tallarico
- Video and Sound: Steve Henifin
- Original Concept: Dave Perry
- Producers: Tom Gibson, Barry Pringle
- Design Assistance: Justin Norr, Kevin Norr, Mark Yamada
- Programming Assistance: John Alvaardo, Matt From, Devid Perry
- Artists: Mike Dietz, Shawn Maclean, Barry J.S. Pringle, Dean Ruggles, Edward Schofield, Bob Steele, Bob Stevenson, Daniel Wong, Willis Wong
- Quality Assurance: Mike McCaa, Chris McFarland, Jared Brinkley, David Fries, Bijan Shaheer, Harvard Bonin, Nick Camerota, Susan Haight, Erik Harshman, Ken Love, Paul Moore, Chad Soares, Chris Toft, Jon Williams, Noah Tool, Tim Williams
- Executive Producers: "Doc" Clarke-Willson, Guy Johnson, David Bishop
- Production: Seth Mandlesohn, Craig Warmsley, Jeff Buccellato, Kevin Norr
- Produced With: ROM DevBios from Malibu Interactive
- Music Mixed in QSound™ by Buzz Borrowes
- ©1993 Virgin Games USA.
Magazine articles
- Main article: The Terminator (Mega-CD)/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
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Physical scans
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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474,737,088 | CD (EU) | T-70015-50 | ||||||||||
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468,937,056 | CD (US) | T-70015 |
References
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- ↑ ', "April 1994" (; 1994-xx-xx), page 82
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