The Terminator
From Sega Retro
| The Terminator |
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| System(s): Sega Mega Drive |
| Publisher: Virgin Interactive |
| Developer: Probe Entertainment Limited |
| Genre: Action |
The Terminator is a game that was released in 1991 by Virgin Interactive and Probe Entertainment Limited for the Mega Drive/Genesis video game system. It is based on the 1984 film of the same name. The game focuses on a soldier named Kyle Reese who was sent back in time from the future to protect a woman named Sarah Conner. A Cyborg from the future is also sent back in time to assassinate Sarah Conner.
Gameplay
The game is a side scrolling shooter with objectives that vary level to level. Level 1 sets Kyle in the future in search of a time machine. Level 2 has Kyle searching for Sarah in present time while Level 3 has him reuniting with her after a brief seperation. The final level features a deadly confrontation with the Terminators endoskeleton. The first level features 3 weapons while the levels after that have only 1. Players have a 5 health points which deplete with each hit from enemies taken. There is also selectable difficulty levels which affect gameplay.
Levels
Los Angeles, 2029 AD: Players have 3 weapons at their disposal in this level: Timed Explosives, Grenades, and a Machine Gun. Enemies include Armored Tanks, Hunter Killers, and Terminators. The objective is to destroy a reactor and head into the Time Machine before an explosion ensues.
Los Angeles, 1984: This level takes place on the streets of Los Angeles. Enemies include police officers, helicopters, firebomb hurlers, and the Terminator. The level ends in the Tech Noir disco.
West Palm Police Station
- ''': This level takes place in the police station as Reese tries to escape from captivity. The enemy list is the same as the previous level. The level ends after Kyle reaches Sarah Conner.
The Final Confrontation: This level takes place in cyberdynes factory. Kyle must confront the Terminators endo skeleton form. The level ends when Kyle leads the Terminator into a machine press.
Technical Information
ROM Size: 1,024 KB
Sound Engine: Unknown
Graphics: Unknown
Credits
Programming: David Perry
Artwork: Nick Bruty
Additional Art: Hugh Riley
Sprite Animation: Tony Shorten
Music: Matt Furniss
Producer: Neil Young
Executive Producer: Stephen Clarke-Willson
Producer: Lyle J. Hall
Screenplay Adaption: Neil Young
Interludes Art: Saul Marchese
Physical Scans
US cover
US cart
EU cover
EU cart
