The Terminator

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The Terminator

The Terminator
Publisher: Virgin Games
Developer: Probe Entertainment Limited
System(s): Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive
ROM Size: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 1MB, Sega Master System Sega Game Gear 256kB
Genre: Action












Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis US 1991 $? 70026
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis EU 1991-12 £? T-70026-50
Sega Master System EU 1992 £? MK-27025-50
Sega Game Gear EU 1992 £?  ?


The Terminator is a game that was released in 1992 by Virgin Interactive and Probe Entertainment Limited for the Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System and Sega Mega Drive video game systems. 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.

Contents

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 separation. 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.

B throws bombs. C jumps. If you collect plantable bombs, A plants one.

Levels

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

Mega Drive Version







































Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 76 Sega Retro Average
Based on 4 reviews
Publication Score Source
Consoles + 81 №11
Hobby Consolas 90
Mean Machines 43
Sega Force (UK) 90
Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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Cart
Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
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Master System Version







































Sega Master System 78 Sega Retro Average
Based on 6 reviews
Publication Score Source
Consoles + 82 №11
Hobby Consolas 80
Joypad 80
MicroMania 68 №2/56
Player One 79
Zero 80 №34
Master System, EU
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Cover

Game Gear Version







































Sega Game Gear 70 Sega Retro Average
Based on 1 review
Publication Score Source
Player One 70
Game Gear, EU
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Cover
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