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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a sidescrolling action game based on the [[wikipedia:Terminator 2: Judgment Day|movie of the same name]]. It is a different game to the other ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day (8-bit)|Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]'' released for the [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]]. This one was developed by [[Bits Studio]] and published by [[Flying Edge]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1993.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a side-scrolling action game based on the [[wikipedia:Terminator 2: Judgment Day|movie of the same name]]. It was developed by [[Bits Studio]] and published by [[Flying Edge]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1993.
  
The game is notoriously difficult due to its stiff controls.
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A [[Sega Mega-CD]] version (presumably based off this game) was planned for a US release in August 1993{{magref|sv|14|104}}, but was cancelled for unknown reasons.
  
A [[Sega Mega-CD]] version (presumably based off this game) was planned for a US release in August 1993{{magref|sv|14|104}}, but was cancelled for unknown reasons.
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==Story==
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{{ScreenThumb|Terminator 2 MD, Introduction.png|width=200|T-800 Terminator}}
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The malevolent artificial intelligence Skynet sends a Terminator, a highly advanced killing machine, back in time to 1995 to kill the future leader of the human resistance, John Connor, when he is a child. The resistance sends back a less-advanced, reprogrammed Terminator to protect Connor and ensure the future of humanity.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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{{ScreenThumb|Terminator 2 MD, Pause Menu.png|width=200|Pause HUD}}
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The game is a side-scrolling action platformer played as the T-800 Terminator. The Terminator moves with {{left}} and {{right}} and crouches and picks up items with {{down}}. It enters doorways with {{up}}, climbs ladders with {{up}} (and descends them with {{down}}), and climbs stairs with {{upleft}} and {{upright}} (and descends them with {{downleft}} and {{downright}}). It jumps with {{C}}. Before acquiring weapons, it knees with {{A}} and punches with {{B}}. After it is armed, it fires its pistol with {{A}}, which has unlimited ammunition, or fires a secondary weapon (such as a shotgun) with {{B}}, which has limited ammunition. Weapons can be aimed in any direction with the D-Pad (except directly downwards, which fires from a crouched position instead).
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Levels have varying objectives that must be completed before making it to the exit. Levels are buildings consisting of multiple rooms and floors that must be explored to fulfill the objectives. Objectives are declared at the start of the level and can be checked by pausing the game with {{Start}}. In some levels, the pause screen HUD also allows the Terminator to decide if John or Sarah are following it (by selecting their name with {{up}} or {{down}} and pressing {{B}}). Some level objectives require John or Sarah, but they risk being injured when they are following.
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In between levels are vehicle segments, played from an overhead isometric perspective. In these segments, the player must reach a destination by following the directions indicated on an on-screen compass rose. The vehicles are controlled with the D-Pad, with {{up}} straightening the vehicle out. They accelerate forwards with {{B}}, decelerate or move in reverse with {{C}}, and brake with {{B}}+{{C}}. They activate turbo with {{A}} for a high-speed boost.
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The Terminator loses power when it takes damage from enemies. It has two batteries. The first starts at 100%; when it is depleted, the Terminator switches to its secondary power, which starts at 50%. If this power source is exhausted, the Terminator is destroyed and the game ends. If John or Sarah are critically wounded, they can be revived with a small amount of health by crouching over them.
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===Items===
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The Terminator's HUD highlights items when they appear. Items are collected by crouching over them.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Future Object
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| sprite={{sprite | Terminator 2 MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Collect a certain amount of future objects to complete each level.
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| title=Medical Supplies
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| sprite={{sprite | Terminator 2 MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=12 | crop_height=8 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Restores 15 percentage points of the Terminator's power.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Ammunition Crate
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| sprite={{sprite | Terminator 2 MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=12 | crop_height=8 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=12}}
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| desc=Adds 150 more rounds of ammunition for the Terminator's secondary weapon.
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}}
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}}
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===Levels===
 
===Levels===
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{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
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| desc=Find weapons, locate John Connor's residence (from a phone book by entering a phone booth), and collect two future objects.
 
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{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
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| desc=Ride a motorcycle to John Connor's house by following the compass directions. Locate John Connor's photo ID and collect three future objects.
 
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| desc=Travel to the Galleria Shopping Mall. Locate and protect John Connor (in the arcade) and collect four future objects.
 
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==Promotional material==
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==Production credits==
 
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*'''[[Acclaim White Team]]:''' Dan Feinstein, Asif Chaudhri, Brett Gow, Jane Biddle, Jim Fink, Eric Kuby
 
*'''[[Acclaim White Team]]:''' Dan Feinstein, Asif Chaudhri, Brett Gow, Jane Biddle, Jim Fink, Eric Kuby
 
*A BITS Production
 
*A BITS Production
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Revision as of 17:56, 9 February 2023

For the shooting game, see T2: The Arcade Game.

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Flying Edge
Developer:
Licensor: Carolco
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US
$49.9549.95[1] T-81176
Videogame Rating Council: GA
Sega Mega Drive
EU
T-81176-50
Sega Mega Drive
PT
Sega Mega Drive
UK
£39.9939.99[2][3] T-81176-50
Sega Mega Drive
SE
(Rental)
Sega Mega Drive
AU
Non-Sega versions

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a side-scrolling action game based on the movie of the same name. It was developed by Bits Studio and published by Flying Edge for the Sega Mega Drive in 1993.

A Sega Mega-CD version (presumably based off this game) was planned for a US release in August 1993[4], but was cancelled for unknown reasons.

Story

Terminator 2 MD, Introduction.png

T-800 Terminator

The malevolent artificial intelligence Skynet sends a Terminator, a highly advanced killing machine, back in time to 1995 to kill the future leader of the human resistance, John Connor, when he is a child. The resistance sends back a less-advanced, reprogrammed Terminator to protect Connor and ensure the future of humanity.

Gameplay

Terminator 2 MD, Pause Menu.png

Pause HUD

The game is a side-scrolling action platformer played as the T-800 Terminator. The Terminator moves with Left and Right and crouches and picks up items with Down. It enters doorways with Up, climbs ladders with Up (and descends them with Down), and climbs stairs with Up-left and Up-right (and descends them with Down-left and Down-right). It jumps with C. Before acquiring weapons, it knees with A and punches with B. After it is armed, it fires its pistol with A, which has unlimited ammunition, or fires a secondary weapon (such as a shotgun) with B, which has limited ammunition. Weapons can be aimed in any direction with the D-Pad (except directly downwards, which fires from a crouched position instead).

Levels have varying objectives that must be completed before making it to the exit. Levels are buildings consisting of multiple rooms and floors that must be explored to fulfill the objectives. Objectives are declared at the start of the level and can be checked by pausing the game with  START . In some levels, the pause screen HUD also allows the Terminator to decide if John or Sarah are following it (by selecting their name with Up or Down and pressing B). Some level objectives require John or Sarah, but they risk being injured when they are following.

In between levels are vehicle segments, played from an overhead isometric perspective. In these segments, the player must reach a destination by following the directions indicated on an on-screen compass rose. The vehicles are controlled with the D-Pad, with Up straightening the vehicle out. They accelerate forwards with B, decelerate or move in reverse with C, and brake with B+C. They activate turbo with A for a high-speed boost.

The Terminator loses power when it takes damage from enemies. It has two batteries. The first starts at 100%; when it is depleted, the Terminator switches to its secondary power, which starts at 50%. If this power source is exhausted, the Terminator is destroyed and the game ends. If John or Sarah are critically wounded, they can be revived with a small amount of health by crouching over them.

Items

The Terminator's HUD highlights items when they appear. Items are collected by crouching over them.

Terminator 2 MD, Items.png
Future Object
Collect a certain amount of future objects to complete each level.
Terminator 2 MD, Items.png
Medical Supplies
Restores 15 percentage points of the Terminator's power.
Terminator 2 MD, Items.png
Ammunition Crate
Adds 150 more rounds of ammunition for the Terminator's secondary weapon.

Levels

T2JD MD Level1.png

Level 1
Find weapons, locate John Connor's residence (from a phone book by entering a phone booth), and collect two future objects.

Terminator 2 MD, Vehicle Stage 1.png

Terminator 2 MD, Stage 2.png

  • Terminator 2 MD, Vehicle Stage 1.png

  • Terminator 2 MD, Stage 2.png

Level 2
Ride a motorcycle to John Connor's house by following the compass directions. Locate John Connor's photo ID and collect three future objects.

Terminator 2 MD, Vehicle Stage 2.png

Terminator 2 MD, Stage 3.png

  • Terminator 2 MD, Vehicle Stage 2.png

  • Terminator 2 MD, Stage 3.png

Level 3
Travel to the Galleria Shopping Mall. Locate and protect John Connor (in the arcade) and collect four future objects.

Terminator 2 MD, Vehicle Stage 3.png

Terminator 2 MD, Stage 4.png

  • Terminator 2 MD, Vehicle Stage 3.png

  • Terminator 2 MD, Stage 4.png

Level 4
Reach the Pescadero State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Locate Sarah Connor and collect five future objects.

Notavailable.svg

Level 5

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Level 6

Notavailable.svg

Level 7

Notavailable.svg

Level 8

Production credits

  • Copyright 1993 Carolco
  • Copyright 1993 Flying Edge
  • Developed by BITS
  • Programming: Steve Howard, Dave Mann, Daniel Cotton, Steve Clark
  • Graphic Artists: Carl Cropley, Laurence McDonald, Alex Martin, Saul Marchese, Aziz Rashid
  • Character Animator: Jack Wilkes
  • Music and Sound Effects: Shahid Ahmad
  • Character Animation: Alan Barton
  • Play Testing: Time Hale
  • Game Design: Foo Katan, Gary Sheinwald, Alex Martin, Steve Howard, Alan Barton
  • Acclaim White Team: Dan Feinstein, Asif Chaudhri, Brett Gow, Jane Biddle, Jim Fink, Eric Kuby
  • A BITS Production
Source:
In-game credits
Terminator 2 MD credits.pdf
[5]

Magazine articles

Main article: Terminator 2: Judgment Day/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #52: "November 1993" (1993-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #16: "December/January 1993/1994" (1993-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #145: "December 1993" (1993-11-15)
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Print advert in Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) #16: "January 1994" (1993-12-21)
also published in:
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Print advert in Velikiy Drakon (RU) #60 (2002-09-05)
also published in:
  • Velikiy Drakon (RU) #61 (2003-02-07)[8]
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Physical scans

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Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
50
[9]
Alaab Alcomputtar (SA)
85
[10]
Cool Gamer (RU)
60
[11]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
88
[1]
Hyper (AU)
28
[12]
Mega (UK) PAL
22
[13]
Mega Action (UK) PAL
89
[14]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
12
[15]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
15
[2]
Player One (FR) PAL
20
[16]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
27
[3]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
33
[17]
Sega Force (SE) PAL
26
[18]
Super Juegos (ES)
63
[19]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
78
[20]
VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
40
[21]
Sega Mega Drive
46
Based on
16 reviews

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Mega Drive, US
T2JD MD US Box.jpg
Cover
T2JD MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Terminator 2 MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU
T2JD MD EU Box.jpg
Cover
T2JD MD EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Mega Drive, PT
T2JD MD PT cover.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, SE (Rental)
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Cover
Mega Drive, AU

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega Drive
CRC32 2f75e896
MD5 32f931827159663d6bf27c12949b1875
SHA-1 6144fbb941c1bf0df285f6d13906432c23af2ba6
1MB 1993-09 Cartridge (US/EU)

References


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