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Name | T2 - The Arcade Game |
System | Super Nintendo |
Year | 1993 |
Developer | Midway Games |
Genre | Shooter |
T2 - The Arcade Game is a side-scrolling action video game developed and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It was released in North America in 1994. The game is based on the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and features characters from the movie including the T-1000 cyborg, Sarah Connor, and John Connor.
The player takes control of the T-1000 cyborg as they traverse through various levels fighting enemies from the film. The game consists of seven levels which take place in locations from the movie such as the Los Angeles Cyberdyne building, a steel mill, an underground tunnel system, and a power plant. Each level has its own unique set of enemies to fight and obstacles to overcome. The gameplay consists of running and shooting enemies with a variety of weapons such as shotguns, pulse rifles, and explosive rounds. Players also have access to special abilities such as invulnerability or invisibility which can be activated by pressing certain button combinations.
Throughout each level players will encounter allies who can help them progress through their mission. These allies include Sarah Connor who can provide health packs when needed, or John Connor who can open locked doors or provide cover fire during a firefight. At certain points during some levels players must also protect allies while completing objectives.
Players will also encounter bosses throughout each level which must be defeated before progressing further. These bosses include robotic sentries and powerful cyborgs like the T-1000 itself which must be defeated using specific strategies in order to win.
At certain points during each level players will also find hidden items such as health packs or ammunition which can help them survive against tougher enemies later on in the game. Once all seven levels are completed players will face off against Skynet itself in a final battle for humanity’s future.
T2 - The Arcade Game was praised for its excellent graphics and sound design which accurately recreated many scenes from the film as well as its intense gameplay which kept players engaged throughout their playthroughs. Its controls were also praised for being responsive and easy to master even for novice gamers making it an enjoyable experience no matter what your skill level is. Additionally its soundtrack was highly praised for being one of the best on SNES at that time period giving it an atmosphere unlike any other game available at that time period