Sega Game Gear · Shooter
T2: The Arcade Game
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Probe Software |
| Publisher | Arena Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Terminator |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
T2: The Arcade Game is a shooter released in 1994 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Probe Software and published by Arena Entertainment.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya.
It is part of the Terminator series; on the Game Gear you can also try Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Terminator and RoboCop versus The Terminator. The series also appears on other systems with The Terminator (Master System) and The Terminator (Genesis). Probe Software also made Lemmings, Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II for the Game Gear.
T2: The Arcade Game is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing T2: The Arcade Game is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
T2: The Arcade Game cheats & codes
17 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 00DC-CF80 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Gun | 00DC-CEA0 |
If you like T2: The Arcade Game, the Matrix also picks…
Terminator 2: Judgment Day Deep cut
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Metroid Prime Hunters Classic
Duck Hunt Classic
Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
T2: The Arcade Game FAQ
When did T2: The Arcade Game come out on the Game Gear?
T2: The Arcade Game was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made T2: The Arcade Game?
It was developed by Probe Software and published by Arena Entertainment.
Is T2: The Arcade Game multiplayer?
No. T2: The Arcade Game is a single-player game.
How long does T2: The Arcade Game take to play?
As a shooter, T2: The Arcade Game typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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