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Sega Game Gear · Shoot 'em Up / Platformer
The Terminator
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | Probe Software |
| Publisher | Virgin |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Terminator |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Probe Software and published by Virgin, The Terminator arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and platformer elements.
Among the 17 Game Gear shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Terminator series; on the Game Gear you can also try Terminator 2: Judgment Day, T2: The Arcade Game 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Terminator is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
The Terminator cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Invincibility | 3AD-87C-2A2 |
|---|---|
| Start With About 75% Health | 4B7-72E-7FB |
| Start With About 50% Health | 327-72E-7FB |
| Start With About 25% Health | 197-72E-7FB |
| Infinite Time | 002-A7A-19E |
The Terminator walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Terminator.
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The Terminator FAQ
Who made The Terminator?
It was developed by Probe Software and published by Virgin.
Is The Terminator multiplayer?
No. The Terminator is a single-player game.
How long does The Terminator take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, The Terminator typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Terminator on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.