Sega CD · Shoot 'em Up / Platformer
The Terminator
Deep cut
| System | Sega CD |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | Virgin Interactive |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Terminator |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Virgin Interactive, The Terminator arrived on the Sega CD in 1993 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and platformer elements.
It came out in the Sega CD's second year on the market. Other notable Sega CD releases from 1993 include Mansion of Hidden Souls, Jurassic Park and Prize Fighter. Among the 15 Sega CD shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Terminator series. The series also appears on other systems with The Terminator (Master System) and The Terminator (Genesis).
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 Sega CD 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
1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Enable Debug/Level Select/Invincibility Cheats | FFF28E:FFFF
FFF290:FFFF |
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The Terminator walkthroughs & guides
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The Terminator FAQ
When did The Terminator come out on the Sega CD?
The Terminator was released for the Sega CD in 1993.
Who made The Terminator?
It was developed by Virgin Interactive.
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.