Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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Terminator 2 – Fight the T-1000… Then Repair the T-800’s Wrist on the C64
️ Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) – Commodore 64 Arcade Shooter Movie Tie-In Released in 1991 for the Commodore 64, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is an action-heavy arcade shooter based on the blockbuster sci-fi film. Developed by Virgin Games and published by Ocean Software, it puts you in the role of the Terminator, fighting to protect John Connor while Skynet’s forces close in. Gameplay is split across several distinct sections, including a side-scrolling shooter, a high-speed driving sequence, and tense first-person shooting gallery stages. This variety keeps the pace moving and mirrors key moments from the film, even if the C64 version is necessarily scaled back from the arcade original. Despite the hardware limits, the game delivers smooth movement, solid enemy sprites, and a strong sense of momentum. The action feels fast and focused, with each section demanding different skills as you push through the levels.
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️ Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) – Commodore 64 Arcade Shooter Movie Tie-In Released in 1991 for the Commodore 64, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is an action-heavy arcade shooter based on the blockbuster sci-fi film. Developed by Virgin Games and published by Ocean Software, it puts you in the role of the Terminator, fighting to protect John Connor while Skynet’s forces close in. Gameplay is split across several distinct sections, including a side-scrolling shooter, a high-speed driving sequence, and tense first-person shooting gallery stages. This variety keeps the pace moving and mirrors key moments from the film, even if the C64 version is necessarily scaled back from the arcade original. Despite the hardware limits, the game delivers smooth movement, solid enemy sprites, and a strong sense of momentum. The action feels fast and focused, with each section demanding different skills as you push through the levels.
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Magazine Reviews · 6
Contemporary average 70% · range 40–94%
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Reviewed by Chris Hayward (67%) & Miles Guttery (60%). The Hit Squad budget release
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Reviewed by Stuart Campbell. Ocean full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Jeff Davy. Ocean full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Stuart Wynne & Robin Hogg. Ocean full-price release
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Zzap!64
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