Terminator Salvation

 PC
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 7 out of 18
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  1. IGN
    63
    The future isn't set. That means you still have time to cancel your preorder of Terminator Salvation. A harsh statement, certainly, but considering the latest in the man vs. machine saga can easily be completed in four hours, it's an accurate one.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    62
    While the game is fun, especially with a partner on the couch, the lack of boss battles, no online multiplayer matching, and only a handful of hours of content make this game little more than a solid rental.
  3. Vandal
    62
    We can't ignore it feels like a yet to be finished game, with some good ideas but not fully exploited. In fact, perhaps it has been hurried up to be ready for the cinema premiere, and this would have harmed the development. What a shame. Maybe next time.
  5. Cynamite
    60
    Terminator: Salvation is a run-of-the-mill game adaption of a successful movie brand. Overall okay, but way too short and without any highlights or variety.
  6. SpazioGames
    60
    Terminator Salvation - The Videogame can actually be fun at times, but the repetitive gameplay, some technical issues and the lack of a multiplayer mode make this game the usual tie-in, good only for the fan of the brand.
  7. Gamers.at
    58
    A movie tie-in of absolutely subpar quality. The gameplay is more chore than fun. Also, there's no Christian Bale in it. Don't buy it: Rent it, if you really have to.
  8. Absolute Games
    56
    Flat and boring. Terminator: Salvation fails to earn other, more favorable adjectives. The only bright spot is the soundtrack incorporating Brad Fiedel’s signature theme.
  9. GameSpot
    50
    This bare-bones movie tie-in is like a machine with synthetic rubber skin: it's not fooling anyone and you should stay away from it.
  10. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    50
    Who has waited for the miracle Terminator Salvation brings no one. It is just a regular, all-average corridor shooting game with a solid AI and good cover mechanics.
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  11. GameStar
    50
    It's too short, it possible to count the different enemies and weapons on one hand and gameplay variety apparently was vaporized on Judgment Day. Only one thing is really high class: the price 10 Euros per hour of gameplay is a rip off.
  12. Computer Games Online RO
    50
    A title without any kind of charm, released only to get a few more bucks from Terminator fans. Stay away from it and better look for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. At least the latter showed us that there are indeed exceptions to the rule.

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#46 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 101
  3. Negative: 49 out of 101
  1. NeilY.
    Jun 15, 2009
    4
    I was misled by the "multiplayer ready" label... It isn't the kind of multiplayer I expected (it's not over a network, and I I was misled by the "multiplayer ready" label... It isn't the kind of multiplayer I expected (it's not over a network, and I couldn't even make it work on my PC anyway). The game was enjoyable enough, and the cover system was nice, but without some multiplayer gaming the high price meant a very expensive but short (4 hours) of gaming.… Full Review »
  2. dandalis
    Oct 31, 2016
    4
    The idea that this game was a full priced title at launch gives me goose bumps. Its very bare bones TPS that doesnt deliver any thrills andThe idea that this game was a full priced title at launch gives me goose bumps. Its very bare bones TPS that doesnt deliver any thrills and damage the movie's appeal its based upon. Only thing it does great is working, it ran at 60 fps all the way without a single crash, clap clap clap.… Full Review »
  3. jelikey
    Sep 21, 2015
    2
    This game is worth about $9.99 Can't believe I spent $50 on it! There is no real variation to this game at all. Limited enemy type; limitedThis game is worth about $9.99 Can't believe I spent $50 on it! There is no real variation to this game at all. Limited enemy type; limited weapons; limited controls. It seems obvious that corners were cut in order to meet deadlines while programming this less-than mediocre game.… Full Review »
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