Terminator Salvation

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  • Summary: Assume the role of John Connor and battle for survival against the far superior forces of Skynet.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 41
  3. Negative: 25 out of 41
  1. GameFocus
    64
    The game is certainly a rental for action fans and fans of the movie, but do not buy this unless you have been banned from your local rental place and can find it cheap.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. InsideGamer.nl
    43
    I've never played such a boring game as Terminator Salvation: The Videogame. The game is repetitive and the storytelling very shallow. It's a big plus that finishing the game will only take you about three to four hours. Even the very reasonable cover system can't let you enjoy this simple and boring movie game.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    40
    An abysmal failure. No sense of excitement, fear or anything. [July 2009, p.76]
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  6. Gaming Age
    33
    As a movie game goes, it could have been pretty decent if there was a larger variety of enemies and of course the game was about 4 times the length. As is, we have another movie licensed game that fails to deliver the goods.
  7. Eurogamer Spain
    20
    Terminator Salvation shows the worst face of movie licenses: it's been done too fast to take advantage of the film's release date, it doesn't add any value for the fans, it's full of bugs and every part of the game has a very poor quality.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 40
  3. Negative: 33 out of 40
  1. nisseM
    May 20, 2009
    9
    It's awesome in co-op. Singleplayer is okay, but just great playing with a friend. Now we're going for it in the hardest setting.
  2. Exterminador_d7
    May 7, 2020
    6
    Horrible gameplay, poor story, graphics worthy of PS2. The only thing that is not a defect are his PSN trophies, which are all gold. It isHorrible gameplay, poor story, graphics worthy of PS2. The only thing that is not a defect are his PSN trophies, which are all gold. It is worth playing for the trophies.… Expand
  4. grandusalenius
    Mar 25, 2012
    4
    This is bad game, simple. But if you are a trophy hunter you will get a very easy platinum trophy from this game (4-6 hours to complete onThis is bad game, simple. But if you are a trophy hunter you will get a very easy platinum trophy from this game (4-6 hours to complete on hard difficulty) The only part that you may enjoy on this game may be the final parts, they just have more action, although the frame rate can significantly drop on these final battles. So, if you are looking for a new game for your collection avoid this, unless you can buy it for 3 dollars or less (no online pass for this game).… Expand
  5. AndrewR
    Jul 28, 2009
    2
    Tho it is VERY flashy, it is also extremely short. It takes approximately 4 hours to finish, and even hard mode is rather easy. There is onlyTho it is VERY flashy, it is also extremely short. It takes approximately 4 hours to finish, and even hard mode is rather easy. There is only a few types of weapons (assault rifle, shotgun, grenade launcher, rocket launcher, and an upgraded assault rifle), as well as only 5 types of enemies for the entire game. Every chapter is the same. Walk from point A to B with nothing in between, fight a few enemies, then go to point C, more enemies, then mission complete. Also, the on-rails section are extremely poorly done, and very problematic.… Expand
  6. Johnnybont
    Jan 18, 2013
    2
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! thats the best advice that i can give. This game is terrible from start to finish. There are 3 types of enemies acrossDO NOT BUY THIS GAME! thats the best advice that i can give. This game is terrible from start to finish. There are 3 types of enemies across all 9 levels, and its true, a very short game, i completed the game on hard in 3 1/2 hours. Good job i only paid £7 for it! Repetitive, boring, boring, boring, repetitive and boring! The slightly good point is the cover system and how you can flank the enemy, but thats it, no upgrades, no character development, nothing. Not really worth the easy Platinum trophy, as it was such a chore to play.… Expand
  7. joshs
    Jun 28, 2009
    0
    this is the worst game i hav played on my ps3 i am ashamed to hav put this crap into my ps3 me and my brother beat the game in three hours yesthis is the worst game i hav played on my ps3 i am ashamed to hav put this crap into my ps3 me and my brother beat the game in three hours yes 3 hour we stared when my mom took my brother to see transformers 2 and beat it as they ere walking through the door on their war back i was going to buy it but instead rented it and i am glad i did there are only 3 different types of enemies if you want to see what its like go to youtube and out in terminator review and that will show you wat im talking about… Expand
  8. GavinGunn
    Oct 7, 2009
    0
    This game is simply awful - Outdated & washed-out graphics, some of the worst level structure I've encountered, rubbish, unsatisfyingThis game is simply awful - Outdated & washed-out graphics, some of the worst level structure I've encountered, rubbish, unsatisfying weapons, un-skippable & boring cutscenes, long loading times, amazingly short levels & riddled with technical flaws. Do yourself a favour & earn trophies by playing fun games - not this terrible dross.… Expand

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#22 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#57 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009