Terminator Salvation

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
43

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 41
  3. Negative: 25 out of 41
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  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. IGN
    63
    While Terminator Salvation has some good ideas and is fun at times, it lacks any replayability. And more importantly, it lacks the star of the film, which is a rather curious omission.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    62
    Though the game features a few core mechanics that makes it a good bit of fun, it is painfully apparent the developers were faced with a marketing timetable that didn’t allow them to produce the game they had envisioned.
  5. 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.
  6. ZTGD
    60
    Terminator Salvation is not a terrible game; in fact the cover mechanic alone makes playing through it quite enjoyable at times. However, there simply is no denying that the entire package feels unfinished. From under a three hour playtime to some truly peculiar omissions, Salvation displays all the symptoms of a rushed movie tie-in.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    At game's end, all I was left with was a gnawing feeling of dissatisfaction in my gut, instead of a grin on my face. [Aug 2009, p.74]
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  10. Impulsegamer
    58
    At the end of the day, Terminator Salvation is a strange game, it’s definitely not the best movie game and it’s also not the worst, however it’s closer on that end of the spectrum.
  11. Game Chronicles
    56
    The game is much better when played with a human partner but there is no online option, so you are forced to play in split-screen.
  12. 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.
  13. Game Informer
    55
    If robots ever do take over, I hope the human race doesn’t succumb to a force this stupid.
  14. 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.
  15. XGN
    50
    Terminator Salvation is a good action game if you are looking for a game with an offline co-op feature. But that's the only fun factor in Salvation. The storyline is far too short, you can complete it within a few hours, and therefore it's not worth the money.
  16. Everyeye.it
    50
    A bad Gears of War clone. Without Epic style, and many graphical issues. Worst Cuscenes Ever.
  17. PS3bloggen.se
    50
    Terminator Salvation is an alright game in itself, but it's hardly worth the cost of a fully priced game, due to the fact that it can be completed in just a few hours, combined with the repetitive nature and uninspired graphics. Only real fans of the Terminator franchise need to buy this now.

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

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User Score
4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 95 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 95
  3. Negative: 57 out of 95
  1. CoreyF
    May 20, 2009
    3
    4 HOURS LONG!, TERRIBLE AI, no variety in weapons(there are 5 guns in total). only 2 different songs during the entire game. Collision 4 HOURS LONG!, TERRIBLE AI, no variety in weapons(there are 5 guns in total). only 2 different songs during the entire game. Collision problems, terrible graphics, terrible voice acting. Honestly this is one of the worst games i have played in years. DO NOT BUY.… Full Review »
  2. JoshLuck1995
    Sep 25, 2014
    0
    You will need salvation if you play this game, ITS ABSOLUTE RUBBISH. there is one level on this that must of been made with someone who has noYou will need salvation if you play this game, ITS ABSOLUTE RUBBISH. there is one level on this that must of been made with someone who has no knowledge of video games, its honesty just so awful. 0/10… Full Review »
  3. TFORPULLONE
    Jul 6, 2014
    2
    You pay 60 dollars for this in 2009. Then play 2-3 hours story alone or co-op, and that's it. No multiplayer, the story is just shooting andYou pay 60 dollars for this in 2009. Then play 2-3 hours story alone or co-op, and that's it. No multiplayer, the story is just shooting and escaping from the city. Oh, and it have 4 diifferent difficulties WOW...No worth to buy this game now or never. Just DON'T!… Full Review »
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