Terminator Salvation

 PlayStation 3
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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
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  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 problems, terrible graphics, terrible voice acting. Honestly this is one of the worst games i have played in years. DO NOT BUY.
  2. NickWelsh
    Oct 7, 2009
    0
    This game has no point when you beet it all you get to do is play it over your not screaming for savation but wish you whre termanated from the game plus you cant play online belive me it only takes 3-4 hours to beet dont buy it if you rent it for one day that would be ok but it gets a fat 0 compaired to C.O.D or any other game DONT BUY IT!
  3. GavinGunn
    Oct 7, 2009
    0
    This game is simply awful - Outdated & washed-out graphics, some of the worst level structure I've encountered, rubbish, unsatisfying weapons, un-skippable & boring cutscenes, long loading times,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.
  4. ArkonBlade
    Dec 5, 2010
    4
    the game takes all of 4-5 hours to finish even on the hard mode which feels more like easy mode . the story is super simple save some guys who are taken prisoner by skynet ... thats it . no plot twists , no new info to add to the terminator saga , no innovative gameplay , nada. its a bare bones action game that is barely functional at best . the cover system works ok , the wepon selectionthe game takes all of 4-5 hours to finish even on the hard mode which feels more like easy mode . the story is super simple save some guys who are taken prisoner by skynet ... thats it . no plot twists , no new info to add to the terminator saga , no innovative gameplay , nada. its a bare bones action game that is barely functional at best . the cover system works ok , the wepon selection is very poor . enemy varity is basicaly 4 differnt machines you will fight and no boss fights. this game is a rental at best and thats only if you are a die hard terminator fan or are a trophy junky and want a quik 100% . otherwise stay away from this game you could play much much better games then this.… Expand
  5. ConnJack
    Sep 17, 2011
    2
    Don't even play this game, it is awful. For starters, it's graphics are choppy and look awful, it's too easy, the A.I. is terrible, and a lot more issue that i can't discuss like collision problems. Another reason why you don't want to play this is because it is way too short; takes about 4-5 hours to beat. Hands down, this has got to be the worst of the Terminator games ever made, thisDon't even play this game, it is awful. For starters, it's graphics are choppy and look awful, it's too easy, the A.I. is terrible, and a lot more issue that i can't discuss like collision problems. Another reason why you don't want to play this is because it is way too short; takes about 4-5 hours to beat. Hands down, this has got to be the worst of the Terminator games ever made, this folks is why developer GRIN shut down, because of awful games like this.… Expand
  6. sinadoom
    Jan 24, 2012
    1
    The only redeeming reason for anyone to purchase, rent or even take the game for free is for the trophies. Just complete the campaign on co-op in hardest difficulty (which is easy and unlocked from the start) and you'll get 12 Golds and a Platinum in about 5 hours. There is absolutely nothing in this game which makes it, in any way, even worth calling it a game. There's no multiplayer orThe only redeeming reason for anyone to purchase, rent or even take the game for free is for the trophies. Just complete the campaign on co-op in hardest difficulty (which is easy and unlocked from the start) and you'll get 12 Golds and a Platinum in about 5 hours. There is absolutely nothing in this game which makes it, in any way, even worth calling it a game. There's no multiplayer or other additional content other than the campaign. No collectibles or challeneges or anything. Graphics suck, characters suck, story sucks, sound sucks, environments suck, enemies? Well, there's only 3 types of enemies and about 4 weapons. Aside from taking down the flying aerostats, the weapons are completely useless on the other two enemies. Grenades do much more damage. Everything from AI to story to gameplay and controls is just completely flawed even if it was a free game don't take it unlesss you care about trophies.… Expand
  7. 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 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 canDO 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
  8. 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 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!
  9. funtimz
    Jul 10, 2013
    2
    This game will be in my top 5 worst games I have payed. The campaign length is 4 hours, omg 4 fkn hours and thats it no multiplayer or co-op. The story and characters are just terrible. There are 3 types of enemies with awful AI.
  10. Shnubby
    Sep 14, 2013
    2
    Damn is this game good.... good at being a complete waste of time! Good at being an insult to every Terminator fan across the globe! Let me start by saying that I am a HUGE Terminator fan, I love the first 2 movies, I even enjoyed the third one but the fourth movie was admittedly pretty boring and overall a letdown so I didn't really have high expectations for it's video game counterpart.Damn is this game good.... good at being a complete waste of time! Good at being an insult to every Terminator fan across the globe! Let me start by saying that I am a HUGE Terminator fan, I love the first 2 movies, I even enjoyed the third one but the fourth movie was admittedly pretty boring and overall a letdown so I didn't really have high expectations for it's video game counterpart. But I didn't imagine it could ever be this bad. First of all the game takes literally 3 hours to beat, on your first time, in the hardest difficulty. I found someone on YouTube complete it in 58 MINUTES!! Second, there is no variation in the enemies! You just fight the same four enemies over and over again, it's just SHOOT THE WASPS! SHOOT THE SPIDERS! SHOOT SOME WASPS! OH GOD, MORE SPIDERS! SHOOT THAT T-600! SHOOT THE SKIN-JOB! MORE WASPS AND SPIDERS! Also the whole game is linear, there is NO exploration and NO collectables whatsoever so you can't even lengthen the game by trying to get all of the collectables. Third, the AI is atrocious, your teammates are 100% useless and enemies just stand around waiting to be blown up! Fourth, the cursor for your weapon is too big! It's hard to shoot those annoying drifting wasps with a cursor that's bigger than them because there is NO accuracy! Fifth: the voice acting in this game couldn't be worse, the actors knew this game was rubbish and didn't even want to put effort into their performances. And finally the graphics are old, bland and just downright ugly! The character models are laughable and the animations look like they were designed by a 4 year old. The only redeeming factors is that this game does have the memorable Terminator theme tune (which is BAD ASS) and the atmosphere can sometimes feel like the Terminator universe but trust me, this is not very often and these factors don't make up for what a terrible game this is. Also there is NO ONLINE MULTIPLAYER! A mode of Terminators vs Resistance would be AWESOME! Why didn't they do it?! There is co-op for campaign which makes the game slightly more bearable but it only shortens the play time of the game even further! Overall this game should've been so much more. I'm still waiting for a GOOD Terminator game.… Expand
  11. 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 no knowledge of video games, its honesty just so awful. 0/10
  12. 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.
  13. AndrewD
    May 23, 2009
    8
    Though short, the game functions very well, and emulated the Terminator universe acceptably.
  14. Leo9127
    Feb 23, 2014
    0
    This is a terrible game, almost as bad as the **** movie it's based on, the cutscenes are **** the voice acting is **** the graphics are **** the game is just broken just like every other movie based game, you should rather play the Arcade version, that at least is some fun.
  15. mick1944
    Sep 25, 2014
    0
    fOR THE sake of your sanity, do not - i repeat do not buy this game. Not even as a gift, please imagine you never saw this page, forget this game exists. I wish i could do a Men In Black moment right now just so i know you wont ever have to experience this pain.
  16. raferaf
    May 20, 2009
    2
    This game sucks!! The minute machines get stuck in walls and my system freezes the game gets an automatic fail. Don't bother even renting this crap.
  17. 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 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 youthis 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
  18. 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 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,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 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
  19. 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 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 avoidThis 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
  20. TheGamerguy110
    Aug 16, 2013
    0
    The absolute worst game I have ever played. The only reason to torture yourself with this poo compressed to a Blu-Ray disc is if you're hard up for some quick gold trophies. Otherwise, avoid at all costs.
  21. MaidenEXP
    Nov 24, 2012
    0
    Drink two cups of vodka in half a minute. Smoke 10 cigarettes with marihuana. 30 minutes later, sit in front of your computer. Here you have Terminator Salvation, one of the worst games I have ever played in my life. Oh my god, only 4 different weapons in all the history. The easiest platinum in history. In easy mode, you can finish the game in 2 hours, I don´t know if it´sDrink two cups of vodka in half a minute. Smoke 10 cigarettes with marihuana. 30 minutes later, sit in front of your computer. Here you have Terminator Salvation, one of the worst games I have ever played in my life. Oh my god, only 4 different weapons in all the history. The easiest platinum in history. In easy mode, you can finish the game in 2 hours, I don´t know if it´s with videos or not. 3 kinds of enemies I counted. I prefer to thing that this game was all a joke...… Expand
  22. Basem101
    Aug 20, 2013
    4
    terrible game even with co op no variety in weapons at all terrible graphics and no story and it would only take 3 hours to finish do not play this game
  23. Arneeuh
    Nov 23, 2013
    3
    I played this game for the fairly easy platinum trophy, and that would be the only reason I would ever recommend this game. Some parts of some missions are based on luck (especially the vehicule-missions), and it's sometimes really frustrating. Story is worthless.
  24. Darth24
    Nov 4, 2015
    2
    This game makes you feel dirty as you try to push yourself past its boring, repetitive and overall terrible gameplay and "story" and will only take you 4-5 hours to complete this game on the hardest difficulty, if you can get through it that is.
  25. demichelismcfc
    Sep 25, 2014
    0
    Abomination of a video game, whoever made this must be a bit dumb and i hope they got sacked, complete rubbish. id rather play alien colonial marines....
  26. josh2608
    Sep 25, 2014
    0
    ABSOLUTE GARBAGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe
  27. robert1988
    Sep 25, 2014
    0
    Terminator Salavation - where do i start........it throws you in at the deep end, you have no idea whats going on, the graphics are pathetic, the game is pathetic, the voice acting is pathetic, the enemies are pathetic, the story is pathetic, you get what the idea....
  28. richardD1999
    Sep 25, 2014
    0
    I would rather go take a **** in my toilet, then proceed to put my head into the **** and flush than ever ever ever play this game again..........................
  29. horrorreviews
    Jul 16, 2015
    8
    straight, up this game was awesome. Don't know what all the hate is about, Ive replayed it dozens of times and have investing probably over 100 hours in it myself and that's not including co-op. Trust my, buy it, you won't be disappointed
  30. Freddo222
    Apr 7, 2015
    3
    A cash-in that lacks of everything. It makes nothing really wrong but also nothing really right. You can finish this in like 3 Hours and you will leave it with any special experience made.
  31. Rickardo1717
    Nov 30, 2015
    3
    Tem seus bons momentos.... e até que diverte, mas pagar o preço que é pedido ( que é caro diga-se de passagem) num jogo tão curto e sem replay não dá
  32. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    2
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 25/100
    Mein User Score = 2/10    … Expand
  33. NeoconTom
    Sep 3, 2019
    5
    This game is extremely poor. Unreliable framerate, absurd bullet sponge enemies (which is basically every enemy in the game, which there aren't many), meh graphics, little replay and content (and this is coming from someone who doesn't mind short games), the potential to crash during the loading screen (this happens if you move Terminator face too quickly), long loading times and awfulThis game is extremely poor. Unreliable framerate, absurd bullet sponge enemies (which is basically every enemy in the game, which there aren't many), meh graphics, little replay and content (and this is coming from someone who doesn't mind short games), the potential to crash during the loading screen (this happens if you move Terminator face too quickly), long loading times and awful game design. And its also based off the worst Terminator film, this is the film that ruined the series reputation for me. The only reason why the score isn't lower, is it is a good game to boost your PSN score/Platinum.… Expand
  34. Vadrael
    Dec 2, 2017
    8
    I pretty much enjoyed the game, it has great game play and a nice story but the only bad thing about it is that you can beat the game on hard mode in a few hours so if it had a nice multiplayer in addition to the co-op mode it would have been a amazing game
  35. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    4
    Juego mediocre que se aprovecha de la licencia Terminator para ganar ventas fáciles.

    El juego en si es malo, no horrible, pero malo. La dificultad (incluso en difícil) es de risa. Puedes aprovechar cualquier esquina para coser a tiros a tus enemigos sin que ellos te den a tí. Solo he jugado a este juego porque oí que tenía un platino gratis prácticamente. Un juego muy, muy genérico, y    Juego mediocre que se aprovecha de la licencia Terminator para ganar ventas fáciles.

    El juego en si es malo, no horrible, pero malo. La dificultad (incluso en difícil) es de risa. Puedes aprovechar cualquier esquina para coser a tiros a tus enemigos sin que ellos te den a tí. Solo he jugado a este juego porque oí que tenía un platino gratis prácticamente. Un juego muy, muy genérico, y el frame-rate en algunas partes simplemente horrible.

    Digamos que no he salido insatisfecho, porque directamente no esperaba nada. Al menos se puede decir que es "entretenido" en cierta medida.

    No recomendado.    … Expand
  36. 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 is worth playing for the trophies.
  37. mixxd69
    Oct 29, 2020
    3
    Oh and the worst thing is your health can't heal when there are enemies aim is quite terrible and bad
  38. BleedingJester
    Jul 11, 2022
    3
    this is an awful game the story and characters are awful it has awful gameplay with awful AI it looks bad has bad voice acting the only pros it has are that its only 4-5 hours long and that it's really easy to get the Platinum Trophy for it
  39. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    2
    The only thing this game is good for is for an easy platinum trophy. Other than that, stay away.
  40. KillSpawn
    Dec 31, 2022
    6
    Typowy średniak. Prosta fabuła, średnia grafika, idzie pograć. Na plus że to łatwa platyn który wymaga przejścia gry na hard i tyle.

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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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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
  1. 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.
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  2. GameTrailers
    47
    With its lean plot, unimposing terminators, and stilted replay value, Terminator Salvation doesn't have a whole lot going for it. It's also so unbelievably short that the price of entry simply can't be justified.
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  3. 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.
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