Terminator: Resistance

 PlayStation 4
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 169 Ratings

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  1. ReinEngel
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This game is a love letter to fans of the franchise. It's the third Terminator film people wanted all along and brings the story full circle in a masterful way. My only complaint is that it's too short, but it's a hell of a ride. The best review/video to watch is the one from Civvie 11.
  2. redrush
    May 31, 2023
    10
    We get fun combat, surprisingly decent graphics even with the lower budget which is fine because graphics DO NOT make a good game. Something I believe the game critics have forgotten all about these days...

    We got lots of customization, gun upgrades, fan service weaponry, good crafting, exploration, small RPG dialog sequences that allow you to interact with characters in both small and    We get fun combat, surprisingly decent graphics even with the lower budget which is fine because graphics DO NOT make a good game. Something I believe the game critics have forgotten all about these days...

    We got lots of customization, gun upgrades, fan service weaponry, good crafting, exploration, small RPG dialog sequences that allow you to interact with characters in both small and large ways. We got sex scenes as well which took me completely by surprise because I had no idea how deep they'd go with their story aspect.

    Again, this game just came out of nowhere and I ended up feeling like I was playing a Metro in the Terminator universe. Its so freaking great. The voice acting is quite good, map design is very open and you can go about handling enemies in a variety of ways that all work well and aren't feeling generic.    … Expand
  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jan 22, 2023
    7
    A "Fallout"-lite action/RPG with a Terminator skin on. The game is far from perfect, but should please fans of the franchise. It has the feel of "Star Wars: Rogue One". You'll go on missions for the rebellion using hacking and pick locking skills as well as firearms. A big downer is the enemy A.I. as it is quite weak. Still, if you want a game that has a love for the James Cameron films,A "Fallout"-lite action/RPG with a Terminator skin on. The game is far from perfect, but should please fans of the franchise. It has the feel of "Star Wars: Rogue One". You'll go on missions for the rebellion using hacking and pick locking skills as well as firearms. A big downer is the enemy A.I. as it is quite weak. Still, if you want a game that has a love for the James Cameron films, look no further. I would rate this with a 7.5 out of 10.… Expand
  4. TK4EVA47
    Dec 19, 2022
    6
    I played Terminator: Resistance in 2021 and thought it was an above average game that I liked.
  5. GuruMaciej
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    Game has great terminator atmosphere, music is movie-like and awesome, shooting mechanics, story is also great.
    Graphics are just good but doesnt stopped me from playing - its enjoable.
    The only bad thing is AI of terminators, it's AI and future but when you shoot enemy and hide after 30s they forget about you, they have problems going toward you etc but still its just a game ;) Solid 9    Game has great terminator atmosphere, music is movie-like and awesome, shooting mechanics, story is also great.
    Graphics are just good but doesnt stopped me from playing - its enjoable.
    The only bad thing is AI of terminators, it's AI and future but when you shoot enemy and hide after 30s they forget about you, they have problems going toward you etc but still its just a game ;)
    Solid 9 from me. I enjoyed it alot    … Expand
  6. Zski
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    A little rough around the edges, but an absolute must play for fans of the Terminator franchise. The aesthetics, the atmosphere, the music, the sound effects, everything pays true homage and respect to the original two movies. They even made an excellent effort going deeper into the lore of Terminator, which was very impressive. You can tell that while the developers were working on an AAA little rough around the edges, but an absolute must play for fans of the Terminator franchise. The aesthetics, the atmosphere, the music, the sound effects, everything pays true homage and respect to the original two movies. They even made an excellent effort going deeper into the lore of Terminator, which was very impressive. You can tell that while the developers were working on an AA budget, they first and foremost wanted to be loyal to the franchise - something we haven’t truly seen since arguably 1991 when Terminator 2 came out. I think they used a lot of the original licensed music as well, and those 1980’s synthesizers really make the tone of the game feel so true to the original two movies.

    The game itself is good. It blends a lot of different ideas together, and while none of them really shine in any way, they are all fine. Regarding the gameplay alone, this game feels like it’s a very well polished game from the Xbox 360 era. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing, but it just had a slightly dated glaze to the way it plays. It feels like Fallout 3 without the VATS system. There are some semi-open areas, there are some more narrow missions, there are some fairly intense cat and mouse missions similar to how Alien Isolation plays. It’s not quite a shooter, it’s not quite an RPG, it’s not quite a horror, but it’s very solid and enjoyable. It does feel a little janky at times due to the budget - some graphical glitches, some design glitches, some super rigid animations, the writing is sometimes pretty awkward, the voice acting is not top shelf, but everything I mentioned in the first paragraph makes up for it all.

    To be fair, my view of this game may be slightly biased because I am a huge fan of the franchise. This is a true love letter to the franchise, loaded with easter eggs and references, but the core gameplay and presentation is a bit janky. Still a great effort and enjoyable game. Also while the Infiltrator Mode is far from perfect, it’s actually really fun being able to play as the bad guy. Truthfully it’s closer to a 6/10, but being biased and a huge fan of the franchise, their respect for the first two movies made me knock it in a point.    … Expand
  7. mikufan84
    Jun 20, 2022
    7
    Pretty decent, but I recommend trying it on PC! The PS4 port does not really do it justice, and you can even mod back in some NSFW content on PC. However, as a game, the title itself does respect the continuity of the first two games luckily. However, some things like the budget probably and the mediocre gun combat does make this a rather easy game. However, its characters and story arePretty decent, but I recommend trying it on PC! The PS4 port does not really do it justice, and you can even mod back in some NSFW content on PC. However, as a game, the title itself does respect the continuity of the first two games luckily. However, some things like the budget probably and the mediocre gun combat does make this a rather easy game. However, its characters and story are definitely with merit, Commander Baron being a great example of how compelling new characters in this franchise can exist without being very significant to the plot. I think this is the best compromise, and the alternate endings reinforce the series' theme of choice. I would recommend this game but only on PC for the best optimized graphics and presentation.… Expand
  8. Kingcornelious
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Great game for any Terminator fan. Best made for the franchise to date. If your not a fan of the Terminator movies than it's probably not the game for you.

    Competent shooter, nothing spectacular or genre changing. Some minor rpg elements and a bit of freedom to explore and choose your missions or side missions.

    To summarize, I recommend for fans of the franchise, not so much for anyone else.
  9. Steyraus
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Its unapolagicly single player and that makes it a bit of a stand out with modern FPS games.
    I realy dug this game, we dont get many horror games with a good combat focus anymore. This game has elements of Dead Island , RE7 and Alien isolation, in my opinion and mixes aspect from those game very satisfyingly..
    The production value is low unfortunatly, but they still msnage to make the    Its unapolagicly single player and that makes it a bit of a stand out with modern FPS games.
    I realy dug this game, we dont get many horror games with a good combat focus anymore. This game has elements of Dead Island , RE7 and Alien isolation, in my opinion and mixes aspect from those game very satisfyingly..
    The production value is low unfortunatly, but they still msnage to make the world look artisticly awsome and the characters interesting.
    I had trouble finding how this game performed on consoles.. PS4 its 1080p smooth 60 fps.. Xbox 1X its 4K fairly stable at 60 , but fine at 30 and PS5 and PC it runs best.
    I really look foward to this studios next game and    … Expand
  10. MrKane1986
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    The best game from the universe of the Terminator franchise. Well, graphics are not great but the whole gameplay is fine. Scary missions, great atmosphere. Game is pushing you to think and it is not the another "destroy everything face to face" shootout.. Like it!
  11. Drailton
    May 13, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em primeiro lugar: Ignore a avaliação da crítica especializada do site, pois ela não condiz com a realidade do jogo.
    Segundo: Não espere que este seja um jogo com "gráficos realistas de última geração" pois eles parecem um tanto datados remetendo ao PS3.
    Terceiro: Não sou um grande fan da franquia, então não tenho e nem tive expectativas quanto a jogo algum do Terminator, seja ele de qual console for.
    Porém que o jogo entrega uma experiência muito boa da proposta de uma "Guerra Contra as Máquinas" ao estilo que os primeiros filmes mostram.
    O inicio é um tanto chato e pode enganar, mas o que vem em seguida é um jogo FPS em mundo semi-aberto com elementos de RPG em ambientes urbanos apocalipticos em meio a operações de busca em estilo Furtivo(stealth) e combates massivos contra várias máquinas.

    Não é um dos melhores jogos que já joguei na vida e nem está entre os primeiros, mas este me prendeu a atenção e recomendo a qualquer um que deseje experimenta-lo.    … Expand
  12. ivanstrunin
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Что это? Хорошая игра "Терминатор"? От разработчиков игры Рэмбо? Как неожиданно!
    Я играл несколько часов и хорошо повеселился, несколько стелс-сегментов, некоторая система грабежа в Elder Scrolls, изящная сексуальная сцена. Как критики нашли это ниже 7, для меня загадка.    Что это? Хорошая игра "Терминатор"? От разработчиков игры Рэмбо? Как неожиданно!
    Я играл несколько часов и хорошо повеселился, несколько стелс-сегментов, некоторая система грабежа в Elder Scrolls, изящная сексуальная сцена. Как критики нашли это ниже 7, для меня загадка.
  13. Zdygard
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    If you like terminator 2 this game is bomb as hell. Seriously it's perfect. The only criticism is that it's a $40 game. I wish they made a longer full prices $60 game. But still it's the best terminator game ever and gives fans exactly what we want. The graphics are good, the guns sound and feel good, there's a decent levelling system i wasn't expecting, the robots are smart and there'sIf you like terminator 2 this game is bomb as hell. Seriously it's perfect. The only criticism is that it's a $40 game. I wish they made a longer full prices $60 game. But still it's the best terminator game ever and gives fans exactly what we want. The graphics are good, the guns sound and feel good, there's a decent levelling system i wasn't expecting, the robots are smart and there's tons of variety..
    I'm seriously impressed. Get it for $40 if you love terminator and want to support the developers fully so they make more games like this, but if you see it for $30 you cannot pass this up. Seriously the fan service is amazing. They need to do an aliens and then a predator game.    … Expand
  14. Ton-an
    Apr 12, 2021
    8
    Нормальная такая игра на два- три вечера. Лучшее что было из игр по Терминатору. Ну, и во всяком случае, гораздо лучше, последних фильмов по этой франшизе.
  15. FORREST_006
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    This one is best and awsum game . Feels like terminator real movie . Hope for a sequel
  16. Randoreviewer
    Jan 12, 2021
    6
    If your a fan of the first 2 movies and shun the rest of the franchise like I do this is a pretty good attempt at trying to loop the story the gameplay is a little dull, not much challenge and can be platinumed super easy but I dunno, it's just a cool little game I guess
  17. Blacklava
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    It might be derivative, with old mechanics for today’s standards, with some bugs, old graphic and all. But this is the best Terminator thing after T1 and T2 masterpieces. All the atmosphere is there, and they did a great work on the soundtrack too, using Fiedel themes with some modern twist. Even the sound design is a tribute to the first two movies (when I first heard the plasma rifleIt might be derivative, with old mechanics for today’s standards, with some bugs, old graphic and all. But this is the best Terminator thing after T1 and T2 masterpieces. All the atmosphere is there, and they did a great work on the soundtrack too, using Fiedel themes with some modern twist. Even the sound design is a tribute to the first two movies (when I first heard the plasma rifle shot, I smiled)
    I wish James Cameron had used the plot of this game instead of that inexplicable mess he did with Dark Fate.
    If you consider yourself a fan of the first two T movies, do yourself a favor and play this game.    … Expand
  18. angelknives
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    If you're looking for the best graphics, or the most innovative game play, this isn't the game for you. But if you enjoy the Terminator movies (all 2 of them), and enjoy smaller games, this is perfect for you. The story tries to create a real sequel to the second movie and mostly manages to do so. It's not a perfect game, but it's really enjoyable and clearly the developers pushed it asIf you're looking for the best graphics, or the most innovative game play, this isn't the game for you. But if you enjoy the Terminator movies (all 2 of them), and enjoy smaller games, this is perfect for you. The story tries to create a real sequel to the second movie and mostly manages to do so. It's not a perfect game, but it's really enjoyable and clearly the developers pushed it as far as they could. I wish more mid-tier games like this got a fair shake.… Expand
  19. P44RVG
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Right, first of all I just can not understand why many companies have reviewed this game so low! I have just completed it for the fifth time and about to start it again, even though there are no incentives at all to play through again once completed (e.g. new enemies, different costumes, weapons etc.)

    Ok, maybe the fact that the first Terminator movie is my favourite movie of all time is    Right, first of all I just can not understand why many companies have reviewed this game so low! I have just completed it for the fifth time and about to start it again, even though there are no incentives at all to play through again once completed (e.g. new enemies, different costumes, weapons etc.)

    Ok, maybe the fact that the first Terminator movie is my favourite movie of all time is one of the reasons I enjoyed this game so much.

    But there is still so much to like.. Likeable characters throughout with great engagement and interaction, multiple choice endings dependant on the choices you make throughout the game. And oh the music, is just.. incredible! From the title screen right up until the credits screen, the music is mindblowingly good! The graphics admittedly could be better (this is where it’s plain obvious that this game was made on a small budget) but they’re not the worst in the world, and lighting effects are up there with some of the best I’ve ever seen in a videogame! The moonlight, the fire.. just beautiful!

    It’s a long game too if you want to enjoy and explore, collect everything and complete all of the side missions. There’s always plenty to do and it just never gets boring.

    Probably my favourite parts of the game are the hideout and shelter ‘lobby’ parts. They are so cosy, makes you feel right at home and the nostalgia feels are immense (the shelter is taken straight out of the future flashback scenes in the first Terminator movie)

    The final battle is absolutely epic! Exciting, adrenaline pumping, action packed, drama packed with possibly the best music I’ve ever heard in my life once you’re at the final part.

    I’m getting emotional writing this because of just how good the game is and how disappointed I am with the reviews I’ve read on it.

    I do feel that a lot of care and effort was put in to creating this game. Probably more so than was put into all of the movies after the first two legendary titles.

    I agree that you’d probably have to be a major Teminator fan to fully appreciate this game, but then, who the hell isn’t one?!

    Great game, fully recommend. Buy it, I love it and I doubt you’d be disappointed!

    10/10    … Expand
  20. Reudi
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    first of all

    this is no 200 mil mega budget game but the guys who made this put two things into this game whats quiet rare in this time....love and passion it just feels like a game out of the first two movies pros: - great story - good writed characters -good sound -absolutly godlike music cons: - graphics look not that great a bit outdatet :D - gun play and overall    first of all

    this is no 200 mil mega budget game

    but the guys who made this put two things into this game whats quiet rare in this time....love and passion

    it just feels like a game out of the first two movies

    pros:
    - great story
    - good writed characters
    -good sound
    -absolutly godlike music

    cons:
    - graphics look not that great a bit outdatet :D
    - gun play and overall gameplay is also not special
    -speaking of special...this game is more like a terminator version of fallout 3

    if u like the first two movies go and buy it :)    … Expand
  21. RevanJJ
    Nov 4, 2020
    8
    This is a great game. Are the graphics top notch? In some places they are. In some, they aren’t. The terminators always look awesome and with the authentic soundtrack and sounds of guns and lasers; it can really get your adrenaline pumping! I think of this as my T3 and that there’s nothing else. I really enjoyed the story and how it shows what it’s like living in this apocalyptic future.This is a great game. Are the graphics top notch? In some places they are. In some, they aren’t. The terminators always look awesome and with the authentic soundtrack and sounds of guns and lasers; it can really get your adrenaline pumping! I think of this as my T3 and that there’s nothing else. I really enjoyed the story and how it shows what it’s like living in this apocalyptic future.

    I would recommend this at its current price to any and all who enjoy FPS & as a must have for Terminator fans.    … Expand
  22. Thomas02876
    Oct 20, 2020
    9
    This is a surprisingly good game, although the graphics aren’t the best the game-play and story make up for it. It has Interesting characters and the shooting itself feels great. Every fan of the terminator movies should try this game at least once. Its a amazing Terminator fan service and i hope there will be a sequel.
  23. JamesPlaysGames
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Ignore the Critic reviews of this one. If you're a fan of the films like I am, this is a lovingly crafted game made especially for us.
  24. frederik1478
    Aug 13, 2020
    7
    This game is trash but it's the good kind of trash like a B movie , run surprisingly will on my PS4 at 60 frames all the way through , Combat is enjoyable if you played on hard, And I enjoyed it enough to get a platinum trophy on it , So if you see it on discount play it
  25. lowerclassbrats
    Aug 8, 2020
    7
    This is definitely a b-tier game and that's ok. My personal score is a 7 but scores of 6 through 8 are reasonable. Graphics: Slightly below average but not bad.
    Controls: Average Story: Slightly above Average GAMEPLAY
  26. ArcaneRaven
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    An old school shooter made for fans of T1 & T2 movies, if you loved those movies then you'll almost certainly enjoy this, its fun and nostalgic.
  27. LampPostLamp
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    This game is a good game. The levels are different open world levels that you have an objective to complete.

    It has been described as "Fallout light" I think that is fair as it is very similar to Fallout, though the multiple choice endings could've had more polish as it ends with a slideshow with what happened to each character. Your actions have consequences so if you do the side    This game is a good game. The levels are different open world levels that you have an objective to complete.

    It has been described as "Fallout light" I think that is fair as it is very similar to Fallout, though the multiple choice endings could've had more polish as it ends with a slideshow with what happened to each character. Your actions have consequences so if you do the side quests which are supplied by characters, you can grow a relationship and change the outcome. These side quests are fetch quests, but they are in the open world mission so you can complete them whilst completing the main mission so it okay.

    Also there are romance scenes, you don't see anything. I don't really think they are needed, but who cares.

    You can complete a couple times and it takes around 10 hours for one play through, it took me a bit longer first time.    … Expand
  28. Patajullo
    Jul 31, 2020
    4
    Lo de este juego no se sabe si es que no les dejaron terminarlo o es así en serio. Contarlo es complicado pero tengo un gameplay en y0u7ube
  29. brianforever
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Awesome Game,
    never ever trust a game reviewer anymore, what were they smoking ??
  30. tetyo
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    El juego entretiene y da gusto jugarlo. el tema de las habilidades y puntos de experiencia le da cierto toque de evolucion del personaje. Ademas de estar integrado con las 2 primeras peliculas, siendo una historia sencilla pero efectiva. Los graficos son muy genericos pero lo compensa con diversion.
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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  3. Negative: 12 out of 28
  1. Gamer.nl
    Dec 21, 2019
    55
    Terminator Resistance is a B game as they are hardly ever made these days. Many of the ambitious ideas are nowhere to be seen, but despite that the game is just perfectly playable and entertaining.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 17, 2019
    50
    Moments of fan service and an ambition to do more than simple shooting can’t overshadow the aged feeling of Terminator: Resistance. [Issue#170, p.93]
  3. XGN
    Dec 16, 2019
    40
    Terminator Resistance is yet another faulty game based on a movie. The fanservice is the best part of the entire game. Next to that, the graphics are bad, the Terminators are not that intelligent or frightening, and the world and missions are not interesting. Which could have been a shooter to remember has turned out to be another bad part in a series of bad iterations.
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