Terminator 2D: NO FATE

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Vandal
    Dec 12, 2025
    72
    Terminator 2D: No Fate is a visually striking and musically rich homage to its iconic film, faithfully recreating the T2 universe. However, its run'n gun gameplay often feels irregular and lacks the consistent frenetic pace expected. While boss battles are impressive, the short campaign and artificial replayability result in a bittersweet experience, succeeding as a tribute more than a definitive shooter.
  2. IGN Spain
    Dec 16, 2025
    70
    Terminator 2D: No Fate is a great tribute to Cameron's film and universe. Many iconic characters, various genres, and game modes come together to ensure the best way to experience firsthand this or that moment from Terminator 2. It may not delve too deeply into each genre, and the experience may fall short for those unfamiliar with the film, but old-timers and fans of the T-800 and the Connors' struggle will have plenty of reasons to enjoy it.
  3. Video Chums
    Dec 21, 2025
    68
    If Terminator 2D: NO FATE released back in the day, it would have been a huge step up from the light gun games but it still wouldn't manage to reach the heights of run 'n' gun classics and considering this was made decades later, why even bother?
  5. Edge Magazine
    Jan 22, 2026
    60
    The short levels, played to a time limit that rarely exceeds five minutes, may be ideal for speed runners, but this lightweight arcadey romp lacks the substance that many might need to keep returning to it. [Issue#420, p.98]
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  1. The Escapist
    Dec 12, 2025
    Terminator 2D: No Fate is best enjoyed as a short love letter to one of the greatest action movies of all time, with a ton of love poured into every pixel. Those who love the franchise and have despaired at the lack of great games will find a lot to love here. Anyone who isn’t a die-hard Terminator fan but loves the 16-bit run-and-gun era should also like it, but only if they go in knowing that their time with the game will likely be as brief as the second film itself.