“If you love cheesy shooters with no real substance, you'll probably like the game until the bugs get the better of you.” GameFAQs · 15 years ago Summary Table Third-Person Cover Shooter Playtime 3-5 Hours (Main Story) Multiplayer Local Split-Screen Co-op only Protagonist John Connor (Gideon Emery) Setting Prequel to the 2009 film Terminator Salvation Review - Microsoft Xbox360
: The game is notoriously short, with most players finishing it in just 3 to 4 hours . Terminator Salvation​ [Jtag/RGH]
: Critics generally found the plot shallow and "robotic," lacking the heart of the original films. The "Achievement Hunter" Legacy “If you love cheesy shooters with no real
: Players face iconic T-600s, Aerostats, and Spiders. However, the strategies rarely change—mostly flanking to hit the glowing weak spots on their backs. Terminator Salvation​ [Jtag/RGH]
Set as a prequel to the movie, you play as John Connor (voiced by Gideon Emery, not Christian Bale) leading a resistance squad through the ruins of Los Angeles.
“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.” GameFAQs
Reviewers often highlight the game's missed potential while acknowledging its few bright spots for franchise fans.