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    The Terminator is a side-scrolling action platformer developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Mindscape for the NES, based on the 1984 film. Players control Kyle Reese across six missions — fighting Terminators and Hunter-Killers in 2029 with a gun and grenades, then traveling to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor with only fists and thrown objects, including driving stages. It is known for its difficulty.

    How To Play The Terminator

    ControlAction
    D-PadMove, crouch, aim; in driving stages, left/right adjust speed and up/down angle the gun
    A ButtonFire weapon / attack (punch and kick when unarmed)
    B ButtonJump
    SelectSwitch weapon (gun / grenades)
    StartPause

    About The Terminator

    Release dateNES (NA): December 1992 · NES (EU): 1992
    DeveloperRadical Entertainment
    PublisherMindscape (with Bethesda Softworks)
    PlatformNintendo Entertainment System (NES)
    GenreSide-scrolling action platformer (with driving stages)
    SeriesThe Terminator (based on the film)
    ModesSingle-player
    Also known asThe Terminator (distinct from Terminator 2: Judgment Day)

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    Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.