The review discusses the NES and Sega versions of the Terminator game. The NES version is heavily criticized for its poor graphics, music, and gameplay mechanics, including a delayed jump feature, inability to shoot while jumping, and no continues. The reviewer calls it one of the worst games they've ever played.
The Sega version is also criticized, but to a lesser extent. The reviewer notes that it's an improvement over the NES version, but still has some flaws, such as limited shooting directions and confusing level design. However, it does have some redeeming qualities, such as good music and the inclusion of the Terminator theme.
The review is laced with sarcasm and humor, with the reviewer expressing frustration and disappointment with the games' poor quality.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The game is based on the first Terminator movie.
2. The player controls Kyle Reese, not the Terminator.
3. The game has poor graphics, with 8-bit quality and a limited color scheme.
4. The background graphics are a random mix of gray bricks.
5. The life meter is confusing, with black indicating the amount of life and green indicating emptiness.
6. The music is repetitive and only a 5-second loop.
7. There are few sound effects in the game.
8. The controls are delayed, with the jump and gun modes being particularly problematic.
9. The game does not allow shooting while jumping or ducking.
10. There are no continues in the game, and the player must start over from the beginning after three deaths.
11. The game has poor hit detection, requiring the player to be dead center to hit enemies.
12. The game is extremely difficult, with few ways to avoid taking damage.
13. The player can only find grenades in the first part of the game, and they are not replenished afterwards.
14. The game has a limited number of lives, with the maximum being six.
15. The player can earn extra lives by accumulating 50,000 points.
16. The game's 16-bit counterpart is entirely different from the 8-bit version.
17. The 16-bit version has better graphics and sound, but still has some flaws.
18. The player can only shoot in three directions in the 16-bit version.
19. The Sega CD version of the game is an improvement over the other versions, but still has some annoying features.
20. The Sega CD version has The Terminator theme and some great original music.
21. The game's cutscenes are unwatchable and can be skipped.
22. The game is a pretty good side-scroller, despite its flaws.
23. The game was released on the NES in December 1992.
24. The game's 16-bit counterpart was released on the Super Nintendo.