A New 2D Game Inspired by Terminator 2 Set for September Release

A new 2D action game inspired by the movie “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” has been announced. The game, titled “Terminator 2D: No Fate,” will be available on several platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The release date is set for September 5.

Reef Entertainment, the game’s publisher, has shared that the game will mix famous scenes from “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” with new storylines. Players will have the power to determine the outcome, with multiple endings that allow them to influence the fate of humanity.

In “Terminator 2D: No Fate,” players will take on the roles of key characters from the movie, such as Sarah Connor and the T-800, who was portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The action takes place in the 1990s as they work to stop the T-1000 and the artificial intelligence, Skynet, from destroying the human race. Players will also step into the shoes of John Connor in a storyline set in the future, where he leads the battle against the machines as humanity’s last hope.

The development of the game is being handled by Bitmap Bureau, a studio known for creating retro-style games. They are behind other popular titles like “Xeno Crisis,” “Final Vendetta,” and “88 Heroes.”

Mike Tucker, the design director, expressed the team’s dedication to creating exciting gameplay and beautiful pixel art that capture the essence of the games they cherish. He emphasized that this is their first licensed game, and they aimed to honor the legacy of “Terminator 2.” Tucker described “Terminator 2D: No Fate” as a tribute to arcade games from the ’80s and ’90s. His goal was to create the side-scrolling version of “Terminator 2” that fans wished they had during their childhood. Players will control Sarah Connor, John Connor, and the T-800 through classic arcade-style missions that not only retell the story of “Terminator 2” but also expand upon it.

Each character in the game has their own unique play style. Sarah Connor specializes in close-range combat but also has a laser sight for her firearms. John Connor is geared towards mid- to long-range combat and uses weapons like a plasma rifle and pipe bombs. The T-800 is slower than the other characters but is capable of taking significant damage.

Between 1991 and 1993, five different “Terminator 2” games were released to coincide with the movie’s success. The most well-known was “T2: The Arcade Game,” a lightgun shooter that started in arcades before being made available on home gaming systems.

With its combination of nostalgia, exciting gameplay, and a blend of original and iconic content, “Terminator 2D: No Fate” aims to capture the attention of both fans of the franchise and newcomers to gaming. The anticipation for this title is growing as its release date approaches, promising an action-packed experience for players who wish to relive the classic story in a new and engaging way.