Terminator, The (USA, Europe)

In The Terminator for the NES, players step into the shoes of Kyle Reese, a soldier from the future sent back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor from the relentless killing machine, the T-800. The game primarily features side-scrolling action gameplay, interspersed with some static screens or first-person segments to emulate scenes from the movie.

Levels often require the player to navigate through various areas of Los Angeles, from bustling city streets to a police station and a factory. Kyle Reese is armed with a basic pistol, and can pick up additional weapons like a shotgun or grenades to deal with enemies. Foes include street punks, corrupted police officers, and of course, the ever-pursuing T-800.

The main objective in many stages is to survive, locate Sarah Connor, and guide her to safety. Boss battles against the T-800 are a highlight of the game, requiring players to dodge its attacks and shoot at its weak points. The game's difficulty is notably high, demanding patience and skill to overcome. Despite the graphical and audio limitations of the NES, The Terminator attempts to recreate the tense and action-packed atmosphere of the original film.