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Game Information

Game Title: Terminator 2D: NO FATE

Platforms:

• Xbox Series X/S (Dec 12, 2025)
• Nintendo Switch 2 (Dec 12, 2025)
• PlayStation 5 (Dec 12, 2025)
• Nintendo Switch (Dec 12, 2025)
• PC (Dec 12, 2025)
• Xbox One (Dec 12, 2025)
• PlayStation 4 (Dec 12, 2025)

Trailer:

• Terminator™ 2D: NO FATE – Official Launch Trailer (PS5®, PS4®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox & PC)

Developer: Bitmap Bureau

Publisher: Reef Entertainment Ltd

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 78 average - 57% recommended
Metacritic - Not enough reviews to aggregate yet

Critic Reviews


COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 75 / 100

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ComingSoon.net - Tyler Treese - 8.5 / 10

illed with variety and memorable stages that allow you to relive the best parts of the film, Terminator 2D: No Fate winds up being a blast from start to finish.

ProjectN - Carlos de Arruda - Portuguese - 87%

Terminator 2D: No Fate is a love letter to arcades and a sincere tribute to one of the greatest action classics in cinema. Without trying to reinvent the wheel, the game delivers pure fun, precise challenges, and a delightful dive into nostalgia. Its retro visuals and creative expansion of the story captivate both veteran players and newcomers alike. Despite a few dated elements, the overall experience is engaging and highly satisfying. A worthy return to the style that defined generations.

Push Square - John Hansen - 8 / 10

Terminator 2D: No Fate is a nostalgic throwback to the time when Terminator 2: Judgement Day was released, and it feels very authentic to that. The shooting and action carry this game, making it feel like it was a tie-in released alongside the movie, but the short length and repetitive nature of it may weigh on some people and cause some questioning of its price tag. Regardless, even if you have never watched any of the Terminator movies, you may come away enjoying what this game is in its short spurts.

TheSixthAxis - Tuffcub - 8 / 10

A classic 90's film turned in a classic 90's side scrolling shooter, with a few lashings of modern techniques, what's not to love?

Twisted Voxel - Ali Haider - 7 / 10

Terminator 2D: NO FATE nails the 16-bit aesthetic and musical nostalgia of Judgment Day with authentic grit. However, its fleeting runtime, silent cutscenes, and steep price point make this a brief nostalgia trip best reserved for die-hard fans rather than general action enthusiasts.

XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 7.5 / 10

Terminator 2D: NO FATE is a gorgeous, fun time, with all the positives and negatives of 90s arcade games. The inclusion of alternate story paths helps the title from feeling too repetitive. Any fan of the franchise would do well to check this one out.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Bought the day one editor earlier, they are also working on a Masters of the Universe beat em up i think

 

[Ristifer]

Pretty much what I expected. I'm not too worried about the runtime. With multiple small children, I'm not exactly getting time to dive into long ass games. Takes me several months to get a 12-hour game done these days.

 

[CrimsonTide]

Bout as expected. Around an 8/10

Should be a fun little old school 2D romp

Also apparently has the OG soundtrack and does many faithful scene by scene recreations.

Replay ability is also a thing, so that is nice. "Mix things up with multiple different game modes to unlock and choose from: Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Infinite Mode, Boss Rush, Mother of the Future and Level Training!"

 

[MiguelItUp]

Just watched this and liked what I saw...


Definitely feels like a fun 8/10 experience. If you loved the movie, you'll likely enjoy this.

The OST sounds great!

 

[NeverYouMind]

Something looks off about it. Do you need to stop and press a button just to change the angle of your shots?

 

[Agent_4Seven]

Way too short for what it is even considering 2 different timelines. Will wait for at least 55-60% discount.

 

[DragoonKain]

I mean it looks good for what it is. I cancelled my pre-order though because I just can't justify for the price because of the run time. And also you need to beat it in one sitting apparently just like old school games as there are no save states. And the game is only an hour long or less. A few beat it in 45 minutes. Very expensive for $60 for standard and $130 after taxes for the CE. Will grab at a discount.

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

The price is LOL levels of absurd. I will grab this when its under $15.

 

[Mr Hyde]

As much as I love Terminator 2, and this game looking cool as fuck, I canceled my pre-order. I'm not paying 60 dollars for one hour game. It should've been 30, max 40.