Bitmap Bereau (the team behind Xeno Crisis, Final Vendetta, and more) has announced a new 2D action side scroller: Terminator 2D: NO FATE.
Coming to all consoles, including last generation hardware (PS4 and Xbox One), the game will be released on September 5th, and you’ll play as Sarah Conner as well as the T-800 “through a variety of thrilling missions as they take on the T-1000 and try to put a stop to Skynet’s plans before the human race is annihilated.”
The publisher adds: “Lead the Resistance as John Connor in the future, fighting on the front lines as mankind’s only hope in the War Against the Machines. In this unique story blending iconic scenes from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.”
“It’s a love letter to 80s/90s arcade games and we feel like it’s the T2 game we should have had back in our youth.” – Mike Tucker: Design Director & Programmer, Bitmap Bureau.
Here’s the key features from the press release:
- Step into a classic arcade experience that pays homage to the Terminator universe with authentic arcade gameplay, music and visuals built from the ground up.
- Relive iconic moments and forge new paths as Sarah, John and the T-800 in a narrative featuring a mix of classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day scenes and untold Terminator stories.
- Shoot, sneak and escape the T-1000’s blades in a wide array of levels, and lead the Resistance as John Connor in critical Future War missions.
- Battle against the full force of Cyberdyne and Skynet’s arsenal, with multiple enemy types and adrenaline-pumping boss fights to take on.
- See the world of Terminator 2: Judgment Day like never before with detailed 2D sprite artwork of your favourite characters and scenes.
- Enjoy a cinematic soundtrack featuring recrafted music from the legendary Terminator 2: Judgment Day score and all-new compositions.
- Aim for the highest rank in each level to reign supreme on your high score table and achieve arcade immortality.
- 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!
Terminator 2D: NO FATE brings the groundbreaking action movie to life with the trademark adrenaline-pumping arcade gameplay and glorious pixel artwork the Bitmap Bureau team are known for. Check out the Making Terminator 2D: NO FATE Trailer for a behind-the-scenes look at how the team tackled the challenge of translating one of cinema’s most enduring cultural touchstones into a complete arcade experience, capturing the unforgettable scenes and moments that helped shape a generation.
Terminator 2D: NO FATE will be coming to PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Epic Games Store, Steam) on September 5th. Pre-orders are now live on Reef’s store.