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The Terminator: Future Shock

by Bethesda Softworks·published by Bethesda Softworks, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

1995Teen24
PCDOS

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7.3/ 10

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About

The year is 2015, and machines, under the leadership of the super-computer Skynet, control the Earth. Deprived of their civilization, the surviving humans continue to resist the mechanical rulers. The protagonist escapes from the machines' extermination camp with the help of resistance soldiers. Eventually he meets the leader of the resistance, John Connor, and the young Kyle Reese, who send him on missions which are vital for humanity's survival. However, a strange phenomenon begins to occur, with enemies appearing out of nowhere. It seems that Skynet has perfected its technique of time manipulation.

Terminator: Future Shock is a first-person shooter based on the Terminator movie series. The game is notable for being among the first in the genre to feature fully 3D environments and enemies, as well as mouse-based camera rotation, before those features were popularized by Quake. The game has an evolving story and missions with a military feel, including briefings in which it is possible to talk to several people and gather info. There are seventeen different weapons available.

It is often necessary to navigate hazardous terrain, avoiding the effects of radiation. The protagonist can move on foot, or navigate vehicles such as a jeep with mounted weapons, or an aerial combat robot. There is no multiplayer component in the game.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

Engine

XnGine

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

CD-ROM

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Gravis Gamepad, Keyboard, Mouse, VR Helmet/Headset

Controller Types Supported

Analog Joystick

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel i486 DX

Min. OS Class Required

PC/MS-DOS 5.0

Min. RAM Required

8 MB

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

2X (300 KB/s)

Video Modes Supported

VGA

Sound Devices Supported

Ensoniq Soundscape, Gravis Ultrasound / ACE, Pro Audio Spectrum, Roland MT-32 (and LAPC-I), Roland RAP-10, Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16, Sound Blaster Pro

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Facts

Released

1995

Platforms

PCDOS

Age ratings

ESRBTeenUSK18 (keine Jugendfreigabe)ACBG8+ELSPA11+

Standing

Top 25% by want to play

Tags

1st-personShooterCyberpunk / dark sci-fiPost-apocalypticSci-fi / futuristicLicensed