: The arsenal is functional but unremarkable, featuring standard assault rifles, shotguns, and rocket launchers. Some reviewers noted that aiming feels "awkward and annoying".

“If you love cheesy shooters with no real substance, you'll probably like the game until the bugs get the better of you.” GameFAQs · 15 years ago Summary Table Third-Person Cover Shooter Playtime 3-5 Hours (Main Story) Multiplayer Local Split-Screen Co-op only Protagonist John Connor (Gideon Emery) Setting Prequel to the 2009 film Terminator Salvation Review - Microsoft Xbox360

: Critics generally found the plot shallow and "robotic," lacking the heart of the original films. The "Achievement Hunter" Legacy

“This bare-bones movie tie-in is like a machine with synthetic rubber skin: it's not fooling anyone and you should stay away from it.” GameFAQs

Set as a prequel to the movie, you play as John Connor (voiced by Gideon Emery, not Christian Bale) leading a resistance squad through the ruins of Los Angeles.

: For a 2009 title, the environments are "surprisingly colorful and detailed" despite the dusty, ruined setting.

: The game is notoriously short, with most players finishing it in just 3 to 4 hours .