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Terminator: Resistance

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter

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    Pros

    • Faithful terminator atmosphere and lore
    • Engaging story with meaningful choices
    • Solid gunplay and stealth mechanics
    • Weapon upgrades and crafting system
    • No microtransactions or paywalls

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and animations
    • Some ai and difficulty balancing issues
    • Limited enemy variety
    • Linear level design with some repetition
    • Voice acting and dialogue quality varies

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose different approaches such as stealth or combat, make choices affecting story and endings, and explore semi-open levels."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful shooting, stealth, crafting, and upgrading weapons; difficulty can be challenging especially on higher settings."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no multiplayer or ranked modes; players set personal goals and pace."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report multiple playthroughs and engagement with DLC and infiltrator mode, though game length is moderate."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Single-player game with limited AI companions; no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize weapons with upgrades and craft items; exploration and choice add some creative engagement."

    • Domination
      -4

      "No evidence of competitive dominance or social power dynamics; gameplay is individual and narrative focused."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in dystopian Terminator universe provides escapism and stress relief for fans."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and fandom; no obligation or external pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different strategies, stealth vs combat, weapon upgrades, and explore multiple endings."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Semi-open world levels encourage exploration for loot, secrets, and side quests."

    • Expression
      2

      "Weapon customization and character skill development allow some personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a fictional dystopian future war with sci-fi elements and Terminator lore."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Single-player focus with limited social interaction; no multiplayer or community features."

    • Growth
      3

      "Skill trees, leveling, and crafting provide learning and character development opportunities."

    • Health
      -4

      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and engagement; no background or casual play reported."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social interactions; some romance options but no deep emotional connections."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership or management roles; player acts individually without directing others."

    • Progression
      4

      "Character leveling, weapon upgrades, crafting, and story progression provide strong sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the game immersive and atmospheric, but combat and stealth can be tense."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Soundtrack, weapon effects, and atmospheric audio-visuals provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not widely visible."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative immersion with multiple endings, character development, and connection to Terminator lore."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan combat, stealth, resource management, and skill upgrades to succeed."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense stealth and combat encounters, especially early game and on higher difficulties, provide suspense."

    • Value
      3

      "Players report good value especially on sale; no microtransactions or paywalls."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat against Terminators and machines is central, with gunplay and explosions."

    • Survival
      3

      "Resource management, stealth, and combat emphasize survival against overwhelming enemies."

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