Atari already has the rights to Terminator 3, so why not make another game? The company already produced 'Terminator 3', and 'Terminator: Dawn of Fate', so I guess they want to make another go at it. And this one is probably the best one yet.
In 2004, Atari released 'Terminator 3: The Redemption', and it is exactly that in my opinion; a redemption of the game franchise. This game is basically a shooter at it's heart, and all of the levels are based around that fact. The gameplay involves you controlling a re-programmed T-1000, aka Arnold Schwarzenegger, to run through the levels and eliminate skynet. He has lots of abilities in his pocket, like running and gunning, but he can also commandeer vehicles, and drive them throughout the levels. It's much faster than walking! The ability to use other vehicles really helps to give this game variety. The game is all on-rails shooting, in 3D, and you should think of it as such. The gameplay can be akin to arcade style action, where you just shoot and punch you way through a level until you complete it. The story is ok, but very weak, and really doesn't compel you to play the game more. I like the fact that Atari made a button to press on the controller that makes Arnold spew out a one-liner. He might say, 'Excellent'. Or he might say, 'Talk to the hand'. It always makes me laugh. The voice actor is an Arnold sound-alike, you can tell right away. But, it's not bad. The music is very good movie style orchestra, and the sound effects are great, but seem like they are all muffled. The graphics excel and look much better than 'Dawn of Fate's' did, (but that game is just plain ugly on purpose). Presentation is top-notch if you like Terminator type of things, like machines and wires. Basically, presentation is very well done.
There could have been lots more put into this game, like more modes of play, and playing as other characters. What we have here is a very exciting, graphically powerful action shooter game, and it works well as that. Try it out if you have any interest at all in the Terminator movies or games.
Graphics- 7.9 out of 10
Sound and Music- 7 out of 10 (very cheesy)
Gameplay- 8.8 out of 10
Presentation- 9.9 out of 10
Overall- 8.4 out of 10
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