Genesis/Mega Drive

T2: The Arcade Game

As the title states, this is the home conversion of the arcade rail-shooter based on the film Terminator 2- Judgement Day. Up to two players shoot through future and present levels as robotic killers reprogrammed to serve the human resistance. Both players wield a machine gun with infinite ammo that lowers its firing rate (overheats) as it is continuously fired. A secondary weapon (missile launchers in the future, shotguns in the present) has limited ammo but deals heavy damage. Powerups inside the game world include secondary weapon ammo and coolant for the machine guns, and are shot to be collected. T2- The Arcade Game features seven levels based on specific scenes or general concepts in t...

Genre: Action
Year: 1992
Developer: Midway
Publisher: Arena Entertainment
Players: 2

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Achievements

39 achievements · 400 total points

Battlefield Clear Stage 1. (No Level Skip cheat)
5 pts
Human Hideout Clear Stage 2. (No Level Skip cheat)
5 pts
Trip to Skynet Clear Stage 3. (No Level Skip cheat)
5 pts
Skynet Clear Stage 4. (No Level Skip cheat)
5 pts
Cyberdyne Office Clear the first part of Stage 5. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
Cyberdyne Lab Clear the second part of Stage 5. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
LA Freeway Protect Sarah and John Connor on the LA Freeway. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
Steel Mill Defeat the T-1000 and beat the game. (No Level Skip cheat)
25 pts
I'll Be Back I Find and collect the Credit coin on Stage 1.
5 pts
I'll Be Back II Find and collect the Credit coin on Stage 2.
5 pts
I'll Be Back III Find and collect the Credit coin on Stage 3.
5 pts
I'll Be Back IV Find and collect the Credit coin on Stage 4.
5 pts
I'll Be Back V Find and collect the two Credit coins on the first part of Stage 5.
10 pts
I'll Be Back VI Find and collect the two Credit coins on the second part of Stage 5.
10 pts
T-250000 Score at least 250,000 points. (No Level Skip cheat)
5 pts
T-500000 Score at least 500,000 points. (No Level Skip cheat)
5 pts
T-1000000 Score at least 1,000,000 points. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
T-2500000 Score at least 2,500,000 points. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
T-5000000 Score at least 5,000,000 points. (No Level Skip cheat)
25 pts
Got SPF 2000000 Sunblock? Defeat at least 8 enemies with a single Smart Bomb.
10 pts
Stay Cool Defeat 15 enemies with a single Rapid-Fire Coolant pickup.
10 pts
Hasta la Vista, Baby Defeat 20 enemies with a single Plasma Pulse Modulator or Minigun pickup.
10 pts
I Need a Vacation Defeat 15 enemies during a single Shield pickup.
10 pts
Skeleton Slayer I Kill at least 180 Endoskeletons in Stage 1.
10 pts
Skeleton Slayer II Kill at least 25 Endoskeletons in Stage 3.
10 pts
No Fly Zone I Destroy all HK Flyers in Stage 1.
10 pts
No Fly Zone II Destroy all HK Flyers in Stage 3.
10 pts
No Fly Zone III Destroy all HK Flyers in Stage 4.
10 pts
Don't Miss the Missiles Destroy all 3 Missile Launchers in Stage 1.
10 pts
0.0 Human Casualties I Clear Stage 1 without any human casualties. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
0.0 Human Casualties II Clear Stage 2 without any human casualties. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
Incognito Mode I Kill at least 40 T-800s in Stage 2.
10 pts
Incognito Mode II Kill at least 30 T-800s in Stage 4.
10 pts
Collateral Damage 1 Destroy at least 30 objects in Stage 2.
10 pts
Collateral Damage 2 Destroy at least 50 objects in Stage 4.
10 pts
Collateral Damage 3 Destroy 400 objects, including equipment, in Stage 5. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
They'll Live Immobilize at least 200 guards in Stage 5. (No Level Skip cheat)
10 pts
Come With Me If You Want to Live Earn the Super Truck Bonus by clearing Stage 3 without letting the truck take too much damage. (No Level Skip cheat)
25 pts
No Fate Earn the Cyberdyne Bonus by destroying all 287 pieces of equipment in Stage 5. (No Level Skip cheat)
25 pts

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T2: The Arcade Game frequently asked questions

How do I play T2: The Arcade Game online with a friend?

T2: The Arcade Game (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play T2: The Arcade Game on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find T2: The Arcade Game in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does T2: The Arcade Game netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does T2: The Arcade Game have achievements?

Yes, T2: The Arcade Game has 39 achievements worth 400 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play T2: The Arcade Game for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play T2: The Arcade Game on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.