Not the greatest game ever made... nor the prettiest, but it does exhibit some underlying potential

User Rating: 5 | Terminator 3: War of the Machines PC
A good concept and overall translation from concept to product... but a very poor execution.

when i first heard of a game that does away with the dull and overstretched story behind the terminator series, and finally just gives you the action you the action you actually watch the movies for i was ecstatic!

I picked up the game and started playing. The first round where i was really just exploring the game for the first time was really great, but that "new car smell" quickly faded into a slight musky odor of someone who doesn't take care of themselves...
and that's exactly how i felt about this game. it has all the potential of a great game nicely laid out and awaiting the loving hands of someone to come and mold it into something incredible but instead was scooped up by someone who saw the potential to make a quick buck with minimal effort...

the pros:
-those who like it, like it a lot
-great idea for a game of this type
-can be tied to string and hung from a rear-view mirror or even used as an official "Terminator" coaster!

the cons:
-outdated and overused graphics engine used solely for the purpose of releasing the game quickly
- game looks and plays like a fan made mod for some other crappy game
- Is based off of licensed material and therefore kills any chance of a more polished sequel... and thus dies the same as any other licensed game timed for release with a movie...