No matter how simple the art style or gameplay itself, retro is the new king.
But its an entirely new game dipped in pixel art goodness.
While still in relatively early stages, weve compiled everything we know aboutTerminator 2D: NO FATEbelow.
What is Terminator 2D: NO FATE?
Terminator 2D: NO FATEis an upcoming 2D actionside-scrolling game.
Its officially licensed to adapt the famed 1991Terminator 2: Judgment Dayfilm.
Sarah Connor and T-800 return, embarking on a variety of action-packed missions.
Youll be going up against T-1000, attempting to destroy Skynets plans of annihilating the human race.
Youll also lead the resistance, controlling John Connor in future war missions.
Youll relive original scenarios thatsplit into multiple endings.
In the long run, the fate of humanity will lie entirely in your hands.
Gameplay
Terminator 2D: NO FATEwill be asingle-playercampaign.
It intends to unravel via exciting pixel art graphics andintense arcade action.
The gameplay will closely mimic the old days at the arcade.
In any case, theres no better time than the present.
Were living at a time when retro gaming is at its peak.
With how retro the trailer looks, its a wonder that its all been built from the ground up.
The antagonist will be Skynet and Cyberdyne, who have unleashed an army of war machines.
Enemies will vary in their attacks, arsenal, and bosses.
For each level, therell be a score calculator.
Your goal is to hit the highest rank and climb up the high score table to unlock arcade immortality.
Development
Developer Bitmap Bureau and publisher Reef Entertainment are working onTerminator 2D: NO FATE.
Bitmap Bureau is renowned for developing fantastic arcadey games with glorious pixel art.
They have released abehind-the-scenes trailerrevealing how they managed to remain true to the originalTerminator 2: Judgment Dayfilm.
Its one of cinemas most iconic films.
Trailer
Check outTerminator 2D: NO FATEs announcement trailer.
Watching it feels like being transported to the past.
The 2D-pixel art and arcade action are all reminiscent of the old days to an impressive degree.
Yet its all been built from the ground up.
Not to mention, the action sequences remain faithful to the original film.
Seeing young John Connor on that bike with T-1000 chasing the Terminator brings back fond memories from the film.
Oh, and the trailer even shows that well be playing as the Terminator naked.
It doesnt get any truer to the film than that.
Feel free to check out the respective stores topreorder the game.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
