Reviewers often highlight the game's missed potential while acknowledging its few bright spots for franchise fans.
On the Xbox 360, the game is legendary for its easy 1,000 Gamerscore. Completing the short campaign on the "Hard" difficulty unlocks every single achievement in the game, making it a staple for collectors. Community Perspectives Terminator Salvation​ [Jtag/RGH]
: Players face iconic T-600s, Aerostats, and Spiders. However, the strategies rarely change—mostly flanking to hit the glowing weak spots on their backs. Reviewers often highlight the game's missed potential while
“This bare-bones movie tie-in is like a machine with synthetic rubber skin: it's not fooling anyone and you should stay away from it.” GameFAQs There is no online multiplayer
: The game features local split-screen co-op, which many players find to be the most enjoyable way to play. There is no online multiplayer. Performance and Story