The Terminator for the Sega Genesis, released in 1992, is an action platformer based on the iconic 1984 sci-fi film. Players assume the role of Kyle Reese, sent back in time to protect Sarah Connor from the relentless T-800 model Terminator. The game features side-scrolling gameplay, with Reese navigating through various levels that mirror key scenes from the movie, using a range of weapons to combat enemies and ultimately face the fearsome Terminator in a climactic battle.