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This game received 556 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.816 /10
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game design: 7.85
Artwork: 7.818
Sounds/Music: 7.517
Other Aspects: 7.943
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Ellicott City, MD
8.194/10
47 days ago
Brisbane
All my reviews are going to follow a simple formula for those reading.
Number of shots to make - Pro's - Con's - Must Have Mods - What To Look For When Buying
Number of shots - 6 - average
Pro's:
* The cannon at the time was the coolest toy in all of pinball and it still the main attraction of this game
* Flow of the shots the right orbit is particularly fast try hitting it twice in a row
* Considered first Fan Layout game easy to pickup and play
* Hitting Super Jackpot a good challenge
* Arnie doing the callouts, get the swear roms
Cons:
* It's shallow, get multiball and super jackpot or reach payback time
* Music should have included "You Could Be Mine"
* Weak animations being an early DMD, Williams' first one I believe (Don't get a color dmd)
Must Have Mods: (Note I will not include things like LED's, Color DMD, Invisiglass or Speaker Upgrades unless it's really badly needed)
* T-1000 mod for on top of middle targets
* LED eyes for skull
* Upgraded Hunter Killer Ship
* Shooter plate cover
What To Look For When Buying
* Cabinet fade
* Worn out chrome on gun handle
* Broken skull
Number of shots to make - Pro's - Con's - Must Have Mods - What To Look For When Buying
Number of shots - 6 - average
Pro's:
* The cannon at the time was the coolest toy in all of pinball and it still the main attraction of this game
* Flow of the shots the right orbit is particularly fast try hitting it twice in a row
* Considered first Fan Layout game easy to pickup and play
* Hitting Super Jackpot a good challenge
* Arnie doing the callouts, get the swear roms
Cons:
* It's shallow, get multiball and super jackpot or reach payback time
* Music should have included "You Could Be Mine"
* Weak animations being an early DMD, Williams' first one I believe (Don't get a color dmd)
Must Have Mods: (Note I will not include things like LED's, Color DMD, Invisiglass or Speaker Upgrades unless it's really badly needed)
* T-1000 mod for on top of middle targets
* LED eyes for skull
* Upgraded Hunter Killer Ship
* Shooter plate cover
What To Look For When Buying
* Cabinet fade
* Worn out chrome on gun handle
* Broken skull
6.875/10
78 days ago
Great machine and one the definitely draws the eye and attention of new players. Was probably the machine that first got me interested in pinball, but one that when my skills improved I tired of. Great pin but not one for the smaller collection.
8.648/10
3 months ago
Terminator 2 Pinball has one of the best themes ever. While the gameplay is rather simplistic, the shots and ramps all feel right on and accessible. The lighting is fantastic, especially with the placement of the flashers. I always thought it a little odd with the translight, with Arnold in all three head shots. What about Robert Patrick and the T1000? Or Linda Hamilton? This machine is a blast to play and keeps you wanting to play just one more game.
Boucherville, QC
9.340/10
4 months ago
had it a couple months now and it just keeps challenging me and bringing you back. shots are tough sound effects a great.
6.648/10
6 months ago
I really really wanted to like this game. I really did... I almost bought one before even playing it. Thank god I did play it, I played it a lot just to figure out why I didn't like it as much. The shots and play-field just felt and looked hollow. I don't know. This was a miss for me guys. I just had to share my 2 cents.
9.268/10
6 months ago
Recently picked up this pin but I've played it back during the 90s and still love it. Excellent theme, Arnold's callouts are awesome, the canon shooter and the Terminator head are super cool. Having to try and make the super jackpot shot and keep the other balls controlled is satisfying when you can do it. Watch the papa tutorial on youtube to get an in depth explanation of all the shots. My only not so great would be that its one of the first DMD machines and it shows. The animations are meh but you gotta remember it is a 1991.
8.020/10
6 months ago
Terminator 2 is a decent pin and a good DMD game for the price. The design and flow of the game is great. Launching the ball from a cannon at the lit target for multiball is a cool feature. The main object in T2 is to start multiball, lock all 3 balls and aim for a 3X Jackpot, then go for a super jackpot. It's a pretty simple ruleset and does get repetitive kinda quick in my opinion.
9.076/10
7 months ago
Fun pin, Plays good. Not to complex but had overall good shots. Background music is not so good, why not the T2 soundtrack? IDK. I played this game a lot when it was new at the local arcade in 1991 so it has a lot of memories for me. Wanted to always own one. Mine needs some elbow grease and a good cleaning but it is a keeper.
7.203/10
7 months ago
Its the first game most visitors are drawn to. The theme is epic (who doesn't love T2), the call outs are great and the flow is good once you get a few games under your belt. The scoring is a difficult one to rate. Super shallow, really only 2 way to build a big score and can get repetitive but can also be very satisfying hitting Super Jackpot or slaying Payback Time. Video mode is so so. I could see it lasting in a big collection (probably be a good investment if it outlasts Arny) but in a smaller one it's got a relatively short lifespan.
9.760/10
7 months ago
My fav pin of all time!
Yes it lacks a bit of modes, but canon & multiball never get old!
Playfield, sound, theme are just incredible for such an early DMD. I'm not in love with the backglass, but it fits the game, and it has 2 Schwartzie faces!
Yes it lacks a bit of modes, but canon & multiball never get old!
Playfield, sound, theme are just incredible for such an early DMD. I'm not in love with the backglass, but it fits the game, and it has 2 Schwartzie faces!
7.560/10
8 months ago
Huge Terminator fan so the theme is an A+. I understand it really can’t be, but I wish the rules were a lot deeper. The game is VERY shallow and it makes the lastability bad. Art is good and so is the layout. Music is also very good. If it were deeper, I think it would be a top 10 game.
9.700/10
11 months ago
T2 was one of the first pinball machines I ever played. And I played the crap out of it. The rules are a bit shallow by today's standards but there's still a good variety of ways to make points. The call outs are second to none and the satisfaction of hitting a Super Jackpot is the best in pinball.
8.536/10
11 months ago
T2 gets a bad wrap because of the shallow rule set. It’s still a blast to play, and there’s a lot you can do with it! Watch PAPA’s tutorial video, if you don’t believe me. For the price, it doesn’t get much better. It’s one of my favorite SS pins for under $2500! Arnie’s callouts, the sounds, and the cannon make the game!
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