Robocop Versus The Terminator (SNES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete

A playthrough of Virgin's 1993 licensed-based platformer/shooter for the SNES, Robocop versus The Terminator.
I included the hidden goofy credit sequence Easter egg at the end, starting at 53:20.
Robocop versus The Terminator is based on a comic that was released in 1992 that pitted two of the most bad-ass 1980s Hollywood cyborg-heroes against one another. There were several games based on it that were produced for the popular 8 and 16-bit machines popular of the early 90s, with the Genesis and SNES versions, of course, pushed to the forefront of a considerable marketing campaign.
These two are often mistaken as the same game, but despite their similarities, they are indeed different. I've already written about the Genesis game - you can find my thoughts and playthrough at • Robocop Versus The Ter...
Many of the levels feel similar between games, with the majority being a collection of large, quasi-linear paths connected by ladders and climbable pipes. In all, you, as Robocop, tear apart killer robots with things like plasma pistols, rocket launchers, and my personal favorite, the ED209's machine gun arm that can be grabbed once you've laid waste to its owner.
The SNES version gameplay has some notable differences from its Genesis counterpart. It's still a fairly challenging game, but since this one features far fewer enemies and plays at a slower pace, the entire thing feels far more manageable and forgiving. It's a bit less exciting as a result - you don't face relentless volleys of unavoidable shots here - but it feels much fairer despite the lack of mid-stage checkpoints. Whichever you prefer will depend of how much of an uphill fight you're prepared to face, especially in the final few stages. It also features a single, thoroughly unexpected FPS stage thrown into the mix, but it's over so fast that it hardly bears a mention.
The SNES game features cutscenes that tell the story through comic-style panels, and though they aren't anything special to look at, they do at least provide you some rationale for what you're doing. There is no blood in this one, though, so don't expect any of the "crimson flourishes" that the Sega game is so known for. The game looks nice overall: Robocop's sprite looks great, as do some of the Terminators, there are some really cool transparent lighting effects and foreground scrolling in certain areas, and the outdoor backgrounds are eye-catching. They're much less grainy to look at than those of the Genesis game, but the color choices in the SNES game make it a lot less striking to look at - just compare the first stage's dull yet smooth purple sky in the SNES game to the badly dithered but super-dramatic bright red sky of the Genesis one.
The music is pretty good, too. I miss the ridiculous voice samples of the Genesis game's music, but the (thankfully less harsh) synthesized guitars thrash about appropriately enough for the action, and the sound effects, grunts, and screams are all nice and clear.
I really enjoyed this one. A lot of people like to trash talk both of the 16-bit Robocop versus The Terminator games, especially the SNES game, but isn't it about time to let the old-school system rivalries go? They're different, but neither of them are trash. Not by a long shot. Each have their distinct advantages and disadvantages, but they're both solid, fun games that don't disappoint.
And really, the only other 16-bit Robocop option is Ocean's Robocop 3 ( • Video ), and well... the less said about that game, the better.
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No cheats were used during the recording of this video.
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[@NintendoComplete]

Robocop vs The Terminator does a far better job of upholding the prime directives than Robocop 3 ever did, that's for sure.

[@Invidente7]

And the remake as well.

[@TheDutchGhost]

Been thinking about this game again these last couple of weeks. It is really not a very exceptional game on the SNES, both its gameplay and its visuals and sound, but for me it is a game that has stuck with me. In many ways the SEGA version is better; probably more smoother controls and bigger levels though I sometimes feel they dragged out a little too much. But for me the SNES version is not an inferior take on this IP, simply a different one that with some more work could have been better. (no respawning enemies for example, and perhaps some more levels in which you get to control a Hunter-Killer) One thing I found rather impressive was that the Terminators had a degree of AI such as going after the player and jumping onto bars to climb up.

[@lennonbacala9643]

I don't know your perfect at this

[@AlexKaneROTN]

@Artuurs Z. I agree with you. Honestly, I wish NintendoComplete wasn't so damn opinionated...

[@ChannalWatcher]

Yeah just wish they made a movie or a new game

[@AlexSeverinski]

"Haven't we done this before? "I have no record of a previous encounter." "We have met before. I am sure of it."

[@therealisticgamer5834]

Of course they have met in this game

[@sperrin]

@@therealisticgamer5834 Yes... that's the point of the reference....

[@ehenyor]

They say this to each other in Mortal Kombat... Thus, the reference.

[@joseramonhuertasrivera5777]

Who would have imagined the eponymous characters would meet each other in another video gaming era? Time flies so fast...

[@dragonstormx]

I love the ending image where Robocop is triumphantly holding up that busted Terminator skull.

[@verynotbadreviews7659]

Omg this took me back! I put countless hours into this game as a kid!

[@pakasack]

I grew up with the Genesis version so this is kind of surreal for me to watch 😂

[@Unaliq]

It's also the best version. I'd recommend playing the Genesis/Megadrive over the SNES any day.

[@cantstopbeeboo2055]

@@Unaliq - WHY so you can play a Contra knockoff ?

[@Unaliq]

@@cantstopbeeboo2055 Lol

[@797gaming]

@@cantstopbeeboo2055 Listen to level 1 theme carefully. The drums are fucked.

[@timothykappel198]

The genesis version is so much better in every way. The graphic, sound trac and sound effects, and even game play. Plus there were no stupid cutscenes. I never knew that Nintendo had a version I was a Sega kid.

[@ruko9876]

Imagine if this was made into a real live action movie. Hell yeah it would be so awesome!!!

[@kramalerav]

Paul W.S. Anderson says hello.

[@dtiner2005]

That would be awesome to see

[@Vintage9x]

I wish they would have adapted this back then instead of making Terminator 3.

[@morituri108]

You can read the comic.

[@user-fz8dh7yi8e]

Em algum momento da indústria atual de filmes irão fazer isso

[@the_scraggler]

I wanted to know the differences between the Sega and SNES versions of this game and BOOM, there it is right in the description. I didn't have to go hunting for it or click on 10 different videos to find what I'm looking for. Those descriptions are invaluable to anyone wanting to know more about these games. That's why I keep watching NintendoComplete. We now return you to our regularly scheduled programming.

[@NintendoComplete]

Tyvm! I'm always glad to know that people actually read them for all the time I spend writing them :)

[@nikitawineberger8973]

I love that gloomy atmosphere of the first level.

[@tuliomancia4068]

the music of that first level!!

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

Imagine they made this a movie. I would go see it on day 1 of its release.

[@kramalerav]

Yeah because that worked so well for Alien Vs Predator.

[@marcbelo7301]

@@kramalerav Alien vs Predator was good not great

[@adamkuestner2961]

The right people would have to make it. The last thing we'd want is some pg13 horseshit

[@TheLegendOfNiko]

@@kramalerav But AVP1 was a good movie bro

[@gunsharck]

@@marcbelo7301AVP was 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩 and requiem is the WORST movie EVER

[@Dorelaxen]

"Dead or alive...I'll be back."

[@sumthingwikked4257]

"Don't count on it, Creep!"

[@juliusmelgoza1624]

i'm from 87 ...came back to this to share with my 10 year old son !!! one of my favorite games growing up

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

This game/comic should have been adapt into a movie, and with Peter Weller and Arnold Schwarzenegger as leads

[@cybergothika6906]

As I loved Genesys gore and arcade pump, Snes is my favorite because of the narrative. It is almost original as the comics were, plus the attention to details. The terminators walking and robocop poses when firing are priceless.

[@thecunninlynguist]

Always wished a movie was made with prime arnie and Weller.

[@mskiara18]

I had a chance to play this game when my brother rented this when we were younger. I could not reach the end on my own, so thank you for sharing. Those credits though

[@WeCareAlot4693]

the guys who made the new TErminator game also made the Robocop game. Maybe a modern day crossover is in order?

[@donmcron3334]

Terminator resistance?

[@crimsontide1980]

I love your breakdown on the differences between the SNES and Genesis versions. Money was tight in our house while growing up so we couldn't own both consoles, but fortunately my parents did get our family a Sega Genesis. While I loved it, I still couldn't help but harbor a little jealousy watching my buddies play Super Mario World, Super Metroid, Mario Kart, Super Punchout, etc. Also, I remember most the games that were available on both consoles would usually have stark differences, wasn't like right now where multiplatform releases are virtually identical. I'd always get hassled by friends about how games looked so much better on SNES, but Sega would sometimes put extra content in their games, kinda like Wrestlemania the Arcade game had a couple extra wrestlers in it if I remember correctly. I also recall Beavis and Butthead being a much more enjoyable game on the Genesis than the SNES version. Anyways, it's good to see the differences in the 2 Robocop Vs Terminator games after all these years.

[@chadking1938]

This game is hard as hell with all the re-spawning enemies and that stinking vehicle level. At least in sega you can respawn where you're at when you die instead going all the way to the beginning of the level.

[@johnny-mnemonic13]

I know! I remember the last levels got to hard and I would lose all my continues. I'm sure I never finished the game as it was to hard. Have to get it on an emulator and beat this game once and for all lol

[@chadking1938]

@@johnny-mnemonic13 i think you have infinite continue. Or you can just enter a password

[@johnny-mnemonic13]

@@chadking1938 I'm pretty sure you had 3 continues. Unless there was a cheat password somewhere m

[@ringofasho7721]

Yeah, I never made it past the level where you fly around and shoot

[@tonycervz89]

Those bowl cuts are making a come back

[@luciebureau6815]

I was watching a video when i saw that thumbnail. I let down the viewing immediately. I never read the comics nor played the games, but this is something that i like. The Genesis version is better looking than the SNES version. PS : you can relive that legendary rivalry in Mortal Kombat 11, with Terminator and Robocop as DLC.

[@Noname15514]

I recently bought the SNES cartridge because I grew up with this version.

[@Unaliq]

I feel like it was Nintendo saying, " When you lose a life, start at the beginning of the stage with all weapons lost. We don't want to be similar to Sega." Edit: One thing I intensely dislike is that the weapons feel underpowered compared to the Sega version.

[@THEREALGAMEMASTER-gz5xg]

I really miss the days when multiplat games were different from other each other during the 16 bit era.

[@SorenDaein]

Robocop: Haven't we done this before? Terminator: I have no record of a previous encounter. Robocop: We have met. I am sure of it.

[@KOMHoy]

This game had so much going for it, it's unbelievable how good it was. I always thought the sound effects, character animations, environments and weapons featured were amazing. The Combo weapon was always the go-to for handling everything. What's even more amazing was the fact that Robocop can literally shoot the enemy's bullets and nullify damage. Such a feat.

[@JaggerL0c0]

Why am I just finding out about this game and this looks so awesome I love old-school video games and I did not know this existed and I just hope they remastered this game give it nice good graphics quality and good story I will be so happy.

[@fahriakalin5936]

I purposely kept the SNES box when I bought this game because it was so cool but it must’ve gotten lost between moves, which is kind of funny timing because I’m moving again (reluctantly) in 2 weeks. (the government is stealing my house.)

[@peaaanuuutz]

This game's pretty Nostalgic. I remember love playing the tank section of the game lol

[@kamespinosarojas9225]

I just noticed this robocop has gundam feet. 😵

[@SDCCooper]

As someone who has only played the Megadrive version this is weird to see. Plenty of similarities, but I think I prefer what I've got.

[@axelwulf6220]

The Sequel/Crossover we never got to have

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

2021 and this game is still better than Dark Fate

[@karlazamudio6022]

I wish this was a actual movie crossover

[@fahriakalin5936]

lot of hot blondes in this criminal syndicate

[@charleswaples4574]

MAN!! I USED TO LOVE THIS GAME DAMN IM OLD😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@setoravenclaw]

Boxart. That is all.

[@cratedivizion]

Had a lot of fun with this game beat it several times

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

8:09 Murphy is lighter than air! 29:37 Thanks for the boost. 42:10 _Finally._ 😅

[@MikeMrASR]

Which version is better, this one or the Sega version??

[@80sForever29]

The sound effects are so satisfying for some weird reason

[@user-ki1eg2ei6t]

45:54 Final boss: SKYNET

[@thekenjirosangaarena]

I just prefer the intro music for the Snes Way better...but others think it's rubbish

[@razorchance6976]

"Come quietly or there will be....trouble" 🙂😂 I can never get tired of Robocop 1 and 2 *I have a soft spot for 2, I like that movie* I'd buy this for a dollar 😂😂😆😆 also at the very end was that like a crazy credits sequence where it says stuff like press reset and such?

[@davidsavage5630]

Considering how many people RoboCop kills in this game, it seems he's already well on his way to wiping out humanity without being plugged into Skynet..

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

I remember seeing the commercial for this game before it was released and thinking Damn a game about Robocop and the freakin Terminator. Im sold. I was only 12 at the time so i was easily pleased abd didnt care how good the game was 😂

[@Enehall]

I completed it last year and I have no clue how. It's hard as nails!

[@RoloTheOne]

That Boss, before last level, was insanely difficult.

[@delacruzmarcterry2206]

So this is were Epic Rap Battle of History stared making robocop vs terminator 😂

[@karlazamudio6022]

I wish this was a movie.

[@nunyanunya4147]

still a better timeline than... anythign after 2

[@kenswireart88]

Holy shit game got some serious graphics

[@joshuagundamu]

THE FINAL CREDITS ARE HILLARIOUS!

[@robintst]

Could never get into this one even all these years later, was always more partial to the Genesis version. Of course that's a wider personal bias, I always preferred the Genesis over the SNES even though I like both. I just like one a little more than the other. 😉

[@Invidente7]

Ah the one with an actual plot but not as good gameplay

[@pensit]

Best ending credits ever!😂

[@SoulStreak64]

*Before Mortal Kombat 11...*

[@SoulStreak64]

@matt Dammit, didn't see that reply coming.

[@joshuagundamu]

thanks for this. i only ever got to the flying vehicle mission halfway through the vid.... i did beat the crazy out of the sega version with my hyper controllers! but the hyper controller didnt help on the snes.

[@cybergothika6906]

I had no idea that Plasma rifle had grenade combo, or I don't remember.

[@wornoutshoes81]

42:15 that was close!

[@cobra1982ify]

Great game......... but i hate when Robocop is holding up the T 800 head....... and you can see his nose :( 50:37

[@notsans9995]

Lol, as a kid i could never get past the ocp level, the spiders and machine guns always killed me.

[@Wren1]

This reminds me of how disappointed I was when I first played this on my Super Famicom. Originally I assumed that the Mega Drive version was the same game, only to find out that it had a much better version some years later. I still feel suckered, buying this version of the game because of the title and the cool plastic box it came in.

[@FlshbckMuzik]

Same here

[@414MrMilwaukee]

WOW MAN THIS IS A CLASSIC!!!

[@user-xf9bd6ew9q]

Played through this game yesterday and have beaten today. Last boss was pretty hard and luck dependant. Enemy dropped full heal and i was ready for the red form.

[@gochem3013]

0:07 1987 vs 1984

[@simonmejia6896]

"I have no record of a previous encounter"

[@omni-shadow-topiaakaconrad2009]

wish they would of made a cross over movie as well

[@danielsantana540]

This game especially snes port holds up well

[@aodhablackheart]

Third Objective: Sort that fucking basin haircut out, by force if necessary.

[@mrperfect7400]

What a soundtrack

[@danielreynolds4716]

For those who've played robocop rogue city, anyone get the reference from the homeless guy at the beginning of the game?(Judgement day is here!)

[@CaptainBardiel]

Combine the cutscenes of the SNES version with the gameplay of the Mega Drive version

[@robertthomas5736]

Great Video Game on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis

[@BrendanSith1997]

You call for back up?

[@bradhedgehog12]

Can you switch weapons like on the sega versions

[@bullardfiveo2521]

It's a completely different game than a Sega some similarities

[@FlshbckMuzik]

I was pissed when i blew 70 bucks for SNES version 😡

[@CarozQH]

The one thing that really knda brings this version down is the absolutely rubbish music.

[@ryandiggs750]

It had some ok music on my opinion

[@cybergothika6906]

Remember Adventures of Batman and Robin? For Genesis it went arcade-like, but Snes did a slow approach but with nice graphics and good fighting. RvT for Snes had a similar case, it even has the comic's plot resume on it, better sound and mode7 first person. The Terminator AI is ridiculously good for a side scrolling. You spot a noob when he says ''RvT for genesis is better"

[@BL4KBE4R]

Truth. The Genesis version had blood....and that’s it. SNES just looked and played better.

[@otersey]

SNES Version sucks - all things is cartoonish, no blood, no background animations, no bosses for each level, no hidden bonus stages, much more less weapons and those which exist is pretty poor realised, less variability levels, very bored music, no one famous RoboCop catchphrases. Storytelling it's very ugly and primitive. Sega does what Nintendo'nt, lol. SNES version bored even for view like walkthrough.

[@TurboNutterBastard]

@@BL4KBE4R BS. The Genesis version is leaps and bounds better than the snes game. The Genesis game has way faster, intense gameplay, a far more interesting weapon selection, better soundtrack, better boss fights (although some do drag on a bit), waaaay more simultaneous on-screen enemies and bullets, more gory adult themed graphics, better looking visuals in general.

[@amadismadrid4751]

Lol, the credits.

[@Aero51100]

"You are under arrest, Dirt bag!"

[@snorgonofborkkad]

This concept doesn’t even make sense. The terminator would destroy robo cop in two seconds.

[@ElephantMariotheRHDNhater3293]

Look closer at the startup.....This game was also from Bethesda!

[@NintendoComplete]

If you really want an eye-opener, just look into what they worked on for the NES.

[@ElephantMariotheRHDNhater3293]

@@NintendoComplete their nes game based off terminator was especially weak.

[@BrendanSith1997]

Drop it!

[@danielsantana540]

I own Robocop vs terminator Snes. Which i got for 16 bucks late 2019

[@bradhedgehog12]

17:54

[@yannlang4849]

C'est plus beau sur Mégadrive.

[@user-ru3bh9qe2r]

5:10 INSTITUTO MEXICANO DEL SEGURO SOCIAL ORDENA POLICIA USTED OBEDECE

[@sebastientoccupe5704]

I didn't catch the plot, who's the bad guy here?

[@d_valroth]

Skynet. Apparently in the absence of the first T-800's CPU, RoboCop is now the critical component in Skynet's ascension...which still means Skynet has to send machines back in time to make sure it becomes sentient...thus how did it ever become sentient in the first place?

[@dennistaylor5065]

Why this version?

[@NintendoComplete]

Why not? I've already done the Genesis one.

[@dennistaylor5065]

@@NintendoComplete Why would you play this version?

[@NintendoComplete]

@@dennistaylor5065 I'm not following you. Why wouldn't I? It's an alright game that I had fun playing.

[@BL4KBE4R]

Why male models?

[@dennistaylor5065]

@@BL4KBE4R Excuse me?

[@bestchannelintheworld]

Looks like a slower, more boring version of Contra.

[@ryandiggs750]

Don't insult Contra lol

[@Zombi1783]

Sega version was far better.

[@ryandiggs750]

SNES had some ok moments

[@LKapone111.3]

Здесь сюжет хоть присутствует как комикс в отличии от аналога от сеги

[@gpl992]

Pretty lame compared to the Genesis version IMO

[@ryandiggs750]

SNES was ok in its own way

[@ronaldocrrs]

Sega mega drive version is way better.

[@donmcron3334]

This game pisses me off every time. It’s honestly such bs. I can never get past the first terminator level after skynet takes you.

[@Mfballam]

😎😎😎

[@teknogothyk]

Wow... the laser pistol sucks ass.

[@octoman511]

one of the few times the genesis version was better

[@ryandiggs750]

SNES version was decent