Mortal Kombat 11 Terminator T-800 Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-05
- Character is highly praised
- Faithful Terminator adaptation
- Unique and powerful gameplay
- Excellent animations and visuals
- Arnold not voicing character
- Not worth the price
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 80%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 20%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 64%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 36%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 83
- Negative points
- 73
- Gameplay points
- 36
- Perf. points
- 2
- Rec. points
- 21
- Misc points
- 28
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Character is highly praised
| Players consistently describe the Terminator as incredible, great, and a favorite to play, with many noting it is an interesting and fun addition to Mortal Kombat. The character is seen as fitting well within the MK universe and is considered one of the best in the game. | 81% |
Faithful Terminator adaptation
| Reviewers highlight the faithful design of the T-800, accurate Arnold likeness, and numerous references to the films, making it a true adaptation of the Terminator. The inclusion of the original look as an unlockable skin and the Spanish voice from the movie add to the authenticity. | 63% |
Unique and powerful gameplay
| The character offers unique abilities, including an anti-zoning technique that absorbs projectiles, a self-destruction move, and a transformation mechanic. Players find the gameplay powerful, with high damage output and heavy hits, making the character practically untouchable and quite overpowered. | 61% |
Excellent animations and visuals
| The animations are well done, sometimes funny, and the visual details are meticulously recreated, including the endoskeleton and robotic arm. Fatalities are visually striking and brutal, with one of the best unlockable fatalities in the game. | 54% |
Great voice acting
| The voice acting is good despite not being Arnold Schwarzenegger, with the voice close enough to the original. Arnold chose the voice actor, and the Spanish voice from the movie adds a great touch. | 28% |
Iconic guest character
| The Terminator is seen as an iconic guest character, with a significant impact on the storyline and numerous references to the films. Players are glad the Terminator was added to the game. | 27% |
Unique features and mechanics
| The character has unique features such as a running ability, long-lasting armor buff, and a separate skeleton texture. These mechanics add depth and make the character stand out. | 26% |
Suitable for close combat
| The character is suitable for close combat, with heavy hits and good combos. The combo damage is good, making it effective in melee situations. | 26% |
Mechanical beast design
| The character is described as a mechanical beast, with a playable buff Arnold Terminator robot with a shotgun, metal arm, and sunglasses with a red dot. The endoskeleton looks good and is a highlight. | 26% |
Visual details meticulously recreated
| The visual details are meticulously recreated, including the endoskeleton and robotic arm, which are highlights. The details are tremendous, adding to the character's authenticity. | 24% |
Fun and useful shotgun
| The shotgun is useful in combat, with fun finishing moves and an easy Brutality setup. It contributes to the character's unique and powerful gameplay. | 23% |
Great customization options
| Players appreciate the great customization options, including skins from Terminator 2 that make the character look like the classic Terminator. The original Terminator look is also available as an unlockable skin. | 22% |
Fan service and references
| A lot of fan service was added, with numerous references to the films and the Terminator saying 'Get over here!' like Scorpion. This appeals to fans of the franchise. | 19% |
Strong online performance
| The character performs well online, including in Battle League, making it a viable choice for competitive play. This is supported by the character's high damage output and powerful abilities. | 16% |
Character has transformation mechanic
| The character has a transformation mechanic, which is a unique feature that adds depth to gameplay. This is part of the unique abilities. | 8% |