Summary
OneTerminator: Resistanceplayer has pointed out a hilarious meta-joke in the game involving a bombed-out door that still won’t open—a nod to the many instances in video games where a simple door prevents players from accessing a certain area. TheTerminator: Resistanceplayer’s observation sparked a conversation in the community about video games and the sometimes-odd implementation of small obstructions to force players onto a different path.
Resistanceis a particularly intriguing addition totheTerminatorgame series; players gave it varying ratings when it first came out, describing it as either the best or the worst game in the IP. It offers a first-person shooter experience set 30 years after Judgment Day, where players take on the role of a soldier in the resistance led by the iconic John Connor. However, the game also features a separate mod that allows players to take on the role of a Terminator. Over the years since its release,Resistancehas built a dedicated following and now boasts a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. Now, players are discussing a funny detail in the game.
Taking to Reddit, a player known as Lost_house_keys shared a screenshot fromTerminator: Resistance, showing a door with the highest-level lock. Funnily enough, the door has been bombed out, and they can walk around both sides of it, making its blockade absurd. To make it even funnier, the player found a note nearby from a scavenger saying they were sure something important was behind the door—something that could even end thewar against Skynet inTerminator. The player also mentioned that once they managed to open the door, they unlocked an achievement.
Opening Terminator: Resistance’s Bombed-Out Door Unlocks Achievement
What the player discovered while playingTerminator: Resistancesparked a broader discussion in the community about the use of minor obstructions in video games to prevent players from entering certain areas. Players recalled moments where they couldn’t break down a simple door yet had to battle hordes of Terminators. Another player brought up similar situations in other games, such as a moment inDark Souls 2where players must face four bossessimply because they can’t climb over some rubble to avoid the fight. While some understand this as a necessary way to guide players through a level, others believe it’s an outdated design choice that could be improved.
Nevertheless, while players continue to debate the use of doors and obstructions in games, fans of the franchise can look forward to theupcomingTerminator 2D: No Fate, set to release on September 5. The game will be a throwback to the ‘90s arcade era, based onTerminator 2: Judgment Day, and will be available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.
