The game lacks an internal resolution slider. Use GPU control panel:
NVIDIA (best results):
AMD:
Result: Game renders at higher internal resolution, downsampled to your monitor. Dramatically reduces jaggies.
TeknoParrot does not include games. You need the actual Terminator Salvation arcade dump. Look for the following folder structure after locating your dump (typically named "T_Salvation"): terminator salvation teknoparrot setup extra quality
Do not modify the original files yet. Copy the entire game folder to C:\TeknoParrot\Games\TerminatorSalvation\.
| GPU Tier | Expected Quality | FPS (Native 1440p) | |----------|----------------|--------------------| | GTX 1060 / RX 580 | Good (DSR 1440p, no Reshade) | 55–60 | | RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT | Great (DSR 4K, light Reshade) | 60 stable | | RTX 3070+ / RX 6800+ | Excellent (4K DSR + full Reshade) | 60 locked |
Warning: The game engine (Raw Thrills fork of Unreal Engine 3) stutters briefly when loading new effects. This is normal and not fixed by quality tweaks.
I know some setups struggle with micro-stutters during the major explosion scenes. Drop your settings in the comments below! Are you running this on a high-end rig or a potato laptop? Let's help each other optimize. The game lacks an internal resolution slider
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Many users accept default settings, but extra quality demands granular control. Under the "Game Settings" tab for Terminator Salvation:
Install Reshade 5.9+ (DirectX 9 mode) to terminator_salvation.exe. Recommended shaders for “extra quality”: terminator salvation teknoparrot setup extra quality
| Effect | Purpose | Performance Cost | |--------|---------|------------------| | SMAA | Edge smoothing (better than in-game AA) | Low | | AMD FidelityFX CAS | Adaptive sharpening (restore lost detail) | Low | | Clarity | Local contrast enhancement | Medium | | Colourfulness | Slight vibrance (original is desaturated) | Very Low | | DepthHaze (optional) | Subtle atmospheric haze correction | Medium |
Preset tip: Load
Terminator_Salvation_Quality.ini(community preset) – focuses on sharpness + subtle bloom correction.
The default audio in TeknoParrot for Lindbergh games is emulated via XAudio2. For extra quality audio (dynamic range + bass response):