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"which follows the events of the first film." → which mirrors the occurrences of the opening cinema release.

"Ignores" could be "overlooks," "disregards," "neglects." "Direct sequel" might be "immediate follow-up," "straight continuation," "unbroken continuation." Searching for- the TERMINATOR in-All Categories...

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"A side-scrolling action game developed by Software Creations, which follows the events of the first film." "which follows the events of the first film

Title is "The Terminator: The Enemy Within (1991)", so keep. "Comic book series" comic book series. "Published by Dark Horse Comics" kept. "Explores the theme of a Terminator" becomes examines the narrative of a cybernetic killer. "Sent back in time" sent back through time. "To kill Sarah Connor" to assassinate Kyle's love interest. " "straight continuation

The Terminator franchise has also expanded into literature, with numerous novels, comics, and other media."