Twisted Metal 2

Twisted Metal 2
Developer(s)	Sony Interactive Studios America / SingleTrac
Publisher(s)	Sony Computer Entertainment America
Director(s)	David Jaffe
Producer(s)	David Jaffe, Scott Campbell
Designer(s)	David Jaffe
Programmer(s)	Randy Zorko, Michael Badger, Polly Harris, Steve Poulson
Writer(s)	Daniel Bennett Phillips
Composer(s)	Joel Rakins
Series	Twisted Metal series
Platform(s)	PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Network
Release date(s)	PlayStation NA October 31, 1996 EU February, 1997 JP August 28, 1997 PlayStation Network JP July 26, 2007 NA November 1, 2007 Microsoft Windows NA 1997
Genre(s)	Car combat
Mode(s)	Single-player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: Teen
Media/distribution	CD-ROM

Twisted Metal 2 (known on the title screen and in Europe as Twisted Metal 2: World Tour and Twisted Metal EX in Japan) is the second and most successful game in the vehicular combat Twisted Metal series. It was developed by the game studio SingleTrac, published by Sony, and released in 1996 for PlayStation and Microsoft Windows.

The Microsoft Windows version features slightly cut-down graphics compared to the PlayStation version but doesn't require a 3D accelerator video card. It also features multiplayer mode over a modem line or Internet.

Two years after its release, Twisted Metal 2 was re-released as a PlayStation Greatest Hits game. A similar title was released in Japan in 2007. On November 1, 2007, it was also released for download in North America on the PlayStation Network.

Overview

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In concept, Twisted Metal 2 is a demolition derby which permits the usage of ballistic projectiles. Players choose a vehicle and an arena—or a series of arenas in the story mode—to engage in battle with opposing drivers. A variety of weapons are obtainable by pick-ups scattered throughout the stage. The objective of the game is to be the last remaining player.

The story follows up from the first game, having a man named Calypso host a vehicular combat tournament called Twisted Metal, in which combatants fight to the death for the prize of one wish granted by Calypso. The plot is set a year after the first game, taking place in cities all over the world.

Reception

The PlayStation version has a ranking of 86% on Game Rankings, while the PC version averages at 50%.

See also

• List of Sony Greatest Hits games
• List of best-selling computer and video games

External links

• Twisted Metal 2 at MobyGames
• TM2 and TM2 PC version at Game Rankings
• TM2 and TM2 PC version at GameSpot