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Twisted Metal 2
Developer(s)Sony Interactive Studios America / SingleTrac
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
Designer(s)David Jaffe, Scott Campbell
Platform(s)PlayStation, PC, PlayStation Network
ReleasePlayStation:
United States October 31, 1996
PlayStation Network:
United States November 1, 2007
Genre(s)Car combat
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Twisted Metal 2 (known in Europe as Twisted Metal 2: World Tour) is the second and most successful game in the Twisted Metal vehicular combat series. Having brought the latest installment in the series by popular demand, SingleTrac hit a gold mine. It was developed by the game studio SingleTrac, published by Sony, and released in 1996 for Playstation and PC.

The PC version features slightly cut-down graphics compared to the PlayStation version (minor details of some levels disappeared) but it doesn't require a 3D accelerator video card and plays well on weak computers. 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

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, which grants its winner a single prize: anything he or she desires. There is a general "be careful what you wish for" theme, as many of the contestants wind up with not-so-happy endings.

The plot is set a year after the first game, and unlike it where the city of Los Angeles was the arena of the contest, cities from all over the world are used instead.

Gameplay

The game is based entirely on the previous game's system, with enhanced graphics and physics. The game removed many of the original weaponry as well as introducing features that would remain on every subsequent sequel:

  • Probably the most important new feature of Twisted Metal 2 is the Advanced Attacks. These are special maneuvers/attacks common for all vehicles and supported by a power recharged with time instead of pick-ups. There are both offensive (Freeze or Mine) and defensive (Shield or Cloak) maneuvers. Many of these Advanced Attacks replaced weapon pick-ups from the original Twisted Metal.
  • The original "Repair Station" were replaced by health pick-ups, which would restore a certain amount of health when picked. Repair station would be reintroduced in Twisted Metal: Black, together with the health pick-up.
  • Fire damage was added as an effect of certain weapons or character's specials. Flames would stick to the targeted car and slowly take away health until they wear off or were manually removed by using Turbo.

Characters

Like its predecesor, Twisted Metal 2 has 12 different cars to select, as well as two additional character (Sweet Tooth and Minion) who must be first unlocked to be playable.

Vehicle Name Vehicle Type Driver Story
Axel Two-wheeled contraption Axel Trapped in his vehicle by his father, Axel wants the strength to confront him.
Grasshopper Dune buggy Krista Sparks Calypso's daughter, revived as a cyborg to kill him.
Hammerhead Black monster truck Mike & Stu Two punks wishing for the ability to fly.
Minion Black battle tank Minion A demon from Hell out to hunt down Calypso. Also serves as the Sub-Boss.
Mr. Grimm Red motorcycle The Grim Reaper Obsessed with consuming souls, he desires for people to die faster.
Mr. Slamm front loader Simon Whittlebone A former architect wishing to built a giant skyscrapper.
Outlaw II Police car Jamie Roberts Sister of Outlaw's previous driver, she seeks to find her missing brother.
Roadkill Orange scraped-together car Marcus Kane A homeless man that believes the tournament to be a dream world from which he can't escape.
Shadow Hearse Mortimer A caretaker of souls in a quest of revenge.
Spectre Sports car Ken An actor that desires to be famous.
Sweet Tooth Ice cream truck Needles Kane An homicidal insane clown whose wish is not clear.
Thumper Pink lowrider Bruce Cochrane A South Central gangster, he wants to be king of the world.
Twister Formula One race car Amanda Watts An Indy car racer that desires to drive at great speed.
Warthog Military Humvee Captain Rogers A 105-years old captain that wishes to be young again.
Dark Tooth Giant ice cream truck Charlie Kane Final Boss of the game. Unplayable in normal gameplay.

Levels

  • Los Angeles: Quake Zone Rumble: The remains of Los Angeles, devastated from the effects of last year's tournament.
  • Moscow: Suicide Slide: A secret base in Moscow resembling a missile silo.
  • Paris: Monumental Disaster: Streets of Paris, France, including a destroyable Eiffel Tower.
  • Amazonia: Fire Walk: Ancient temple in Amazonia surrounded by lava. After the first enemies are destroyed, the player must face Minion to advance.
  • New York: The Big Leap: Rooftop battle in New York City with ledges that can cause instant death.
  • Antarctica: The Drop Zone: Unstable iceberg in Antarctica, slowly breaking apart piece by piece.
  • Holland: Field of Screams: A large environment in the Netherlands, featuring windmills and tall grass for smaller vehicles to hide in.
  • Hong Kong: Hong Kong Krunch: The final tournament level, in the streets and subways of Hong Kong. After the initial set of enemies is elimininated, the last battle against final boss Dark Tooth starts.
  • Suicide Swamp: Bonus two-player level based on a racetrack from Jet Moto.
  • Assault on Cyburbia: Bonus two-player level allowing both players to use an entire stage from the original Twisted Metal, with enhanced graphics.
  • Rooftop Battle: Bonus two-player level, another stage taken from the original Twisted Metal, this one being its final stage.

Reception

The Playstation version has an average ranking of 85% on Game Rankings, while the PC version has a rankings of 50%.

See also

External links

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