Overview
About Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal is a legendary vehicular combat series that defined car combat gaming on the original PlayStation. Players control heavily-armed vehicles in destructive arena battles where the last competitor standing wins the tournament and its mysterious grand prize.
- Destructive Vehicular Combat: Engage in explosive car-to-car battles using machine guns, missiles, and special weapons in iconic arena environments
- Diverse Character Roster: Choose from unique drivers with custom vehicles and special attacks, each with their own dark backstory and motivations
- Classic Tournament Mode: Battle through multiple arenas in single-player campaign mode to earn the ultimate prize from the mysterious Calypso
What stands out
Twisted Metal offers pure, chaotic fun that captures the essence of 90s gaming – no complex mechanics, just straightforward explosive action. This retro classic delivers an experience modern games can't replicate with its raw, unrestricted vehicular combat.
- Pure 90s Gaming Nostalgia: Experience the raw, unpolished charm of PlayStation-era gaming with gritty graphics and intense rock soundtrack
- Limitless Multiplayer Mayhem: Classic couch co-op versus mode delivers endless replay value with friends in the same room
- Pinnacle of Car Combat Genre: Remains the gold standard for vehicular combat games that countless titles have tried to replicate
Play notes
Master the chaos of vehicular combat with straightforward controls perfect for intense arena battles and strategic destruction.
- 1. Master Your Vehicle: Use arrow keys or WASD for movement and camera control. Press Z for machine guns and X for special weapons - aim carefully between movement
- 2. Enter the Arena: Select your driver and begin the tournament. Navigate open arenas while hunting opponents and collecting weapon power-ups scattered throughout
- 3. Unleash Mayhem: Combine movement with weapon attacks for deadly strategies. Use environments strategically and unleash your character's unique special attack when the meter is full