Twisted Metal 2
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| Developer(s) | Sony Interactive Studios America / SingleTrac |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Designer(s) | David Jaffe, Scott Campbell |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation, PC, PlayStation Network |
| Release date | PlayStation: October 31, 1996PlayStation Network: November 1, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Car combat |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Teen (T) |
| Media | CD-ROM |
Twisted Metal 2 (known in Europe as Twisted Metal 2: World Tour) is the second and most successful game in the vehicular combat Twisted Metal 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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Characters
Like its predecessor, Twisted Metal 2 has twelve different cars to select at first. There are two additional characters, Sweet Tooth and Minion, which can be unlocked through two special password codes.
| Vehicle Name | Vehicle Type | Driver | Story |
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| 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, resurrected 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 sent to hunt down Calypso. |
| Mr. Grimm | Red motorcycle | The Grim Reaper | Obsessed with consuming souls, he desires for more souls. |
| Mr. Slamm | front loader | Simon Whittlebone | A former architect wishing to build a giant skyscraper. |
| Outlaw II | Police car | Jamie Roberts | Sister of Outlaw's previous driver, she seeks her missing brother. |
| Roadkill | Orange scrapped-together car | Marcus Kane | A homeless man who believes the tournament is a dream world from which he can't escape. |
| Shadow | Hearse | Mortimer | A caretaker of souls in a quest for revenge. |
| Spectre | Sports car | Ken Masters | An actor that desires fame. |
| Sweet Tooth | Ice cream truck | Needles Kane | A homicidal insane clown whose wish is to have peace. |
| 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-year-old captain who wishes to be young again. |
| Dark Tooth | Giant ice cream truck | Charlie Kane | Final boss of the game (unavailable in the PSX Version, Playable in the PC Version). |
[edit] Levels
[edit] Los Angeles: Quake Zone Rumble
The remains of Los Angeles, devastated from the effects of last year's tournament.
[edit] Moscow: Suicide Slide
A secret base in Moscow resembling a missile silo.
[edit] Paris: Monumental Disaster
Streets of Paris, France, including a destroyable Eiffel Tower.
[edit] Amazonia: Fire Walk
Ancient temple in Amazonia surrounded by lava. After the first enemies are destroyed, the player must face Minion to advance.
[edit] New York: The Big Leap
Rooftop battle in New York City with ledges that can cause instant death.
[edit] Antarctica: The Drop Zone
Unstable iceberg in Antarctica, slowly breaking apart piece by piece.
[edit] Holland: Field of Screams
A large environment in the Netherlands, featuring windmills and tall grass for smaller vehicles to hide in.
[edit] 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, Sweet Tooth's father, starts.
[edit] Suicide Swamp
Bonus two-player level based on a racetrack from Jet Moto.
[edit] Assault on Cyburbia
Bonus two-player level allowing both players to use an entire stage from the original Twisted Metal, with enhanced graphics.
[edit] Rooftop Battle
Bonus two-player level, another stage taken from the original Twisted Metal, this one being its final stage.
[edit] Reception
The Playstation version has a ranking of 85% on Game Rankings, while the PC version averages at 50%.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Twisted Metal 2 at MobyGames
- Information on Twisted Metal 2 and TM2 PC version at TMalliance (fan site)
- TM2 and TM2 PC version at Game Rankings
- TM2 and TM2 PC version at GameSpot
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