Twisted Metal 2

Twisted Metal 2

October 31, 1996·Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
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Ratings

76
User Score
103 ratings
73
Critic Score
1 reviews
74
Total Score
104 combined

About

Twisted Metal 2 is a vehicular combat game released in 1996 for the PlayStation and PC. Players choose from a roster of armed vehicles to battle in destructive arenas across global locations. Each character has a unique backstory and special weapon. The gameplay emphasizes fast-paced action and environmental hazards. It is the second installment in the Twisted Metal series and is built on the formula of its predecessor with expanded content, such as vehicle-common advanced moves. These moves allow players to press button combinations in order to perform special rechargeable maneuvers such as cloak, shield, and a napalm blast.

Storyline

In 2006, Los Angeles is in ruins and its citizens left to struggle for survival after the conclusion of Twisted Metal, a brutal contest held by Calypso, exactly one year earlier on Christmas Eve. Aboard his airship (running the ticker "CALYPSO RULER OF THE EARTH") in the skies over the destroyed City of Angels, Calypso wonders where the next Twisted Metal will take place; fourteen of the world's best drivers are already assembled to compete for whatever prize they desire. Ultimately, Calypso decides that the world itself shall serve as a battleground. In addition to the remains of Los Angeles, drivers will also battle in Moscow, Paris, Amazonia, New York City, Antarctica, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. After defeating all the opponents in Amazonia, the player must face Minion before proceeding to New York City. The Dark Tooth boss fight takes place after the player defeats all the opponents in Hong Kong; once Dark Tooth (and his flaming head) is defeated, the driver meets with Calypso in New York to receive their prize.

Release Dates

PlatformDate
PlayStationOct 31, 1996
PlayStationFeb 1997
PlayStationAug 28, 1997
PC (Microsoft Windows)Nov 13, 1997
PlayStation 3Jul 26, 2007
PlayStation PortableJul 26, 2007
PlayStation 3Nov 01, 2007
PlayStation PortableNov 01, 2007

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Screenshots

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Game Info

Developer
SingleTrac
Publisher
Sony Online Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Interactive Studios America
Release Date
October 31, 1996
Supporting
Sony Interactive Studios America
Franchise
Twisted Metal
Collection
Twisted Metal
Perspective
Third person

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Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStationPlayStation Portable

Genres

FightingShooterRacing

Themes

ActionHorrorThrillerSurvivalComedy

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerSplit screen

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