
The games in the series usually contain a healthy dose of black humor. However, there is a general "be careful what you wish for" theme in the game series, as nearly all of the winning contestants end up with "not-so-happy" endings,ĭue to the skill and proclivity of the hosts for twisting the words of their wish around often to deadly effect.

The hosts of these games are the persons who are, through arcane means, capable of warping reality itself to grant the wish of the contest winner The winner is brought before the tournament host, who will grant the contestant a single wish. The general goal is to destroy all opponents apart from the other contestants, unique vehicles seemingly designed by the host themselves may stand in the competitors' path. Release Date: Also On: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 Summary Critic Reviews User Reviews Details & Credits Trailers & Videos Metascore First Review Second Review Third Review Fourth Review No score yet based on 0 Critic Reviews Awaiting 4 more reviews What's this User Score 6. One of the main features of this game was the interconnected world, with the player being able to traverse between the levels from highways. In almost all of the games, the host is a man called "Calypso" however, in the series' fourth installment, perennial contestant Sweet Tooth briefly takes over. Twisted Metal: Harbor City (also referred to as Twisted Metal: Black 2) is a cancelled title in the Twisted Metal franchise, and was going to be the sequel to Twisted Metal: Black.
The game also features a multiplayer mode that allows up to four players to play together. Released in 1996, this game features 12 unique characters, each with its own storyline and ending. Although each individual game features its own storyline, they all revolve around the eponymous "Twisted Metal": a vehicular combat tournament hosted once a year. Platform: PC and PS1 Twisted Metal 2 is widely considered the best game in the Twisted Metal franchise.
