It’s only the hardest game in the franchise because it’s unbalanced not because it’s challenging. The rebranding of the series is pretty cool but it still does a lot of things that make it feel like quality control wasn’t consistent for its story progression with character stories
extremely visceral and grimdark but not without its sense of humor. if you like murderous clowns with flaming heads and well-executed horror stories, then this is the game for you
...and if you don't, then you're probably pretty lame anyway
...and if you don't, then you're probably pretty lame anyway
Kind of frustrating to play but god that 2000's edge is peak.
david jaffe please stop spewing your takes i'm trying to enjoy your ice cream clown games
david jaffe please stop spewing your takes i'm trying to enjoy your ice cream clown games
Literally the edgiest game I have ever played and I love it so much for that.
A dark disturbing take on the series, twisted metal black is one of the best out of left field turns in video game history. Gone is the colorful dark humor of the first games, now we have a bleak industrial atmosphere and characters that could all get there own horror movie.
I really can’t get enough of this games world and characters. Each member of the roster is incredibly unique and disturbing in their own way. Even from their short arcade mode cutscenes you are able to get a pretty good understanding of each of them.
As I said before all these stories could probably have there own movie yet their brief vague nature kinda leaves more mystery. If your into creepy short horror stories you’ll get a lot out of these cutscenes.
The dark hellish landscapes and the never ending black and gray color pallet greatly benefits the tone as well. Add a soundtrack that sounds like dark ambient mixed with industrial and you have a very strong atmosphere.
Finally the gameplay seems to be the most mixed aspect. it’s like the first two games but a lot faster and way more difficult. This chaotic unforgiving gameplay I think benefits what it’s trying to go for as a whole, yet I can understand why people might be turned off by it. I’d suggest take some time learning the use of each power up, memorize the maps and get used to your drivers controls. It’s certainly a difficult game and takes lots of getting used to but I always liked this approach especially with this game in context. Quite literally feels like you’re fighting to the death in vehicles disguised as death machines.
Sad Depressing Edgy Clown Game
5/5
A dark disturbing take on the series, twisted metal black is one of the best out of left field turns in video game history. Gone is the colorful dark humor of the first games, now we have a bleak industrial atmosphere and characters that could all get there own horror movie.
I really can’t get enough of this games world and characters. Each member of the roster is incredibly unique and disturbing in their own way. Even from their short arcade mode cutscenes you are able to get a pretty good understanding of each of them.
As I said before all these stories could probably have there own movie yet their brief vague nature kinda leaves more mystery. If your into creepy short horror stories you’ll get a lot out of these cutscenes.
The dark hellish landscapes and the never ending black and gray color pallet greatly benefits the tone as well. Add a soundtrack that sounds like dark ambient mixed with industrial and you have a very strong atmosphere.
Finally the gameplay seems to be the most mixed aspect. it’s like the first two games but a lot faster and way more difficult. This chaotic unforgiving gameplay I think benefits what it’s trying to go for as a whole, yet I can understand why people might be turned off by it. I’d suggest take some time learning the use of each power up, memorize the maps and get used to your drivers controls. It’s certainly a difficult game and takes lots of getting used to but I always liked this approach especially with this game in context. Quite literally feels like you’re fighting to the death in vehicles disguised as death machines.
Sad Depressing Edgy Clown Game
5/5
Could it be better? Yeah, was it great at the time HELL YEAH!
This is one of the first games that me and my dad played together back when i was young ( cool parent by the way ) so there are a lot of memories with it. I remember unlocking all the characters and getting its secrets.
This is the best Twisted Metal game that I've played by a significant margin, especially on a mechanical level. The overly dark tone and atmosphere of the game come off as a bit edgy nowadays, but they were at least trying something new and creative. The writing is pretty decent, and the characters have enough depth to keep you invested. It hasn't aged super-well, but if you can stand its faux-horror posturing, this is still probably the best car-combat game out there.
Try that shit on my Axel, idiot. His legs might not work, but his wheels do.
An almost unbelievably strong and face-changing revolution for what is a considerably humble car combat series. Twisted Metal: Black attacked early PS2 owners with air-tight game design, rock-solid 60 fps performance, and gigantic levels full of nightmarish atmosphere glazed with oppressive orchestras that perfectly hammer down how horrible and bleak this world is.
The story itself lugs its share of the weight too! This is the Twisted Metal game that keeps the basis of the story intact, but dropped the goofy vibes of 1 and 2. You still got crazed racers with a monkey's paw-esque opportunity to change their lives, but no longer are they stories of vain assholes looking for fame or fortune, but downtrodden victims of mental destruction merely looking for peace from their life, or pure revenge.
This game scared the absolute shit out of me when I was 11, and I never forgot that. It's also tough-as-nails with its razor-sharp AI that go rabid as soon as you get near them, as well as the pits they threw you in throughout the campaign. The story is what shines the most for me, as the tales were enthralling and really made you connect (or completely fear) the character you would play as.
For those without a PS2 to play it, the PS4 port is a mostly fine experience, slight input lag aside.
The story itself lugs its share of the weight too! This is the Twisted Metal game that keeps the basis of the story intact, but dropped the goofy vibes of 1 and 2. You still got crazed racers with a monkey's paw-esque opportunity to change their lives, but no longer are they stories of vain assholes looking for fame or fortune, but downtrodden victims of mental destruction merely looking for peace from their life, or pure revenge.
This game scared the absolute shit out of me when I was 11, and I never forgot that. It's also tough-as-nails with its razor-sharp AI that go rabid as soon as you get near them, as well as the pits they threw you in throughout the campaign. The story is what shines the most for me, as the tales were enthralling and really made you connect (or completely fear) the character you would play as.
For those without a PS2 to play it, the PS4 port is a mostly fine experience, slight input lag aside.
"We live in a society."
- Sweet Tooth
- Sweet Tooth
God, i love this games character designs, there's so much personality in the whole thing. The character select thing is probably my favorite in a video game, and i love it when a game gives me something new to enjoy about it, before this one i wasn't even really thinking about notable select screens in video games.
The way that you have all these characters with their own personalized cars that compliment or contrast their personalities and designs is just fantastic, i miss games like these where you just have those rosters full of unique weirdos that you don't necessarily have to know anything about, hero shooters do that but they rarely create an aesthetic that's anywhere near as charming as this one. The asylum setting is both interesting and offputting. I like how every character has a story behind what sent them to the same location, and what compels them to escape.
Unfortunately the gameplay is not my cup of tea at all, it's absurdly fast, slippery, hectic, and just difficult to pay attention to. I love looking at this game, couldn't care less about playing it.
The way that you have all these characters with their own personalized cars that compliment or contrast their personalities and designs is just fantastic, i miss games like these where you just have those rosters full of unique weirdos that you don't necessarily have to know anything about, hero shooters do that but they rarely create an aesthetic that's anywhere near as charming as this one. The asylum setting is both interesting and offputting. I like how every character has a story behind what sent them to the same location, and what compels them to escape.
Unfortunately the gameplay is not my cup of tea at all, it's absurdly fast, slippery, hectic, and just difficult to pay attention to. I love looking at this game, couldn't care less about playing it.
o palhaço é literalmente nós
Twisted Metal made the jump to the PS2 with grace. Went back to the basics and doubled down on the sadistic nature of the series. Its not hard to argue this has the best gameplay and atmosphere of the series. It pulled no punches.
just wanted to make this review to say that of all the game franchises that got an edgy makeover on the 2000's this was one of the few that truly worked because it actually fit TM's world
Such an amazing comeback for a franchise. Seriously disturbing and satisfying action game. If like cars blowing each other up, it's a must play.