Where Twisted Metal 3 and 4 shows the absolute worst case scenario of a Twisted Metal game without David Jaffe and his team, Twisted Metal Small Brawl shows what a PS1 sequel would've been WITH David Jaffe's team . . . but without David Jaffe.
The co-creator and lead director of Twisted Metal 1 and 2 initially came up with the idea of Small Brawl, but was not there for any of its development as he got caught up with pre-production for God of War. The rest of his team got to have fun providing a more delinquently themed--but less sinister--take of Twisted Metal, replacing the cars and venues with RC cars and suburban playgrounds.
It's a cute little idea! And it plays fine, but kinda wears out its theme and doesn't really do anything that interesting with it. Jaffe has expressed, if he were able to direct it, he would've done more with the environment and even include raunchier humor a-la "Porky's (1981)". But without David's edgier sense of humor, his team's natural direction is into something softer and more family friendly.
The co-creator and lead director of Twisted Metal 1 and 2 initially came up with the idea of Small Brawl, but was not there for any of its development as he got caught up with pre-production for God of War. The rest of his team got to have fun providing a more delinquently themed--but less sinister--take of Twisted Metal, replacing the cars and venues with RC cars and suburban playgrounds.
It's a cute little idea! And it plays fine, but kinda wears out its theme and doesn't really do anything that interesting with it. Jaffe has expressed, if he were able to direct it, he would've done more with the environment and even include raunchier humor a-la "Porky's (1981)". But without David's edgier sense of humor, his team's natural direction is into something softer and more family friendly.