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FightingShooterRacing

Boss Battles · Survival

Twisted Metal distilled vehicular combat into a chaotic, arena-based formula. Each match is a demolition derby, armed with missiles, mines, and special attacks unique to each vehicle. The simple controls and focus on environmental destruction, from icy landscapes to urban sprawls, made for a visceral experience that prioritized mayhem over realism. Its anarchic spirit and memorable cast of characters continue to inform the genre, even if the series itself has had a bumpy road.

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Twisted Metal consists of a series of arena-based battles against an increasing number of opponents in increasingly large arenas. These battles culminate in a face-off with the winner of the previous year's competition, Darkside, who drives a large armored car which fires multiple missiles at once. Players can choose one of 12 different vehicles with which to enter combat. Each vehicle has a distinct driver and special move. The controls consist of accelerator, brake, "tight turn" (essentially a handbrake) and turbo on the face buttons, with main weapons and machine gun selection and control on the shoulder buttons. Arenas are populated with weapon pickups to re-supply missile stocks, repair stations for repairing damage to your car, pedestrians, and course stewards armed with either machine guns or missile launchers.

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2024 · Shooter

Trade vehicular combat for squad-based warfare — the same explosive action and overwhelming odds, but now you're fighting for democracy across a hostile galaxy.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced, third-person shooting with a focus on teamwork and tactical maneuvers against hordes of enemies mirrors Twisted Metal's chaotic, action-packed combat.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer allows players to team up with friends to complete objectives and battle against overwhelming odds, much like the team-based gameplay of Twisted Metal's multiplayer modes.
  • The game's difficulty, especially on higher settings, provides a challenging experience that demands skillful play and strategic coordination, similar to the intense battles in Twisted Metal.
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Swap out the arena for the racetrack — the same vehicular mayhem, but with a focus on demolition derbies and intense racing.

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  • Vehicular combat is the core gameplay, with a focus on destruction and using vehicles as weapons, similar to the core loop of Twisted Metal.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer modes allow players to engage in chaotic battles and races against each other, replicating the competitive spirit of Twisted Metal.
  • The game features a variety of modes, including demolition derbies and races, offering a challenging experience that rewards skillful driving and aggressive tactics.
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