Twisted Metal – Out Now !

[phranctoast]

www.twistedmetal.com

Sony Computer Entertainment America presents an Eat, Sleep, Play game, only on PlayStation 3

Genre: Car Combat Rating: ESRB Mature
Players: 2-4 Split-Screen and 2-16 Online (Split and Online Mix)
Released on Blu-ray Disc: Valentines Day February 14th 2012

E3 2010 Debut Trailer | David Jaffe Walkthrough | Revenge Trailer

OVERVIEW

Twisted Metal, the longest running exclusive franchise in PlayStation history and the multi-million selling series is now back, exclusively on the PS3 system. David Jaffe and Scott Campbell, co-founders of Eat Sleep Play and the original creative team behind Twisted Metal, bring back the dark humor, fast-action gameplay and a world of crazy cars, and weapons and destruction.

With four factions battling for control, players step into the combat boots of a twisted disciple in a high octane, highly destructible world. Players fight for the prize of one wish fulfilled by the stylishly evil Calypso, the mastermind behind the Twisted Metal tournament. Disciples strategically dismantle opponents in vehicles loaded with weapons of Twisted destruction.

With a robust online system, players unleash destruction with up to 16 players through PlayStation Network and battle through a variety of favorite and new game modes.

Twisted Metal carved out its own unique gaming genre. No other title has Twisted Metal’s perfect mix of dark humor and personality along with massive destruction in a distinctive atmosphere and vehicles and weapons that act as extensions of each character.

STORYLINE

High atop his penthouse office, a mysterious ringleader named Calypso lords over the contest of vehicle combat known as Twisted Metal. He returns again to host the ultimate contest of skill and destruction. Contestants have been chosen to compete and, should they emerge victorious, win whatever prize their heart desires.

GO ONLINE AS A DISCIPLE

• Fight online as a disciple of one of four factions, each based on a classic Twisted Metal character-Sweet Tooth, Dollface, Grimm and Preacher
• Supports up to 16 players online through PSN.
• Play with friends in 2- 4 player split-screen and online as well.
• Featuring a variety of gameplay types including series’ favorite and new, unique game modes.

MASSIVE DESTRUCTION

• With the power of PS3 system, unleash massive amounts of destruction in brand new, never before seen Twisted levels.
• Deliver destruction to strategically change the face of the level, or just cause incredible chaos.

NEW VEHICLES, NEW WEAPONS, NEW ENVIRONMENTS

• Featuring a complete arsenal of weapons that make for more creative kills, from missiles and miniguns to giant magnets and flying mascots; players always have a way to take someone out.
• Choose from over a dozen Twisted vehicles, each outfitted with special weapons to strategically dismantle opponents.
• Flight is a first for the franchise. One of the new vehicles in Twisted Metal to take full advantage of flight is the Talon, a helicopter armed to the teeth with a minigun turret.
• Disciples team their rides up in various modes to wreak havoc on the enemy such as using the Talon as a magnet to pick up teammates and rain double the destruction down below.

UNIQUE SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN

• Fight for the prize of one wish fulfilled by Calypso, the Twisted Metal mastermind.
• Twisted Metal will feature full PSN Trophy support, making players’ accomplishments that much more satisfying.

[SteelPen]

About time it was official announce! I thought 2010 was the year of the PS3, but it looks like 2011 could be even bigger!

[Snake_XRS]

DAMN!!!! I knew it was coming but this is so badass

[RAZGRIZ-1]

I'm really excited for the new Twisted Metal as well! I spent hours and hours playing Twisted Metal 4 back in the day. I love the aerial combat. It really adds a new level of diversity.

[RAZGRIZ-1]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

About time it was official announce! I thought 2010 was the year of the PS3, but it looks like 2011 could be even bigger!

Ironically every year is the year of the PS3!

[toef]

I've been a fan of the TM series, so it was nice to finally hear a new one was being made.

The first minute or so of that video is terrible.

Gameplay wise, I'm not sure what to think of the flying bits (like the helicopter), but assume/hope those are some sort of killstreak bonus thing (like in CoD), in which case it'd be ok.

The destructible environments is pretty cool, but unless everything that seems destructible in real life is so in the game, it will be frustrating smashing into a wall that you thought was going to break.

Anyhow, looking forward to it.

[RAZGRIZ-1]

Originally Posted by toef

I've been a fan of the TM series, so it was nice to finally hear a new one was being made.

The first minute or so of that video is terrible.

Gameplay wise, I'm not sure what to think of the flying bits (like the helicopter), but assume/hope those are some sort of killstreak bonus thing (like in CoD), in which case it'd be ok.

The destructible environments is pretty cool, but unless everything that seems destructible in real life is so in the game, it will be frustrating smashing into a wall that you thought was going to break.

Anyhow, looking forward to it.

They have added aerial vehicles. The helicopters are selectable vehicles.

[Psybits]

woot
i'm too excited for words

[AranhaHunter]

The game looks superb. Helicopters too

[BDestroyer8418]

Can't wait this looks awesome. The whole reason why I got a PS3 a little late to the party but it looks like it was worth the wait.

[SteelPen]

Originally Posted by Kakashi Sensai

Ironically every year is the year of the PS3!

My bad...

2006: R1
2007: MS, R&C, UC
2008: MGS4, MLB08, LBP, R2,
2009: KZ2, MLB09, I1, R&C, UC2
2010: MAG, HR, MLB10, GOW, GT5
2011: KZ3, MLB11, LBP2, I2, TM

EDIT: I'm sorry, if I miss any! I'm tired, bout to go to bed!

[RAZGRIZ-1]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

My bad...

2006: R1
2007: MS, R&C, UC
2008: MGS4, MLB08, LBP, R2,
2009: KZ2, MLB09, I1, R&C, UC2
2010: MAG, HR, MLB10, GOW, GT5
2011: KZ3, MLB11, LBP2, I2, TM

EDIT: I'm sorry, if I miss any! I'm tired, bout to go to bed!

Sony never dissapoints in the game department.

[cheaitsjustin]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

My bad...

2006: R1
2007: MS, R&C, UC
2008: MGS4, MLB08, LBP, R2,
2009: KZ2, MLB09, I1, R&C, UC2
2010: MAG, HR, MLB10, GOW, GT5
2011: KZ3, MLB11, LBP2, I2, TM

EDIT: I'm sorry, if I miss any! I'm tired, bout to go to bed!

LBP2 is coming out this year.

Originally Posted by Kakashi Sensai

Sony never dissapoints in the game department.

Nope!

[Euribo]

YES!! It's been long rumored that Jaffe would announce a new Twisted Metal at e3, so glad it came true. Definite day 1 buy for me.

[DonRSD]

twisted metal!!!

i even bought TW1 for ps1 for my ps3 so i can play it all the time.....plus it plays on my psp

when is the due date for this game?

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by donrsd

twisted metal!!!

I even bought tw1 for ps1 for my ps3 so i can play it all the time.....plus it plays on my psp

when is the due date for this game?

2011

[cdot2four]

Awesome! I can't wait for this game. I really wonder why it had such a long break between games? Online play is gonna be sick

[FromTheCrypt]

Hell yeah this game is going to be awesome! It's been way too long!

[Denoku]

That long rumored Twisted Metal revival from Eat Sleep Play is real and Sony had the multiplayer portion of the game playable at its E3 booth, a vehicular combat game that might offend your sensibilities, but not for its gameplay.
While playing Twisted Metal—that's the final and straightforward title of the new PS3 game—I ran over dozens of innocent bystanders with my ambulance, aka the Meat Wagon, and launched hospital patients strapped to gurneys, bombs strapped to their chests, at my foes.
It's been a while since my last Twisted Metal experience, way back to Twisted Metal Black for the PlayStation 2, so coming to grips with the game's driving and killing controls took a few moments to get used to. But the new game, in which players control factions lead by Twisted Metal mainstays like the insane clown Sweet Tooth and the porcelain faced Dollface, instantly feels familiar.

Twisted Metal for the PlayStation 3 has many of the mechanics from previous entries, with special weapons like lock-on missiles and shotgun blasts scattered around each map. My favorite is the hellfire-like missile that paints a splash damage target on the battlefield just after launch and lets the player choose the moment of impact.
In the Meat Wagon, which I spent much of my time with, the aforementioned exploding gurneys it could launch were capable of being fired in a straight line or, after firing, could be manually steered by pressing the triangle button.

Plus, there are flaming chainsaws. So... there's that.
Twisted Metal for the PS3 adds aerial units to the series, starting with the attack helicopter known as the Talon. Players can either control it from third person, flying around the map to attack. Or they can sit in the gunner's seat, manning a mini-gun. Players on the ground won't be left defenseless against their aerial foes—lock on missile work great in taking them down.
The PlayStation 3 entry also adds healing vehicles. These massive trucks roam around roadways and offer a chance to repair your vehicle, should you have the skill and patience to drive up the ramps they're towing. But who doesn't like driving off amid vehicular carnage?
The controls in Twisted Metal are very arcadey, with the accelerator mapped to the DualShock's square button—tap it twice for a boost—and a brake on the X button, capable of making some very sharp turns. Special abilities like force fields are mapped to the PS3 controller's cross pad.
Twisted Metal at E3 was all multiplayer, a live session between players on the floor. As we took down foes, experience points popped up onscreen, showing how the game's persistent online progression will work. According to Eat Sleep Play reps, we should expect a leveling system and the becoming standard perks, a la Modern Warfare, in Twisted Metal.
Eat Sleep Play reps said they weren't ready to address the game's single-player mode, so keep an eye out for that. Don't, however, expect to play the game in 3D, like many other PlayStation 3 games. Eat Sleep Play says it's not happening right now.
Twisted Metal feels like both a modernization for the series and a return to form, delivering the chaos, brutality and great multiplayer gameplay the series is known for.


The PlayStation 3 Twisted Metal is planned for a 2011 release.

[Shin-Ra]

I guess they're using Santa Monica Studio tech again. Should look nice despite Eat, Sleep, Play's smaller team size.