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Twisted Metal 2

Critic score1 critic
First release
Oct 31, 1996
Developer
SingleTrac
Genres
Fighting, Shooter, Racing · Action, Horror, Thriller, Survival, Comedy

Twisted Metal 2 is a vehicular combat game released in 1996 for the PlayStation and PC. Players choose from a roster of armed vehicles to battle in destructive arenas across global locations. Each character has a unique backstory and special weapon. The gameplay emphasizes fast-paced action and environmental hazards. It is the second installment in the Twisted Metal series and is built on the formula of its predecessor with expanded content, such as vehicle-common advanced moves. These moves allow players to press button combinations in order to perform special rechargeable maneuvers such as cloak, shield, and a napalm blast.

Also known as Twisted Metal 2: World Tour, Twisted Metal EX

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Storyline
In 2006, Los Angeles is in ruins and its citizens left to struggle for survival after the conclusion of Twisted Metal, a brutal contest held by Calypso, exactly one year earlier on Christmas Eve. Aboard his airship (running the ticker "CALYPSO RULER OF THE EARTH") in the skies over the destroyed City of Angels, Calypso wonders where the next Twisted Metal will take place; fourteen of the world's best drivers are already assembled to compete for whatever prize they desire. Ultimately, Calypso decides that the world itself shall serve as a battleground. In addition to the remains of Los Angeles, drivers will also battle in Moscow, Paris, Amazonia, New York City, Antarctica, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. After defeating all the opponents in Amazonia, the player must face Minion before proceeding to New York City. The Dark Tooth boss fight takes place after the player defeats all the opponents in Hong Kong; once Dark Tooth (and his flaming head) is defeated, the driver meets with Calypso in New York to receive their prize.Read more

In 2006, Los Angeles is in ruins and its citizens left to struggle for survival after the conclusion of Twisted Metal, a brutal contest held by Calypso, exactly one year earlier on Christmas Eve. Aboard his airship (running the ticker "CALYPSO RULER OF THE EARTH") in the skies over the destroyed City of Angels, Calypso wonders where the next Twisted Metal will take place; fourteen of the world's best drivers are already assembled to compete for whatever prize they desire. Ultimately, Calypso decides that the world itself shall serve as a battleground. In addition to the remains of Los Angeles, drivers will also battle in Moscow, Paris, Amazonia, New York City, Antarctica, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. After defeating all the opponents in Amazonia, the player must face Minion before proceeding to New York City. The Dark Tooth boss fight takes place after the player defeats all the opponents in Hong Kong; once Dark Tooth (and his flaming head) is defeated, the driver meets with Calypso in New York to receive their prize.

Release dates
PlayStation
Oct 31, 1996
PlayStation
Feb 1997
PlayStation
Aug 28, 1997
All 8 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 13, 1997
PlayStation 3
Jul 26, 2007
PlayStation Portable
Jul 26, 2007
PlayStation 3
Nov 01, 2007
PlayStation Portable
Nov 01, 2007
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
3h
Main + Extras
8h
Completionist
15h
Game modes
Split screen, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
vehicular combat, post-apocalyptic, bloody, death, monster truck
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At a Glance

Critic Score
73
Main Story (IGDB)
3h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
8h
Completionist (IGDB)
15h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • 日本語interface
IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026