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Twisted Metal III

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First release
Oct 31, 1998
Publisher
989 Studios
Genres
Fighting, Shooter, Racing · Action, Horror, Thriller, Survival, Comedy
Platforms
PlayStation

Twisted Metal III is a vehicular combat game released in 1998 for the PlayStation. Players control weaponized vehicles in arena-based battles, aiming to destroy opponents and survive each round. The game features new characters, levels, and a redesigned physics engine. It introduced a new developer, 989 Studios, following the departure of the original creators. Reception was mixed, with criticism focused on controls and design changes.

Also known as Twisted Metal 3

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Storyline
Twisted Metal III takes place two years after the events of Twisted Metal 2 and is a continuation of the previous game’s story. A mysterious man who goes by the name of Calypso returns with his Twisted Metal tournament, in which the winner is granted one wish. Calypso tends to twist the winner's wish, leaving them with an unfortunate demise.Read more

Twisted Metal III takes place two years after the events of Twisted Metal 2 and is a continuation of the previous game’s story. A mysterious man who goes by the name of Calypso returns with his Twisted Metal tournament, in which the winner is granted one wish. Calypso tends to twist the winner's wish, leaving them with an unfortunate demise.

Release dates
PlayStation
Oct 31, 1998
Age ratings
ESRB T
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
vehicular combat, post-apocalyptic, bloody, death, shooting
… All 22, multiple endings, artificial intelligence, sequel, vehicle combat, split-screen multiplayer, clowns, voice acting, polygonal 3d, combat racing, rock music, cheat code, destructible environment, upgradeable vehicles, bots, arcade driving physics, god mode, greatest hits
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