These were live-action scenes shot for the character endings, and they’re pretty campy by today’s standards Jaffe even comments in the documentary that he’s glad they were cut from the first game and he’s a little embarrassed about them. More of the series’ history is revealed in the cut ending movies from the very first Twisted Metal game. A rough tech demo for a scrapped third-person mode lets the player explore an asylum as Sweet Tooth, where they can read commentary and look at concept art. There’s a 30 minute documentary where the series’ creators talk about the history of Twisted Metal, how it was conceived and the events that led to the more recent entries. In addition to the main game and the Lost levels, the development team tossed in some really nice bonus material that makes the game feel like a special edition DVD. As a result, they feel a little sparse and don’t contain enough weapon powerups to keep them hectic and fun. The Lost levels were intended to be interconnected, but that feature has been removed for their release in Head On. The game was scrapped after six of the development staff died in a place crash, so it’s a nice nod to the fans and a salute to the developers that their work finally gets to be enjoyed. Extra Twisted includes four levels from the unreleased Twisted Metal: Harbor City, re-titled Lost in Head On. The polished PSP levels are just the beginning, though. Grimm, are included, along with their signature vehicles. All of the characters, from Sweet Tooth Mr. The graphics have been cleaned up a little with better effects and crisper textures, but the map design is still solid and a new level, Transylvania, has been added to the original list.
You get the main game from the PSP version, with story, challenge and endurance modes. The game is packed with extra material and series nostalgia even the old school players might be surprised by all the goodies Jaffe and his team have snuck into the package. PS2 ports can be hit or miss, but with Jaffe and his team handling the transfer, this port turns out to be a worthy remake of the PSP original.Įxtra Twisted is essentially a director’s cut of the PSP game, but it’s also a love letter to diehard Twisted Metal fans. Like so many other successful games for the handheld, it was ported to the PS2 as Twisted Metal Head On: Extra Twisted Edition. In 2005 Twisted Metal Head On was released for the PSP and was a moderate success, proving that the franchise still had steam. He gained his first real fame with the Twisted Metal franchise on the PS1, a series of arcade-style car combat games with a gritty, heavy-metal attitude. David Jaffe has become a modern game industry celebrity with the success of his God of War series, but it’s easy to forget where he got his start.
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