You then play through a series of arena throughout the world, picking up weapons and trying to kill other vehicles before you are toast. You pick your vehicle from an array of heavily-modified cars, including a flamethrowing Chevette, a spinning F1, to a dangerous contraption that consists of nothing more than two monster wheels (with you strapped in the middle). The plot - the least important element in games of this kind - is simple: you are competing in a worldwide car combat game staged by the a powerful man named Calypso. The action takes place in 8 different locales around the world, many featuring destructible buildings and landmarks. Combat takes place between a wide array of vehicles ranging from a man strapped between two wheels to an ice cream truck, using an eclectic arrangement of weaponry. The second in the Twisted Metal series of car combat games, and the last to be developed by SingleTrac, Twisted Metal 2 is considered by most of its fans to be the pinnacle of the series. Replay Value: With fourteen possible endings, and a killer 8 person battle mode, this game keeps you coming back for more and more. The control can be a bit sluggish at times and can hamper with gameplay. Hearing Calypso speak is alone worth the price of admission.Įnjoyment: The sheer delight in blowing up your opponents with a homing napalm blast is immeasurable, especially with 8 people playing. The voice acting is especially well done. Sound: The sound effects are quite good and often humorous. 3DFX users will be greeted with nice flame and smoke effects and a smoother look. Some of the textures could have been better, but it doesn't hamper with the game. Graphics: The graphics are a tad cleaner than the Playstation version, especially with a 3DFX card. ![]() There are probably better PC games currently on the market, but anyone who missed this wonderful game on the Playstation would probably enjoy this faithful port. The Windows version of Twisted Metal 2: World Tour is a very decent game and has everything an action gamer should want: cars, firepower, explosions, and carnage. You've got your special weapons and items, such as homing missiles, napalm blasts and bombs, insane endings (that really, really make this game what it is) and a good variety of arena based levels. Other than that, everything is basically the same. The Playstation only allowed for a two player split screen deathmatch. The PC version does, however, feature a nice multiplayer support, allowing 8 friends to go at it in a chaotic free-for-all to the finish. It feels a little more sluggish in some areas, but isn't too overly evident. The control, unfortunately, isn't as defined or tight as the Playstation counterpart. If you are, the graphics are actually very good looking with realistic flame and smoke effects. And the graphical improvements are especially evident if you are running a 3DFX card. Everything seems to be running in a higher resolution rather than the grungy Playstation version. The graphics for the Windows version seem to have been enhanced slightly. There are also two secret drivers waiting to be found. Among the new drivers are Axel, a poor man attached to two gigantic wheels Roadkill, a homicidal man out to prove he's not insane Twister, a speed freak who only wants to go faster and a few others. Some of the original characters from the previous game have made a grand return and there are some new faces as well. In Twisted Metal 2: World Tour, you get to choose from a pool of twelve drivers, each with their own mission and goal. SingleTrac has not changed the idea or format one iota in the sequel Twisted Metal 2: World Tour. ![]() The ultimate goal is to reach Calypso to have your wishes granted. missiles, napalm) or your vehicle's special weapon. You progress through each area by killing your opponents with special weapons you can pick up (e.g. To do this, you basically chose a driver, each with their own.uh.vehicle. The Windows port is very much like the Playstation version, only having a few differences.Īny one who has played the original Twisted Metal knows that the concept is a competition in which homicidal maniacs compete, quite literally to kill each other, and have their wishes granted by the notorious Calypso, the founder of the Twisted Metal tournament. Originally released on the Sony Playstation, SingleTrac is back with the revamped Twisted Metal 2: World Tour.
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